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Donors, Orvis School of Nursing at University of Nevada, Reno and Renown Health create history by awarding tuition assistance to 29 nursing students and creating a future academic and career pipeline. The University of Nevada, Reno has officially begun its yearlong sesquicentennial celebration (October 2023 and through October 2024). Today, a celebration was held as donors, Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing awarded 29 nursing students with tuition support as part of the Gerald “Jerry” Smith Academic-Practice Partnership established with the Renown Health Foundation. The Practice Partnership is named in honor of the late Jerry Smith of the Nell J. Redfield Foundation and supported by a generous lead gift from the Redfield Foundation and Stephanie Kruse, owner of KPS3 and chair of the Renown Health Foundation Board as they work to create a sustainable nursing workforce in northern Nevada for years to come. Kruse made a generous planned gift to the Renown Health Foundation and the Renown Nursing Excellence Endowment Fund. This was the lead gift for the endowment, after a significant cash gift to the Nursing Education Fund last summer. Kruse of Reno was recently awarded the prestigious 2023 Trustee of the Year Award from the Nevada Hospital Association for her exceptional leadership; professional excellence; outstanding achievements; innovative accomplishments and extraordinary compassion in caring for the community. The Gerald “Jerry” Smith Academic-Practice Partnership recipients receive funding for tuition, books, and nursing fees, along with a guaranteed career in nursing with Renown Health following graduation and license obtainment. Eligible University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing students, Nevada residents and those committed to working at Renown for at least three years post-graduation who are interested in applying for the tuition support can find the application in Canvas, University of Nevada’s learning management system. “Despite steady growth in the number of new nursing graduates from Nevada nursing programs and registered nurses moving to Nevada from other states, our state is in need of additional registered nurses simply to meet the increased population growth and demand,” noted Brian Erling, MD, MBA, President & CEO of Renown Health. “The daughter of a nurse and a former nurse herself, Stephanie understands the importance of attracting and retaining nurses within our healthcare systems. Stephanie has made a significant and lasting contribution by helping to train and grow the next generation of nurses and we so appreciate her service, and her many contributions to Renown and our community.” "Since our University first welcomed students to classes in 1874, the institution has been a place where dreams can be realized for the good of all. We are incredibly grateful for the Gerald ‘Jerry’ Smith Nursing Academic-Practice Partnership,” Brian Sandoval, President, University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) said. “The tuition support not only impact the lives and dreams of the nursing students being honored today, but positively influences the overall health of our community by ensuring that excellent healthcare professionals stay right here in northern Nevada.” “Jerry Smith had a strong belief in community collaboration, and we are beyond proud that this partnership is named in his memory. He would be thrilled to see the impact these gifts are having on these nursing students today,” said Greg Walaitis, Chief Development Officer for Renown Health Foundation. “Stepanie Kruse works tirelessly to improve access to better health and human services, and she is now encouraging others to join the fight by donating to the Gerald “Jerry” Smith Academic-Practice Partnership fund at Renown to help fund additional tuition assistance and support nurse education for our state. Her goal is to be able to provide full support to each of the 192 students in the Orvis School of Nursing program each year.” According to a white paper published by the Nevada Health Workforce Research Center (the Center) in December 2022, analysis by the Center revealed persistent, widespread health professional shortages in Nevada. Despite steady growth in the number of new nursing graduates from Nevada nursing programs and registered nurses moving to Nevada from other states, the Center estimated that Nevada currently needs over four thousand additional registered nurses simply to meet the national population-to-RN average. The partnership allows the Orvis School of Nursing to expand its graduating classes by 8 additional students a year. “At Renown, we take pride in placing an emphasis on education and career development. Partnering with the Orvis School of Nursing to create an academic pipeline is imperative for addressing the nursing shortage in Nevada,” said Melodie Osborn, Chief Nurse Executive at Renown Health. “Renown Health and the Orvis School of Nursing’s collaboration has been longstanding, and accomplishing this milestone reaffirms our partnership and our long legacy that both organizations have to nursing and education.” In addition to announcing the Practice Partnership, the Orvis School of Nursing has merged the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This merger has expanded the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program from 72 students to 96 students admitted twice per year. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program now admits a total of 192 students in the program each year. “We are excited to be accepting our first class of Gerald “Jerry” Smith Academic-Practice Partnership nursing students and to be increasing the number of nursing students who can enroll in the Orvis School of Nursing’s BSN program,” said Cameron G. Duncan, Interim Dean of the Orvis School of Nursing. “It’s integral for nursing students to get hands-on experience in an environment that places an emphasis on quality and excellence, which is why we’re proud to collaborate with Renown Health. We are so appreciative of Stephanie and the generous donors who will make education possible for students who might otherwise not be able to pursue a career in nursing.” Founded in 1864, Washoe County Hospital (which later became Renown Health) was the first hospital to open after Nevada became a state and is now the state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization and #1 hospital in Nevada (US News & World Report). Founded in 1956, the Orvis School of Nursing (OSN) is the oldest school of nursing in the state and committed to serving the healthcare needs of the people of Nevada through excellence in teaching, research, and service. In 2021, Renown Health affiliated with the University of Nevada Reno, School of Medicine creating the state’s first integrated health system. Acerca de Renown Health Renown Health es la red de atención médica integrada de administración local y sin fines de lucro más grande de la región, que presta servicios a Nevada, Lake Tahoe y el noreste de California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,000 associates, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. La organización se compone de un centro de urgencias, dos hospitales de cuidados agudos, un hospital infantil, un hospital de rehabilitación, un grupo médico y una red de atención de urgencias y Hometown Health, la compañía de seguros sin fines de lucro más grande de la región y de propiedad local, Hometown Health. Renown is currently hiring great physicians, nurses and associates for careers in service; apply at renown.org/careers and volunteers to assist patients and their families at renown.org/about/volunteers. About University of Nevada, Reno The University of Nevada, Reno, is a public research university that is committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University serves 21,000 students. The University is a comprehensive, doctoral university, classified as an R1 institution with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Additionally, it has attained the prestigious “Carnegie Engaged” classification, reflecting its student and institutional impact on civic engagement and service, fostered by extensive community and statewide collaborations. More than $800 million in advanced labs, residence halls and facilities has been invested on campus since 2009. It is home to the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, and Wolf Pack Athletics, maintains a statewide outreach mission and presence through programs such as the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Small Business Development Center, Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Through a commitment to world-improving research, student success and outreach benefiting the communities and businesses of Nevada, the University has impact across the state and around the world. For more information, visit unr.edu.

