Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

We're days away from our celebration of statehood and the weather around the capital city couldn't be more, well, Nevada-like with daytime highs near 70 and sunny skies. Carson City area activities ahead for Wednesday, Oct. 23 feature an economic roundup presented by the Northern Nevada Development Authority at Casino Fandango, Carson Tahoe's annual "Spooktacular" family event, Firehouse Subs will host our local Search and Rescue for a dinner fundraiser; Sierra Nevada Journeys and Nature Conservancy will present family STEM night in Genoa, plus art showings and more. Enjoy the day.

Carson Tahoe Health's annual Spooktacular event is this week on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1600 Medical Parkway.

Carson Tahoe Health's annual Spooktacular event is on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1600 Medical Parkway.

After much anticipation, Tuesday marks the opening of America’s 51st My Place Hotel located in Carson City, Nev. The opening of the capital city's newest hotel also marks the second My Place Hotel to open in the Silver State.

Carson Tahoe Health has introduced their new MOM's Clinic, an extension of their MOM's Program (Maternal Obstetrical Management) to provide pre- and postnatal care to Carson City residents.

At Carson Tahoe Health, we recognize that resources can be hard to come by. That’s why, in conjunction with the CDC and the National Diabetes Prevention Program, starting June 5, 2019, a session of “Small Steps. Big Rewards” will begin.

A year-long program that has proven to be effective in eliminating the risk of diabetes. The classes will be held at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250.

Cost is $20, or $5 per class. Registration required. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2WZ5ayB

The 2019 Vacancy Study for Carson City has been released, showing a growing trend of low vacancies, especially in multi-family residential complexes and industrial space.

According to the study, however, there are several projects either underway or waiting for approval, including new apartment complexes, industrial buildings, school expansions, a dog boarding facility, and more.

CARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health is proud to announce the completion of a recent renovation to the emergency department triage area. The newly designed space maximizes resources for quick care (testing and treatment) and serves as a monitored, internal waiting area. Newly carpeted and furnished, the triage area was completed and opened to patients just last week.

CARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health is proud to announce the addition of direct anterior hip replacement surgery to its surgical capabilities, allowing patients the option for a minimally-invasive procedure with a quick recovery time.

Heading into the home stretch that is Friday, March 8, 2019 we welcome you to the end of the work week. More spring-like weather is ahead, which isn't exactly all sunshine and flowers. Forecasters say they'll be some sun but also a chance for rain and even some snow showers. Stay tuned. Otherwise, read on for what's happening around the Carson City area today.

CARSON CITY — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced that Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center has achieved a 4-star rating for an acute care hospital, out-ranking the national average of 3-stars.

CARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health’s Board of Directors appointed Alan Garrett as the new Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2019, replacing Ed Epperson who retired Dec. 31, 2018. A seasoned healthcare executive with diverse experience and a progressive leadership style, Garrett will assume day-to-day control of the Carson Tahoe Health system.

Calling all nurses! We're hiring! If you (or someone you know) is a current RN, enrolled in a nursing course, or a graduate student, join us for our bi-annual Job Fair Friday, March 8 from 2-4 pm, in the Valley View Room (3rd floor) at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Good day Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies today with a high of 41, followed by gusty winds and the chance of rain and snow overnight into Wednesday, lasting through at least Thursday.

Sierra Nevada Forums presents Single Payer Medicare for All.

What is it? Where did it start? What does it look like in other countries around the world? Why would we want medicare for all in the U.S.? How would we pay for medicare for all? How would it effect our hospitals and doctors? What about our personal health choices?

These and many other questions will be discussed at the free forum on February 12, at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

Reno Orthopedic Clinic (ROC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its newest facility at 1365 Medical Parkway in Carson City Thursday evening.

Carson City School District is pleased to announce Educator Kristina Britt, speech language pathologist at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, as a winner of GreenNevada’s Growing Resources for Environmental Education in Nevada 2019 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Award.

A new Nissan dealership, Starbucks Coffee store, and more housing developments are among the proposed building projects currently under review by the Carson City Planning Division.

Hello and good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Here's what's happening around town:

Diabetes can seem overwhelming, but with education and support from family, friends and others with diabetes, you can live a healthy life. The group will meet in Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250 in Carson City, every 2nd Thursday of the month beginning Jan. 10 and running to April 11, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Schedule:
— January 10
— February 14
— March 14
— April 11

Cost: FREE

A man who called Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatch Wednesday night saying he had been shot in the stomach by a man wearing dark clothing and a hoodie later confessed that he made the story up.

Neither wind nor rain nor dark of night could keep Santa Claus and his merry elves from delivering Christmas joy to more than 70 Carson City families Monday night as part of the Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserve Santa program, a 38-year tradition of bringing holiday smiles to local children on Christmas Eve.

Another two-vehicle accident on South Carson Street has shut down the No. 1 and 2 southbound travel lanes just south of Clearview Drive and across from Snyder Avenue.

This is the second motor vehicle accident on South Carson Street Saturday afternoon. One female patient is being transported to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center with unknown injuries.

Motorists should expect more traffic delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

A 37 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday evening at 5:49 p.m. in the area of N. Saliman Road and E. Fifth Street on multiple felony prescription drug offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including the transport and sale of them.

A motor vehicle accident involving a grey sedan near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Airport Road in East Carson City is currently blocking the westbound lanes of Highway 50 East.

The crash occurred shortly before 5:40 p.m. Wednesday night. One vehicle occupant was transported by ground ambulance to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center with unknown injuries.

Motorists can expect delays in the area and should seek an alternate route.

Hello and good day Carson City. We are headed into Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The weekend is nearly here and your continued generosity never ceases to amaze. Ahead Friday is the annual KTVN Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive held locally at the Governor's Mansion and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn. It is also the 6th annual Project Empty Bowls at Carson Mall, which has become a local soup for the soul favorite stop.

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care, a new Prestige memory care center opening soon in Carson City, Nev., invites the community to a free informational seminar designed to share evidence based, holistic approaches to avoiding memory loss on Friday, Dec. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care will hold a seminar on brain health Friday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. in the Bristlecone Room at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 600 Medical Parkway in Carson City.

UPDATE: 12:45PM: The pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle Saturday morning at U.S. Highway 50 East and Airport Road has died, the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) Northern Command reported on Twitter.
No other details about the crash are available at this time as NHP continues its investigation of the incident.
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Carson City emergency crews are on scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian in the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 50 East at Airport Road.

Good day Carson City, it is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. It is also Election Day. Polls in Nevada open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, enjoy another day of sunny skies with a hike, brisk walk or bike ride around town. There's both a morning and evening hike offered through Muscle Powered or you can simply walk through downtown Carson City and alongside the capitol building. Also featured today are activities that promote diabetes awareness through Carson Tahoe Health, numerous art showings, local political party election night events and a classic film being shown at the Brewery Arts Center.