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Beginning April 29, Renown Pharmacy – Pringle Will Be Open 24/7 Weeks after the only 24/7 pharmacy in Reno-Sparks announced it is no longer open overnight, Renown steps up to fill the community’s need, offering peace of mind knowing that any time, day or night, people can fulfill their essential medication prescriptions at Renown Pharmacy. Renown Health is pleased to announce that beginning on Monday, April 29, Renown Pharmacy - Pringle will expand hours to serve as the only 24/7 pharmacy in the area to serve all customers. The Renown Pharmacy located inside Renown Regional Medical Center will fill a gap left in the community after Walgreens on N. Virginia Street in Reno announced that they will no longer operate on a 24-hour, seven day a week schedule. Renown’s “all-hours, around the clock” pharmacy access will allow patients post-discharge from any area hospital the ability to fill their pharmaceutical prescriptions at any time, along with granting all community members the opportunity to pick up their prescriptions when it is most convenient for them. “We are proud to be able to step up to provide round-the-clock access to essential medications and healthcare services for our growing community, said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, President & CEO for Renown Health. “We understand the importance of accessibility to medications and healthcare support, especially during times of urgent need. Our decision to operate our pharmacy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, reflects our commitment to serving the needs of our community and ensuring individuals have convenient access to the care they need, day and night.” “We are grateful for the pharmacy service that Walgreens provided the Reno-Sparks area for many years. We are excited that Renown can now provide our community with access to 24/7 Rx care,” said Adam Porath, Pharm.D., BCACP, BCPS, FASHP, Renown Health Vice President of Pharmacy Services. “By offering continuous pharmacy services, we aim to provide peace of mind to our customers and community- knowing that they can rely on us, any time, day, or night, to fulfill their prescription needs and offer professional guidance on medication management. Our talented team of pharmacists and techs are eager to serve our community with the Renown Pharmacy at Renown Regional Medical Center, starting Monday, April 29.” “In times of illness, timely access to medications is crucial for effective treatment and swift recovery. Whether its managing chronic conditions or addressing acute symptoms, adhering to prescribed medication schedules can significantly impact one’s health outcomes,” said Bill Plauth, MD, MMM, CPE, Chief Medical Officer for Renown Health. We believe that by extending our pharmacy hours, we can better support the health and well-being of our community, ensuring they receive care they deserve when they need it most. We invite our people to take advantage of our expanded pharmacy and experience the convenience and reliability of our 24/7 services.” Renown Pharmacy - Pringle is conveniently located on the first floor of Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. The Renown Pharmacy is near Starbucks and specializes in hard-to-find pharmaceuticals at lower costs, such as certain compound medications not typically stocked at other retail locations. Prescriptions can be transferred to any of Renown’s three retail pharmacy locations by calling the most convenient location and allowing expert pharmacy staff to complete the process. You can then request refills and check your prescription status in the MyChart app. Renown Pharmacy Pringle, 75 Pringle Way: 775-982-7737 Renown Pharmacy South Meadows, 10101 Double R Blvd.: 775-982-5366 Renown Pharmacy Locust, 21 Locust St.: 775-982-5280 For full pharmacy information, visit: renown.org/pharmacy/. Renown Health continues to expand and hire in-demand clinical positions, including positions at Renown Pharmacy. Visit renown.org/careers to learn more.     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®.

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Renown Health is pleased to announce that Kate A. Ward, Pharm.D., BCPS, has been promoted to serve as Vice President, Oncology for Renown Regional Medical Center.    Dr. Ward has over fourteen years of service to the organization, most recently as Director of Clinical Pharmacy responsible for the oversight of all clinical pharmacy activities at Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows Medical Center, and Renown Rehabilitation Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Ward is the Residency Director of the Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Practice Residency at Renown. Over the last decade at Renown, Dr. Ward has served as Pharmacy Clinical Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Pharmacist.   Dr. Ward will bring her pharmacy clinical service experience (including ICU, Outpatient Infusion, Pediatrics, Oncology and Emergency Services), Inpatient Care, Clinical Research, and Hospital Formulary Management, Electronic Medical Record Integration and Optimization to this important new role.   As a dyad partner with Max J. Coppes, MD, PhD, MBA, Director of the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute at Renown, she will bring her clinical, operational, regulatory, and administrative experience to lead the oncology division. Dr. Ward, Dr. Coppes and the dedicated team will advance Renown’s mission to expand care, prevention, screening, research, and education with the goal of establishing the first National Institutes of Health, NCI designated Cancer Center for our State.   “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ward as our new Vice President of Oncology. She brings a wealth of experience and a passion for advancing patient care. Dr. Ward will play a pivotal role in sharing the future our oncology division and furthering our commitment to providing exceptional care,” said Chris Nicholas, CEO of Renown Regional Medical Center.    As a licensed pharmacist, Dr. Ward holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center. The Pharm.D. is a professional degree like a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). As a doctorate, it represents the increasing responsibility pharmacists have in healthcare systems and the high trust Americans have in pharmacists.    Dr. Ward completed her residency at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with her bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences. Dr. Ward is active in several professional associations and currently serves as a Pharmacy Board member for HealthTrust; Vice Chair of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists® Council on Therapeutics; and Vice Chair for the Silver State Scripts Board for the State of Nevada. Dr. Ward was the 2022 recipient of the Nevada Society of Health System Pharmacists (NVSHP) President’s Award. 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. 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 renown.org/careers.

