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We are happy to share that as of 8:15 PM, the phone system at Carson Tahoe Health is back up and running, with calls being routed as usual. Carson Tahoe Health experienced a temporary telephone network issue earlier in the day affecting nearly all calls throughout the system and was utilizing other methods of communication to connect with patients for urgent matters. All regular CTH phone numbers used by patients and the community should now be available. We apologize for the inconvenience this unexpected outage caused and appreciate the community’s support as CTH returns to normal operations. All regular phone numbers patients and community members use should now be functioning again.

Carson Tahoe Health is currently experiencing a telephone network issue that is affecting nearly all calls throughout the system including scheduling, patient billing, voicemail boxes, and more. The phones are expected to be down throughout the day (Thursday, October 20) and possibly into tomorrow. Until the phones are back up, we are directing patients to the following departments: Carson Tahoe Medical Group and Clinics: For scheduling, questions, medication refills, etc., please reach out through their MyChart portal. Patient Experience/Medical Records/Etc.: [email protected]  Scheduling: [email protected] Patient Billing: [email protected] General Questions (Monitored by Communications Department): [email protected] Unless there is an urgent need, please follow up with our Carson Tahoe teams in a few days so we can address any emergent needs first. As …

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Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) announces the retirement of Alan Garrett, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The pandemic proved to be a pivotal time in healthcare. It paved the way for great community collaboration, and encouraged individuals, as well as organizations, to gain perspective on their priorities. Many industries spanning far beyond healthcare, have been affected by what is being referred to as ‘The Great Resignation’.   “After a period of thoughtful discernment, I have decided it is time to retire and bring my other interests to the forefront,” said Alan Garrett in a letter to staff on Wednesday. “Healthcare will be a unique challenge for the foreseeable future. The industry is at a crossroads. I encourage you to care …

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Survey will provide insight into the community’s most pressing public health needs Carson Tahoe Health, in partnership with several area health organizations, including Carson City Health and Human Services, Lyon County Human Services and more, is inviting the public to take an online survey to determine the most pressing health-related needs from the perspective of community members. The survey requests input from the public about the availability of opportunities to be physically, mentally, socially, and economically healthy. The survey, conducted every 3 – 5 years provides local health organizations with feedback about the most pressing community health issues according to citizens, as well as provide an update on health issue status. The survey will be open from now until 5 …

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Health Needs Assessment for Quad Counties“

In partnership with Sierra Nevada REALTORS®, the 12th annual HopeFest returns, in-person, as Cornhole’s Best for HopeFest, a rockin’ cornhole tournament. The tournament will raise funds to support community members facing cancer by providing assistance with rent and mortgage payments, gas vouchers, groceries and more. Additionally, funds will help pay for the refurbishment of Carson Tahoe Health’s no-cost Merriner Cottages which provide lodging for cancer patients and their families. The tournament begins on Friday, Aug. 5 at 4:30 p.m. at the Curry St. parking lot across from McFadden Plaza in Carson City. For more information and to sign up for the tournament, visit www.carsontahoe.com/hopefest.html. “Sierra Nevada REALTORS® are honored and thrilled to partner with Carson Tahoe Health to host HopeFest,” …

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