Renown Health announces the release of its Annual Report, showcasing a year of significant milestones, advancements in patient care, and community contributions. This year’s report underscores Renown Health’s ongoing commitment to improving the health and well-being of the over one million patients it serves through exceptional care, innovative practices, and strategic partnerships.
Renown Health is the leading provider of healthcare and a locally governed, not-for-profit integrated academic health system serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and surrounding communities. With a commitment to excellence in care, Renown Health operates hospitals (Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows Medical Center, Renown Rehabilitation Hospital and Renown Children’s Hospital), over 100 primary and specialty care practices, urgent care centers, and a nationally recognized not-for-profit health plan- Hometown Health.
Key highlights from the report include:
•The First Academic Health System in Nevada: Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine are partnering on a shared vision of a healthy Nevada. Together, they are expanding clinical care, research and medical education for the community, region and state.
•Nursing Innovation: More than 2,000 registered nurses have made Renown Health their professional home. The Gerald “Jerry” Smith Academic-Practice Partnership, established through generous donations, supports up to 24 students annually at the University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing with tuition, books and fees, along with a guaranteed nursing career at Renown Health upon graduation.
•Innovative Patient Care: Expanded services in key specialties, including surgery, heart & vascular, Renown Children’s, oncology, neurosciences, rehabilitation, behavioral health, trauma and emergency care is resulting in improved outcomes for thousands of patients.
•Community Engagement: Over $274.4 million a year is invested in community benefits, including unreimbursed healthcare services, health professions education, including support for underserved populations, health education programs, and grants, sponsorships and partnerships for more than 85 local non-profit local organizations.
•Donor Impact: Contributions from valued donors are instrumental in advancing healthcare at Renown, making a lasting impact on the well-being of our community. Philanthropic gifts include The Conrad Breast Center established by a $5 million gift from Reno-philanthropists Jeanne and Raymond Conrad, within the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute. The breast center will open in 2025 at Renown South Meadows Medical Center.
•Recognition and Awards: Renown Health received numerous accolades this year in recognition for excellence in patient safety and quality of care. In U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Renown Regional Medical Center has been named #1 Hospital for the State of Nevada for 2024, 2023 and 2022.
“As existing businesses grow and new industries emerge, Renown Health is ready to meet the community's expanding needs,” says Brian Erling, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Renown Health. “This year’s Annual Report highlights the accomplishments of our 7,300 physicians and employees in providing world-class care. We appreciate the engagement of our board members, donors, partners, volunteers, and community, who have made all these achievements possible through their support.”
The full Annual Report is now available online at https://www.renown.org/About/Determination-in-Action-Annual-Report.
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 7,500 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.
