Valley Hospital Offers Minimally Invasive Lung Biopsy ProceduresValley Hospital now offers the technology and physician expertise to obtain lung biopsy tissue samples from deep within the lung to improve diagnosis and treatment opportunities for lung disease. “Lung biopsies are sometimes necessary to help diagnose an abnormality found in the chest […]
The Valley Health System Appoints Two Associate Chief Medical OfficersJ. Randall Feikes, MD, and Leslie Jacobs, MD, have been appointed Associate Chief Medical Officers (ACMO) for The Valley Health System (VHS) hospitals and medical staff. In their roles, they will focus on quality and patient safety initiatives by reducing clinical […]
Tahoe Forest Hospital District Board of Directors Appoints New MemberTahoe Forest Health System is pleased to welcome Robert E. Barnett as the newly appointed member of the Tahoe Forest Hospital District Board of Directors. A resident of Olympic Valley, CA, Mr. Barnett fills the vacant seat, effective October 1, 2021. […]
MountainView Hospital Launches Minimally Invasive Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy ProcedureMountainView Hospital has launched a new procedure to aid in the detection of lung cancer with the use of the ION robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform. This minimally invasive procedure extends the reach of the bronchoscope deep into all 18 segments of the lungs […]
The Nevada Hospital Association (NHA) hosted the 2021 NHA Recognition Awards which recognizes healthcare professionals at our member facilities. Take a look at this year’s winners – click their name for a look at what their nominees had to say about them. Kim Cooney – Commitment to Community Award for […]
The Nevada Hospital Association is pleased to recognize the 2021 Nursing Essay Contest Winners. The Nursing Essay Contest originated in 2001 to inspire nursing professionals and nursing students to share their positive experiences and insights into the career of nursing. This year’s theme, “Making a Difference Every Day During Unprecedented […]
Valley Health System Hospitals Achieve National Certification as Gluten-Free Food Service Facilities Four Valley Health System hospitals have achieved certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service program, joining a handful of other hospitals in the United States to achieve this status. The Food & Nutrition teams of Centennial Hills, Desert Springs, […]
Centennial Hills Hospital Now Offers Video Streaming Technology for Parents of Neonatal Intensive Care PatientsCentennial Hills Hospital now offers video streaming for parents and other family members of neonatal intensive care unit patients. Currently, parents of NICU babies are able to visit at any time as long as they do […]
MountainView Hospital Cardiology Earns Echocardiography Reaccreditation by IACMountainView Hospital has been granted a three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area of Adult Transthoracic. This latest accreditation awarded to MountainView Hospital demonstrates the facility’s ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in echocardiography. […]
The Latest in Cancer-Fighting TechnologyAt the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, an affiliate of Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah and accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, convenience is paramount. Even in the midst of a global pandemic the cancer center has made it a priority to […]
Renown Health Tops 2020 Most Wired List The annual “Healthcare Most Wired” survey, overseen by the College of Healthcare Executives (CHIME) was recently released; Renown Health topped the list, achieving Most Wired status for 2020. The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively […]
Sunrise Hospital Partners with GetCovered to Help Connect Uninsured Nevadans to Health CoverageSunrise Hospital & Medical Center (including Sunrise Children’s Hospital), an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, announced today a collaborative effort aimed at helping Americans obtain the insurance coverage they need. The partnership […]
