Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID WallaWalla, WA Permit No. 44 CARSON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER 1107 U.S. Highway 395 N. Gardnerville, NV 89410 CVMC’S REHABILITATION AND OUTPATIENT THERAPY CENTER Get back to where you want to be Mary is an energetic, enthusiastic 81-year-old from Arizona who settled in the Carson Valley in 2005. She’s extremely active and enjoys life outdoors. Mary can often be found working on trails and backpacking with her friends. If you bumped into her today on the trail, you would have no idea that Mary recently underwent two knee replacement surgeries. In early March, Mary finished treatment at Carson Valley Medical Center’s Rehabilitation and Outpatient Therapy Center with hard work and dedication so she could get back to the life she wanted to live. This summer, she will be hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail for a second time! Knowing what it takes to strengthen and heal your body after surgery, Mary says that if you don’t put in the work to help yourself, you’ll never fully recover from your injury. Hand-tailored therapy Physical therapist Kelli Killeen customized her treatment plan using creative ways to achieve Mary’s goal of getting back outside and hiking through the woods. She even created a mini “river” for Mary to walk through at the center, using equipment to mimic walking over logs and rocks through streams to simulate the terrain she would encounter on her hikes. “She built this thing every week in the middle of the floor, and it was my log in my river and my stepping-stones,” Mary says. “And when I did the backpacking trip last summer in the high country at Yosemite, of course, there were streams and there were logs and stuff, and [I kept thinking] that’s what I did in physical therapy.” Start your journey today CVMC’s newly expanded Rehabilitation and Outpatient Therapy Center provides aquatic therapy, a hand therapy program, pediatric therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, vestibular rehabilitation and occupational therapy. No matter what your provider recommends, the team at CVMC take a one-on-one approach to your care, crafting a treatment plan just for you. Call us today at 775-782-1519, and get back to living your best life. Summer 2022 TAKE A LOOK cvmchospital.org LIKE US facebook.com/cvmchospital Social icon Circle Only use blue and/or white. For more details check out our Brand Guidelines. FOLLOW US twitter.com/cvmchospital instagram.com/cvmchospital FIND US ONLINE!
2 Carson Valley Medical Center • Summer 2022 AroundCVMC 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 894105304, telephone 775-782-1500, website cvmchospital.org. Jeff Prater, MHA, CVMC Chief Executive Officer 2022 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Expanding to meet the growing needs of our community Carson Valley Medical Center has been providing healthcare to our community since 1993. Since then, many things have changed—such as fashion and the invention of the smartphone. To continue serving the residents of Genoa, Gardnerville, Topaz Ranch, Minden and beyond, we kicked off a multiyear, multimilliondollar expansion in October 2021. But we aren’t waiting until completion in 2024 to increase our services. We’ve already started! ➜ In April 2022, the Rehabilitation and Outpatient Therapy Center expanded to 8,500 square feet of space. This allows us to treat patients with a wide range of customized therapies. ➜ As of June 2022, the expansion of our Ironwood location allows additional specialty care for our community. This includes the newest tenant in the building: Barton Obstetrics and Gynecology, which provides women’s health services to the Carson Valley. ➜ You’ve likely noticed some work around the hospital. To accommodate construction equipment, some parking spaces have been blocked off. Don’t worry! There is still plenty of parking close to the entrances. ➜ We are working with community partners at the Washoe Tribe to safely and professionally remove landscaping and donate it to the tribe for their community improvements. Fruit forward Add cubed melon or fresh or frozen berries. Add slices of orange, lemon or lime, or squeeze in some juice. One cool combo: Lime and cucumber Herbal infusion Fresh herbs, like basil and mint leaves, add unique and flavorful notes. One sweet pairing: Mint and watermelon Sources: American Diabetes Association; American Institute for Cancer Research If plain water doesn’t entice you, how about giving it a refreshing change? Here are some naturally healthy flavor enhancers—and you can also have fun experimenting with what you have on hand. Stay hydrated with these tasty twists on water Break the ice Make flavored ice cubes with 100% fruit juice, unsweetened tea or chopped fruit. GoH2O!
cvmchospital.org 3 Convenient Care Your healthcare at your fingertips Make appointments, ask questions and access your health information from your computer or your phone Do you ever suddenly remember during the evening or on the weekend that you need to make a medical appointment, ask for a refill on an expired prescription, check on lab test results or ask your healthcare provider a question? Now you can do these things and more online. Just sign up for MyChart. It’s a password-protected website and smartphone app that’s available anytime. What is a patient portal? Many hospitals and clinics now have online websites called patient portals. They are an easy, digital way to connect with your provider and your health information. When you sign up for MyChart from CVMC, you create a login name that’s unique to you. You also set up a password that only you know, so you can log in privately. That means the site and your information are secure. What can I do there? You can: ➜ Securely and privately message your healthcare team. ➜ Request prescription refills and see a list of medications that you take. ➜ View personal medical records, like discharge summaries, health history, allergies and medications. ➜ See your test and lab results. ➜ Review records of immunizations that you’ve had and ones that you may need. ➜ Schedule non-urgent appointments. ➜ Update your contact information. ➜ Make bill payments. Your heart beats an average of 4,800 times per hour, up to 100,000 times a day. Carson Valley Medical Center Cardiology provides the best care—so you don’t miss a beat. Your heart’s health is our priority We are proud to welcome three new cardiologists and an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) to our cardiology program. These professionals advance our cardiovascular care and bring accessible, quality services to the hearts of Carson Valley. CVMC Cardiology is accepting new patients! Set up an appointment today at CVMC Senior Care by calling 775-783-4823 or at Minden Family Medicine Clinic by calling 775-782-1603. We care for your heart: Get cardiac care close to home Danish Atwal, MD Cardiovascular Disease Vlad Radulescu, MD Cardiovascular Disease Christopher Wilson, MD Cardiovascular Disease Jennifer Griffo, APRN Acute Care, Cardiology and Gerontology Why should I sign up? It’s always important to be in control of your health and care. MyChart can save you time. Plus, it allows you to get care and support between in-person visits with your provider. If you aren’t comfortable using a computer or smartphone, there’s help. When you set up your account, you can designate a trusted family member or other person to access your information on your behalf. That way you get the benefits of your patient portal without the stress. Sign up today at mychart.cvmchospital.org. For help accessing or activating your MyChart account, email mychart_support@ cvmchospital.org or call 775-782-1544. Sources: Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Aging; National Institute on Aging; Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Muller Pkwy. Toler Ave. Buckeye Rd. Fish Springs Rd. E. Valley Rd. Ironwood Dr. 756 88 Pinenut Rd. 2 5 1 395 Virginia Ranch Rd. 4 Lucerne St. 3 Waterloo Ln. 208 Topaz Ranch Dr. Albite Rd. Carter Dr. Granite Way 6 395 Job’s Peak Internal Medicine & Family Practice Comprehensive care for your entire family. 1520 Virginia Ranch Road Gardnerville, NV 89410 775-782-1550 Minden Family Medicine Same-day appointments and scheduled visits available. Walkins welcome on a limited basis. Discounted fees for services based on income. 1649 Lucerne St., Minden, NV 89423 775-782-1603 Topaz Ranch Medical Clinic Same-day appointments and scheduled visits available. Walk‑ins welcome on a limited basis. Discounted fees for services based on income. 3919 Carter Drive, Wellington, NV 89444 775-783-3096 CVMC Urgent Care Convenient care without an appointment. Consider urgent care for infections, respiratory illnesses, sprains, lacerations and urgent medical needs that are not life-threatening. 897 Ironwood Drive, Minden, NV 89423 775-782-1610 Ironwood Primary Care Comprehensive care for your entire family. 897 Ironwood Drive, Minden, NV 89423 775-782-1610 CVMC Senior Care Specialized care for patients over 65. 1516 Virginia Ranch Road Gardnerville, NV 89410 775-783-4823 CVMC Hospital 24/7 emergency room and surgical and outpatient services—cancer care, physical therapy, medical imaging and diagnostics, lab, infusion therapy, respiratory care, wound care, occupational therapy, outpatient behavioral health, speech and language therapy, and nutrition counseling. 1107 U.S. Highway 395 North Gardnerville, NV 89410 775-782-1500 CVMC Cancer Care 775-783-3041 NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT Carson Valley Medical Center— Your Community Hospital complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Please call 775-782-1500. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 775-782-1500. Accessible mental healthcare right here CVMC offers a variety of mental health services to the Carson Valley and surrounding areas. If you’re experiencing depression, grief, trauma or anxiety, you’re not alone. Reach out to Behavioral Health Services so that our experienced, compassionate mental health professionals can offer the support you need to heal. Services include: ➜ Individual counseling. ➜ Couples and family counseling. ➜ Group counseling. ➜ Crisis counseling. ➜ Medication management. ➜ Suboxone treatment/management. ➜ Trauma support group. ➜ Vitality For Life counseling specifically for seniors. Call us at 775-782-1630 today to set up your appointment. 1 2 4 5 6 3
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