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Gift from Jeanne and Raymond Conrad will support development of the Conrad Breast Center in the new Specialty Care Center at Renown South Meadows Medical Center. Renown Health Foundation announced a $5 million gift from local philanthropists Jeanne and Raymond Conrad on Monday, Oct 30. This gift will establish the Conrad Breast Center at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute at Renown. The center will be housed in the Specialty Care Center at Renown South Meadows Medical Center. The three-story, 121,000 square foot Specialty Care Center being built on the Renown South Meadows Medical Center campus will feature expanded laboratory and diagnostic services, a surgery center and expanded sterile processing department and more. The Conrad Breast Center is the latest addition to the services planned for the Specialty Care Center and will include imaging, infusion and surgery services along with a wellness center. “With a service area of over 100,000 square miles that serves approximately one million people, Renown sees individuals from all walks of life,” said Jeanne Conrad, philanthropist. “My husband Raymond and I share Renown’s vision for a healthy community and establishing advanced care options for even the most difficult-to-treat cancer cases. We all have been impacted by breast cancer in some way which is why we feel honored to create this legacy.” According to the National Cancer Institute, 12.9% of women born in the United States will develop breast cancer at some time during their lives (based on 2015–2017 data). Here in Nevada, the American Cancer Society estimates 2,620 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2023 and that 440 Nevadans will die from breast cancer this year. “Renown Health’s mission to provide best-in-class care in our northern Nevada community and beyond is only possible with generous donors like Jeanne and Raymond Conrad,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, Renown Health President & CEO. “This gift establishing the Conrad Breast Center within the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute will positively impact lives in our community for years to come. Cancer does not discriminate and Renown strives to create care environments that cater to all individuals. Our goal is to save lives and ensure better outcomes while keeping families together with convenient care options.” During the formal announcement of the Conrad Breast Center on Monday, Oct. 30, Renown patient and breast cancer survivor, Carolyn Dragics, spoke about her experience receiving care at Renown. Carolyn emphasized that staying close to home was a crucial part of her care journey. To continue expanding regional cancer care options and keep locals close to home, Renown Medical Group recently welcomed two distinguished breast surgical oncologists, Colleen O'Kelly Priddy, MD and Michelle K. Chu, MD to the team. As part of this expansion, Renown is assuming operations of Reno Surgical Advocates, a respected private practice in Reno. “Northern Nevada’s population continues to grow, and Renown is positioning itself to have the appropriate amount of cancer care providers available for everyone who may need it,” said Greg Walaitis, Renown Health Chief Development Officer. “As the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system, Renown works tirelessly to provide members of our community with advanced care. This establishing donation from the Conrad family will continue to build Renown’s vision for increasing cancer care options in our region.” “Every day I am inspired by not only the patients we care for who are fighting the good fight against cancer, but also by the donors like the Conrad family who have given us the opportunity to support our patients in their fight,” said Max Coppes, MD, PhD, MBA, Renown Health’s William N. Pennington Cancer Institute Director. The Conrad Breast Center is another step towards the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute’s ultimate goal for our community: establishing an NCI-designated Cancer Center in Reno. About Renown Health Renown Health is the region’s largest, locally governed, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. La organización se compone de un centro de urgencias, dos hospitales de cuidados agudos, un hospital infantil, un hospital de rehabilitación, un grupo médico y una red de atención de urgencias y Hometown Health, la compañía de seguros sin fines de lucro más grande de la región y de propiedad local, Hometown Health.

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Renown and many partners are working to help improve the health and well-being of northern Nevadans. La misión de Renown Health marca una diferencia genuina en la salud y el bienestar de las personas y las comunidades Yesterday, Reno’s only not-for-profit health system celebrated local organizations with grant funding for 2023 to improve the health and well-being of our community.    “Improving the health and wellness of an entire population of people is not easy. Es una tarea enorme. Nevada continues to rank near the bottom of overall health rankings in the U.S. and suffers from high mortality rates for chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, and chronic respiratory disease,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, President & CEO of Renown Health. “We must continue to work with partners in the field, who share our mission- to keep people healthy, to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, and to achieve the vision of a healthier Nevada.”  As a non-profit organization, Renown reinvests every dollar earned back to the community; in staffing, technology, treatments, training, and research to improve health and prevent illness. Yesterday, their senior leadership team took an hour to celebrate and support local not for profit partners for their efforts to improve the well-being of our community, with a boxed lunch, conversation, cake and therapy dogs from Renown’s volunteer program.  “Renown Health has long-standing commitment to the community spans more than 160 years,” said Suzanne Bharati Hendery, MA, APR, Chief Communications & Customer Experience Officer for Renown. “This commitment has grown and evolved through significant thought and care in considering our community’s most pressing health needs. One way this is done is through conducting a periodic, comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The most current assessments were completed by an external health care consulting service working with Renown and include quantitative and qualitative data that serve to guide both our community benefit and strategic planning. Through the CHNA process, Renown Health has identified the greatest health needs among our communities, enabling Renown to ensure our resources are appropriately directed toward outreach, prevention, education, and wellness opportunities where the greatest impact can be realized.” Renown’s Community Benefit grant funding process for 2023 is now complete. This is the second year of Renown’s 3-year Community Health Needs Plan that seeks to improve the priorities of Healthy Behaviors; Immunizations and Infectious Diseases; Behavioral Health (Mental Health & Substance Abuse) and Youth & Adolescent Health.  The success of the health system’s partnerships in improving the health of Washoe County is measured in the health statistics and data that is reported at the local, state, and national level on the website, NevadaTomorrow.org.  Also attending the event were key members of the Renown Health team including; Christine Bosse, Chief Government Relations Officer; Paul Harris, Chief Legal Counsel; Dr. Paul Hauptman, Chief Academic Officer-Renown and Dean, UNR School of Medicine; Dr. Rahul Mediwala, CEO, Renown Medical Group; Chris Nicholas, CEO, Renown Regional Medical Center; Dr. Bill Plauth, Chief Medical Officer & Associate Dean Clinical Affairs at UNR Med; Chuck Podesta Chief Information Officer; Sandeep Randhawa, Chief People Officer; Bethany Sexton, CEO, Hometown Health; Greg Walaitis, Chief Development Officer; Sam Weller, CEO, Renown South Meadows Medical Center and Renown Rehabilitation Hospital.  The 74 non-profit local organizations awarded Community Health grants or sponsorships by Renown Health for 2023 include: 1. A.V.A. Ballet Theatre 2. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Northern Nevada Chapter 3. LEAD with Horses 4. National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Nevada 5. National Alliance on Mental Illness NV 6. Nevada Area Council, Boy Scouts of America 7. Northern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition 8. The Empowerment Center 9. United Cerebral Palsy of Nevada 10. Northern Nevada Dream Center 11. Nevada State Medical Association 12. Cancer Community Clubhouse 13. Sierra Kids Foundation 14. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada 15. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 16. Nevada Corporate Giving Council 17. American Foundation of Suicide Prevention 18. American Lung Association in Nevada 19. Ashlee’s Toy Closet, Inc 20. Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada 21. Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada 22. Eddy House 23. Mammoth Hospital 24. Nevada Public Health Association 25. The Life Change Center 26. The Moonridge Foundation 27. Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation 28. University of Nevada, Reno Foundation 29. Women and Children's Center of the Sierra 30. Center for Adaptive Riding 31. City of Sparks Parks and Recreation 32. Life Is Worth It 33. Sierra Nevada Donor Awareness 34. STEP2 35. Alzheimer's Association 36. Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada 37. Nevada Military Support Alliance 38. Note-Able Music Therapy Services 39. Safe Kids Washoe County 40. Special Olympics Nevada 41. Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada (TIP), Inc. 42. Reno Rodeo Foundation 43. Artown 44. Washoe County Medical Society 45. Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada 46. Tyler Robinson Foundation 47. Community Foundation of Northern Nevada 48. Truckee Meadows Tomorrow (TMT) 49. City of Reno 50. Community Health Alliance 51. Education Alliance of Washoe County 52. Forever 14 53. Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada 54. Nevada Donor Network 55. Nevada Medical Center, dba Hope Means Nevada 56. Pinocchio's Moms on the Run 57. Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada, Inc. - Reno, NV 58. Safe Talk for Teens 59. Special Recreation Services, Inc. 60. Our Center 61. Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows 62. Food Bank of Northern Nevada 63. Nevada Women's Fund 64. Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation 65. Northern Nevada HOPES 66. Reno Cancer Foundation 67. Redirect Youth Outreach 68. Immunize Nevada 69. High Fives Non-Profit Foundation 70. Child Assault Prevention Project of Washoe County 71. Communities In Schools of Western Nevada 72. Quest Counseling & Consulting Inc. 73. University of Nevada, Reno Foundation 74. The Children's Cabinet About Renown Health Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. To join the Renown Health team, visit www.renown.org/careers.

