4 Health Benefits of Getting Outside Monday, October 3, 2022 | Ryan Carr Spending time in nature offers major advantages for both your body and mind. Make an effort to spend a little more time outside and you may notice some of these benefits. At the trailhead: Set y... READ MORE
Robotic Surgery Revolutionizes Joint Replacement Friday, September 30, 2022 | Barton Health News Now available at Barton, Mako SmartRoboticsTM offers joint replacement with a faster, less painful recovery Barton Health is one of the first hospitals in the Lake Tahoe and Carson City areas to offer... READ MORE
Finding The Words to Talk About Suicide Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips Suicide is a serious public health problem and affects people of all ages. Suicide can be prevented if the signs are detected and the right actions are taken. Healthy coping skills are critical for de... READ MORE
Adolescents and Mental Health: Parent Safety Checklist Friday, September 23, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips Students have returned to school, and are likely to experience everyday stresses and pressures. If that pressure builds, anxiety may increase risk for depression, substance use disorders and suicide. ... READ MORE
Smoked Salmon Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing Thursday, September 22, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tbsp. minced fresh dill 1 tbsp. honey 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar ½ tsp. Dijon mustard ¼ tsp. onion powder 1/8 tsp. ga... READ MORE
5 Things You Should Know About Suicide Thursday, September 22, 2022 | Tracy Protell, MD Suicide is the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States, and number two among people between the ages of 10 and 34. It was responsible for nearly 46,000 deaths in 2020. It deeply impac... READ MORE
Your Role in Cancer Prevention Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | Kathleen Holoyda, MD The thought of having cancer may be frightening, but ignoring the possibility or avoiding the process to detect cancer can be dangerous. Since cancer can’t always be prevented, early detection o... READ MORE
Seek Help for Suicidal Thoughts Friday, September 9, 2022 | Tracy Protell, MD Thoughts of suicide can be difficult to talk about. But speaking up—for yourself or a loved one—could be a lifesaver. Suicide claims the lives of more than 47,000 Americans per year. It’s a serious th... READ MORE
Your Role in Concussion Recovery Thursday, September 8, 2022 | Jeremy Vandehurst A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results from an impact to the head. While it usually isn’t life-threatening, a concussion can cause short-term and long-term problems. Concussions a... READ MORE
Keeping Score on Men’s Health Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | Matthew Wonnacott, MD Nearly 60 percent of men do not regularly see a doctor for preventive care; often men only seek a medical specialist when they are seriously ill. Whatever the reason for avoiding regular h... READ MORE
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Help is Three Digits Away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips Many people experience suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress without the support and care they need. Suicide is a serious public health problem, and affects people of all ages. It is a lea... READ MORE
Breastfeeding Support is Available Monday, August 29, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips August is National Breastfeeding Month—a time to promote breastfeeding and advocacy to ensure all families have the opportunity to breastfeed. Certified lactation consultants, like the team at Barton’... READ MORE
Don’t Let Achilles Tendonitis Keep You Off the Trail Friday, August 12, 2022 | Paul Ryan, MD In our mountain oasis, we have access to world-class summits, rivers, and trails to enjoy. For any high-intensity activity, it’s important to ease in: increasing distance and speed incrementally as fi... READ MORE
What You Eat Matters For Preventing Memory Loss Thursday, August 4, 2022 | Becky Espinel, RD/RDN More than 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimers, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That averages about 1 in 9 people. Depending on genetics and health conditions, a... READ MORE
Electric Scooter Safety Tips Monday, July 25, 2022 | Kimberly Evans, MD Electric scooters (e-scooters) may be a cost-effective and convenient way to navigate a new or familiar city, however, every summer there is a significant increase in emergency department patients pre... READ MORE
Support is Available for Substance Use Disorder Thursday, July 21, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips 136 people die every day from an opioid overdose in the United States. Opioid use disorder—or substance use disorder—disrupts normal life, and results in devastating consequences for individuals and f... READ MORE
Protect Your Skin Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | Kathleen Holoyda, MD While out exploring Lake Tahoe this summer, don’t forget about protecting your skin from the sun’s rays! Learn to Love Sunscreen. You should wear sunscreen every day—even when it’s overcast—and ... READ MORE
Chickpea Ranch Salad Friday, July 15, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado 1/3 cup lite ranch dressing 2 Tbsp chopped pickled jalapeno 1 Tbsp white-wine vinegar ¼ Tsp ground pepper and salt 3 cups rinsed chickpeas ½ cup diced celery ¼ diced yellow... READ MORE
Revamp Your Warm Up for Better Golf Performance Thursday, July 14, 2022 | Kyler Crouse The goal of warming up for exercise is often misunderstood. A proper warm-up is not only designed to raise your body temperature and blood flow, it should also prepare you for the specific workout or ... READ MORE
Performance Athlete Highlight: Down the River with Jennifer Frasier Thursday, July 14, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips When Jennifer Frasier signed up for a Grand Canyon rafting trip in January 2022—she knew it would be the trip of a lifetime, but she had no idea the impact it would leave on her life. Pre-planning ens... READ MORE