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BLOOD DRIVE WITH BARTON AUXILIARY
Friday, July 29, 12-5pm
South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Gym
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe

Donate blood and make a difference. Please bring a photo ID. Eat well and drink plenty of fluids. This event is sponsored by the Barton Health Auxiliary volunteers.

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BARTON EDUCATION: Daddy Boot Camp
Thursday, July 14, 6:30-9:30pm
FREE with advanced registration
Barton 4th Street Classroom
1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe
Boot Camp for New Dads and Dads-to-be is a unique father-to-father, one-day workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and navigate their transformation into dads. Sign up at fit.bartonhealth.org under Family Classes. For more information, call 530.543.5549 or email, fit@bartonhealth.org.

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Fourteen students from Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley received $19,500 in scholarships from the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their academic achievement and plans to pursue a career in medicine or science.

“It is our hope to give a head start to our future doctors, nurses, physical therapists, medical techs, biologists, psychologists, and first responders,” says Joanne Donmoyer, an Auxiliary and Scholarship Committee member. "The medical and science professions are very important in Tahoe, and we would be so pleased if some of our young people returned and served our community.”

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank the volunteers, businesses, spectators, sponsors, and partners who helped to make the 2016 AMGEN Tour of California a success for our community. We are grateful for your support and generosity!

Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe was one of 798 hospitals in the United States to earn an "A", making it one of the safest hospitals in the country.

A national patient safety watchdog, the Leapfrog Group, announced the New Hospital Safety Scores which come in the form of grades A, B, C, D and F.

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) recognized Dr. Terry Orr of South Lake Tahoe as the 2016 recipient of the John J. Clair Jr. Award.

The John J. Clair Jr. Award is given annually to a person who provides exceptional service to the U.S. Ski Team or U.S. Snowboarding. Past recipients include Dave McCoy, the founder of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and Deedee Corradini, the first and only female mayor of Salt Lake City. This year, Dr. Orr received the award at the USSA Congress’s Chairman Awards Dinner on Friday, May 13 in Park City, Utah.

BARTON WELLNESS LECTURE: Why Men Should Care about Wellness
Thursday, June 9, 6-7pm
Presented by: Steven Brooks, MD - Barton Family Practice
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
Dr. Steven Brooks, Barton Family Medicine, will discuss men's health, as June is National Men's Health Month, and why men should care about wellness.

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FREEDOM FROM SMOKING CLASSES WITH BARTON HEALTH
Wednesdays, June 1 - July 13 (7 consecutive Wednesdays + Friday, June 24), 6:30-8:30pm
Course Tuition: $30 (open to the public)
Barton 4th Street Classroom
1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe

Ready to quit? Start your smoke-free life now. Freedom From Smoking® is the premier smoking cessation program from the American Lung Association. It helps you develop a plan of action that leads to your quit day. Sign up at fit.bartonhealth.org under Addiction Resources. For more information, call 530.543.5549 or email, fit@bartonhealth.org.

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Learn about the Weight Watchers SmartPoints System and series which guides people toward healthier choices while still providing flexibility to eat favorite foods. The group from the current series that started January 20 has lost more than 273 pounds. Open House attendees can get a 15% discount on the next series.

No need to RSVP, for questions contact Nanc Ressler at 530.543.5767 or email fit@bartonhealth.org.

BARTON EDUCATION: Weight Watchers Open House
Wednesday, May 11, 7:00-7:45am
Barton Training Facility, Room #101
1111 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe

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May 2 challenge: Say hello and give a warm smile to someone at the grocery store

Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off on May 1 and the community is encouraged to participate in a 31-day challenge to honor not only their own mental health, but that of others.

The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition is collaborating with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office on the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in front of Lira's Supermarket in Meyers. Over the last two events on the South Shore, 100 pounds of unwanted prescription medication turned in to authorities.

The Barton Foundation has $50,000 to give away in grant funding to groups in the South Lake Tahoe area who work to improve community health.

During their annual grant cycles, Barton provides funds to programs and organizations, and this year they will award grants to those who address mental health, substance abuse, and access to healthcare services.

On behalf of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH), I would like to thank our community for a successful inaugural season of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room and the first overnight homeless services in the Tahoe Region.

Our agency appreciates vital funding provided this winter by the El Dorado Community Foundation, Tahoe Magic, and Reliapro Painters, along with many other community partners.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston and the City's representatives on the Cal Tahoe JPA have repeated several times publicly that the City will not leave the area stranded without adequate ambulance service when they pull out of the Cal Tahoe JPA. Both Meston and City Councilmember Tom Davis, who sits on the JPA board, said the City will continue to supply ambulance personnel for at least 90 days after their original termination date of April 15 to ease the transition of EMS services to Lake Valley Fire Department.

Amanda Weavil, MD collected her third victory this month when she was voted Barton Health’s 2016 Doctor of the Year.

Dr. Weavil is a board-certified OB-GYN for Barton Women’s Health. In early March, she won the Dancing with the Tahoe Stars competition and received the people’s choice award. Now, in honor of national Doctors Day, Barton Health physicians and staff voted Weavil as their favorite physician.

At Barton Health, we strive to provide consistently exceptional care for our patients and their families. But what can someone do before a hospital visit is needed or after being released?

Here are some safety tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe, healthy, and out of harm’s way.

Focus on Balance
More than a third of adults over age 65 fall each year. Injuries from falls can lead to broken bones, bleeding, and even death.
What can you do?

Women of all ages – mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and sisters – are encouraged to attend. Yoga class starts at 8:00am. Other complimentary activities start at 9:00am and include coffee and brunch, wellness booths put together by local businesses, health presentations, and a Zen room with complimentary pampering and massage services.

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Thursday, April 7, 8:30-11:30am

Mental health clinicians, medical providers, law enforcement, social service groups, school district staff, and concerned community members are encouraged to attend the fourth South Lake Tahoe Mental Health forum. Attendees will hear recent mental health accomplishments in the community, new and evolving services Mental Health Collaborative members are working on, and what mental health issues still need attention within our community.

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Ready to quit? Start your smoke-free life now. This class is open to the public. To register, call 530.543.5549 or visit fit.bartonhealth.org.
Course Tuition: $30

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New mothers and their babies (up to age one year old) are invited to attend a weekly support group to share experiences and discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. Get support from other mothers as well as professional support from a childbirth instructor and guest speakers. Speakers and topics vary. For more information contact Bridget Demaree at Barton University by phone, 530.543.5549 or email, bdemaree@bartonhealth.org.

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Barton Health was selected as one of 100 new Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), providing Medicare beneficiaries with access to high-quality, coordinated care across the United States, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced. That brings the total to 434 Shared Savings Program ACOs serving over 7.7 million beneficiaries.

According to psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, it is essential for people to feel love and belonging to reach optimal health and wellness. Valentine’s Day, whether you celebrate the holiday or not, reminds us of love. The word “love” can be confusing and have different meanings for everyone.

In today's Mountain Resort Television segment, reporter Ashley Lindner interviews Marco Huerta, a Certified Enrollment Counselor at Barton Health about Covered California.

Watch "The City in 60," where the City of South Lake Tahoe PIO Tracy Franklin updates the public on snow plows and local meetings.

Barton Health is hosting an open enrollment working session on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Lake Tahoe Community College from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

During this session, individuals can apply for health coverage and have access to certified representatives for any needed assistance. The deadline to sign up is January 31, 2016.

They are reminding people to bring their picture identification, social security number and household income to the enrollment session.