heart. - Carson Tahoe Health

Healing from the

heart.

Report to the Community 2016-2017

Leading today.

Planning for

tomorrow.

There’s a saying that, “Sustainable development is

Tahoe has fostered healthcare sustainability through

the pathway to the future.” In today’s rapidly evolving

leveraging regional health and wellness opportunities,

healthcare industry, this couldn’t be more true. As a

providing education on preventable diseases, and

comprehensive system of care, we are dedicated to

strengthening dynamic partnerships.

building the advanced healthcare network of tomorrow. To bring this to fruition, we must lay the groundwork for the sustainable health and well-being of our community. By embracing innovative partnership opportunities, investing in the latest advancements & technology, and securing the best healthcare professionals, we are in

As you can see, there is a lot going on in healthcare. In light of the ever-changing landscape facing our industry, rest assured Carson Tahoe remains committed to expanding vital services and ensuring our region is a healthy place to live, work, and thrive. And, because of our outstanding staff, physicians, and volunteers,

an optimal position for continued success.

who come to work every day and night, we can provide

At Carson Tahoe, we believe healing is more than

life-changing and life-saving care, today and for

treating an illness or injury. It’s also addressing current

generations to come.

healthcare needs, anticipating future demands, and providing the health & educational tools necessary to empower our community to ‘take charge of their health’. One way this is accomplished is to ensure our community has the best possible access to the highest

Ed Epperson, CEO and President

quality care – close to home. With this in mind, over the past year Carson Tahoe

Our Mission at Carson Tahoe Health is to enhance

has made significant strides towards sustainable

the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

development. A 10-year master campus plan, assessing needed upgrades and growth potential

Our Core Values include putting patients first and

surrounding our regional facilities was developed.

treating everyone with dignity and respect.

We expanded services through our affiliation with University of Utah Health and Huntsman Cancer Institute and initiated a strategic action plan to address leading health priorities identified through our tri-annual Community Health Needs Assessment. Three years ago, we became the first healthcare system in Northern Nevada to collaborate with REMSA in implementing a regional 24‑hour nurse health line; enhancing access to appropriate levels of care and further

“Our landmark affiliation with University of Utah Health brings the latest innovations, advanced research, and world-class care to our community’s doorstep. By combining strengths, we’ve fostered a dynamic model of care; embracing our philosophy that ‘we’re better together.’ ” —Ed Epperson, CEO

mediating emergency room utilization. Additionally, in

Carson Tahoe Health — Board of Directors James Breeden, MD Elizabeth Duffrin, Treasurer Ed Epperson, President & CEO Kent Gabriel, MD, Chief of Staff Lori Haney, Assistant Secretary

Larry Messina, Vice Chair Bruce Robertson Richard Staub, Chair Kathy Triplett Andrea Weed, DO, Secretary Gilbert Yanuck

acknowledgment of the nationwide physician shortage, and in keeping with our promise of delivering care locally, we made the recruitment of physicians and mid-level providers a top area of focus. Finally, Carson

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A Healthy Outlook for Our Community At Carson Tahoe, our community’s well-being is at

to proactively address current and future challenges,

the heart of all we do. To that end, we are continually

promote health literacy, and enhance quality of life in

seeking ways to empower people to live a healthier life.

our region.

Throughout the year, we collaborate with area

We also take pride in engaging our community

businesses and institutions to bring a better state of

through a variety of venues, such as our Here’s to Your

wellness to the workplace. Beyond that, we reach out

Health Magazine, social media, print & digital media

to the community at large through educational seminars

forums, and our wellness blog – among many others.

and symposiums, special events, health fairs, programs,

Furthermore, The Carson Tahoe New Mover Program, a

sponsorships and more.

valuable project we embraced this past year, welcomes thousands of new residents to the area with a handy

Additionally, Carson Tahoe has teamed up with our

guide providing an overview of our services, locations,

local health partners to expand access to a range

and other pertinent information to help our new

of community- based services, each supporting the unique needs of area residents. By pulling together and sharing resources, these partnerships are designed

neighbors understand their local healthcare options. To find out more about the resources Carson Tahoe offers the community visit CarsonTahoe.com.