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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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Most Wired Hospitals Use Technology to Deliver Better Patient Care & Experience. The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has released their coveted Digital Health Most Wired Survey results for 2022, recognizing Renown Health with Most Wired status. Among the more than 38,000 organizations surveyed by CHIME, Renown Health ranked above peers in categories like analytics and data management, population health, infrastructure and patient engagement. The survey assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in healthcare organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading. Renown Health earned a Most Wired level 7 (of 10) achievement for use of technology for better patient care and patient experience in both CHIME’s acute and ambulatory surveys. This is Renown’s sixth consecutive year on CHIME’s Most Wired list, and Renown is the only healthcare organization in Nevada recognized with this prestigious award. “New and emerging technologies have transformed healthcare in recent years,” says Brian Erling, MD, MBA, President & CEO of Renown Health. “We are proud that our physicians, nurses, clinicians, and employees continue to be nationally recognized for their efforts to implement clinical systems and digital health tools to improve care for patients. Improving care through advances in technology and IT systems allows us to realize meaningful outcomes including increasing patient access to healthcare services, improving patient experience, and reducing costs across the entire system.” “To care for all those we serve, Renown’s IT team has open discussions and collaboration with care providers to think creatively and strategically about how to deploy advanced technologies that enable the best clinical outcomes for our patients,” says Chuck Podesta, Chief Information Officer, Renown Health. “Renown’s proactive approach to technology supports our mission– and is one of the many elements that set our organization apart. We are honored by CHIME’s recognition of our teams and processes to better care for patients.” “When clinicians have instant access to the information that they need to make care decisions; patients benefit,” says Sarah Kramer, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, Renown Health. “Our technology investments include a single, unified electronic medical record system that spans all major hospital areas including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, intensive care, and surgical units. Having a single digital electronic medical record for our patients makes it possible for an entire team of clinicians across the continuum of care able to review a patient’s chart without needing to request that a physical chart be transported to them, which can take time and resources and sometimes delay care decisions. Our automated medical record system allows the right information to flow to our clinicians when and where they need it, ensuring safe and effective care. Patients also have ready access to all their medical information through the MyChart ® smartphone app, and are able to self-schedule for mammograms and lab appointments, message their primary care providers and refill medications as needed.” “The medical record is not the only area that benefits from an infusion of health IT,” says Melanie Morris, MSN, RN, Director of the Renown Transfer and Operations Center (RTOC). “Renown is pleased to serve as a model of coordinated patient care for the nation. Similar to how air traffic controllers manage traffic in and out of airports, the Renown Transfer and Operations Center (RTOC) team sees a birds-eye view of what’s happening with patients across our entire integrated delivery system. Having access to real-time information is critical because every action we take is tied to improving the health and well-being of our patients. Time and accuracy are always of the essence, and this Center drastically improves the efficiency of the entire Renown Health system.” Success in digital health increasingly determines the quality of patient care, and the scope of the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey reflects the progress of leading healthcare providers as they reinvent healthcare for a new century. The survey and recognition program serves as a comprehensive digital health checkup for healthcare organizations worldwide. “We are proud to honor your team’s exceptional dedication to excellence in digital health,” said Russell P. Branzell President and CEO, CHIME. “Your pioneering performance in the industry inspires other organizations by example. Patients in communities around the world receive better care when you drive change through digital transformation, as you have proven through your success in this rigorous program.” 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 CHIME The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization dedicated to serving chief information officers (CIOs), chief medical information officers (CMIOs), chief nursing information officers (CNIOs), chief innovation officers (CIOs), chief digital officers (CDOs) and other senior healthcare IT leaders. With more than 5,000 members in 58 countries plus two U.S. territories and over 190 healthcare IT business partners and professional services firms, CHIME and its three associations provide a highly interactive, trusted environment enabling senior professional and industry leaders to collaborate, exchange best practices, address professional development needs, and advocate the effective use of information management to improve the health and care in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit chimecentral.org.

