Health & Wellness

Wintertime in Tahoe means skiing and snowboarding for visitors and locals alike. Few other places on earth have the abundance of snow sports opportunities that we enjoy in the Tahoe basin. With all the excitement and fun, we can sometimes forget the few simple measures that can help us prevent the occasional, but largely avoidable injuries.

Consider the following when you’re headed out to your favorite resort so that your après ski plans do not include a trip to the ER.

Barton Health of South Lake Tahoe has announced the addition of a new radiologist, Dr. Robert Silk. He is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross where he earned a B.A. in Physics, a Masters from the New Mexico State University, and his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD. He performed his residency at Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Dr. Silk's Medical Imaging office is located at 2170 South Avenue in South Lake Tahoe and he can be reached at 530-543-5850

Special guest! Diane Underwood, hyperthermia trainer and owner of Reverse Aging Naturally in Reno, will be doing demos from 10-7 and is also available for private consultations Nov 2 from 10-4.
Free Zyto Compass Biomarker Readings!
Cleanse, Relax & Refresh!
Infrared Sauna~ Detox
E-Power Energizer ~ Recharge
Massage Chair ~ Relax
Aromatherapy Oils ~ Custom tailored
Chi Machine ~ Align
Reflexology Device ~ Foot cleanse
Alkaline Water ~ Rehydrate
Vibration Plate ~ Invigorate

Location

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host a drug disposal day on October 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Safeway. They are giving the public its seventh opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to Safeway at 1020 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

FREE Class at Rejuvenate! Sauna & Energy Center: "The Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy"

Tired? Stressed? Low Energy?

Diane Underwood
Tahoe’s PhD Hyperthermia Trainer
Thursday October 17, 6-6:30pm
RSVP 530-545-3426
Diane will be available for private consultations Friday, October 18
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Rejuvenate! Sauna & Energy Center
Cleanse, Relax & Refresh
Infrared Sauna ~ Detoxify
Massage Chair
E-Power Energizer ~ Recharge
Chi Machine ~ Align
Compass Reading ~ Assessment
Aromatherapy ~ Custom tailored

Location

Brett Hunn, a 10-year Northern Nevada gaming veteran, was recently appointed marketing director at Tahoe’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. With a marketing and gaming background, extensive knowledge of the region, Hunn offers a fresh approach on promoting and positing the property as a leading gaming, entertainment and dining venue in Tahoe South.

Tahoe Youth & Family Services announces the resignation of Executive Director, Alissa Nourse. Nourse leaves the agency after nine years of exceptional work to accept a position with Alpine County as the Director of Behavioral Health, Alpine County, California.

Under Ms. Nourse's guidance the agency has steadily grown now providing services in South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County, Incline Village and Alpine County. The budget has grown from $450,000 to $1,600,000 allowing the agency to expand services and locations.

October 20-26, 2013 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Lead is highly toxic and can harm your child’s brain, causing lifelong learning and behavior problems. Children under age six are most at risk for lead poisoning, but there are also significant health risks for adults, newborns and pregnant women too.

Lead dust in the home is caused by chipping, peeling, flaking or deteriorating lead-based paint. Lead dust is not the same as household dust. Lead dust is often invisible, heavier, and stickier. It can be present in even the cleanest of homes.

Employees of Heavenly and Kirkwood Mountain resorts and their friends and family members teamed together for the 4th Annual Vail Resorts Echo Day on Sunday, September 21st. The 312 participants volunteered to revamp Bijou Community Park, putting in a combined effort of 936 volunteer hours Saturday. Volunteers laid sod to build a family picnic area, painted signs and picnic tables, planted shrubs, cleared bushes, redistributed wood chips, resurfaced the skate park, raked the volleyball courts, picked up trash, and cleaned up the bicycle path along Al Tahoe Boulevard.

There are 3 opportunities to donate blood in South Lake Tahoe in the coming months.

Tuesday, September 24 - From noon to 5:30 pm at the Round Hill Fire Station on Elk's Point Road. You can make an appointment to speed up the process by calling 775-588-3591, logging on to www.bloodhero.com, enter code "tahoefire" and click on the schedule. Donors may also come without an appointment.

Monday, October 7 - From noon to 6 pm at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.

A free nutrition education series for parents is being offered by the
University of California Cal Fresh Nutrition Education. The topic "Food Labels" is for parents and will be held at Sierra House Elementary School at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe at 6 pm on February 4.

The program is free for all CalFresh recipients and parents of local elementary school children.

To RSVP for the class, contact Kathy Martinez at 530-543-2312 ext 238 or by email at ksmartinez@ucanr.edu. All participants will receive a free gift.