Where the Art and Science of Healing Come Together

Contributions to Community Health 2016

We define community benefits as:

The ability to provide assistance to those who cannot pay for medical care is a direct result of Carson

•• Improving access to healthcare

Tahoe’s sound business decisions and careful financial

•• Reducing geographic, financial or cultural barriers

planning.

to health services •• Uncompensated Care $24,260,946

•• Enhancing public health

•• Community Health Improvement Services

•• Advancing healthcare knowledge

$5,158,261

•• Helping to train future healthcare professionals •• Maintaining negative margin inpatient service lines

•• Total Contributions $29,419,207

to prevent gaps in service •• Supporting community organizations


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Leading the Way to a Healthier Future One Network Rooted in Community We’re always thinking about ways to improve our

Expanding Our Services, Enhancing Your Experience

community, whether it’s through our wellness programs

Additionally, Carson Tahoe’s services have continued to

or our many educational resources. Our goal is to help

grow, including the launch of an advanced Telestroke

raise awareness of the importance of preventative

program in partnership with our healthcare affiliate,

healthcare in our everyday lives. Thanks to our many

University of Utah Health. Because every second

programs, Carson Tahoe is able to reach out in diverse

counts this innovative technology provides immediate

ways to keep our community healthy.

access to world-class stroke protocols, multi-

•• ADA certified Diabetes Education program

disciplinary collaboration, and vital treatment – right

•• Dedicating resources to nursing education in the community

here in Carson City.

•• Diabetes Prevention Program •• Partnerships with nursing schools/colleges •• Scholarships, nursing and technician preceptorships •• Expanded Community HealthCheck Lab

Our Cath Lab performed at record-breaking numbers this year, partly due to all-new EKG equipment and the installation of Zoll defibrillators with smart technology integration system-wide.

•• New Mover Program

Through the unveiling of the new Carson Tahoe

•• Nutritional Services

Breast Center in August 2016, we’ve been privileged

•• Cancer Resource Center

to provide comprehensive breast health services to

•• CPR training

over 10,000 women in our region. The center features

•• Bone Density Screenings

the latest diagnostic technologies and procedures,

•• MOM’s Clinic

including 3D mammography (tomosynthesis), to

•• Health & Wellness Institute

diagnose breast cancer in the earliest possible stages.

•• Merriner Cottages

This state-of-the-art technology is also available at

•• CEUs & CMEs for medical staff

Carson Tahoe Minden Medical Center.

•• Symposiums and physician lectures •• “Here’s to Your Health” magazine

And, as Northern Nevada’s only “Baby-Friendly

•• Support groups – Cancer, Stroke, Cardiac, Diabetes, Breastfeeding

Hospital,” a designation by the World Health

•• Improved access to online services, physicians and patient health portals

the importance of breastfeeding and mother-baby

•• “Here’s to your Health” blog at CarsonTahoe.com/ BestHealth

inductions & C-sections Carson Tahoe was honored

•• Breast cancer awareness & education •• Community health fairs •• Consistent information and education exchanged through social media forums •• HeartSmart Screenings

Organization and UNICEF, Carson Tahoe emphasizes bonding. With lower than national average of elective with the “March of Dimes” and “mPINC” awards, saluting our commitment to ensuring babies get the healthiest possible start in life. As our community grows, Carson Tahoe is proud to expand services like these to care for people of all ages & life stages.

