Vascular

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Additionally, PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease, caused by blocked blood flow in the leg arteries) when diagnosed early allows physicians to intervene before serious complications develop.

A bill that restricts police use of chokeholds, allows recording of law enforcement and calls for drug testing of officers involved in shootings passed the Assembly with bipartisan support, in spite of criticism that lawmakers could have gone further to address police brutality.

CARSON CITY — It’s a new era for wildland conservation. In Nevada, taking a proactive, science-driven approach to inform habitat conservation and management decisions is the foremost priority of the Nevada Division of Natural Heritage.

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The nights are freezing, but the daytime temperature should reach 66 degrees today and the mid to upper 70s later this week. When the temperatures vary from freezing at night to warm days, it’s hard to know how much to water.

Heading into Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, events around the capital city region include a morning hike at Lake Tahoe, a Healthy Communities meeting in Virginia City, a cross-country convoy of vintage military vehicles that will make a stopover at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, activities at the Carson City Library, book author presentations at the Nevada State Library and Archives and the Brewery Arts Center, food trucks at Mills Park and more. Enjoy the day.

Good morning and good day, Carson City. It is Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. There's a remembrance this evening at the 911 Memorial at Mills Park beginning at 6 p.m., hosted by Carson City Christian Ministerial Fellowship. Also today is a health screening available through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, art workshops and showings, a farm to fork tour in Douglas County, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the BAC and more.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Events around the capital city include a monthly lunch series at the Nevada State Library featuring author, professor and poet Lindsay Wilson, a Sierra Nevada Forum discussion on Nevada's Native Tribes, past, present and future; heart and vascular screenings through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, archery at Centennial Park, family craft and movie night at Carson City Library and more.

Are you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.

Total cost is $75, includes Bilateral Carotid Ultrasound, Aortic Ultrasound, EKG and Ankle-Brachial Index for PAD.

Appointments are required and spots are filling up quickly. If you have any questions about the screenings or registration, please contact (775) 445-7337.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, April 18, 2019. Another day of sunshine and warm temperatures are ahead. We've got a mixed plate of activities lined up today including art showings, a poetry reading, day hike, live music and more. Enjoy the day.

Are you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.

Are you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.

Total cost is $75, includes Bilateral Carotid Ultrasound, Aortic Ultrasound, EKG and Ankle-Brachial Index for PAD.

Appointments are required and spots are filling up quickly. If you have any questions about the screenings or registration please contact (775) 445-7337.

Are you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening. Peripheral Arterial Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75. Carson Tahoe Health offers low-cost HeartSmart screenings which include: Carotid Artery and Stroke Ultrasound, Screening for Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening, and screening for Peripheral Vascular Disease. We do not bill Medicare or other insurance for HeartSmart screenings.

Screenings Dates
September 4 – Minden

CARSON CITY — In light of the latest research indicating that about 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented, Carson Tahoe Health is offering several low-cost HeartSmart screenings to the community.

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HeartSmart Screenings: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75. Carson Tahoe Health offers low-cost HeartSmart screenings at various Northern Nevada locations throughout the year.

Spring 2018 HeartSmart Screenings are now open. Visit
https://carsontahoe.com/ to sign up.

April 13, 2018 – Dayton
April 16, 2018 – Carson City
April 17, 2018 – Minden
April 18, 2018 – Reno

Health and Wellness Institute
1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250
Carson City, NV 89703

HeartSmart Screenings: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75. Carson Tahoe Health offers low-cost HeartSmart screenings at various Northern Nevada locations throughout the year.

Fall 2017 HeartSmart Screenings are now open. Click the links below to sign up.

September 5, 2017 – Minden

September 12, 2017 – Carson City

September 15, 2017 – Carson City

September 26, 2017 – Minden

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Smokers in Nevada can get free medications to help them quit. Medications made available by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health include gum and/or patches, lozenges, inhaler, and/or nasal spray. Supplies may be limited.

Coronary artery disease patients in Northern Nevada now have a new treatment option that literally disappears over time, only at Carson City-based Carson Tahoe Health.

Michelle Joy, Chief Operating Officer, recently announced the hospital is among the first in the country – and the only provider in the region – to offer the latest generation of state-of-the-art cardiology technology, Absorb.

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Smokers in Nevada can get free medications gum, patches and lozenges from the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health between June 20 through July 1 or while supplies last.

Please call (775) 445-5169 to schedule your Stroke & Vascular Screening. Cost is $50 and space is limited. This screening will be held at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250; Carson City, NV.

Stroke and Vascular Screenings are offered for $50 at our Carson Tahoe Cardiology office located at 925 Ironwood Dr., Suite 1108; Minden on Tuesday, 4/5/2016 and Weds., 4/13/2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Please call (775) 445-5169 for an appointment time or for more information.

Carson Tahoe Health welcomes Dr. Shannon Beal to our acclaimed network of physicians and surgeons. As a member of Carson Surgical Group, Dr. Beal will specialize in vascular and endovascular surgery.

An expert in vascular surgery, Dr. Beal will be expanding upon the rapidly growing cardiac and vascular services that Carson Tahoe Health believes is vital to the health and well-being of the community. Dr. Beal's areas of expertise include: open and endovascular procedures including peripheral, aortic, mesenteric, and carotid arterial disease as well as venous disease and dialysis access.

Carson Tahoe is offering discounted heart screenings for only $50 in April! Take charge of your health and gain peace of mind by getting screened for stroke and vascular disease. Screening dates and locations include:
Carson City - April 7, 14, 16
South Reno: April 22
To sign up, simply go to www.Carsontahoe.com/HeartSmart and click on the screening event date and location of your choice.

The good Lord took our Debbie, 58, home on Wednesday June 20, 2012. She was born Dec. 22, 1953 in Oakland, CA. to Sherman & Barbara McVay. Deb was a cardio vascular nurse at Carson Tahoe Hospit...