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The longstanding partnership between the University of Nevada, Reno and Renown Health reaches a new milestone with newly established scholarship program. Today, Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing announced a milestone in the longstanding partnership and a new fund to provide nursing students with full-ride scholarships, and in turn, assist in creating a sustainable nursing workforce in northern Nevada for years to come. The Gerald “Jerry” Smith Academic-Practice Partnership established with Renown Health Foundation will provide funding for up to 24 students a year.  Recipients receive funding for tuition, books and nursing fees, along with a guaranteed career in nursing with Renown Health following graduation and license obtainment. The Gerald “Jerry” Smith Academic Practice Partnership will additionally give recipients the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship at Renown. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be in good standing at the University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing; Nevada residents; and committed to working at Renown for at least three years post-graduation. The Practice Partnership has been established by the Gerald Smith family and initiated by Stephanie Kruse, Renown Health Foundation board chair. Kruse made a generous planned gift to Renown Health Foundation to the Renown Nursing Excellence Endowment Fund. This was the lead gift for the endowment, after a significant cash gift to the Nursing Education Fund last summer. The daughter of a nurse, and a retired nurse herself, she understands the importance of attracting and retaining nurses within our healthcare system, and so she decided to honor the memory of her mother and provide funding for others interested in nursing.  “We are incredibly grateful for the generous donors who have helped establish the Gerald ‘Jerry’ Smith Nursing Academic-Practice Partnership. These funds will not only impact the lives of the awarded nursing students, but positively influence the overall health of our community by ensuring that excellent healthcare professionals stay right here in northern Nevada. Jerry had a strong belief in community collaboration, and we are beyond proud to name this partnership in his honor,” said Greg Walaitis, Chief Development Officer for Renown Health Foundation.  According to a white paper published by the Nevada Health Workforce Research Center (the Center) in December 2022, analysis by the Center revealed persistent, widespread health professional shortages in Nevada. Despite steady growth in the number of new nursing graduates from Nevada nursing programs and registered nurses moving to Nevada from other states, the Center estimated that Nevada currently needs over four thousand additional registered nurses simply to meet the national population-to-RN average. The partnership allows the Orvis School of Nursing to expand its graduating classes by 8 additional students a year.  “At Renown, we take pride in placing an emphasis on education and career development. Partnering with the Orvis School of Nursing to create an academic pipeline is imperative for addressing the nursing shortage in Nevada,” said Melodie Osborn, Chief Nurse Executive at Renown Health. “Renown Health and the Orvis School of Nursing’s collaboration has been longstanding, and accomplishing this milestone affirms our partnership.” In addition to announcing the Practice Partnership, the Orvis School of Nursing announced its merging of the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This merger will grow the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program from 72 students to 96 students admitted twice per year. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will now admit a total of 192 students in the program each year. “We are so excited to increase the number of nursing students who can enroll in the Orvis School of Nursing’s BSN program,” said Cameron G. Duncan, Interim Dean of the Orvis School of Nursing. “It’s integral for nursing students to get hands-on experience in an environment that places an emphasis on quality and excellence, which is why we’re proud to collaborate with Renown. We are so appreciative of the generous donors who will make education possible for students who might otherwise not be able to pursue a career in nursing.” Eligible University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing students, Nevada residents and those committed to working at Renown for at least three years post-graduation who are interested in applying for the scholarship can find the application in Canvas, University of Nevada’s learning management system.  About Renown Health Renown Health is the region’s largest, locally governed, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,000 associates, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. La organización se compone de un centro de urgencias, dos hospitales de cuidados agudos, un hospital infantil, un hospital de rehabilitación, un grupo médico y una red de atención de urgencias y Hometown Health, la compañía de seguros sin fines de lucro más grande de la región y de propiedad local, Hometown Health. Renown is currently hiring great physicians, nurses and associates for careers in service; apply at renown.org/careers and volunteers to assist patients and their families at renown.org/about/volunteers.  About University of Nevada, Reno The University of Nevada, Reno, is a public research university that is committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University serves 21,000 students. The University is a comprehensive, doctoral university, classified as an R1 institution with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Additionally, it has attained the prestigious “Carnegie Engaged” classification, reflecting its student and institutional impact on civic engagement and service, fostered by extensive community and statewide collaborations. More than $800 million in advanced labs, residence halls and facilities has been invested on campus since 2009. It is home to the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Wolf Pack Athletics, maintains a statewide outreach mission and presence through programs such as the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Small Business Development Center, Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Through a commitment to world-improving research, student success and outreach benefiting the communities and businesses of Nevada, the University has impact across the state and around the world. For more information, visit unr.edu.

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Freenome, a privately held biotech company announced today that Renown Health has joined as a partner for the Sanderson Study, Freenome’s study of its multiomics platform, in combination with real-world data to detect multiple cancers. The study encompasses both traditional and real-world data to generate evidence of clinical validation for certain high- and elevated-risk populations while also refining the platform’s cancer classification and risk prediction models. In addition, the Sanderson Study will build the necessary infrastructure to bridge the gap between clinical research and day-to-day clinical impact. Freenome uses a multiomics platform that combines tumor and non-tumor signals with machine learning to detect cancer in its earliest stages using a standard blood draw. “We are delighted to partner with Freenome to launch this far-reaching trial which has transformative potential,” said Lee Schwartzberg, MD, medical oncology section chief and the principal investigator for the Sanderson Study at Renown. “Studying the impact of merging real-world information from patients with multiomics technology holds the promise of a truly personalized approach to early detection of cancer.” Renown Health has multiple clinical trials currently available to patients in northern Nevada across a variety of specialties, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, and pulmonology. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the Silver State, claiming the lives of more than 5,400 Nevadans each year. This number has increased since the last five-year plan estimates of 4,400 deaths per year.1 Promoting research to improve cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment is a key goal outlined in the Nevada Cancer Plan, 2021-2025, a framework developed by the Nevada Cancer Coalition in partnership with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. Access and participation in clinical trials is a key component of the plan, which, Renown says, makes participation in the Sanderson Study even more significant. “At the inception of the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute, we committed to not only provide the very best care possible to our community, but to also help improve outcomes through participation in research,” said Max Coppes, MD, PhD, MBA, cancer center director of the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute. “The research collaboration with Freenome has the potential to make a dream come true: Finding cancer early when it’s most treatable.” The Sanderson Study will enroll approximately 8,000 patients through Freenome’s clinical study partner network and numerous regional health systems across the United States. “Renown is committed to making a difference in the health and well-being of patients in communities across the state of Nevada, and that includes access to innovative research,” said Lance Baldo, MD, chief medical officer at Freenome. “The combination of real-world data and multiomics is poised to transform the landscape of early cancer detection.” Freenome’s clinical studies are named for employees’ loved ones who fought cancer. This study honors Tim Sanderson, the loving father of a Freenome engineer. For residents of Nevada interested in participating in the Sanderson Study, contact the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute clinical research coordinators at renown-crd@renown.org. Click here for more information on the Sanderson Study. About Freenome Freenome is a biotechnology company with a comprehensive multiomics platform for the early detection of cancer using a standard blood draw. The company combines its deep expertise in molecular biology with advanced computational biology and machine learning to detect disease-associated patterns among billions of circulating cell-free biomarkers. Freenome is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. About Renown Health’s William N. Pennington Cancer Institute The William N. Pennington Cancer Research Institute provides comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer care for the northern Nevada community, helps educate the next generation of healthcare providers, and works to improve treatments and outcomes through active participation in research. Acerca de Renown Health Renown Health es la red de atención médica integrada de administración local y sin fines de lucro más grande de la región, que presta servicios a Nevada, Lake Tahoe y el noreste de California. Con una fuerza laboral diversa de más de 7,000 empleados, Renown ha fomentado una cultura de excelencia, determinación e innovación de larga data. La organización se compone de un centro de urgencias, dos hospitales de cuidados agudos, un hospital infantil, un hospital de rehabilitación, un grupo médico y una red de atención de urgencias y Hometown Health, la compañía de seguros sin fines de lucro más grande de la región y de propiedad local, Hometown Health.