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A Year of Compassion in Action It’s said that when people share a vision and pull

•• For local cancer patients who were unable to work

together to work through challenging times, the

while going through the rigors of chemotherapy and

strength of the bond they form is deeply sustaining.

radiation, the Foundation filled hundreds of gas tanks,

And this deepened connection is what then helps carry

assisted with the purchase of costly medications,

us through whatever lies ahead.

helped with insurance co-pays and provided thousands

When it comes to answering this call, our community is unparalleled! Upon becoming aware of the existence of some critical needs, we came together and made a

of restful nights at the no cost Merriner Cottages, located on campus. •• The heavy doors at the front entrance of the Merriner

lifesaving difference for our neighbors who benefited

Cottages were difficult to navigate. Funding from

from support through their medical challenges and for

some generous HopeFest Adopt-A-Cottage sponsors

strengthening the health and wellness offerings Carson

allowed for the addition of a power door assist, which

Tahoe provides for the 250,000 people in our service

has eased accessibility for patients in walkers and

area, who count on us to always be here for them.

wheelchairs.

Thanks to the generosity of donors in our community in 2016, contributions totaled $497,918. This generosity has allowed the Foundation to continue supporting crucial advancements of the hospital’s equipment and facilities, as well continue to provide a lifeline of support for patients with needs that go beyond the hospital walls. Here are some highlights:

The support of donors in our community is lifesaving, and makes a profound difference in the lives of people throughout our service area—every single day. And we’d love for you to join our circle of caring. Put your compassion into action. Please visit CarsonTahoe.com/ foundation or call (775) 445-5166. Warmest regards, from your Foundation Team,

Foundation Advisory Committee

•• A generous grant totaling $350,000, over the next three years, provides funding for the Mallory

Officers

Behavioral Crisis Center, which opened in February 2017. This innovative approach to behavioral

Melissa Davis

Kitty McKay

healthcare provides access to high-quality care for

Development Officer

Director

patients experiencing mental health and substance use crises, and supports local law enforcement, emergency responders, and community agencies by offering a safe environment that is easily accessible.

Event Income $124,802.33 Other Income $304,952.79 Memorials & Honors $11,979

Susan Crowell Ed Epperson Ralph Johnson Tami Marano Nicola Neilon Kimberly Seifert Bob Sewell Gil Yanuck

Merriner Cottages $33,178.65

Cancer Services $67,967.82

The Mallory Foundation—amazing community champions—have donated well over $1.5 million throughout the years.

Development Staff for Foundation

Major Gifts $100,000

Kitty McKay, Director Melissa Davis, Development Officer

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Women’s Health Institute $28,784


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Gifts, Memorials & Grants Every effort has been made to include the names of all donors. If you see an omission, please accept our apologies and give us a call at (775) 445-5161. 777 Gaming ACBL Charity Foundation Affordable Office Furniture Alice Tanksley Allison, MacKenzie, etc. Law Offices Allscripts Amber Stammer Andre & Cindy Kuperus Angel Vasquez Angie Rodriguez Ann Beck & Mr. Ron Husey Anna Anders Anna Fast Annie Macias Antelope Valley Lions Club Arbonne Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Barak Perahia Barbara & James Murch Barbara & Leslie Barlow Barbara Matthews Becky Dunlap Becky Friend Beverly Realty Bill Creekbaum Billy & Theresa Witt Bob & Susan Crowell Bonnie Ohlin Brad Bonkowski & Andie Wilson Bridget LaRocca Brittney Allen Brooke Fountain Brown Brothers Construction Inc. Bruce & Gayle Robertson Bryan & Kathy Tibbets Carol Pitts Carol Riley Carol Wesolowski Caroline Longre Carson Dermatology

Carson Medical Group Carson Tahoe Emergency Physicians Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary Carson Valley Women’s Golf Club Casey, Neilon & Associates Cathy Thomas Celine Cinq Central Lyon Co Firefighters Association Central Lyon County Fire Protection District Charles Cassano Christian Rough Christina Sapien Christine Donaldson Christine King Christine Rhiner CJ Ojanpera Clear Creek Bowmen Constance Kretschmer Crystal Carrasco Cynthia & Earl DeSomber Cynthia Nelms Cynthia Parker Dan & Barbara Culbert Dan & Donna Holland Dana Hastings Daniel & Ann Hasfurther Darlene Robertson Dave Lamb David & Kathlyn Bartosz David E. Reese Family Foundation David Scheideman Dean & Patricia Higley Dean Byed Debby Platt Deborah Jacobsen Debra Christeson Derrick Vocelka Diane & Jerome Remick Diane Barnes

