Renown Health is proud to announce that Chief Information Officer (CISO) Steven Ramirez has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s “CISOs to Know.” The annual list highlights top leaders who are driving innovation, safeguarding patient information, and shaping the future of cybersecurity in healthcare.
Recognition Announcement
Anna Falvey of Becker’s writes, “Steven Ramirez. CISO at Renown Health (Reno, Nev.). Mr. Ramirez leads Renown Health’s enterprise cybersecurity program, overseeing identity and access management, cyber operations, governance-risk-compliance and third-party risk management. He is recognized for a modern, automation-forward security strategy that strengthens controls while enabling clinical operations. Mr. Ramirez is a leader in identity and access management, using orchestration to improve speed, accuracy and least privilege enforcement. Under his guidance, the system’s program maturity has advanced in step with the organization’s growth and quality trajectory. He extends his influence through service on the University of Nevada, Reno advisory board, Fortified Health advisory board, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security board, and as Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center data protection chair.”
Impact at Renown
Ramirez joined Renown Health in 2022 and has since led the organization’s cybersecurity strategy with a focus on protecting sensitive patient data, strengthening defenses against emerging threats, and ensuring compliance with national privacy standards. His leadership has been instrumental in building a People-First culture of security awareness and resilience across the health system.
“Steven’s national recognition is a testament to his vision, expertise and commitment to protecting the patients and communities we serve,” said Chuck Podesta, Chief Information Officer, Renown Health. “We know that safeguarding patient information is vital to building trust. At Renown Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that our systems, data, and digital infrastructure remain secure, so that our clinicians and care teams can focus on what matters most- delivering exceptional care to our community.”
Ramirez is the only CISO from Nevada to earn a place on this year’s list. Inclusion is based solely on merit and professional achievement- organizations and individuals cannot pay to be recognized.
About Renown Health
Renown Health is the region’s largest, locally governed, not-for-profit integrated academic health care network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 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 renown.org/careers.
Becker’s Names Renown Health to 2025 List of Top Orthopedic Programs
Reno, Nev. (Nov. 20, 2025) – Renown Health is proud to announce that its Orthopedic Program and Rehabilitation Hospital have been named among the top 100 in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review. This recognition reflects Renown’s dedication to delivering exceptional orthopedic care and innovative rehabilitation services for patients in northern Nevada and the 100,000 square rural region it serves. This prestigious recognition highlights Renown’s commitment to excellence in patient care and innovative treatment options.
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Renown Health today announced that patients seeking Renown cardiology care can now conveniently schedule their appointments online. The new digital scheduling option is available for both new and existing patients, providing easier access to high-quality heart care across northern Nevada.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for Nevadans and people across the nation,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, president and CEO, Renown Health. “At Renown, we believe everyone deserves timely, expert care for their heart. By making it easier for patients to connect with our cardiology team, we’re helping people take proactive steps toward longer, healthier lives.”
“This new online scheduling feature is one more way we’re improving access and convenience for our community, helping people get the specialized care they need quickly and easily,” said Rahul Mediwala, MD, MBA, CEO of Renown Medical Group. “Whether a patient is managing a chronic heart condition or seeking preventative care, we want to make every step, from scheduling to treatment to follow up, as seamless and supportive as possible. Our goal is to ensure that world-class cardiology care is easy to access for every member of our community.”
“People experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, or palpitations are encouraged to first contact their primary care provider,” said Marie McCormack, MD, Division Chief, Primary Care, Renown Medical Group. “Primary care providers can evaluate symptoms, provide guidance, and if needed, refer patients to a Renown Medical Group cardiologist for an appointment for specialized heart care”
“The Renown Heart & Vascular Institute team has earned the trust and gratitude of the community with more than 18,000 patients rating their Renown Medical Group-Cardiology providers an outstanding 4.9 out of 5 stars for care,” said Darcy Ohm, Administrative Director, Cardiology, who led the project. “Now patients can schedule their cardiology appointments online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with more than 35 cardiology providers at Renown Heart & Vascular Institute locations in Reno, South Reno, Carson City and Fallon, Nevada.”
Renown Health is proud to announce the opening of a new urgent care facility located at 6512 South McCarran Blvd in Southwest Reno, providing high quality, convenient and affordable urgent care for families in Reno and surrounding communities. This facility, opening today, Nov. 18, is Renown’s 12th urgent care location and is equipped to treat patients of all ages with minor illnesses, injuries and other non-life-threatening conditions, 7 days a week.
“We’re grateful that our customers continue to tell us what matters most to them. They’ve asked for more Renown urgent care locations, and we’re listening. As southwest Reno continues to grow, we’re proud to open a beautiful new urgent care site that offers high quality, convenient and affordable care seven days a week, right near the shopping district, Lakeridge Shores, Rancharrah and Caughlin Ranch communities,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, CEO & President, Renown Health. “As Nevada's only not-for-profit academic health system, we are committed to reinvesting our proceeds to enhance clinical expertise, expand facilities and services and invest in the health and well-being of our community.”