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Renown Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) are excited to announce Shaylie Edwards as the 2023 Champion Child. A fighter from a young age, seven-year-old Shaylie has overcome many challenges in her short life. In 2019 when she was three, Shaylie was hit by a car while using a crosswalk with her father. She was admitted to the Wilbur D. May Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Renown Children’s Hospital and stayed there for three months. A video introducing Shaylie and her journey can be found here.  Shaylie’s mom, Erica Edwards reports that as a result of the accident, Shaylie has been treated by Renown Children’s Hospital physicians, nurses and team for a broken neck in two places, a broken jaw in two places, a fractured sacrum, a broken femur and three small brain bleeds. She has been in outpatient therapy for the last three years and continues making strides daily. “Shaylie’s perseverance, dedication and joy inspires all of us at Renown Children’s Hospital,” said Kristina Deeter, MD, MBA, FAAP Physician-in-Chief, Renown Children’s Hospital and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine,” (pictured right with Shaylie). “It has been an incredible joy to witness her progress and to care for Shaylie and her family. We are thrilled she has been chosen to share her story with the world.”  The New England Journal of Medicine cites preventable injuries as the number one leading cause of death among children. This includes motor vehicle accidents, firearm injuries, drowning, poisoning, burns and suffocation. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, an average of 155 children under the age of 10 die every year as a result of pedestrian injury, with 64% of those involving motor vehicles. Across the U.S., due to distracted driving, a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes. Most drivers feel they can safely take their eyes off the road for 0-2 seconds, but a car can travel the length of a football field in 5 seconds at 55 MPH. Shaylie’s family and the team at Renown Children’s Hospital urge drivers to be fully aware and eliminate distractions while driving.  “We were in the Wilbur D. May PICU for three months and the first five days were very iffy. We did not know if she would come out of her coma, but Shaylie is a fighter. The care team at Renown Children’s Hospital made me feel at home and like we were all going through this together,” said Shaylie’s mother, Erica Edwards. “Shaylie’s recovery was a collaboration between doctors, nurses, and our family. Together we were there to support Shaylie, who has proven to us repeatedly that she has a greater purpose in life.” “It was heartwarming to meet Shaylie and her family,” said Dr. Brian Erling, MBA, CEO of Renown Health. “Shaylie is truly a champion! She and her family have faced life's unanticipated events with strength and resilience. Despite the struggles, they have carried on with hope and determination. They find joy in life every day and inspire us all. We have much to learn from their example.” Through Renown Children’s Hospital, Shaylie and 100,000 area children now have access to more than 60 pediatricians, including those specializing in adolescent medicine; anesthesia; cardiology; craniofacial surgery; dentistry; ear, nose and throat conditions; emergency medicine; endocrinology; gastroenterology;  general pediatrics; hospitalist medicine; intensive care; neonatology; neurology; oncology; ophthalmology;  orthopedics; psychiatry; psychology; pulmonology; surgery; urology and other subspecialties previously lacking in the community, as well as a pediatric emergency room, pediatric ICU and contemporary healthcare services at Renown Children’s Hospital. Prior to 2016, about 30% of all pediatric patients had to leave northern Nevada to receive the specialty care they needed. Now, thanks to donor support, Renown estimates that 97% of all pediatric patients and their families can receive both general and specialty pediatric care locally. The next nearest children’s hospital in the state is 7 hours or 438 miles away in Las Vegas. Renown Children’s Hospital is proud to be the only CMNH hospital in northern Nevada, one of only 170 premier children’s hospitals in North America. Shaylie will serve as Renown Children’s Hospital’s CMNH Champion Child for the next year, shining as the face of the hospital in the community and sharing her inspiring story. Renown Health Foundation oversees the local CMNH programs and its fundraising. One hundred percent of all funds raised by CMNH partners stay local to support children and families in our community. Su apoyo generoso brinda elementos muy necesarios para ayudar a nuestros pacientes más pequeños a sobrellevar los posibles factores estresantes asociados con la hospitalización y la enfermedad. To donate, visit www.renown.org/donate. About Renown Health Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown is hiring people like you. Visit us at www.renown.org/careers.  About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment, and charitable care. Desde 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals ha recaudado más de $7 mil millones, mayormente $1 por vez a través del ícono del globo milagroso de la organización. Sus diversos socios y programas de recaudación de fondos apoyan la misión de la organización sin fines de lucro de salvar y mejorar la vida de la mayor cantidad posible de niños. Find out why children's hospitals need community support, and learn about your member hospital, at www.renown.org/CMNH.

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Recognized as one of the world’s leading breast cancer experts as a 2023 Legends in Cancer Honoree Dr. Lee Schwartzberg, FACP, Section Chief of Medical Oncology at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute at Renown, was honored as the 2023 Legends in Cancer honoree at this year's Best of Breast conference for his contributions to the field of breast cancer. The conference took place on Jan. 21 and 22. Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer and about 1 in 36 women will die from breast cancer. Breast cancer is associated with increased age, hereditary factors, obesity, and alcohol use. Since 1990, breast cancer death rates across the country, and here in Washoe County have declined progressively due to advancements in treatment, detection, and care. Each year in the United States, about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,400 in men. Here in Washoe County, more than 21 deaths per 100,000 females are due to breast cancer, a significant decrease since 2012 when 24 deaths per 100,000 females were reported. Dr. Schwartzberg was selected for this award based on his unique and vast contributions to advancing science and patient care, including his major research interests such as therapeutic approaches to breast cancer, targeted therapies, and supportive care. The selection committee evaluates each candidates’ body of work — including contributions to the field of breast cancer in clinical research, patient care, mentoring and community service — before deciding on an honoree. “Dr. Schwartzberg is deserving of this honor. As a national expert in the study and treatment of breast cancer, precision medicine and supportive care, Dr. Schwartzberg is transforming cancer care and improving the lives of all of us in northern Nevada. As the most preferred cancer program in the region, we are working with the support of donors like The William N. Pennington Foundation to recruit additional oncology specialists and cancer science researchers to become the first National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer care center in Nevada," said Dr. Brian Erling, MBA, CEO of Renown Health. “The incredible care that comes from the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute is possible because of nationally recognized oncologists like Dr. Schwartzberg.” “Dr. Schwartzberg completed fellowship training in medical oncology and hematology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident and was a founding member of the institutional ethics committee,” add Paul J. Hauptman, MD, dean of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and chief academic officer for Renown Health. “We are proud that he serves as a professor of clinical medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. His research interests include supportive care, precision medicine and patient-reported outcomes in breast cancer and he has published over 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters and monographs.” “It is an honor to work with Dr. Schwartzberg and his patients have the most incredible things to say about the care he provides.” said Dr. Max J Coppes, PhD, MBA, Director, William N. Pennington Cancer Institute, Renown Health. “He understands that his patients are going through one of the most challenging times in their lives. Dr. Schwartzberg brings decades of experience to our community, is a great listener, and treats everyone with compassion and dignity. We are so proud to have him at Renown.” The Best of Breast Conference is an innovative medical education program that gathers the world's leading breast cancer experts to discuss cases with high-risk characteristics, adjuvant and metastatic treatment advances, interdisciplinary care and survivorship and recurrence — all while incorporating data from the major oncologic annual meetings. Dr. Schwartzberg has been selected to chair Total Health’s spring oncology education retreat in Lake Tahoe on April 15 and 16. The event’s comprehensive agenda will allow attendees to engage with the latest research and strategies in cancer care while networking with colleagues from across the country in a peaceful setting. Additional conference information is available here. Se recomienda que las mujeres se realicen exámenes con mamografía después de los 40 años. For those age 75 and older, a mammogram is recommended every year. Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. Both 3-D digital mammography and whole breast ultrasounds are available at the Greenberg Breast Health Center at Renown and other locations across northern Nevada. The Affordable Care Act makes breast cancer screening and counseling free. All health plans must cover these benefits at no cost to you. Renown MyChart app users can self-schedule a mammogram appointment. To call to schedule, dial 775-982-8100. At the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute at Renown Health, patients receive innovative, personalized treatment to fight cancer while an experienced team provides the support and technology to maintain the highest quality of life. The Renown team’s clinical expertise and advanced treatment options blend evidence-based care with leading-edge research to improve cancer outcomes for every patient and family. For more information or a referral, visit renown.org/cancer. About Renown Health Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown is currently enrolling participants in a community-based genetic population health study, the Healthy Nevada Project®. About Total Health Total Health is a medical information company of planning experts who produce tailored content, courses, and conferences for oncology healthcare providers, virtual and in-person. Total Health believes knowledge is power. Its mission is to give oncology healthcare providers an educational experience that equips them with the latest strategies to improve clinical practice and treatment outcomes.

