Through the support of donors, Renown Health Foundation raised over $400,000 last year to purchase these two machines.
Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health offers a wide range of services, from routine screenings to advanced treatments for heart disease. These new echocardiogram machines help our doctors get faster and more accurate pictures of the heart, which means they can detect heart problems earlier and start treatment more quickly. The funding also supported upgrades to the Institute’s cardiac workstations and provided home blood pressure cuffs, allowing patients to monitor their heart health from home.
“The new EKG machines are a great addition. They help us diagnose patients faster, allow for earlier discharge, and start life-saving treatment more quickly for serious heart conditions. We are grateful to Renown and our donors for ensuring we have the best equipment to deliver accurate, timely results,” said Dr. Chris Wilson, cardiologist at Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health.
To learn more about heart care services available at Renown Health, visit Renown Heart Care.
Building a Healthier Future Together
With the addition of upgraded technology and new equipment, Renown Health is strengthening heart care in our community, yet the need for continued support remains as urgent as ever. As heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in this region and nationally, donations make it possible for Renown to maintain and grow these critical services. Every gift helps us stay at the forefront of heart care and provide the best treatment options for our patients.
Thank You to Our Generous Donors
We are incredibly grateful to the individuals and families who made these important advancements in heart care possible.
How You Can Help
Renown Health is the region’s only not-for-profit academic health system, meaning 100% of donations go directly toward improving patient care, advancing technology, and expanding services for our community. To learn more or make a tax-deductible gift, visit renown.org/donate.
August is National Make-a-Will month. We talked to Renown Health Foundation Planned Giving Officer, Abbey Stephenson, to learn more about wills, trusts and estate plans and why you should feel motivated this month to get started.
Did you know that 2/3 of Americans don't have a will or trust? If this is you, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Although there are laws in place to determine who inherits your assets if you die without a will or trust, having a will or trust ensures your assets go where you want them to go after you are gone. They can also help minimize disputes between family members and heirs about who gets what. In Nevada, the laws that govern who gets what if you die without a will or trust can be found in Chapter 134 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.
There are other documents that people often prepare at the same time as their will or trust – like an advance health care directive and durable power of attorney for assets. These documents all together are called an estate plan.
Although they have other purposes too (like nominating a guardian for a child, planning for disability or avoiding probate, which is a court process), wills and trusts are documents that say who will receive your assets after you are gone. The most common type of trust is often called a revocable living trust or a family trust. People who have a trust usually still have a will, although it is a shorter form of will called a pour-over will. It’s a good idea to talk to an estate planning attorney about whether or not a trust makes sense for your family or circumstances.
Now that you’re ready to get started, here are some mistakes to avoid:
Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health is the region’s destination for cardiothoracic surgery—with more than 50 cardiovascular physicians and advanced practice providers offering 13 cardiovascular specialties in 10 locations, Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health is a singular destination for advanced cardiology care. Cardiothoracic surgery is no exception, as experienced providers use the latest technology to treat a range of heart conditions.
