Renown Urgent Care providers see patients 365 days a year — including Thanksgiving Day — and offer both book-ahead appointment scheduling and walk-in availability.
Cooking up a holiday feast? Renown Urgent Cares are here for you when things get a little too hot in the kitchen. From minor burns to accidental knife slips—and even a case of “too much turkey exhaustion”—our team is ready to help.
“This time of year, we see plenty of culinary mishaps,” said Rahul Mediwala, MD, MBA, CEO of Renown Medical Group. “Whether it’s a chef who got a little too close to the oven, someone who got a bit ambitious with the carving knife, a moderate food allergy reaction or a holiday host with the flu, we’re here to help you get back to the table.”
Top Chef-Related Visits Treated at all 10 Renown Urgent Cares:
Burns: Ovens, stoves, and hot pans are common culprits. Open stove tops can pose serious burn risks, especially with holiday guests who may place their hands and other items on the stove, unaware that the stove top is hot. Ensure towels, oven mitts and packaging are far from open flames and hot burners. When handling the hot turkey, remember to use oven mitts and take your time!
Cuts: Those carving knives can be sharp—keep a steady hand and watch those fingers.
Fevers, coughs, sore throats, colds and flu/COVID: The holidays are a time for togetherness, but sometimes people share their coughs and colds. Wash your hands frequently, especially before meals and after coughing or sneezing. If someone is feeling under the weather, give them space to recover.
Food Allergies: Ask guests ahead of time about any food allergies or dietary restrictions before planning your menu. Clearly label dishes with common allergens such as nuts, dairy, shellfish or gluten. Use separate utensils and cookware to prevent cross-contact for allergen-free dishes. If a guest has a severe allergy, ensure they have their EpiPen nearby and know how to use it.
Exhaustion: Long hours in the kitchen can take a toll. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and don’t forget to enjoy the holiday too!
Renown Urgent Cares provide fast, expert care for these common holiday injuries and more. Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving Day, we offer both book-ahead appointment scheduling on the MyChart app, renown.org website or walk-in availability. We’re here to make sure your holiday memories don’t include an extended trip to the kitchen—or the couch.
All locations can treat conditions that require quick but non-emergent care, including:
Cuts and lacerations, including those needing sutures
Sprains and closed fractures
Ear pain, infections, wax buildup and hearing issues
Burns
Fevers, coughs, sore throats, cold and flu/COVID
Urinary tract infections
Allergic reactions (911 for severe symptoms, visit Urgent Care for mild to moderate reactions)
Animal bites
Pinkeye
Rashes
All ten Renown Urgent Care locations from Reno to Sparks, Fernley to Fallon or Carson City, will be open on Thanksgiving. People are encouraged to learn more and make an appointment at renown.org/UrgentCare.
“Thanksgiving and the holidays are about spending time with loved ones, not worrying about injuries,” added Keri Piper Colonna, MS, RN, Administrative Director, Renown Urgent Care. “So, whether you need a quick stitch or just some tips to avoid overdoing it, we’ve got your back—because even the best chefs need a little help sometimes.”
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 7,500 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. Renown is currently enrolling participants in a community-based genetic population health study, the Healthy Nevada Project®. To join the Renown Health team, visit renown.org/careers.
Renown Health Stands with Hospitals and Health Systems Nationwide on #havhope Friday
Renown Health, the region’s largest, not-for-profit academic health system serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California, is joining healthcare networks across the country by supporting the American Hospital Association’s violence prevention initiative, Hospitals Against Violence (HAV). Today, team members at Renown are participating in #HAVhope Friday, an annual day of awareness focused on enhancing public awareness of workplace violence and addressing all types of violence within our health system and community.
Saving Lives Through Awareness: Renown Health Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day
Medication-assisted treatment program at Renown’s Stacie Mathewson Institute offers support for this in recovery from addiction
The Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute at Renown Health stands with northern Nevada communities on Fentanyl Awareness Day, recognized nationwide on April 29 annually.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. Unlike medical fentanyl, illegally made fentanyl is often made in unsanitary conditions, not carefully dosed or blended and laced in other street drugs, including pills, powders and crystals.
Renown encourages all community members visit FentanylAwarenessDay.org for resources tailored for many different groups, including families, schools, companies and more.
“Opioid addiction is an epidemic nationwide, and Nevada is no exception – and with dangerous synthetic opioids like fentanyl becoming easier to access, it’s our responsibility as healthcare professionals to take action,” said Takesha Cooper, MD, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med). “It’s important for our community to know what they can do to help themselves, or someone they love, who may be struggling with fentanyl addiction. The Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute is here to help those affected by fentanyl.”
Termination of HHS ARPA Funds Leads to Suspension of Services at Renown Crisis Center
After thoughtful consideration and a careful review of current circumstances, services have been suspended at the Renown Crisis Care Center. The Center, which provided short-term, 23-hour behavioral health crisis intervention services was funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant that was recently terminated by Health & Human Services (HHS). Renown leaders are working with representatives on the federal, state, and local level on alternative funding sources with the goal of resuming operations when a sustainable form of funding is identified.