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Pictured left to right: Erin VanKirk, MSN, RN, Renown Health Director of Nursing Education; Mitch Krebs, Program Director at Helmsley Charitable Trust; Dr. Graf, Renown Health CEO; Greg Walaitis Renown Health Chief Development Officer. Renown Health will use the grant to build the Helmsley Simulation and Innovation Center to improve the health system’s training abilities The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $3.1 million to Renown Health for construction of a new simulation and innovation center that will greatly expand the health system’s ability to train healthcare providers throughout northern Nevada. The new center will be named the Helmsley Simulation and Innovation Center. Expected to open in April 2023, the center will feature three simulated patient rooms, classroom space, computer labs and a conference center, allowing trainers to run current and future healthcare professionals through real-life acute, outpatient, telemedicine and specialty care scenarios. The new center will let Renown Health train substantially more nurses, physicians, community clinical partners, medical students and rural providers while improving medical and nursing expertise to support staff throughout northern Nevada. “The Helmsley Charitable Trust is excited to fund this new simulation center, which will provide healthcare professionals across rural Nevada with state-of-the-art training in a variety of situations they’ll encounter,” said Walter Panzirer, a trustee of the Helmsley Charitable Trust. “The project fits with our goal to level the playing field by giving rural residents access to top-notch healthcare, regardless of their ZIP code.” “Simulation education has become standard practice for many of our healthcare personnel,” said Erin Van Kirk MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Education. “This lab will provide expanded opportunities in a controlled setting where physicians, nurses, and students can gain valuable experience in providing the best care possible.” Renown Health has outgrown its current simulation lab, which opened in 2016 in Renown Regional Medical Center. The new, larger, state-of-the-art simulation and innovation center will increase Renown Health’s training capacity from 1,500 to 2,500 each year. The new facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art simulation mannequins and other equipment that includes a telemetry monitor, IV and epidural equipment, a code cart, a defibrillator, a balloon pump, ventilators and a cooling machine. The center will also support Renown Health’s recently established partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, expanding training modules focused on rural health and virtual care through telemedicine. “The facility will help Renown Health respond to our region’s growing population by allowing us to support the training and competency necessary for our care providers to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve,” said Melodie Osborn, RN, MBA, Chief Nursing Executive at Renown Health. “This generous grant for the new simulation and innovation center from the Helmsley Charitable Trust is truly an investment in the bright future we envision for Renown, our care teams and the community.” Acerca de Renown Health Renown Health es la red de atención médica integrada de administración local y sin fines de lucro más grande de la región, que presta servicios a Nevada, Lake Tahoe y el noreste de California. Con una fuerza laboral diversa de más de 7,000 empleados, Renown ha fomentado una cultura de excelencia, determinación e innovación de larga data. La organización se compone de un centro de urgencias, dos hospitales de cuidados agudos, un hospital infantil, un hospital de rehabilitación, un grupo médico y una red de atención de urgencias y Hometown Health, la compañía de seguros sin fines de lucro más grande de la región y de propiedad local, Hometown Health. Actualmente, Renown está inscribiendo participantes en el estudio genético de salud poblacional basado en la comunidad más grande del mundo, el Healthy Nevada Project®. Visite renown.org para obtener más información. About the Helmsley Charitable Trust The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust aspires to improve lives by supporting exceptional efforts in the U.S. and around the world in health and select place-based initiatives. Since beginning active grantmaking in 2008, Helmsley has committed more than $3 billion for a wide range of charitable purposes. Helmsley’s Rural Healthcare Program funds innovative projects that use information technologies to connect rural patients to emergency medical care, bring the latest medical therapies to patients in remote areas, and provide state-of-the-art training for rural hospitals and EMS personnel. To date, this program has awarded more than $500 million to organizations and initiatives in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, and Nevada. For more information, visit helmsleytrust.org.

