Health & Wellness

When there's a chill in the air, it's tempting to skip your morning run or after-dinner walk. Although it requires extra motivation to work out in the winter, it's worth the effort to stay in shape...

They're both characterized by the amount of sugar you have in your blood, they're both linked to diabetes - and that's about all hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia have in common.A little background: W...

\About one man in six will develop prostate cancer during his lifetime. It's the second leading cancer killer among men, and this year alone, more than 28,000 will die from it. Those aren't the mos...

During the annual flu season, it is Barton Health’s priority to protect the health of our patients, employees and community. New for 2013, El Dorado County’s Public Health department has mandated that all healthcare workers wear masks while providing patient care if they have not been immunized for influenza.

Stop and count to 10: You tell your kids to do it when they're angry, but you can't seem to follow the same rule. When your spouse forgets to pick up the dry cleaning (again), you yell in half a se...

The City of South Lake Tahoe would like to remind the community that the 2012 Turkey Trot Fun Run is being held this Saturday, November 17th at the Parks and Recreation facility at 11am. The Fun Run is a free event for children ages 3-13 and every participant will win a prize. We would also like to thank the many local volunteers, including Raley’s and Optimist Club for their support of this annual local event.

Raley’s has generously donated all of the turkeys and pies as the awarded prizes to Turkey Trot Fun Run winners.

It's the middle of the afternoon. Your stomach is grumbling, and you could swear the vending machine is humming your name. So now you're debating: chocolate bar or potato chips? Cheese crackers or ...

Dr. Tracy Protell, child and adolescent psychiatric specialist, recently joined Dr. Sonia Rupp at Barton Psychiatry in South Lake Tahoe. Providing comprehensive psychiatric and psychological diagnostic evaluations and treatment services for children and adolescents, Dr. Protell treats patients with developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders.

“Empowerment” is the premise of Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee (CAC). After careful evaluation of 19 grant applications, nine-non-profits recently received $24,000 in grants from the CAC. Through these grants, the CAC is able to “empower” area community programs with funding to help close the health gaps and address health issues within the community.

The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Public Works Snow Removal Operation visited Sierra House Elementary Schools kindergarten and first grade classes to promote snow safety today. Street Supervisor Azril Kalik shared important safety reminders to Ms. Wilson and Ms. Tabor’s first graders.

“When you see the snow removal machines in your neighborhood, it’s important to go inside and play to remain safe. Remember to keep toys, sleds, shovels and your pets out of the road so they do not get damaged,” said Kalik.

Ernie's Coffee Shop will hold a fundraising dinner on Friday, Nov. 9 from 5-8 pm for Chris Alper. Chris, a 33 year South Lake Tahoe local, was recently diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer. Two surgeries last month have left her in need of assistance with medical bills and living expenses during her recuperation and treatment. Ernie's will be donating 50 percent of the proceeds from the dinner. Please come join us at 1207 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe. See the menu below.

Bat-wings: That's what some people call the flab that hangs down from when we stretch our arms from side to side. For women in particular, triceps rank high on their list of trouble spots, but with...

Lake Tahoe TV's Tahoe Today recently interviewed SOS Program Director Theresa Bisio. SOS Tahoe offers winter programs at Heavenly Ski Resort, Northstar at Tahoe, Sierra at Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Go here for more information about the program or email Theresa at theresa@sosoutreach.org

Barton Memorial Hospital’s da Vinci® Si Surgical System will be on display for special public viewing during Nevada Day on Saturday, October 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carson City’s Nugget Convention Center Lobby.

Nevada Day attendees will have the opportunity to “test drive” the da Vinci and enter to win an iPad. Barton Memorial Hospital, located in South Lake Tahoe, is one of the only hospitals serving Northern Nevada and California to offer da Vinci single-site gallbladder surgery.

No one likes to talk about gas or bathroom mishaps, but digestive difficulties afflict tens of millions every day. Symptoms can be avoided with diet tweaks, lifestyle changes or over-the-counter re...

Soda and other sugary drinks can be a source of large amounts of empty calories. They also supply excessive amounts of sugar to young children who may be consuming them. In addition, they can conta...

*An article in the Oct 10. edition of the Tribune incorrectly stated the number of contracts renewed at Barton Health in the past year. The hospital renewed contracts with 25 physicians in the past...

Barton Health issued a statement Thursday stating it does not purchase drugs from the New England Compounding Center, the company accused of selling contaminated steroid injections that have report...

Barton Health will offer three vaccination clinics in the coming weeks.The clinics will offer seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccinations for people of all ages. The seasonal vaccine will be provided f...

Barton Health encourages our community to be protected during flu season by offering affordable vaccinations during convenient dates and times, at the following locations:
Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to noon and again on Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to noon at Barton Family Medicine, 1090 Third Street, South Lake Tahoe.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to noon, Barton Urgent Care & Family Practice at Stateline Medical Center, 155 Highway 50, Stateline, Nev.

Ages 3 - 18 FREE.* Cost for ages 19 and older: Seasonal Flu Shot: $20; Pneumonia Vaccine: $35

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Even with your busy Lake Tahoe lifestyle, do you find it difficult to balance exercise and diet? If so you won't want to miss Barton Health's free wellness lecture: "Maximizing Nutrition and Exercise for the Busy Life" with Paula Crenshaw, MD. This free event will be Nov. 7, 6 p.m. at Kahle Community Center in Stateline. Among the topics for discussion are: Food vs vitamin pills? Research shows why food nutrients are better than supplements; What foods have the greatest nutrient value?

NEW YORK - As the tally from a deadly meningitis outbreak rose Friday, health officials identified the medical clinics across the country that received steroid shots for back pain now linked to the...

Barton Health is looking to hire new obstetricians and gynecologists after two physician groups decided not to renew their contracts with the hospital. Negotiations fell through after Barton decide...

Health Care Reform continues to be the buzz word around the nation, and with the upcoming presidential election, reform will continue to be among one of the hottest discussion topics. Reform is aimed at bringing coverage to millions of uninsured Americans, while improving the quality of patient care provided. As a result, medical providers will be faced with cuts in reimbursement for patient services from government and private payers to help pay for the expanded coverage.