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The award is given annually to a member of the Nevada pharmacy community making significant and sustained contributions to the field Kate Ward, Pharm.D., BCPS Director of Clinical Pharmacy at Renown Health is the 2022 recipient of the Nevada Society of Health System Pharmacists (NVSHP) President’s Award. Dr. Ward has been with Renown for over a decade, starting as a Clinical Pharmacist in 2009. As the Director of Clinical Pharmacy, she is responsible for the oversight of all clinical pharmacy activities at Renown Regional, South Meadows and Rehab. Additionally, Dr. Ward is the Residency Director of the Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Practice Residency at Renown Regional Medical Center. “We are so proud that Kate has been recognized by the Nevada Society of Health System Pharmacists with the President’s Award and for her many accomplishments as a member of our Renown Pharmacy team. With 66% of adults taking five or more drugs per day and 27% taking 10 or more per day, a pharmacist’s review is critical in supporting patient safety and well-being,” says Tom Graf, MD, interim CEO, Renown Health. “Beyond that, pharmacists have the ability to suggest methods for accurately and effectively taking prescribed medications, discuss medication safety, identify and manage side effects and assist patients and families in managing chronic health conditions.” As a licensed pharmacist, Dr. Ward holds The Doctor of Pharmacy degree (abbreviated Pharm.D. or PharmD) from the University of Colorado. The Pharm.D. is a professional degree similar to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). As a doctorate, it represents the increasing responsibility pharmacists have in healthcare systems and the high trust Americans have in pharmacists. The Doctor of Pharmacy degree takes three to four years of undergraduate pre-professional (prerequisite) coursework, followed by four academic years in a professional program. Most students need four years to complete their prerequisite courses. Thus, it usually takes eight years of college study to earn a Pharm.D. and become a pharmacist. Pharmacists working in hospitals and health systems often complete additional post-graduate training after a Pharm.D. degree. Dr. Ward completed a PGY1 Residency at Stanford prior to joining the Pharmacy Department at Renown. “Dr. Ward is such an asset to Renown and our community. Her incredible perseverance to reach for and achieve higher aspirations has resulted in this important recognition by our peers across the state. She consistently contributes her pharmacy expertise to patients, physicians, clinicians and healthcare students and volunteers her time to advance the profession at both the state and national level through pharmacy professional organization participation. It is wonderful to have her efforts recognized by NVSHP,” says Adam Porath, Pharm.D., BCACP, BCPS, FASHP, Vice President, Pharmacy. On Sept. 24, NVSHP and the Nevada Pharmacy Alliance held their annual joint meeting at Renown Regional Medical Center. During this meeting, Dr. Ward was awarded the NVSHP President’s Award. The President’s Award is awarded annually at NVSHP President's discretion to a member making significant and sustained contributions to NVSHP. Dr. Ward was specifically recognized for representing the State of Nevada at the American Society Health System Pharmacists House of Delegates for several consecutive years, as well as her continuous contributions to the annual NVSHP Student Symposium. Established in October 2006, NVSHP has diligently worked on continuing the strong foundation developed to better meet the needs of health-system pharmacists in Nevada. The organization was established on a strong mission statement that enables Nevada's pharmacists to be heard, from all regions of the state and in one collective voice to advocate for patient care. Are you interested in working with this award-winning team? The Renown Health Pharmacy is hiring for multiple roles, including pharmacy technician and clinical pharmacist. For more information, visit careers.renown.org. 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 6,500 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. Renown is currently enrolling participants in a community-based genetic population health study, the Healthy Nevada Project®.

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Renown Health y Hometown Health aprovechan la tecnología en la nube para mejorar el acceso a la atención y cobertura La capacidad de una persona de acceder a los servicios de salud tiene repercusiones importantes en cada aspecto de su salud, pero casi uno de cada cuatro estadounidenses no tiene un proveedor de atención primaria (primary care provider, PCP) ni un centro de salud donde pueda recibir servicios médicos con regularidad. Además, dadas las preocupaciones sobre la COVID-19, los CDC informan que estimativamente un 41 % de los adultos estadounidenses ha pospuesto o evitado recibir atención médica, lo cual incluye atención de urgencia o de emergencia (12 %) y atención de rutina (32 %). Evitar la atención de urgencia o de emergencia fue más frecuente en cuidadores de adultos no remunerados, personas con afecciones médicas subyacentes, adultos de raza negra, adultos hispanos, adultos jóvenes y personas con discapacidades. Con el objetivo de mejorar la salud al ayudar a las personas a obtener los servicios de atención médica que necesitan, Renown Health, con sede en Reno, Nevada, está usando Amazon Web Services (AWS) para aumentar el acceso a la atención. Como parte del camino continuo de Renown hacia la transformación de la atención médica, la red de atención médica está implementando Amazon Connect, el servicio de centro de contacto en la nube omnicanal de AWS. La solución fácil de usar y rápida de implementar permite que los pacientes accedan fácilmente al servicio al cliente del plan de seguro de salud Hometown Health de Renown, programen citas para diagnóstico por imágenes, reciban ayuda para obtener registros médicos electrónicos del paciente de EPIC MyChart y servicio al cliente general. El servicio al cliente ahora está disponible en varios idiomas por teléfono y por correo electrónico y chat en línea con agentes en vivo, lo que hace que sea más fácil y cómodo para las personas programar citas para la atención que necesitan. Amazon Connect permite que Renown Health aumente su capacidad para manejar altos volúmenes de llamadas inesperados y vuelva a reducir la