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Carson Tahoe Health’s Women & Children’s Center has been recognized by March of Dimes, an industry-leading infant mortality research & education group, for reducing the number of elective inductions and C-sections performed before 39 weeks of pregnancy to less than 3% of all deliveries. Studies show that babies born just a few weeks early have higher rates of hospitalization and illness than full-term infants. Additionally, early-term babies often face lifelong health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and intellectual delays. “The last weeks of pregnancy are critical, as infants are undergoing significant development of the brain, lungs, and other vital organs,” said Paul E. Jarris, MD, MBA, PhD, March of Dimes Senior Vice President and Chief Medical …

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  Carson Tahoe Health will celebrate its 16th annual Think Pink breast cancer awareness campaign on Monday, October 2. Red’s Old 395 Grill will once again host the event from 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. in Carson City. The event is free to attend and individuals wearing a Carson Tahoe Think Pink T-shirt (any year) will receive free appetizers courtesy of Red’s. T-shirts can be purchased for a $10 suggested donation at various locations and at the event. 100% of proceeds from all Think Pink T-shirts, specialty drinks, and raffle sales will go to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center for breast cancer education and support. “Statistics show that one in eight women will develop breast cancer within their lifetime,” said Michelle …

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  Carson Tahoe Health is pleased to announce that Ed Epperson, President & CEO, has been honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award as part of Nevada Business Magazine’s 2017 ‘Healthcare Heroes’. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes outstanding leaders throughout Nevada who go above and beyond in ensuring access to high-quality healthcare, aligning their organizations to foster a healthier tomorrow, and supporting their communities both inside & outside the hospital walls. For over 20 years, his visionary role as CEO has guided the extraordinary transformation of Carson Tahoe Hospital into the progressive healthcare system it is today. His personal commitment to community stretches far and wide, providing an unwavering course towards healthcare excellence in Northern Nevada for generations to come. …

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  As one of only two certified diabetes education programs in Northern Nevada, Carson Tahoe Health has once again been awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for providing an outstanding diabetes self-management education program. As the nation’s leading certification agency for diabetes education, the ADA has officially acknowledged Carson Tahoe’s program for offering elite guidance & support; critical components of a patient’s comprehensive diabetes care plan. The Association’s Education Recognition Certificate assures that educational programs meet or exceed the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. These standards were rigorously developed and tested under the auspices of the National Diabetes Advisory Board in 1983, and are continuously updated based on the ever-expanding body of diabetes research. Organizations …

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  Every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers from a stroke, making it the fourth leading cause of death and the number one cause of adult disability in the country. Fortunately, recent studies indicate that more than 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by keeping a healthy lifestyle – controlling high blood pressure; not smoking; eating a low-fat, low cholesterol diet; being physically active; maintaining a healthy body weight; and managing diabetes. Additionally, 30 percent of strokes can be reversed if treated immediately by a stroke care team. While stroke symptoms vary, they can come on quickly and include: Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially if on one side of the body Confusion …

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