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As we age, the likelihood we will become more knowledgeable about our Carson Tahoe Health campus becomes more of a certainty. Like a piece of fine machinery with many miles on it, there are things that can go awry over which we have no control — some body parts just wear out or some lump grows within. Over the past few years, I have learned first-hand we have an excellent array of qualified, talented physicians and surgeons, rivaling any found in larger cities. I’ve also learned our entire health care facilities are in good hands under the direction of the visionary Carson Tahoe Health President & Chief Executive Officer Ed Epperson. The “new” Carson Tahoe Hospital opened in December 2005 …

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  Carson Tahoe Health, a leading healthcare system in northern Nevada, is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to patients throughout the region. Carson Tahoe Health recently opened the Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center after having identified a community need for increased access to immediate mental health and substance use treatment. This new facility is providing a much needed alternative to emergency rooms and jails. The crisis center provides access to high-quality care for patients experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises and supports law enforcement, emergency responders, and community agencies by offering a safe environment that is easily accessible. “Working directly with first responders, law enforcement and emergency room staffs, this center is providing patients with the proper care …

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The Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing has launched an innovative Integrated Wound Care Community (IWCC) program at Ormsby Skilled Nursing Facility and Carson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

  By: Dr. Sweetenham, Executive Medical Director of Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah When a national “moonshot” to defeat cancer was announced at the State of the Union earlier this year, Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah had a priority to ensure that individuals who live in rural areas (<100 persons per square mile) can conveniently access cancer screening, treatment, and prevention resources. We knew this would be a challenge, but with commitment from other high quality health care organizations, we could meet community needs. Our dynamic alliance with the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center (CTCC) is a key example of this commitment to ensure patients in Northern Nevada, who receive a cancer diagnosis, have …

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  For seven years running, University of Utah Health Care (UUHC) has ranked among the nation’s top 10 academic medical centers in quality, safety and accountability. This year, the U has risen to the top. On Friday in Dallas, Vizient, Inc. announced UUHC finished in first place overall in its prestigious Quality and Accountability Study, besting more than 100 of the nation’s most distinguished academic medical centers. Earning the No. 1 spot in Vizient’s rigorous study means UUHC patients enjoy outstanding outcomes whether they’re having a baby or undergoing heart surgery. It also means UUHC posts low mortality rates and that patients receive some of the safest care in the country. When discharged, they’re less likely to need to be …

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