capacidad rápidamente. La solución también proporciona a los agentes del centro de llamadas la flexibilidad que necesitan para trabajar de manera remota, sin comprometer la experiencia del cliente. “Renown se enorgullece de ser una de las primeras organizaciones de atención médica sin fines de lucro del país en usar Amazon Web Services como parte de un programa integral de acceso y alcance para los clientes”, afirma Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, presidente y director ejecutivo de Renown Health. “Estamos entusiasmados de implementar la innovadora tecnología del centro de contacto para que nos ayude a conectar a las personas con proveedores médicos y servicios de salud de Renown. Nuestro objetivo es hacer que las conexiones sean rápidas, fáciles y convenientes, para que más personas se sientan animadas a recibir los servicios de atención médica que necesitan”. “La generación actual de consumidores de atención médica quiere una experiencia sin fricciones, desde buscar a un cuidador, hasta reservar una cita y recibir tratamiento. Con esta nueva solución, Renown Health podrá satisfacer las expectativas de sus clientes de una forma más rápida y eficiente que nunca antes”, expresó Phoebe Yang, gerenta general de Atención Médica de AWS. “AWS espera trabajar con el equipo innovador de Renown Health a medida que aprovechan el poder de la nube para mejorar la salud de las comunidades a las que prestan servicios”. “Especialmente con la COVID, pero incluso antes, muchas personas no reciben los servicios de atención médica recomendados, como exámenes de detección de cáncer, porque no tienen un proveedor de atención primaria o acceso a profesionales de atención médica. En Renown Health, tenemos el compromiso de cuidar a las personas, con una atención exacta y confiable, y la capacidad de conectarnos —en persona y virtualmente— para ayudar a garantizar que las personas reciban la atención que necesitan, en el momento y el lugar donde la necesitan”, expresa Thomas Graf, MD, director clínico y de calidad de Renown. “Nuestro objetivo es reducir las barreras y mejorar el acceso, para que todos los que necesitan atención puedan recibirla”, explica Candace Dietrich, directora del Centro de Comunicación de Renown. “La tecnología de AWS está ayudando a mejorar la experiencia del cliente y a impulsar la eficiencia. Nuestra colaboración con AWS hace que la atención médica sea más accesible para todos, lo cual es, a fin de cuentas, mejor para toda la comunidad”. “Amazon Connect es un componente clave de nuestra puerta de entrada digital a la atención virtual y respalda nuestros objetivos de servicio al cliente y atención exacta y confiable en Renown”, expresó Chuck Podesta, director de Tecnología de la Información en Renown. “Hometown Health es una organización centrada en la comunidad y, con el apoyo de AWS, continuamos mejorando la salud y el bienestar de las comunidades a las que brindamos servicios”, afirma David Hansen, director ejecutivo del mayor proveedor de seguros de salud sin fines de lucro de Nevada. “Estamos orgullosos de tener una red de atención y cobertura que atiende a 500 millones de personas en 100,000 millas cuadradas en todo Nevada, Lake Tahoe y el noreste de California, y estamos comprometidos a crear comunidades más saludables”. 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.

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Renown recognized nationally for having "Best Website" and COVID-19 microsite for health care information. The internet is now the No. 1 source consumers turn to for information about physicians and hospitals, according to a Professional Research Consultants report. De los 1,000 consumidores entrevistados, el 72 % usa Internet para buscar información sobre atención médica, lo cual representa un incremento en comparación con el 60 % de 2015. The top five reasons people use the internet for healthcare information are to: Research a diagnosis or condition: 87 %; investigar medicamentos recetados: 82 %; consultar síntomas: 74 %; investigar la calidad de servicio de un médico: 50 %; buscar un nuevo médico: 50 %. In addition, fifty-three percent of consumers spoke to a physician about information or treatments they found on the internet. "With the web becoming an increasingly popular source of medical information for today's patients, we are working with partners to build a better website that is easier to use and providers a better experience," said Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, President & CEO of Renown Health. "Sometimes, people need help or answers in the middle of the night. Es importante contar con información disponible las 24 horas del día y en una ubicación conveniente”. El nuevo sitio web renown.org creado por el equipo de Marketing y Comunicaciones de Renown Health en asociación con el diseño web de americaneagle.com obtuvo el premio nacional de más alto nivel, el premio de platino por “Mejor Sitio de Internet General” en la ceremonia de los premios eHealthcare Leadership Awards, celebrada el 4 de noviembre en la 25.º conferencia anual Digital Healthcare Internet Conference (HCIC) en Las Vegas. The awards program honors the very best websites and digital communications of healthcare, pharmaceutical/medical equipment firms across the U.S. In addition, Renown Health won a Platinum award and "Best Landing Page/Microsite" for their COVID-19 microsite. "During this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, expert digital communications skills and efforts have been critical to helping healthcare organizations save lives and protect communities all around the country," said Jane Weber Brubaker, Chair, eHealthcare Leadership Awards and Executive Editor, Plain-English Health Care. "The internet holds the potential promise of improved patient outcomes, especially when one is faced with a critical or life-threatening disease or condition. Appropriate and timely access to health information helps support optimal treatments, optimal care, and improved outcomes for a patient." The eHealthcare Leadership Awards is a leading awards program that recognizes the very best websites, digital communications, and business improvement initiatives of a wide range of healthcare organizations. This year's judging focused on factors that included delivery of strong healthcare content, interactivity, medical care support, and integration with the organization's operations, as well as strength of website design, ease of navigation, and digital accessibility. La categoría Mejor