Carson Tahoe Health announces clinic closures, restructuring of multiple sites
In response to changing community needs, later this month Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) will begin the process of merging services to maximize limited resources and maintain needed services for our community.
Locations to close and transition to other nearby options are the Clinics at Walmart (in North Carson City and South Gardnerville), outpatient lab services at the Specialty Medical Center (775 Fleischmann Way), and the Carson Tahoe Continuing Care Hospital (775 Fleischmann Way).
The CTH Clinics at Walmart will close by May 31st, with some providers serving those locations re-locating to the Carson Tahoe Medical Group (CTMG) Primary Care offices in Minden and Carson City for same-day appointments and others to open provider positions within CTMG.
Beginning June 9th, outpatient lab services will be available at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Sierra Surgery, Minden Medical Center, and Dayton Medical Center. For addresses and hours, visit https://www.carsontahoe.com/lab-services.
As Carson Tahoe Continuing Care Hospital (CTCCH) volumes have decreased due to fewer patients qualifying for that level of inpatient care, all services at CTCCH will end by July 14th.
Michelle Joy, President and CEO of Carson Tahoe Health reflects on the attention required to successfully serve the community, while navigating the changing landscape of healthcare in this post-pandemic world:
“Our ‘new normal’ requires that we continuously watch, listen, and respond to the changing needs of the people we serve. Over the last several years, we’ve seen the utilization of these locations and services decrease significantly, while other focus areas have grown. We are committed to being where our community needs us most, in the way that best supports their health and well-being. Wherever possible, staff directly affected by these changes will be offered compatible roles within the organization.”
About Carson Tahoe Health
As a local, not-for-profit healthcare system, Carson Tahoe Health has been part of our community since 1949, serving a thriving community of over 250,000. Carson Tahoe Health, an Affiliate of University of Utah Health consists of two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services, and a provider network with locations across the region. Our medical campus features our ‘flagship’, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, which was voted #1 hospital in Nevada by US World & Report. We were the first baby-friendly designated hospital in Nevada and have been certified as a primary stroke center. The freestanding Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, an affiliate of Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah is located on the medical campus and provides comprehensive cancer services from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and support. To learn more about Carson Tahoe Health, go to www.CarsonTahoe.com