Don & Donna Hataway Don & Yvonne Leonard Donald & Diane Becker Donald & Judy Johns Donna Hartley E. Nell Fozard Eagle Valley Women’s Golf Club Earl & Lori Duncan Ed & Denise Epperson Ed & Sara Groenendyke Edmund & Kinsey Pillsbury Edward & Anne Moser Edward & Belva Tomany Edwin & Cathy Smith Elizabeth Heimbigner & Jeffrey Hunt Elmer & Carrol Larsen Elmer (Roy) Davis Emily Davidson Eric & Sandie Von Schimmelmann Erik & Shannon Hess Eugenia Gilmore Fran Adams Franci Holmes McKown Francis & Linda Flaherty Frank J. Bachman Friends of Carson City Library G. Scott Petter G.E. Bunko for Breast Cancer G.E. Foundation Gail Teig Garth & Joanie Richards Gastroenterology Consultants Genentech USA George & Barb Allison Gilbert & Annette Yanuck Glen & Donna Gard Glenn Courtney Glenn Hollis G.R. & Marybelle Metcalf Greater Nevada Credit Union Guy Farmer Harold & Alice Jacobsen Hector Gomez High Plains Drifters Hill-Rom

Holland & Allred, CPAs Holly Forrest Howard & Diane Rush HWI Screenings IBM Employee Campaign INSYS Therapeutics James & Betty Goin James & Dora Hotra James & Kelly Wilcher James & Nikki Dew James & Virginia Sue Ramirez James Cooley James Perkins Jan Hewitt Jan McCauley Janet Le Mieux Jason & Jeannie Barbee Jaywalkers Men’s Stag Group Jeanne Fallon-Carine Jennifer Owings Jessica Ruiz Jim & Barbara Bodley Jim & Kaylene Fogleman Jim & Lorraine Brinton Jim & Nancy Turner Jim Costa Joann Munding John & Lyndee Gleason Joseph & Deborah Miller Joseph McKoy Judith Horton Judith Villoria Judy Ramthun Julius & Joanne Ballardini K & K Mutual Water Company K. Sutherland PR Karen Perkins Katherine McKay Kelly Arnold Kelly Jones Ken & Pat Thompson Kevin Sullivan Kim & Elena Crandell Kim & Kim Mason Kimberly Lister Kimberly Werth Kristi Gordon Kristin Madsen


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Lake Tahoe Regional Hospitalists Lance Woolf Larry & Dorla Lessard Larry Moore Larry Sayre Laura Kekule Lauren Denton Laurie Burt Leigh Ann Golay Leigh Halvorson Leonard & Suzie Weissman Lesly Garcia-Vallecillo Lisa Duncan Locke & Betty Ray Lesch Lori Baggett Lorri Baker Louis & Tierra Bonaldi LuAnn Tucker Lynn Berggren Marie Bensinger Marisa Pinto Marlene Harris Marsha Taggart Mary Field Mary Sellars Mary’s Ride for a Cure Matt & Samantha Thompson Melanie Fry Melissa Davis Michael Hohl Motor Company Michele Sharp Michelle Joy Micromanipulator Company Mike & Evelyn Chipman Mike & Karen Pavlakis Mike & Sarah Zola Mina Fiddyment Monica McRae Monica VanTasselCummings Natalie Arneson Nena Querubin-Udani Nicholas & Alba Mercado Nick & Tami Marano Nicola Neilon Nolan Walther Norris & Kathy Schultz NV Energy Olivia Pestritto-Giovanetti