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Los fondos de beneficencia generan ingresos anuales, lo que garantiza el apoyo para los próximos años. En la imagen de arriba: Dr. Max Coppes, médico en jefe de Renown Children’s Hospital, y Nell J. Redfield, presidente de Pediatría, UNR Med; Dra. Kristina Deeter, MBA, FAAP, vicepresidenta del Departamento de Pediatría y médica en jefe adjunta del Renown Children’s Hospital; Becky Haase, enfermera certificada, directora de Servicios para Niños en Renown Health; Emmalee Sutton, defensora de Children’s Miracle Network de Renown Health; Greg Walaitis, director de Desarrollo de la fundación de Renown Health; Dixie May, vicepresidenta de Wilbur May Foundation; Dr. Thomas Graf, director ejecutivo de Renown y Larry Duncan, vicepresidente y administrador del Renown Children’s Hospital. Wilbur May Foundation anunció recientemente una donación de $5 millones a la fundación de Renown Health. Esta donación marca la primera donación importante para apoyar el fondo de beneficencia recientemente constituido del Renown Children’s Hospital. Los fondos de beneficencia se invierten, y cada año se utilizará una parte de los ingresos del fondo como un flujo estable de apoyo para el Renown Children’s Hospital, mientras que el resto del retorno se reinvierte para preservar y hacer crecer la donación original. Como el único hospital infantil dedicado en el norte de Nevada, el Renown Children’s Hospital atiende a casi 50,000 de los miembros más jóvenes de nuestra comunidad todos los años, con un enfoque en mantener una atención médica de calidad cerca de su hogar. “Constituir un sólido fondo de beneficencia es una de las medidas más importantes que una organización, como Renown, puede tomar para obtener un respaldo en tiempos difíciles y en períodos de crecimiento difíciles”, afirmó Thomas Graf, MD, FAAFP, director ejecutivo de Renown. “Un fondo de beneficencia es de carácter permanente, es nuestra clave para proporcionar servicios de salud continuamente. Solo gastaremos los ingresos que obtengamos de las inversiones, lo que nos permitirá tener un flujo de dólares dedicado a pagar los equipos y programas que sabemos que nuestros niños necesitan”. En honor a la donación extraordinaria de Wilbur May Foundation, la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU) y la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, PICU), la cual está en un proceso de renovación importante, se denominarán NICU y PICU Wilbur D. May. Estas dos unidades importantes de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) se trasladarán de Sierra Tower a Tahoe Tower en el Renown Regional Medical Center, sede del Renown Children’s Hospital. “Este fondo de beneficencia les brinda a los médicos y al personal la tranquilidad de saber que los servicios y programas seguirán estando disponibles fácilmente para las familias de nuestra comunidad, la cual está en constante crecimiento”, dijo Kristina Deeter, MD, MBA, FAAP, vicepresidenta del Departamento de Pediatría y médica en jefe adjunta del Renown Children’s Hospital. “La generosidad de Wilbur May Foundation repercutirá en los cuidados del Renown Children’s Hospital durante varias generaciones”. El difunto Wilbur D. May fue un ganadero del norte de Nevada, empresario, viajero del mundo y filántropo. Tenía una profunda y permanente preocupación por el bienestar y la educación de los niños. La Wilbur May Foundation, compuesta por familiares, incluida su hija, Dixie May, continúa impulsando la visión de Wilbur. La fundación ha hecho numerosas donaciones al Renown Children’s Hospital a lo largo de los años, lo que incluye el apoyo a la PICU actual y el programa de diálisis renal de niños, entre otros. “Es un honor trabajar con líderes de la comunidad y donantes como Dixie May y Wilbur May Foundation, y esperamos que este anuncio inspire a los demás miembro de la comunidad a unirse a la causa justa y apoyar a los niños y las familias de nuestra comunidad”, afirmó Greg Walaitis, director de Desarrollo de la fundación de Renown Health. Para obtener más información sobre el fondo de beneficencia del Renown Children’s Hospital, o para contribuir, visite renown.org/give o llame a la fundación de Renown Health al 775-982-5545. ### About Renown Health  For more information, visit Renown Health is the region’s largest locally owned and governed, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Con una fuerza laboral diversa de más de 7,000 empleados, Renown ha fomentado una cultura de excelencia, determinación e innovación de larga data. La organización cuenta con un centro de urgencias, dos hospitales de cuidados agudos, un hospital para niños, un hospital de rehabilitación, un grupo médico y una red de atención de urgencia, y la compañía de seguros sin fines de lucro de propiedad local más grande de la región, Hometown Health. Los institutos clínicos abarcan los campos de cáncer, salud cardíaca y vascular y neurociencias. Actualmente, Renown está inscribiendo participantes en el estudio genético de salud poblacional basado en la comunidad más grande del mundo, el Healthy Nevada Project®.

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En una conferencia de prensa de esta semana, la fundación de Renown Health anunció su asociación con Steve Young, la leyenda de los San Francisco 49ers y miembro del Salón de la Fama de la NFL, y Forever Young Foundation para construir un espacio Sophie’s Place en el Renown Children’s Hospital. La sala de musicoterapia, que se inaugurará a finales de este año, está especialmente diseñada para que los niños y sus seres queridos disfruten de la música y otras actividades interactivas durante su estadía en el hospital.   Young, que ha sido durante mucho tiempo embajador de los hospitales de la Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), ha ayudado a recaudar más de $1,000 millones de dólares para apoyar a los hospitales infantiles de todo el país, como el Renown’s Children’s Hospital. Su pasión por retribuir a los pacientes pediátricos, junto con una amistad notable, condujo a la evolución de Sophie’s Place.   Fundada en 2013 por la Forever Young Foundation, la sala de musicoterapia Sophie’s Place fue creada en memoria de la cantante, compositora y querida amiga de la familia Young, Sophie Barton. Sophie solía cantar en hospitales, ya que comprendía el poder de la música para curar a personas de todas las edades.   Barb y Steve Young comentaron: “Las investigaciones han demostrado que la musicoterapia activa las sinapsis para ayudar a crear nuevas vías neuronales que sustituyan a las dañadas. Aumenta los niveles de saturación de oxígeno, alivia el dolor, alivia la ansiedad y la depresión, ayuda al desarrollo de la motricidad fina y gruesa, y mucho más. Tenemos el honor de asociarnos con el Renown Children’s Hospital para compartir con ustedes la construcción de nuestro nuevo espacio Sophie’s Place, una sala de musicoterapia que aportará esperanza, curación y armonía a los niños que reciben tratamiento en este hospital infantil especial de CMNH”.   “Como médico de cuidados intensivos pediátricos, he visto en primera persona cómo la musicoterapia puede tener un impacto positivo en la salud y el bienestar de los pacientes que se encuentran en el hospital”, dijo Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, presidente y director ejecutivo de Renown Health. Nos enorgullece asociarnos con Forever Young Foundation y honrar la vida y el compromiso de Sophie con la música a través de la creación del espacio Sophie’s Place para compartir el poder curativo de la música con nuestros pacientes y sus familias en el Renown Children’s Hospital”.   El espacio Sophie’s Place contará con un escenario y una zona de asientos para grupos, salas de grabación y ensayo privadas, una estación de edición y un espacio para guardar los instrumentos generosamente donados. También habrá una sala de juegos de artes curativas equipada con juegos, material artístico y televisión. Este oasis musical único fue diseñado cuidadosamente para ayudar a los pacientes a crear conexiones significativas con otros, servir como una distracción positiva de las incógnitas que pueden acompañar a un viaje al hospital, y lo más importante, fomentar la expresión, la creatividad y la curación. Se puede acceder a los detalles del proyecto aquí.     “Gracias al apoyo de Barb y Steve Young y de la Forever Young Foundation, estamos orgullosos de incorporar una sala de musicoterapia a nuestro programa ‘El arte de curar’”, declaró Greg Walaitis, director de Desarrollo de la fundación de Renown. “El espacio Sophie’s Place, el primero de su clase en nuestra comunidad, proporcionará a nuestros pacientes más jóvenes un espacio tranquilo y hermoso para descansar del entorno hospitalario, donde podrán relajarse, socializar y simplemente disfrutar de ser niños”.   “Somos muy afortunados de contar con Forever Young Foundation como socios generosos que comparten el compromiso de Renown de invertir en el futuro”, Max Coppes, MD, PhD, MBA, presidente de Pediatría del centro Nell J. Redfield en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Nevada y pediatra en jefe del Renown Children’s Hospital. “El espacio Sophie’s Place ayudará a innumerables pacientes jóvenes a sentirse más cómodos a lo largo de su proceso de curación, lo que contribuirá a una experiencia más positiva y esperanzadora aquí en Renown”.   Actualmente, Sophie’s Place ofrece musicoterapia a niños en los siguientes hospitales: Primary Children’s Hospital en Salt Lake City; Sutter Children’s Center en Sacramento, California; Cardon Children’s Medical Center en Mesa, Arizona, y Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital en Palo Alto, California. El próximo espacio de Sophie’s Place se inaugurará en el Renown Children’s Hospital. Para obtener información actualizada sobre el espacio Sophie’s Place en el Renown Children’s Hospital y conocer formas en las que puede apoyar esta impactante sala de musicoterapia para generaciones actuales y futuras, visite el sitio web de la fundación de Renown Health o llame al 775982-5545.     Acerca del Renown Children’s Hospital Renown Children’s Hospital es el único hospital infantil dedicado en el norte de Nevada, y ofrece una variedad de programas y servicios diseñados específicamente para cuidar a las familias de la comunidad. Tiene la única sala de emergencias y la única unidad de cuidados intensivos pediátrica de la región. El Renown Children’s Hospital es el único hospital afiliado a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) en la región y los programas y eventos locales de CMN Hospitals benefician directamente a los niños de Truckee Meadows. También es el único hospital de la región afiliado a la CHA (Children’s Hospital Association). Visite renown.org/children para obtener más información.   Acerca de Forever Young Foundation Fundada en 1993 por Steve Young, miembro del Salón de la Fama de la NFL, Forever Young Foundation es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) enfocada en transmitir esperanza y recursos para el desarrollo, la fortaleza y la educación de los niños. La fundación ayuda a los niños que se enfrentan a importantes retos físicos, emocionales y económicos a través de oportunidades académicas, deportivas y terapéuticas que actualmente no están a su alcance. Forever Young Foundation centra sus esfuerzos principalmente en el norte de California, Arizona, Utah y Ghana, África.