Sitio de Internet General tuvo que abordar más de 40 factores establecidos por el jurado. Además, Siteimprove, una empresa multinacional de software como servicio, otorgó un puntaje de accesibilidad a los competidores en las categorías de Mejor Sitio Web Móvil y Mejor Sitio de Internet General. Renown Health's accessibility was first weighted and then combined with the judge's scores against the specific criteria for each category to calculate the final score. Winning this award is a true testament to Renown's focus on designing ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant websites. Tony Svanascini, director ejecutivo de Americaneagle.com, dijo: “Estamos encantados de que nuestros socios de Renown Health ganen un premio de eHealthcare Leadership Award 2021. Renown's website redesign was truly a team effort and exemplifies the hard work and determination of everyone involved." “En nuestro sitio web o nuestra ‘puerta de entrada digital’, recibimos a más de 2.2 millones de visitantes durante el año pasado en renown.org. Our greatest joy is to know we are helping others get the help they need," says Suzanne Bharati Hendery, MA, APR, Chief Communications & Customer Officer, Renown Health. "We are always looking for ways to make health care more convenient and delightful. Being able to quickly provide answers to questions, being able to quickly connect people to a medical provider or service, and allowing people to get care from their couch, in a way that is easy and delightful, is our goal." Renown Health was the only health care system in Nevada to be honored, ranking alongside other national health leaders including UCLA Health, Stanford, Geisinger, Oschner, Providence and Mount Sinai. "Our employees are very proud of the work they do for our community. Our team is proud to help tell this story through our website. To be recognized at a national scale is always gratifying and motivates us to continue to create reliable online portals to serve our customers," says Cristal Herrera Woodley, MBA, Director of Marketing and Communications. En los premios eHealthcare Leadership Awards 2021 se eligieron ganadores en 22 diferentes categorías, y más de 250 organizaciones fueron galardonadas por su excepcional trabajo. Los ganadores de los premios Platino, Oro, Plata y Distinción representan 18 clasificaciones de la industria, desde hospitales y sistemas de salud hasta firmas farmacéuticas y empresas de dispositivos médicos.     About Renown Health Renown Health is a locally governed, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving norhtern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. En los rankings de mejores hospitales de U.S. News y World Report, Renown Regional Medical Center ocupa el primer puesto en el estado de Nevada. Renown tiene una larga trayectoria y un compromiso de larga data con la mejora de la atención y la salud de nuestra comunidad. Renown is currently enrolling participants in the world's largest community-based genetic population health study, the Health Nevada Project®. Visite renown.org para obtener más información. About AmericanEagle.com Americaneagle.com is a full-service, global digital agency based in Des Plaines, Illinois that provides best-in-class web design, development, hosting, post-launch support, and digital marketing services. Actualmente, Americaneagle.com emplea a más de 600 profesionales en oficinas de todo el mundo, que incluyen Chicago, Cleveland, Dubai, Dallas, Londres, Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Washington DC, Suiza y Bulgaria. Algunos de sus más de 2,000 clientes incluyen Dairy Queen, FASTSIGNS, Soletrader, WeatherTech y la American Management Association. Para obtener más información, visite www.americaneagle.com.

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Renown es reconocido por usar tecnología avanzada para mejorar la salud y la atención en la comunidad El Colegio de Ejecutivos de Gestión de la Información Médica (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, CHIME) anunció que Renown Health ha obtenido el reconocimiento “CHIME Digital Health Most Wired 2021” como proveedor certificado de servicios agudos de nivel 7 y de atención ambulatoria de nivel 7. The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply technology to improve health and care in their communities.  Renown Health was the only health care system in Nevada to make this year’s list, ranking alongside other national health leaders including UCLA Health, Scripps, Sharp, Stanford, Geisinger, Johns Hopkins, Yale New Haven and Intermountain Health.  “We are proud of our national reputation as an innovator in implementing new technology and systems of care to improve the health of our patients and the community,” said Tony Slonim, MD, D.Ph., President & CEO. “With our incredible IT team and partners, we are transforming care and demonstrating value in a way that appeals to patients and helps clinicians improve outcomes and reduce costs. Through Renown’s technology, thousands of people a day now choose the physician that’s best for them at renown.org; have an online video visit with their doctor from their laptop; self-schedule a mammogram or refill medications through the MyChart app; book ahead for an Urgent Care visit, and may receive hospital-level clinical monitoring in the comfort of their own homes through the Renown Transfer and Operations Center.” “La transformación digital en la atención médica se ha acelerado a un nivel sin precedentes desde 2020, y los próximos años traerán una ola de innovación que empoderará a los consumidores de atención médica y asombrará a la industria”, dijo Russell P. Branzell, presidente y director ejecutivo de CHIME. “The Digital Health Most Wired program recognizes the outstanding digital leaders who have paved the way for this imminent revolution in healthcare. Renown’s trailblazing commitment to rapid transformation has set an example for the entire industry in how to pursue a leadership vision with determination, brilliant planning and courage to overcome all challenges.”  