Carson Valley Medical Center | Healthy Carson Valley | Winter 2018

2 Carson Valley Medical Center • Winter 2018 WHEN IT COMES to good health, there’s one medical professional you simply can’t do without: a primary care provider (PCP). This is your main provider—the person who will see you through non-emergency illnesses, from a sore back to a cough that won’t go away. They can treat most medical problems. And if not, they will get you to a specialist who can. But a PCP does more than help you feel better when you’re sick. They will help keep you healthy. And that means, among other things, partnering with you to catch small health problems before they become serious, and making sure you’re up-to-date on potentially lifesaving screening tests. Over time, your PCP will also get to know you as a person. That way you can feel comfortable talking about anything that’s bothering you—physically or emotionally. How valuable is a PCP? Studies show that people who have an ongoing relationship with one are less likely to die prematurely than those who don’t. PCPs at CVMC Carson Valley Medical Center’s primary care clinics now have additional providers, along with expanded hours, to better serve the healthcare needs of the Carson Valley Community. Our 17 providers, located across six clinics around Carson Valley, are uniquely equipped to serve patients of all ages and needs. Walk-in appointments are available at several of our locations. Let us help you find the perfect primary care fit. Call 775-782-1545 or complete our online form at cvmchospital.org/doc . Sources: American Academy of Family Physicians; National Institutes of Health In addition to the broad scope of services already offered at Carson Valley Medical Center (CVMC), Carson Valley residents now have access to a number of additional specialties through the Renown Satellite Clinic (located on the second floor of the CVMC main campus, 1107 Highway 395 N. in Gardnerville) and via telemedicine technology. The Renown Satellite Oncology Clinic is attended by M. Ahsan Alamgir, MD; Lillian Morton, APRN; and Christina Alsop, APRN. For more information on available dates, call 775-982-2840 . The Renown Satellite Cardiology Clinic is attended by Anu Agarwal, MD; Eric Chuang, MD; Anisha Mandava, MD; and Chris Wilson, MD. It operates in Gardnerville every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For more information, call 775-982-2840 . CVMC’s telemedicine programalso opens convenient doors to specialists in a wide variety of categories from throughout Northern Nevada, utilizing secure videoconferencing technology. Specialists are available in cardiology, diabetes manage- ment, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious disease, nephrology, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, pulmon- ology, radiology, urology and wound care. Ask your physician if telemedicine might be a good option for you, or call 775-782-1658 to find out if there is a telemedicine specialist within our network of physicians to help meet your needs. AUXILIARY SERVICES AT CVMC Expanded specialties available at CVMC HEALTHY CARSON VALLEY is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of CARSON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, 1107 U.S. Highway 395 N., Gardnerville, NV 89410-5304, telephone 775-782-1500, website cvmchospital.org . Dick Derby President, CVMC Board of Directors Shannon Albert Director of Development and Outreach Joey Crandall Marketing Coordinator Information in HEALTHY CARSON VALLEY comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. ➜ Why you need a primary care provider Our providers, located across six clinics around Carson Valley, are uniquely equipped to serve patients of all ages and needs. ➜ Living well