A free nutrition education series for parents is being offered by the
University of California Cal Fresh Nutrition Education. The topic "Food Labels" is for parents and will be held at Sierra House Elementary School at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe at 6 pm on November 5.

The program is free for all CalFresh recipients and parents of local elementary school children.

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division will begin conducting low-cost community flu vaccination clinics in South Lake Tahoe starting September 25.

Flu shot clinics:

September 25, October 9, October 23, & October 30 from to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

October 16 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bijou School, 3501 Spruce Avenue, in the Teachers’ Lounge, South Lake Tahoe.

A free nutrition education series for parents is being offered by the
University of California Cal Fresh Nutrition Education. The topic "Make Healthy Changes - Plan, Shop, Save & Cook" is for parents and will be held at Sierra House Elementary School at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe. The program in English will be held on October 1st and Spanish on October 2nd.

The program is free for all CalFresh recipients and parents of local elementary school children.

The ride is open to 1,000 riders of all ages and abilities. It is expected to sell out. Register online.

Barton Wellness Lecture, “Shoulder Injuries and Treatment Options” – Dr. Kyle Swanson October 23 from 6:00 – 7:00p.m.
Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV
-Arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tears
-Treatment options for shoulder arthritis

Attend any four of Barton’s Wellness Lectures by November to be entered into a drawing for an iPad (value not to exceed $500). Questions? Call 530-543-5537. Visit bartonhealth.org/lecture for the most up-to-date lecture information.

Barton Wellness Lecture, “Women’s Health Issues: Understanding Your Options” – Dr. John Missanelli and Chris Kozlowski, Physical Therapist
October 2 from 6:00 – 7:00p.m.
Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV
-Understanding pelvic prolapse
-Learn new strengthening exercises
-Uterine fibroids, endometriosis and other health concerns
-Treatment options including robotic daVinci surgery

You've seen it. You've heard about it. Now it's time to participate in it! The Inaugural Tahoe Youth & Family Services Color Blast is coming to Lake Tahoe this September! Get your team together and plan on having the time of your life....it's a real BLAST!

Teams will run around a 5k course at Lake Tahoe Community College. At strategically placed points the runners will be doused with color....it's all safe and non-toxic (color corn starch). There are no race winners, no timed runs..its all about fun. You can even walk if you wish!

Jazzercise takes to the outdoors for a free two day exercise event at the Harvey's Arena on Monday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 14. Eight local instructions will showcase some of the hottest routines and highlight music from Pit Bull, Jennifer Lopez, Macklemore, Michael Franti and lots more.

Everyone is invited to this family friendly event which will be a forty minute aerobic worked followed by 20 minutes of strength training.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own weights or tubes if they have them. The event starts at 6:30 pm on both evenings.

New classes will begin at the Center for Spiritual Development in South Lake Tahoe. The classes are taught by Marty and Amrito Cross.

Level 1, Level 2 classes and free meditation hour/healing circle begin Tuesday, July 23. See details below. Level 3 begins on Monday, July 29, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at their home. Level 4 is on-going on Thursdays. Spirit Coaching is also available to fit your schedule. Call for more information, Marty Cross (530) 318-1023 martycross@sbcglobal.net
and Amrito Cross (530) 318-2693 amrito@sbcglobal.net.

Join Dr. Sally Rogers, UC Davis MIND Institute, for a presentation on the latest findings on effects of intervention on the youngest children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on Thursday, August 22 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.

This lecture will discuss the need for intervention models for younger and younger children being identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the effects of interventions that focus on this age group.

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2013
Time: No-host bar opens 5:30 p.m. Presentation begins 6 p.m.

September's Barton Wellness Lecture is “Men’s Health – Live and Love Longer” presented by Dr. Paula Crenshaw.
The lecture will be on Sept. 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Center (295 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, Nev.)
Learn:

-How to help prevent heart disease and why does it strike earlier in men?
-Eating well, when all you want is steak.
-New evidence in prevention of cancer.
-Prostate cancer-new advice on screening, prevention and treatment.
-Keeping your sex life healthy.

The next Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Blood Drive will be on Monday, August 3 from noon to 6 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel (4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd.), First Floor Conference Rooms.
Parking will be validated. For more information, please contact, Dan Kerr at (775) 781-5343.
Please bring photo ID and eat and drink before donating.

The City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department is proud to partner with the Tahoe Tri Club to host a Kids Triathlon this Sunday, July 21, at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex beginning at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early for registration. The cost of the event is $35.

The Tahoe Kids Triathlon is a triathlon (series) for kids ages 3-13. The triathlon course includes the Recreation Complex Swimming Pool, Parking Lot, and Greenway that surrounds the Campground. A post-race party, barbecue and yearly age-group awards will follow the triathlon.