injury prevention
Partnership emphasizes nature is the best medicine
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 6:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To show nature is the best medicine, Barton Health and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) have partnered together to give the community Wellness Outings.
Patients will have access to the forest through a guided outing with a USFS ranger and physician or nurse.
In addition to Wellness Outings, the partnership will provide wellness and injury prevention training for USFS rangers and firefighters, as well as accessibility of public lands to promote outdoor recreation.
New Strength and Conditioning room at South Tahoe High already big success
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 12:16am
The South Lake Tahoe community came together early in 2016 to raise money for a new Strength and Conditioning room at South Tahoe High, and the investment is already paying huge dividends.
"This room is changing the culture of our school," said STHS Football Coach Louis Franklin. "Having a room like this allows each kid to reach their genetic potential."
Student athletes are getting stronger, injuries are down and they are able to maximize their potential on the court, the field, the pool, or whatever the venue is for their sport. Cheerleaders and dancers also utilize the facility.
Barton Wellness Lecture: Maximizing on hill performance
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 11:00am
Event Date:
November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm Have you best season on the snow! Obtain injury prevention tips, concussion recognition and care, Strength training to maximize your season, and the importance of wellness and fitness.
Tuesday, November 1, 6-7pm
Presented by: Terrence Orr, MD; Jeremy Vandehurst, ATC; Jeff Brown, ATC; Nick Ward, Performance Coach; and Beachy Orr, PhD, Anatomy
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 36.2568" N, 119° 58' 21.4284" W
See map: Google Maps
South Tahoe High plans to add Strength and Conditioning Center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 10:48pm
South Tahoe High may soon have a new Strength and Condition Center, and the public can make donations to have their name put on the project.
The Sports Medicine program at the school was developed to help train students to assist injured students, and the new plan at the school is being designed to prevent injuries to the student athlete.
Todd Moss promoted to Tahoe Douglas Fire Battalion/EMS Chief
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 3:42pm
Todd Moss has been promoted to Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Battalion Chief. The South Tahoe High graduate has been with the department since 1998 when he started at a firefighter/paramedic.
In his new capacity, Moss will be responsible for the day to day operations for A Shift. Moss will also serve as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief and Custodian of Records. Chief Moss will be the NV PERS Chief Officer Representative, a member of the Employee Benefits Committee and he will oversee the GASB 45 and 68 compliance requirements.
Local bartenders to mix up specialties for Barton fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 9:41pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2015 - 5:30pm
Sample Tahoe’s newest cocktail creations at the sixth annual Signature Cocktail Contest. Hosted by the Barton Foundation, the community event will take place Wednesday, September 23 at the Riva Grill at 5:30 p.m.
Contest attendees can sample an assortment of cocktails created by Tahoe mixologists who are comprised of bartenders from local establishments, each showcase a unique concoction with Tahoe Blue Vodka and have been known to add less traditional ingredients like cotton candy or potato chips.
City staff and locals help kick off the Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:35pm
Local cyclists got into the biking mode Monday in South Lake Tahoe at the start of the two week long bike challenge.
Pearl Izumi at the Y hosted the "Ready, Set, Pedal" party with swag bags, food and special discounts. Riders gathered at the store and started on either a 5 mile or a 10 mile loop.
Fun and free events highlight Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 9:30pm
During the two weeks the Tahoe Bike Challenge is going on in Lake Tahoe, there are community events almost every day, including yoga, group rides and movies. .
Here is the full list from the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition:
Group Rides to Kick-off Party | North Shore | Free
May 30 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Barton Hospital becomes one of four Trauma III centers in state
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 8:12pm
People in the Lake Tahoe/Carson Valley region will now have access to a designated trauma center following approval today by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.
Barton Memorial Hospital has been designated a Level III trauma center which makes it only one of two in El Dorado County and just one of four for the state of California.
Orthopedic Injury Prevention
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 2:53pm
Event Date:
November 5, 2014 - 6:00pm Come learn about a variety of shoulder issues, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, and shoulder replacement. Shoulder exercises and treatments will also be addressed.
This Barton Wellness Lecture is called Orthopedic Injury Prevention and will be hld November 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Minden, NV.
Kyle Swanson, MD, Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will be presenting along with Monique Havilund, PT, MSPT, Bodywise Physical Therapy and Gary Standifer, PT, MS, Bodywise Physical Therapy.
Location
Holiday Inn Express
1659 Highway 88, Minden, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