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Pam Kelley Pam Puckett Paul & Barb D’Anneo Paula Steinmetz Peggy Tyson Phil & Penny Wright Philip Gurian Phillip & Arline Heskett Pink Totties Professional Finance Company Randy & Annie Millard Rebecca Strong Reno US Bartenders’ Guild Revelino Pascual Ricardo Curt Richard & Audrey Saperstein Richard & Carol Beach Richard & Dolores Farrar Richard & Kathy Triplett Richard & Terry Long Richard Rodriguez & Adele Ojeda Rick Gerdts Ricky Burdick Rob & Dorothy Ramsdell Robert & Janice Thomas Robert & Kristin Carr Robert & Lydia Calderon Robert Robinson Robert Schooley Rocky Pinney Rodney & Doris Dimmitt Roger & Donnie Moellendorf Roger Christopher Roman Critchley Ronald Martin Ronald Turner Round Mountain Gold Corporation Ryan Shearer Samuel Hoskins Sandra Althaus Sarah Raymondi Sarah Zeron Save Mart Supermarkets Shannon McKimmy Shannon Smith Sharon DeLuce


Sharon Nagel Sharon Vargas Sherril Kelley Sierra Nevada Construction Silver Oak Development Soroptimist International of Carson Valley Spruce Stan Freeman Starr Nixdorf Stephanie Hoyle Stephanie Pauley Stephen Sanders Stephen Stults Stephen Yasmer Steve & Mary Scronce Steve & Mary Walker Steve & Tammy Albertsen Steve & Wendy Kaplan Steve McLaughlin Susan Sheehan Taca Talas Tahoe Carson Radiology Tahoe Mountain Milers Tamara Rochlin Tammie Hoedeman Tara Barry Ted & Sharon Kay Melsheimer Teresa Brant Terri Erickson Terry Long The Albertsons Companies Foundation The Mallory Foundation The NBF Group The William E. Chelew Foundation Tiffani Malley Tim Haman Timothy & Patricia Higgins Timothy Heng Tina Chill Tina Parrish Tom & Elaine Baker Tom & Terry Horgan Tom Allegretti Tony & Sharon Field Tracey McCollum Tracy Blade United Way

University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Hospital Valerie Huyge Valerie Linke Valerie Tuthill Vernon & Diane Barnes Verona Weir-Cooley Viki Ellis Virginia Pinkston Wade & Donna Tanksley Walter Duncan Family Trust Wayne & Connie Raute Wendy Farias William & Carol Gerow William & Rebecca Mabray William Blair & Company Foundation William Otto Zev Kaplan In-Kind Gifts Allison, MacKenzie, etc. Law Offices Andre & Cindy Kuperus Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery Bob & Susan Crowell Bonnie Ohlin Carol Pitts Carson Medical Group Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary Casey, Neilon & Associates Christine King Ed & Denise Epperson Full Circle Soils & Compost Gary Helseth Hanifin’s Arts & Antiques Jan McCauley Jim Costa Julius & Joanne Ballardini Katherine McKay Laurie Burt Leigh Halvorson LuAnn Tucker Matt & Samantha Thompson Nick & Tami Marano Nicola Neilon Tahoe Carson Radiology Tom & Elaine Baker Tony & Sharon Field

Taking on Cancer. One Patient at a Time. Carson Tahoe Cancer Services

In our continuing effort to improve cancer treatment, we

Carson Tahoe Cancer Center features panoramic

opened the new Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant

views of Carson City and an interdisciplinary team

Clinic with support from Huntsman Cancer Institute.

approach. This dynamic model combines board certified

Under the collaboration, a Bone Marrow Transplant

physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, pharmacists,

physician and nurse from HCI travel to Carson City

genetic counselors (by referral), access to clinical trials,

once a month to treat patients both before and after

telemedicine, nutrition, rehabilitation, psychosocial

they receive a transplant. This new clinic enables

services and palliative care to optimize a patient’s care

patients to receive more of their pre- and post-

and outcomes.

transplant care closer to home.