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El nuevo espacio interactivo, apto para niños, en el Renown Children’s Specialty Center respaldará las necesidades de los niños, y les brindará aliento y esperanza para sanar y prosperar. La fundación de Renown Health se enorgullece de anunciar el Panda Cares® Center of Hope en el Renown Children’s Specialty Center ubicado en 1155 Mill St. en Reno, que ha sido posible gracias a los clientes y asociados de Panda Express®, que fomentan el espíritu de dar e inspiran futuros más brillantes. El espacio ofrece un área para que el equipo del Renown Children’s Hospital proporcione un cuidado completo a los niños y, además, se cree un entorno que reduzca el estrés, promueva la curación y proporcione una excelente experiencia al paciente y a su familia. El Center of Hope mantiene la misión y los valores de Panda Express® de ser proactivo, respetarse entre sí, aprender y crecer, comprometerse con grandes operaciones y devolver tiempo y recursos a la comunidad. El centro también apoya las áreas de interés de Panda Cares® que abordan el bienestar de cada niño, incluidas sus necesidades físicas, emocionales, mentales y espirituales. Se invita a los miembros de los medios de comunicación a recorrer el Panda Cares® Center of Hope el miércoles, 12 de agosto, de 1 a 2 p.m. Para garantizar un distanciamiento físico adecuado, se pide a los medios de comunicación que reserven un horario a través de este enlace para recorrer el espacio y entrevistar a los representantes de Panda Express® y Renown Children’s Hospital. Los medios de comunicación serán escoltados por Asuntos Públicos de Renown en la propiedad del hospital y podrán estacionar sus automóviles en la rotonda de Tahoe Tower, en el Renown Regional Medical Center, durante su horario designado. “Somos muy afortunados de contar con socios tan generosos como los que están detrás de Panda Express®, que quieren ayudar a nuestros pacientes y a sus familias, así como a nuestros equipos de expertos en atención pediátrica”, declaró Max J. Coppes, MD, PhD, profesor y presidente de Pediatría del centro Nell J. Redfield en la UNR Med y médico en jefe en el Renown Children’s Hospital. “Este Centro ayudará a los pacientes jóvenes, y a sus padres, a sentirse más cómodos durante su proceso de curación, y les dará una impresión positiva y duradera de la atención que reciben aquí en Renown Children’s”. “Nos enorgullece asociarnos con Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals para hacer realidad la visión del Panda Cares® Center of Hope y nos sentimos honrados de poder formar parte del proceso de curación de las familias y los niños de estos hospitales”, dijo la Dra. Peggy Cherng, cofundadora y codirectora ejecutiva de Panda Restaurant Group. “Los niños son nuestro futuro, y esperamos que a través de esta asociación y del plan de estudios diseñado para dar a los niños la fuerza para prosperar, llevemos sonrisas y esperanza a las comunidades de todo el país”. Uno de los recursos importantes que se respaldan a través del Panda Cares® Center of Hope es el Programa de vida infantil de Renown, creado para ayudar tanto a los pacientes como a sus seres queridos a transitar la experiencia en atención médica y los sentimientos que puedan surgir de ella. “Nuestros especialistas en vida infantil están formados y capacitados clínicamente para abordar el impacto que tienen las enfermedades y lesiones en el desarrollo. Hacen mucho para que la experiencia de atención del paciente y de la familia aquí en Renown sea la mejor posible”, dijo Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, presidente y director ejecutivo de Renown. “Estamos agradecidos por nuestra asociación con el equipo de Panda Express®, que son apasionados por la salud de los niños y nos ayudan a proporcionar el más alto nivel de atención para los niños y sus familias”. Los ocho Panda Cares® Centers of Hope en todo el país son posibles gracias a las donaciones de los clientes y asociados de Panda Express®. Tras un compromiso de $25 millones con Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals para financiar los Panda Cares® Centers of Hope en 2019, Panda y CMN Hospitals han inaugurado ubicaciones de Center of Hope en varios hospitales de los EE. UU., incluidos los estados de California, Texas, Nevada, Hawái, Washington D.C., Arizona e Illinois. Los clientes de Panda Express® y sus asociados en el norte de Nevada y el noreste de California han recaudado casi $500,000 para el Renown Children’s Hospital desde 2007. “A lo largo de los años, el equipo de Panda Express® nos ha inspirado a todos en Renown con su generosidad y su voluntad para ayudar a nuestros niños locales y a sus familias”, declaró Greg Walaitis, director de Desarrollo de la fundación de Renown. “El Panda Cares® Center of Hope es otro ejemplo de sus esfuerzos notables para ayudar a nuestros pacientes jóvenes a vivir vidas saludables y brillantes”. “Con 22 médicos pediátricos especialistas, el equipo compasivo del Renown Children’s Hospital actualmente atiende a 9 de cada 10 niños aquí en la región, en el norte de Nevada. Anteriormente, las familias tenían que viajar fuera de nuestra área para recibir atención pediátrica especializada. Nos enorgullece presentar este Centro especial a los miembros de nuestra comunidad que depositan toda su confianza en nuestro equipo dedicado de proveedores de atención médica expertos, todos los días”, manifestó Larry Duncan, vicepresidente de Pediatría y Cirugía y administrador de Renown Children’s.     Acerca del Renown Children’s Hospital Renown Children’s Hospital es el único hospital infantil dedicado en el norte de Nevada, y ofrece una variedad de programas y servicios diseñados específicamente para cuidar a las familias de la comunidad. Tiene la única sala de emergencias y la única unidad de cuidados intensivos pediátrica de la región. El Renown Children’s Hospital es el único hospital afiliado a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) en la región y los programas y eventos locales de CMN Hospitals benefician directamente a los niños de Truckee Meadows. También es el único hospital de la región afiliado a la CHA (Children’s Hospital Association). Visite renown.org/children para obtener más información. Acerca de Panda Express® Con la misión de inspirar una vida mejor, Panda Express, una compañía pionera chino-estadounidense, es el mayor concepto gastronómico asiático de Estados Unidos. De propiedad familiar y operada desde 1983 por los cofundadores y codirectores ejecutivos Andrew y Peggy Cherng, Panda Express es conocida por crear una amplia variedad de recetas pioneras en la industria, que incluye su exitoso Original Orange Chicken® y el galardonado Honey Walnut Shrimp, que han definido la categoría de la auténtica cocina chino-estadounidense. Cada plato de Panda Express, incluidas las selecciones de Wok Smart®, se prepara cuidadosamente con ingredientes de calidad y se inspira en los audaces principios asiáticos y los sabores chinos. La marca de restaurante tiene más de 2,000 ubicaciones en todo los EE. UU. y ha introducido la opción chino-estadounidense en más de diez países internacionales. Impulsada por esta familia global de asociados, Panda Cares, la rama filantrópica de la organización, ha recaudado más de $212 millones e innumerables horas de voluntariado para mejorar la salud y la educación de más de 12 millones de jóvenes, así como para apoyar a las comunidades necesitadas desde 1999. Para obtener más información, visite pandaexpress.com o encuéntrenos en Facebook, Twitter o Instagram. Acerca de Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® recauda fondos y crea conciencia para 170 hospitales miembros que brindan 32 millones de tratamientos cada año a niños en todos los EE. UU. y Canadá. Las donaciones se mantienen en el ámbito local para financiar tratamientos y servicios de atención médica críticos, equipos médicos pediátricos y atención benéfica. Desde 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals ha recaudado más de $7 mil millones, mayormente $1 por vez a través del ícono del globo milagroso de la organización. Sus diversos socios y programas de recaudación de fondos apoyan la misión de la organización sin fines de lucro de salvar y mejorar la vida de la mayor cantidad posible de niños. Descubra por qué los hospitales infantiles necesitan el apoyo de la comunidad y conozca su hospital miembro en facebook.com/CMNHospitals.