Speaking on the Wall St. Journal podcast, The Journal on Friday, Dr. Slonim described how Renown Health is one of the first institutions in the nation to provide hospital-at-home technology. Mediante el nuevo Renown Transfer and Operations Center, los médicos, enfermeros y coordinadores de atención pueden monitorear a más de 1,000 pacientes hospitalizados y pacientes en estados menos agudos en sus hogares, lo que hace que la atención sea más asequible y conveniente. “Este centro de vanguardia ayuda a garantizar una atención eficiente para los pacientes y proveedores de todo el norte de Nevada, Lake Tahoe y el noreste de California”, dijo Sy Johnsonn, jefe de personal de Renown. “Through this highly coordinated care logistics system, Renown is now able to deliver the right care, at the right time and place across the integrated delivery system. This system is enabling providers to provide care closer to home, in lower-cost ambulatory, outpatient surgical and skilled nursing settings- instead of the hospital, and to deliver a sizeable portion of care to patients- where they want to be- in their homes.” Bernard, a remote-home monitoring patient, provides a Thank You and Congratulations to the Renown team in a video here.  “Our teams are excited to partner with clinicians to adopt technologies that improve the delivery of care, across the entire Renown Health enterprise,” said Chuck Podesta, Chief Information Officer. “We have optimized clinical workflows so that our clinicians receive timely alerts and can quickly respond to patient needs. As a team, we are honored to receive this prestigious award for technology that enables us to provide safer, more effective and more efficient care for patients and our community.” Además, el sitio web de Renown ahora es uno de los más avanzados en el país, con más de 2.2 millones de visitantes durante el último año. Renown también obtuvo siete estrellas, la calificación más alta que existe, por el uso del sistema de registro médico electrónico Epic. Un total de 36,674 organizaciones estuvieron representadas en el programa 2021 Digital Health Most Wired. The surveys assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in healthcare organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading.     About CHIME The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization dedicated to serving chief information officers (CIOs), chief medical information officers (CMIOs), chief nursing information officers (CNIOs), chief innovation officers (CIOs), chief digital officers (CDOs) and other senior healthcare IT leaders. Con casi 3,400 miembros en 55 países y más de 150 socios comerciales de TI de atención médica y firmas de servicios profesionales, CHIME proporciona un entorno altamente interactivo y confiable que permite a los líderes profesionales sénior y de la industria colaborar, intercambiar mejores prácticas, abordar las necesidades de desarrollo profesional y defender el uso eficaz de la gestión de la información para mejorar la salud y la atención en las comunidades a las que sirven. For more information, please visit chimecentral.org. Acerca de Renown Health Renown Health es una red de atención médica integrada de administración local y sin fines de lucro que brinda servicios al norte de Nevada, Lake Tahoe y el noreste de California. En los rankings de mejores hospitales de U.S. News y World Report, Renown Regional Medical Center ocupa el primer puesto en el estado de Nevada. Renown tiene una larga trayectoria y un compromiso de larga data con la mejora de la atención y la salud de nuestra comunidad. 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.

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El evento anual Art for Recovery (Arte para recuperación) presenta material gráfico de 13 artistas locales inspirados en la misión del Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute. Sales will benefit the Institute. La fundación de Renown Health presenta el evento Art for Recovery en el Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute el jueves, 23 septiembre, de 4 a 7 p.m. El evento anual de recaudación de fondos es gratuito, está abierto al público y es a beneficio del Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute en Renown, ubicado en 85 Kirman Ave. en Reno, Nevada. The family-friendly event features an art auction, live DJ, craft vendors, activities for kids and refreshments. Establecido en 2018, el Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute en Renown se centra en ampliar el acceso de la comunidad a los servicios de prevención e intervención en materia de trastornos de la salud mental y adicción al alcohol y las drogas, con el objetivo de reducir el estigma y animar a más personas a buscar ayuda. La recaudación de fondos anual de Art for Recovery incluye las obras de arte de 13 artistas locales que han creado piezas inspiradas en la misión de la institución. Each work of art addresses themes of hope and resilience. “We look forward to continuing the tradition of celebrating local artists, supporting our healing programs and bringing awareness to addiction recovery during the annual Art for Recovery event. This event shows that not only are our providers here to help our patients get through life’s challenges, but our community is here to support, too,” said Steve Shell, vice president of the Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute at Renown. Participating artists include Bryce Chisholm, Naomi Ferrall, Amy Lawrence, Jessamyn Parker, Emily Reid, Arthur Richmond, the Robison Family (Paula, Elsa, Rosemary and Nathan), Cooper Sandoval, Trisha Shepherd, Sam Sprague, Cat Stahl, Julie Steiner and Jim Tuxon. Read the inspiration behind every donated piece of art here. Local 12-year-old artist Cooper Sandoval is donating a work of art titled, ‘Time.’ Cooper shares that his inspiration comes from the hope of time. “No matter how bad of a day it is, I always know that things will get better with time,” said Cooper. La puja para la esperada subasta de arte ya está abierta y concluye el 23 de septiembre en el evento gratuito al aire libre. Funds raised will support improved patient care services at the Institute. Para ver y ofertar por los artículos de arte, visite www.renown.org/artforrecovery.     Acerca de Renown Health Renown Health es una red de atención médica integrada de administración local y sin fines de lucro que brinda servicios al norte de Nevada, Lake Tahoe y el noreste de California. Renown es uno de los mayores empleadores privados de la región y cuenta con una fuerza laboral de más de 7,000. It comprises three acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, the area’s most comprehensive medical group and urgent care network, and the region’s largest and only locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown tiene una larga trayectoria y un compromiso de larga data con la mejora de la atención y la salud de nuestra comunidad. Visite renown.org para obtener más información.