In keeping with our commitment to provide the

Here at Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, we understand

best possible access to care through strategic

that healing comes in many forms. That’s why we’re

partnerships, our Cancer Center has continued to

proud to use “healing arts” to help nurture the mind,

foster a dynamic affiliation with Huntsman Cancer

body, and soul. Throughout the year, we invite patients,

Institute (HCI), University of Utah. Through this

survivors, caregivers, and loved ones to represent

innovative collaboration, patients in our community

their personal journeys with cancer through creative

have expanded access to a higher level of cancer care

expression – from paintings and mixed-media, to

with multidisciplinary specialists, progressive clinical

music, photography, quilt work, and beyond. These

trials, coordinated and personalized treatment plans,

creative expressions culminated with the “Survivors

new opportunities, extensive resources, and more. A

Expressions” Art Show hosted in June, featuring the

cornerstone of this affiliation is our seamless nurse

works of those whose lives have been touched by

navigation and coordination services; if a Carson Tahoe

cancer.

patient is referred to HCI, they are assigned a personal

Cancer Resource Center

nurse navigator to help them every step of the way

Newly diagnosed cancer patients are encouraged to

through the entire treatment and recovery process.

visit our award-winning center designed to educate and

After receiving the necessary treatment at HCI,

empower cancer patients and their families. Several

patients can return to Carson Tahoe to complete their

support groups are offered, as well as a variety of

treatment and/or receive any follow-up care as needed.

programs & resources to help patients understand and

Additionally, Carson Tahoe physicians work closely with

cope with the many challenges they face. Massage

HCI specialists for consultations about diagnoses and

therapy, yoga sessions and healthy healing classes are

treatment options, as well as continuing education and

popular with patients, and all are offered free of charge.

the opportunity to tap into the latest academic cancer

The Cancer Resource Center serves all cancer patients

research developments.

and their loved ones, regardless of where they seek treatment.


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Cancer Services and Features

Specialized Care, Close to Home

•• Ambulatory Infusion Center •• CTMG Medical Oncology

If you could enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce

in the acute care setting, this pilot program allows

•• Radiation Oncology

2016 Carson Tahoe Cancer Center Statistics

the burden of illness and disability as a legacy of your

practitioners to go directly to the patient. Carson Tahoe

•• Cancer Resource Center

Resource Center New Patient Visits 2,055

journey…would you participate? If you’ve been diagnosed

is the first provider in Nevada, and one of only eight

Medical Oncology Visits 6,305

with cancer, ask your doctor about clinical trials.

centers in the country, to participate in this leading-

Radiation Oncology Visits 1,252

Carson Tahoe Continuing Care Hospital

edge program.

We are proud to have the only long-term acute care

We offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient

hospital (LTACH) with CIHQ “Center of Excellence”

services to help people dealing with mental health

designation in Nevada. This distinction recognizes

and substance abuse issues through compassionate,

hospitals that provide the highest level of quality

personalized care. Mental health continues to be

healthcare within their communities. Our award-winning,

a rising trend, both locally and nationwide; studies

29-bed Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)

have shown that mental health conditions have been

provides continuing treatment to patients with clinically

a leading concern within our community for over a

complex medical conditions who need hospital-level

decade. In efforts to help address these growing

care for an extended period of time – usually 20-30

problems, Carson Tahoe provides a variety of evidence-

days. These patients are typically discharged from

based behavioral health programs to improve the state

the intensive care unit at Carson Tahoe Regional

of mental health in our region. These services include:

Medical Center and require a higher level of care that

substance abuse treatment (Medical Model Detox

isn’t offered by a rehabilitation center, skilled nursing

Services), inpatient and outpatient psychiatrics and

facility, or home-based care. As a niche service within

counseling, inpatient geriatric psych services, and more.