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Las ubicaciones de Panda Express® apoyan las necesidades de atención médica de los pacientes pediátricos en todo el norte de Nevada. La fundación de Renown Health reconoce las donaciones realizadas por Panda Express® a través de su rama filantrópica, Panda Cares®, a pacientes jóvenes y a sus familias que reciben atención en el Renown Children’s Hospital. La generosidad de los clientes y asociados de Panda Express®, que fomentan el espíritu de dar e inspiran futuros más brillantes, se celebrará el sábado, 8 de agosto, en el aniversario de Panda Cares. Las donaciones recaudadas durante todo el año en las ubicaciones locales de Panda Express® han ayudado a que se produzcan milagros para los niños del área, como Naomi Bakker, uno de los bebés más pequeños atendidos en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU) de Renown. Naomi nació con prematuridad extrema en 2015; pesó alrededor de 12 onzas al nacer y pasó 142 días en la NICU. En la actualidad, muestra pocos signos de su nacimiento prematuro y disfruta de jugar con su hermano y nadar, un logro notable si se tiene en cuenta que dependió de un tanque de oxígeno el primer año de su vida. Los padres de Naomi agradecen a los médicos, enfermeros y al equipo de Renown Children’s Hospital por salvar la vida de su hija. “Tenemos el privilegio de ser testigos de milagros como el de Naomi todos los días”, afirmó Max J. Coppes, MD, profesor y presidente de Pediatría del centro Nell J. Redfield en la UNR Med y médico en jefe en el Renown Children’s Hospital. “El apoyo de Panda Cares® no solo nos ayuda a mejorar la salud y el bienestar de los niños locales, sino que abastece a nuestro equipo con herramientas y recursos para servir mejor a los miembros más jóvenes de nuestra comunidad y a sus familias en un momento de necesidad”. Panda Express® realizará una recaudación de fondos virtual de un día el sábado, 8 de agosto. Cuando un cliente realice un pedido desde la aplicación móvil o desde la página web de Panda Express® con el código promocional “PandaCaresDay”, Panda donará el 28 % de las ventas online a Renown Children’s Hospital. “A lo largo de los años, las increíbles personas de Panda Express® y los fondos de Panda Cares han apoyado al Renown Children’s Hospital con equipos especializados, una sala de reuniones y nuestro Programa de vida infantil. Los especialistas en vida infantil están formados y capacitados clínicamente para abordar el impacto que tienen las enfermedades y lesiones en el desarrollo. Hacen mucho para ayudar a mejorar la experiencia de atención del paciente y de la familia aquí en Renown”, dijo Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, presidente y director ejecutivo de Renown. “Estamos agradecidos por nuestra asociación con el equipo de Panda Express, que son apasionados por la salud de los niños y nos ayudan a proporcionar el más alto nivel de atención para los niños”. Renown se enorgullece de reconocer a Panda Express® por haber donado casi medio millón de dólares en donaciones desde 2008. Las donaciones generosas como esta siguen ayudando a transformar la forma en que Renown satisface las necesidades más urgentes de nuestra comunidad, inspira esperanza y salva vidas, como la única red de atención médica integrada de propiedad local y sin fines de lucro del norte de Nevada. “La fundación de Renown Health agradece la generosidad de Panda Cares® año tras año y el apoyo firme de nuestra comunidad para hacer que la recaudación de fondos del sábado sea un éxito”, dijo Greg Walaitis, director de Desarrollo de la fundación de Renown. “Nuestra esperanza es que usted y su familia puedan disfrutar juntos de una buena comida de Panda Express®, y saber que su contribución permite que los campeones como Naomi crezcan saludables y fuertes”. “Dirigidos por un equipo de 22 médicos pediátricos especialistas, los médicos clínicos de Renown Children’s atienden más de 50,000 visitas de pacientes al año, lo que ofrece un nivel excepcional de atención para ayudar a las familias. Como testimonio de la confianza de la comunidad en la atención prestada, y de nuestros generosos donantes, ahora atendemos a 9 de cada 10 niños aquí mismo, en el norte de Nevada. Anteriormente, las familias tenían que viajar fuera de nuestra área para recibir atención pediátrica especializada”, comentó Larry Duncan, vicepresidente de Pediatría y Cirugía y administrador del Renown Children’s Hospital.       Acerca del Renown Children’s Hospital Renown Children’s Hospital es el único hospital infantil dedicado en el norte de Nevada, y ofrece una variedad de programas y servicios diseñados específicamente para cuidar a las familias de la comunidad. Tiene la única sala de emergencias y la única unidad de cuidados intensivos pediátrica de la región. El Renown Children’s Hospital es el único hospital afiliado a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) en la región y los programas y eventos locales de CMN Hospitals benefician directamente a los niños de Truckee Meadows. También es el único hospital de la región afiliado a la CHA (Children’s Hospital Association). Visite renown.org/children para obtener más información.   Acerca de Panda Express® Con la misión de inspirar una vida mejor, Panda Express, una compañía pionera chino-estadounidense, es el mayor concepto gastronómico asiático de Estados Unidos. De propiedad familiar y operada desde 1983 por los cofundadores y codirectores ejecutivos Andrew y Peggy Cherng, Panda Express es conocida por crear una amplia variedad de recetas pioneras en la industria, que incluye su exitoso Original Orange Chicken® y el galardonado Honey Walnut Shrimp, que han definido la categoría de la auténtica cocina chino-estadounidense. Cada plato de Panda Express, incluidas las selecciones de Wok Smart®, se prepara cuidadosamente con ingredientes de calidad y se inspira en los audaces principios asiáticos y los sabores chinos. La marca de restaurante tiene más de 2,000 ubicaciones en todo los EE. UU. y ha introducido la opción chino-estadounidense en más de diez países internacionales. Impulsada por esta familia global de asociados, Panda Cares, la rama filantrópica de la organización, ha recaudado más de $212 millones e innumerables horas de voluntariado para mejorar la salud y la educación de más de 12 millones de jóvenes, así como para apoyar a las comunidades necesitadas desde 1999. Para obtener más información, visite pandaexpress.com o encuéntrenos en Facebook, Twitter o Instagram. Acerca de Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® recauda fondos y crea conciencia para 170 hospitales miembros que brindan 32 millones de tratamientos cada año a niños en todos los EE. UU. y Canadá. Las donaciones se mantienen en el ámbito local para financiar tratamientos y servicios de atención médica críticos, equipos médicos pediátricos y atención benéfica. Desde 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals ha recaudado más de $7 mil millones, mayormente $1 por vez a través del ícono del globo milagroso de la organización. Sus diversos socios y programas de recaudación de fondos apoyan la misión de la organización sin fines de lucro de salvar y mejorar la vida de la mayor cantidad posible de niños. Descubra por qué los hospitales infantiles necesitan el apoyo de la comunidad y conozca su hospital miembro en CMNHospitals.org y facebook.com/CMNHospitals.

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