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Chuck Podesta, national IT leader to use technology to improve the health and well-being of Nevadans. Renown Health is pleased to announce Charles (Chuck) Podesta has been named Chief Information Officer. Podesta es un ejecutivo experimentado con más de 30 años de experiencia al frente de algunos de los mejores equipos de TI de la industria de atención médica del país. He has literally worked from coast to coast and is excited to bring his talents to Nevada. “We are pleased to bring an experienced and talented leader like Chuck Podesta to lead our information and technology areas at Renown,” said Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, President & CEO of Renown. “As Chief Information Officer, he will have the opportunity to foster a culture of innovation and excellence in information technology which serves hundreds of thousands of people across the state and the nation. Chuck will use the power of technology to bring a new level of convenience to patients and providers and will use his talents and team to improve the health and well-being of Nevadans.” Chuck most recently served as Interim Chief Information Officer for UCONN Health’s John Dempsey Medical Center, School of Medicine and Clinical Research IT. Prior to that, Chuck served as CIO for UCI Health/UC Irvine School of Medicine and the University of California Health System. He also served as CIO for University of Vermont Health Network/Fletcher Allen Health; Steward Health/Caritas Christi Healthcare; Berkshire Health; Baystate Health and UMASS Medical Center, all in the New England area. Podesta está especializado en crear planes tecnológicos estratégicos, los dota de recursos y los implementa; maximizar el poder del registro médico electrónico EPIC; racionalizar la gobernanza y las prioridades; alinear las necesidades informáticas médicas y de TI en todas las entidades afiliadas, lo que incluye el entorno de las facultades de medicina, las organizaciones de atención responsable (Accountable Care Organization, ACO), las redes clínicas integradas (Clinically Integrated Networks, CIN) y los consultorios médicos; establecer asociaciones para implementar las mejores herramientas digitales impulsadas por el cliente; liderar la participación en intercambios de información de salud (health information exchange, HIE) en todo el estado, y entrenar y asesora a los equipos de TI.   “Chuck’s experience and strengths in a variety of diverse and complex environments make him the perfect leader for us at this important time in our history,” explains Josiah (Sy) Johnson, Chief of Staff for Renown. Chuck will assure we are leading with innovative and contemporary approaches and integrating technology and expertise in our ongoing pursuit of excellence in improving health and healthcare in Nevada. “I am honored and excited to join the Renown Health family and the northern Nevada community,” says Chuck Podesta, Chief Information Officer. “I am impressed with the innovation and transformation at Renown; which has earned it a reputation as one of the nation’s leading health systems. I look forward to joining Renown Health at this exciting time in its history. I am excited to bring my skills and experience to create a positive experience when people use our technology. I am looking forward to leading the organization on this important journey.” Podesta is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and an active member of CHIME, HIMSS and the Society for Information Management (SIM). Podesta comenzará en Renown el 12 de julio.   About Renown Health Renown Health is the region’s largest, local not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Con una fuerza laboral diversa de más de 7,200 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. Clinical institutes include: Cancer, Heart and Vascular Heath and Neurosciences. Actualmente, Renown está inscribiendo participantes en el estudio genético de salud poblacional basado en la comunidad más grande del mundo, el Healthy Nevada Project®. For more information, visit renown.org.

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Begin a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar and help support Panda Express® locations - including the new Panda Cares® Center of Hope that has opened to serve pediatric patients and families throughout northern Nevada. This Lunar New Year, you can join local child, Emmalee Sutton, the Renown Health Foundation and Panda Express® through its philanthropic arm, Panda Cares® , to help children and their families receiving care at Renown Children’s Hospital. El sábado, 20 de febrero, los miembros de la comunidad pueden apoyar a los pacientes más jóvenes de Renown haciendo un pedido en línea en una ubicación de Panda Express® cercana utilizando el código 902354. Renown Children’s Hospital recibirá el 28 % de las ganancias de los pedidos en línea realizados con ese código. Ese mismo día, los colaboradores también pueden visitar la ubicación de Panda Express en Plumb Lane, Reno, donde donarán el 20 % de la recaudación en persona al Renown Children’s Hospital. (Presente este folleto en el momento de la compra).  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. En 2020, se recaudaron más de $138,000 para el Panda Cares® Center of Hope en el Renown Children’s Specialty Center, que abrió sus puertas en el Renown Children’s Hospital ubicado dentro del Renown Regional Medical Center en 1155 Mill St. en Reno, Nevada. El Panda Cares® Center of Hope no solo brinda atención a niños, sino que también brinda apoyo integral a toda la familia. Similarly, it creates an environment that reduces stress, promotes healing, and provides a superior patient and family experience. “The Panda Cares® Center of Hope at Renown Children’s Hospital is special because it upholds Panda Express® ’ mission and values of being proactive, having respect for each other, learning and growing, and giving time and resources back to the community. The Center also supports each child’s well-being, including their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs,” says Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, Renown’s President and CEO. “We are grateful for our partnership with the team at Panda Express® , who are as passionate as we are about children’s health, and helping us provide exceptional care for children.” “The Panda Cares® Center of Hope at Renown is the first-ever in northern Nevada, and we are excited to be able to provide the highest level of care for children and teenagers in northern Nevada who have chronic health conditions. Specifically, we offer ongoing treatment, health management, and age-appropriate specialty medical services including; pediatric nephrology, pediatric endocrinology, pediatric neurology, pediatric pulmonary, pediatric infectious diseases, medical genetics and adolescent medicine- all in one beautiful, new, convenient, family-friendly facility,” says Max Coppes, M.D., Ph. D., MBA, Nell J. Redfield Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Nevada School of Medicine and pediatrician-in-chief at Renown Children's Hospital.  