•• Tumor Registry •• Clinical Trials •• Patient Navigation •• Collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute, at the University of Utah •• Prostate MRI Technology •• Palliative Care •• Nutrition Counseling •• Rehabilitation assessment for physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy needs •• Psychosocial assessments and referrals, if needed •• Genetic Counseling – by referral •• Cancer Support Groups •• Community Outreach & Education •• Institutional Review Board •• Onsite Clinical Pharmacy •• Merriner “Home away from home” Cottages •• Cancer Conferences/Tumor Board •• Cancer Committee

Ambulatory Infusion Center Visits 6,124 Merriner Cottage Days 1,368

Cancer Committee Members Anna Anders, RN, MSN, CENP, VP & CNO, Cancer Program Administrator Dale Capurro, LCSW – Psychosocial Coordinator Reed Dopf, MD – Palliative Care Shay Dusek - Medical Group Director John Kelly, MD – Medical Oncologist Valerie Linke – Quality Improvement Coordinator Kim Lister, RN , Manager, Medical Oncology Terra Maddox – Oncology Patient Navigator Scott Mattes – Director Ancillary Services Tom McCoy – American Cancer Society Rep. Roger Miercort, MD – Radiation Oncologist, Cancer Liaison Physician, Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator Annie Millard, RN, BSN, MBA – Director Cancer Center Jeanne Minnie, Certified Tumor Registrar Kinsey Pillsbury, MD – Diagnostic Radiologist James Pincock, MD, DMD, Maxillofacial Surgery Shelly Raebel, Pharm-D – Clinical Pharmacist Cancer Center Diane Rush – Director Marketing & Communications Jennifer Simas, RN, Clinical Research Coordinator Larraine Tooker, CTR – Certified Tumor Registrar, Cancer Conference Coordinator Mark Wolz, MD, Pathologist Stephen Yasmer, PT – Manager, Therapy Services

Behavioral Health Services

the Carson Tahoe Health system, the LTACH provides

This past year, we expanded mental health services

extended support to our Regional Medical Center and

through the addition of six new beds, as well as

fills a key role in the continuum of care.

investing in land for a new Memory Care facility.

Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing

In response to our community’s request for more concentrated care serving at-risk populations, we also

Another integral component of Carson Tahoe’s specialty

opened the Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center,

If you could enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burden of illness and disability as a legacy of your journey…would you participate?

care network is our nationally acclaimed Center for

which offers critical care for patients with a mental

Wound Healing in Carson City and South Reno.

health or substance use emergency. The center

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, ask your doctor

launched an Integrated Wound Care Community

about clinical trials.

program at Ormsby Skilled Nursing Facility and Carson

provides a much-needed alternative to emergency

The Center, in partnership with Healogics Inc®,

rooms and jails, while supporting local law enforcement,

Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Designed to ensure seamless continuity of care, reduce the likelihood of


Staffed by mental health professionals, the center offers immediate access to appropriate treatment for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.

hospital re-admissions, and decrease length of stay

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emergency responders, and community agencies.


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Service Area Highlights Emergency Care •• Full service emergency department – open 24/7

•• Care provided by board certified emergency physicians

•• ED triage provided for appropriate level of care

•• 37,271 patients treated for emergencies in 2016 at

upon arrival

the Regional Medical Center

•• Six dedicated Fast Track bays for minor

•• 9,862 visits through Minden Medical Center

emergencies

Emergent Care in 2016 Cardiovascular Care •• The only hospital in Northern Nevada to offer the

•• 3 world-class catheterization and vascular labs

“CardioOne” open heart surgery program

•• Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Center

•• Diagnostic cardiology

•• 106 open heart surgeries in 2016

•• Interventional cardiology

•• State-of-the-art Hybrid OR Suite

•• Vascular surgery

•• 269 new cardiology patients

Women and Children’s •• 8 private Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Suites

•• Dedicated Obstetrics OR •• MOM’s Clinic (maternal obstetrical management)

