Pediatric Play Therapy Monday, May 22, 2023 | Rebecca Phillipsen, LCSW Pediatric play therapy is an important tool in a mental health therapists’ toolkit, especially when treating children. Depending on age and development, children may not be able to articulate their co... READ MORE
A Parent's Role in Youth Sports Friday, May 19, 2023 | Katie Gollotto, DO Sports are a powerful part of growing up, offering physical, mental, and social health benefits. As parents, we want to encourage and empower our children to challenge themselves in sports, while also... READ MORE
Depression Screenings as Preventative Care Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Barton Healthy Tips Our mood is influenced by many factors, including stress, illness, and even the weather. But what's the difference between a bad case of the blues and the mental disorder known as depression? Addressi... READ MORE
Claire’s Recovery Journey, Paved in Positivity Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | Barton Healthy Tips Photo Credit: Cooper Long As an athlete, injury is usually the furthest thing from my mind, but if it happens, it can really rock your world and mess with your identity. Any amount of down time away f... READ MORE
Fresh Mex Slaw Recipe Friday, May 12, 2023 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients: ½ lb coleslaw mix 1 radish, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced 1 green onion, sliced 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped 2 tsp canola or olive oil 4 tsp lime jui... READ MORE
Mental Health Spring Cleaning Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | Tracy Protell, MD After a long winter, checking in on your mental health is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Take a blank page to a place you feel calm, and jot down your feelings to help declutter your ... READ MORE
Op-Ed // Honoring Our Nurses Friday, May 5, 2023 | Carla Adams May is a time we can honor nurses in our families and our community for their pledge to caring for others, preventing illness, treating health conditions, and helping manage patient and family needs i... READ MORE
Back on Track After Winter Thursday, April 27, 2023 | Gregory Burkard Jr., DO During the cold winter months, it can be challenging to maintain normal workouts, and most people regress even if they’ve stuck to a regular fitness routine. To complicate this reality, the muscles, t... READ MORE
A Plastic Surgeon’s Simple Anti-Aging Procedures Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | Kathleen Holoyda, MD Wrinkles and fine lines are a natural process of aging. Time in the sun, especially at high altitude, along with a life of happiness, stress, focus, and the facial expressions to match, may leave your... READ MORE
Breaking Down the Stigma of Addiction Monday, April 24, 2023 | Barton Healthy Tips It’s likely you or someone close to you has been affected by addiction. In fact, one in seven Americans aged 12 or older reports experiencing a substance use disorder, according to the Centers for Dis... READ MORE
Mind Your Medicine Cabinet: Correct Drug Management Saves Lives Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Barton Healthy Tips Among high schoolers in the 12th grade, close to 2 in 10 reported using prescription medicine without a prescription. Two-thirds (66 percent) of teens who report abuse of prescription pain relievers a... READ MORE
1950’s: Miracle in the Mountains: How Fundraising Made Barton Health Possible Monday, April 10, 2023 | Barton Health News 60 years ago, the community’s dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health ca... READ MORE
Quinoa & Fig Salad with Lemon Dressing Friday, April 7, 2023 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers 1 Cup cooked quinoa 3 Cups arugula, washed 1/4 Cup dried figs, finely sliced 1/2 Cup slivered almonds, toasted Zest of 1 orange Flesh of 2 oranges, chopped 1/2 teaspoon... READ MORE
Rest For Weary Hands Friday, April 7, 2023 | Katie Irvin, MS, OTR/L, CHT Winter home maintenance and everyday tasks ask a lot of your hands. Some may experience tired and painful forearms, locking fingers, and sore wrists. As things start to warm up, it's time to give our ... READ MORE
Winter is Tough on Your Skin: Fight Back Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | Kathleen Holoyda, MD Winter is tough on the body’s delicate skin. As temperatures and humidity levels remain low, your skin loses moisture. This is especially true in a cold, dry place like Tahoe. Dry skin shrinks skin ce... READ MORE
How Important is a Colonoscopy? Monday, March 20, 2023 | Azadeh Brumand, DO A colonoscopy is a potentially life-saving preventative screening test. Its primary role is preventing or finding colorectal cancer when it’s most treatable. Recommended every 10 years starting at age... READ MORE
Pinpointing Relief for Acute Low Back Pain Thursday, March 16, 2023 | Gregory Burkard Jr., DO Extensive snow removal can take a toll on your body, as repeated movements like shoveling the weight of snow is strenuous on your back. It causes weaker muscles to do more work and overstretches the s... READ MORE
Keep Interest in Your Exercise Program Thursday, March 16, 2023 | Barton Healthy Tips For children, exercise is play — and it’s enjoyable. Aerobic activities such as riding a bike, running, soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, dancing, and swimming are popular, and include an immens... READ MORE
Patient Safety: A Carefully Curated Puzzle Monday, March 13, 2023 | Dawn Evans Patient Safety Awareness Week — March 12 through 18 — is a time to recognize the daily efforts that go into ensuring patient safety in the healthcare setting and the teams who provide quality care for... READ MORE
Managing Hypertension Through Diet Monday, March 6, 2023 | Kristine Travis, MS RDN A high blood pressure diagnosis, or hypertension, can be scary, as it contributes significantly to the risk of heart attacks and strokes. While nearly half of all adults have hypertension, according t... READ MORE