A Partnership for Health & Education of Underserved Youth “This partnership allows Renown Children’s Hospital to continue to strengthen regional services and increase Panda’s visibility within our growing community,” says Lawrence Duncan - VP & Administrator for Renown Women & Children’s Hospital & Administrator the Institute for Cancer. “El año pasado, 21,930 niños enfermos recibieron atención en Renown Children’s Hospital. To date, Panda Express® has provided us significant financial support to assist us as a charitable, non-profit organization in providing health and healthcare to every child, regardless of illness, injury, insurance, or ability to pay.” “Renown Health Foundation appreciates Panda Cares® ’ generosity year after year, and the unwavering support of our community to make the Panda Cares® Center of Hope and Saturday’s fundraiser a success,” said Kiemmy Thai, MBA, Foundation Manager of the Children's Hospital at Renown. “Our hope is that you and your family can enjoy a nice meal from Panda Express® together, knowing your contribution makes it possible for pediatric champions like Emmalee to continue receiving the best care close to home.” The Panda Cares® Center of Hope has already helped hundreds of local pediatric patients and their families feel more comfortable and relaxed while being cared for in the hospital. Watch Renown Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ newest Champion Child Ambassador, Emmalee Sutton, tour you through this new, fun and family-friendly health care environment.  “We are very fortunate to have such generous partners like the people behind Panda Express® who want to help our patients and their families, as well as our pediatric care teams,” said Dr. Sonia Budhecha, pediatric pulmonologist at Renown Children’s Specialty Care Center. “This Center has helped many young patients, and their parents, feel more comfortable along their healing journey, contributing to an even more positive experience here at Renown Children’s Hospital.” For more opportunities to support pediatric patients in our area, please visit renown.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/.   About Renown Children’s Hospital Renown Children’s Hospital is the only dedicated children’s hospital in northern Nevada, and offers a variety of programs and services designed specifically to care for the community's families. It has the region’s only Children’s ER and Pediatric ICU. Renown Children’s Hospital is the only hospital affiliated with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) in the region and local CMN Hospitals' programs and events directly benefit children in the Truckee Meadows. It is also the only hospital in the region affiliated with CHA (Children’s Hospital Association). For more information, visit renown.org/children. 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. Each dish at Panda Express, including the Wok Smart® selections, is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary principles. 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® recolecta 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. 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. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit's mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children's hospitals need community support, and learn about your member hospital, at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals.

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'Most Wired Hospitals' Use Technology for a Better Patient Experience. Recientemente se publicó la encuesta anual “Healthcare Most Wired” (Los más conectados en el ámbito de la atención médica), supervisada por el College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME); Renown Health encabezó la lista y logró la designación “Most Wired” (El más conectado) de 2020. The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technology into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities. Hospitals and health systems at the forefront of using healthcare IT to improve the delivery of care have maximized the benefits of foundational technologies and are embracing new technologies that support population heath management and value-based care. For the fourth year in a row, Renown Health earned the “Digital Most Wired” honors from CHIME. Renown también recibió el reconocimiento especial 2020 Most Wired con certificación de nivel 7. The CHIME annual survey accesses how effectively health care organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and expand access to care in their communities. “We at Renown are proud of our national reputation as an innovator in implementing new technology and systems of care for the community,” said Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, President & CEO. “As we shift from volume to value-based care, and increase access to meet the demand for health care services, we continue to invest in technology and expertise to improve clinical outcomes, the patient experience and reduce the cost of care. Estoy increíblemente orgulloso de nuestro equipo de Tecnología de la Información y de nuestros increíbles socios que trabajan para que la salud y la atención sean más cómodas y accesibles”. Un total de 30,091 organizaciones estuvieron representadas en el programa 2020 Digital Health Most Wired. The surveys assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in the healthcare organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading. Added Sy Johnson, MBA, Chief of Staff, “It’s great to see that the most successful healthcare organizations not only adopt technology but apply it strategically to achieve great outcomes.” “Our teams have worked hard to adopt technologies and implement clinical systems to improve the delivery of care, across the entire Renown Health system, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Ron Fuschillo, MBA, Chief Information Officer. “We have optimized clinical workflows so that our clinicians receive timely alerts and can quickly respond to patient needs. As a team, we are honored to receive this prestigious award for technology that enables us to provide safer, more effective and more efficient care for patients and our community.” “La tecnología digital ha sido el motor de la innovación en la industria de la atención médica durante muchos años, pero nunca en la medida que lo fue en 2020 con la pandemia”, dijo el presidente y director ejecutivo de CHIME, Russell P. Branzell. “The Digital Health Most Wired program underscores why healthcare organizations keep pushing themselves to be digital leaders and shows what amazing feats they can achieve. Esta certificación reconoce el desempeño ejemplar de Renown en 2020”.   About Renown Health 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 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’s institute model addresses social determinants of health and includes: Child Health, Behavioral Health & Addiction, Healthy Aging and Health Innovation. Clinical institutes include: Cancer, Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosciences and Robotic Surgery. Renown is currently enrolling participants in the world’s largest community-based genetic population health study, the Healthy Nevada Project® .

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