•• First Baby-Friendly designated hospital in Nevada

•• 361 women accessed prenatal care through the

•• 921 babies born in 2016

MOM’s Clinic in 2016

•• Childbirth education classes

•• All-private pediatric rooms

Surgeries

Carson Tahoe Health System 2016 Annual Report Total Patient Admissions: 12,834

Total Outpatient Visits: 278,003

•• CTRMC 10,654

•• Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare 240,366

•• Continuing Care Hospital (LTACH) 345

•• Urgent Cares 22,700

•• Behavioral Health Services 1,835

•• Emergent Care 9,862 •• Walmart Clinics 5,075 Days of Care provided 62,146 Licensed Patient Bed Capacity 240

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•• Carson Tahoe Health System Total

•• Sierra Surgery 5,572

Surgeries 11,149

•• Carson Tahoe Surgery Center 2,536

•• Regional Medical Center 3,041

Official CTH Membership Rex T. Baggett, M.D. Jeffrey Basa, M.D. Brad Bonkowski James T. Breeden, M.D. Amy R. Clemens William Creekbaum Jeffrey Creelman Susan Crowell Sharon DeLuce

Elizabeth Duffrin Ed Epperson, President & CEO Cheryl Evans David Fogerson Bob Fredlund Marianna Gillilan Lori Haney Don W. Hataway

Ben Johnson, MBA, MHA Freeman K. Johnson James W. Manning Janice McCauley Larry Messina Maud Naroll Bruce Robertson Jo Saulisberry Robert Sewell

Richard Staub David Strull, M.D. Kathy Triplett Jeffrey D. Upton, M.D. Andrea Weed, D.O., MBA Andie Wilson Gilbert A. Yanuck


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Carson Tahoe Health P.O. Box 2168 Carson City, NV 89702-2168 (775) 445-8000

Carson Tahoe Locations Regional Medical Center 1600 Medical Parkway Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-8000 Cancer Center 1535 Medical Parkway Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-7500 Carson Tahoe Cardiology (CTC) 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 160 Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-7650 Other CTC locations: Minden, Stateline, Reno, Mammoth Lakes, and Yerington Specialty Medical Center 775 Fleischmann Way Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-7450

Minden Medical Center & Emergent Care 925 Ironwood Drive Minden, NV 89423 (775) 445-7800

Great Basin Imaging 2874 North Carson Street, Suite 300 Carson City, NV 89706 (775) 445-5500

Dayton Professional Building 901 Medical Center Drive Dayton, NV 89403 (775) 445-7606

Carson Tahoe Surgery Center 973 Mica Drive South Carson City, NV 89705 (775) 445-7970

Behavioral Health Services, Outpatient 775 Fleischmann Way, 2nd Floor Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-7756

Senior Pathways 775 Fleischmann Way Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-7350

Behavioral Health Services, Inpatient 1080 North Minnesota Street Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-7350 Urgent Care – Carson City 1201 South Carson Street Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-7330 Urgent Care – Dayton 901 Medical Center Drive Dayton, NV 89403 (775) 445-7210 Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics Medical Group Carson City, Minden, Reno, Incline, and Dayton (775) 445-7170

Continuing Care Hospital 775 Fleischmann Way 2nd Floor Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-7795 Clinic at Walmart – S. Carson 3770 US Highway 395 South Carson City, NV 89705 (775) 445-7220 Clinic at Walmart – N. Carson 3200 Market Street North Carson City, NV 89706 (775) 445-7220 Clinic at Walmart – Gardnerville 1511 Grant Avenue Gardnerville, NV 89410 (775) 445-7220

Health & Wellness Institute 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250 Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-5169 Carson Tahoe Sierra Surgery 1400 Medical Parkway Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-6471 Carson Tahoe Pain Institute 973 Mica Drive, Suite 200 South Carson City, NV 89705 (775) 445-7225 Cardiac Rehabilitation 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 140 Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-7310 Carson Tahoe Therapy 1122 South Stewart Street Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-5757 925 Ironwood Drive, Suite 1109 Minden, NV 89423 (775) 445-7842

Partnerships Radiation Oncology Assoc., LLP

Affiliations University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute