Health & Wellness

Lake Tahoe Toy Run to benefit Christmas Cheer

Event Date: 
October 6, 2012 - 10:00am

The 22nd annual Lake Tahoe Toy Run is Oct. 6. All proceeds benefit Christmas Cheer. Line up at Horizon casino in Stateline at 10am Saturday, October 6th and departure at noon to Brother’s Bar & Grill at 888 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe. Entry fee is one new toy.
Live music, food, drinks and a raffle will continue at Brother’s until 6pm.
For more information, call Mary Luckel at (530) 416.4166.

Signups taking place for grief support group

Everyone needs a witness or someone to hear their story of loss and the feelings that accompany that experience. Someone who understands and can provide presence and guidance as one navigates the l...

Barton Auxiliary Blood Drive on Monday at Embassy Suites

Event Date: 
October 1, 2012 - 12:00pm

Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites you to join them for their blood drive on Monday, October 1 from noon to 6 p.m. at Embassy Suites first floor conference room area in South Lake Tahoe. Parking will be validated by Embassy Suites. See the flier below.

We Can! challenge Week 3: Two hours of screen time per day

It is not a secret that the TV has become a free babysitter and a major source of inactivity. Sitting in front of the TV may also be causing us to gain weight. TV and munching on snacks go hand and...

Center for Spiritual Development classes begin

Event Date: 
October 1, 2012 (All day)

New classes have started again for the Center for Spiritual Development. Level 1 and Level 2 classes began on Tuesday, Sept. 25 but it is not too late to sign up if you call now. See the flier below for details.
Level 3 classes begin on Monday, Oct. 1. Level 4 is on-going on Thursdays. Please let us know which classes you plan to attend! Spirit Coaching is also available to fit your schedule (6-month minimum commitment).
To get started with Level 1 or Level 2 classes, call Marty Cross (530) 318-1023 or email: martycross@sbcglobal.net.

Federal directive changes health department vaccination policies

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mandate stipulates that starting Monday, Oct. 1, health departments can no longer provide federally-provided vaccines for people with private health...

Flu vaccination clinics offered

Low-cost community flu vaccination clinics are being held in South Lake Tahoe through mid-November.The clinics, put on by the Public Health Division of the El Dorado County Health and Human Service...

The Doctors: Keep the weight off for good

If it's not hard enough to lose weight, keeping it off can be even tougher. By some estimates, up to two-thirds of dieters regain more weight than they lost within four or five years. To beat those...

Tahoe Douglas Fire District uses insurance bonus money to reward local nonprofits

Five Douglas County, Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada area non-profit organizations are the recipients of Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District employee insurance money designed to benefit community groups.
The money directed to the nonprofit groups comes from the fire district's health insurance plan operated through consultant LBG Advisors.
The following organizations were given the gifts:

Inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, more than just a jubilee

A new name and new partnership fashioned after health, recreation and fun; South Lake Tahoe’s inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees on Saturday, September 8 to Bijou Community Park. This new festival was crafted by Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe to bring children, families and individuals together for health education and non-stop excitement.

We Can! returns to teach South Shore students healthy habits

The We Can! program launched Monday in South Shore schools, challenging all fourth- and fifth-grade students in the area to practice and adopt seven healthy habits.The program is supported by The B...

The Doctors: First-aid basics; what to have on hand

If you're often searching for that elusive Band-Aid while trying to keep your freshly cut finger from bleeding, it's time to assemble a first-aid kit. Having supplies in one well-stocked bag can he...

The Doctors: Three common asthma triggers you can conquer

Asthma can first appear any time - even later in life. Experts don't know why some adults develop asthma, but they suspect heredity and environmental factors. Obesity may raise the risk of adult-on...

Study questions how much better organic food is

WASHINGTON - Patient after patient asked: Is eating organic food, which costs more, really better for me?Unsure, Stanford University doctors dug through reams of research to find out - and conclude...

The Doctors: Three surprising ways to protect your heart

Eat more fruits and veggies, exercise, lose weight and stop smoking: You know those will help protect your heart. Here are three more strategies to consider, based on the newest research:Get your t...

What's for lunch?

There may not be filet mignon with bourblanc sauce on the menu at the school cafeterias, but Lake Tahoe Unified School District administrators have made some culinary changes this fall. It's a m...

Barton Foundation’s Third Annual 'Signature' Cocktail Contest

Event Date: 
September 13, 2012 - 5:30pm

Mixologists, also known as bartenders, will create delicious winter cocktail concoctions, while adding their own enticing flare during the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest, Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riva Grill.
The contest, sponsored by Riva Grill and Tahoe Blue Vodka, is the official “kick off” to the annual Festival of Trees & Lights, held November 29 – December 2, at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa.

Lake Tahoe Basin FireFest 2012

Event Date: 
September 29, 2012 - 10:00am

A South Shore tradition, the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe presents Lake Tahoe Basin FireFest 2012 is set for Saturday Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
This family event features demonstrations, firefighter competitions, home safety and energy conservation tips, games, prizes and more.

The Doctors: Four lifesaving strategies for diabetes patients

Diabetes more than doubles your risk of heart disease and stroke. It's also the leading cause of kidney failure, non-injury-related foot and leg amputations and new cases of blindness. But being di...

Anytime Fitness offers free memberships to program participants

Anytime Fitness will provide free memberships to eligible participants of the SilverSneakers "Fitness and Prime" Fitness programs, the business announced Tuesday.The SilverSneakers Fitness Program ...

The Doctors: Five vital health tests you shouldn't skip

If you find the problem early, it'll more likely be easier to treat: that's why you want to make time for health screenings. Here are five important tests to help keep tabs on your health:Heart hea...

Romaine lettuce shipped to California and Nevada recalled for E. Coli fears

California-based Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of romaine lettuce because it may be contaminated with E. coli. The affected product is limited to Tanimura & Antle Field Fresh Wrapped Single Head Romaine. This product is packed in a plastic bag with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 and may have a Best Buy date of “08 19 12.” The product was available at retail locations Aug. 2 – Aug. 19.

Mammovan to appear at Harrah's Lake Tahoe

The Mammovan will park at Harrah's Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, Aug. 21 to provide mammograms to women in the community.The Mammovan will offer services from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Most insurances are ac...

Adventurers look to Desolation Wilderness to raise money for humanitarian projects

Lake Tahoe training partners and friends Dusty Wunderlich, Scott Parlett and Brandon Caskey enjoy the challenge of pushing themselves in the great outdoors and have decided to take on a big feat as ambassadors to raise money for grass roots humanitarians projects through Lake Tahoe-based Growing WorldWide Opportunity Foundation.

South Lake Tahoe joins hands with Barton Health to create inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival

Many of us take advantage of all Lake Tahoe has to offer, including hiking, biking, camping, skiing and much more, but I have come across several members of our community recently who feel as though they don’t know how to exactly go about enjoying these things. So, at Barton Health, we asked ourselves … what are things South Lake Tahoe has to offer that people could enjoy more?

The Doctors: A lump is not always bad news

You feel a lump and immediately think: "cancer." That's understandable: Breast cancer accounts for nearly one in three cancers diagnosed in women. Any growth or change in your breast needs to be ev...

Health and Fitness: Fitness for firefighters

There are more than 1 million firefighters who work in the United States. The job requirements of the firefighter vary, but can include actives such as extracting people from cars and buildings, be...

Mammovan at Harrah's Lake Tahoe August 21

Event Date: 
August 21, 2012 - 7:45am

Many women in rural Nevada have never had a mammogram. Fear, lack of funds, transportation conflicts, or no insurance are just some of the reasons women have not protected themselves against breast cancer. Yet, we know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives.

Location

Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV
United States
38° 57' 33.2748" N, 119° 56' 23.9244" W

The Doctors: End the throbbing pain of migraine

It's like having a nail driven through your head: That's how some describe the concentrated, throbbing pain of a migraine. It's often accompanied by blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, and extreme...

FCC Chairman visits Barton Health, praises Telemedicine program

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski, and Wireline Competition Bureau Deputy Chief, Carol Mattey, visited Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, July 30.
Genachowski and his team arrived at Barton to observe best practices in telemedicine and how Barton has implemented and utilized funds from the FCC for the Rural Health Care Pilot Program through their telehealth program.

American Cancer Relay for Life - A Joyous Celebration of Survivors!

Event Date: 
August 11, 2012 - 11:00am

Come to the American Cancer Relay for Life; Say hello to our Poster family, Anita Smith and grandchildren, Chase and Jenna. The Relay, to be held at Kahle Park on Aug. 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., is to raise awareness, celebrate Survivors and promote funds for further research.

Location

Kahle Park
Hwy 50 - Stateline, Nv So. Lake Tahoe, Nv.
United States
38° 57' 51.5232" N, 119° 56' 9.9276" W

13th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day

Event Date: 
August 11, 2012 (All day)

Children are invited to spend the day with scientists on Saturday, August 11, learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe.

University of Nevada, Reno to host Bill Nye The Science Guy

Event Date: 
September 6, 2012 - 7:00pm

The public is invited to be entertained and educated with Bill Nye the Science Guy Sept. 6, the first of several presentations in the annual Discover Science Lecture Series at the University of Nevada, Reno. The College of Science and Associated Students of the University of Nevada are bringing Nye to the University’s Lawlor Events Center at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5 per person, available through the Lawlor box office.

Is your problem gluten? Or faddish eating?

ATLANTA (AP) - It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do.Gluten-free product...

FCC Chairman talks telemedicine during South Shore visit

On Monday Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski visited Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe, a California Telehealth Network site whose telemedicine program has grown signific...

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to Visit South Lake Tahoe and Barton Memorial Hospital

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski, will visit Barton Memorial Hospital on Monday as part of a tour visiting health care facilities in California and Nevada. The visit coincides with the FCC's Rural Healthcare Pilot Program, in which Barton Health received funding.

Saunders: Why governor calls shooter 'Suspect A'

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper had the right idea when he refused to utter the suspected gunman's name in the Aurora multiplex theater shootings, which left 12 dead and 58 wounded. Instead of nami...

The Doctors: How to compile your family medical history

You watch mom inject herself with insulin to keep her blood sugar down, take pills to manage her cholesterol and go to endless doctor appointments, and you wonder, "Will that be me in 10 or 20 year...

Walk to Benefit South Lake Tahoe Cancer League on Sunday

Event Date: 
July 29, 2012 - 2:00pm

A 2-mile Cancer Walk benefiting the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League will be on Sunday, July 29 beginning at 2 p.m. Meet at Sierra Athletic Club.

Guest column: Avoiding hip arthritis

Most of us live an active lifestyle.Sometimes we forget about the long-term effects of our exercise programs or sports. We may pay attention to our backs, knees and shoulders, but the hip is a vita...

Barton Health and city join forces with Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival

Event Date: 
September 8, 2012 - 10:00am

The Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, formerly the "Bijou Bash" will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.
Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe have made a collaborative effort to combine Barton's Family Health Day and the Bijou Bash - two annual events created for our community and visitors alike. Emphasizing health, recreation and fun.

The Doctors: If your toes could talk

Feet rank low on the list of health priorities for many Americans, but nearly 80 percent of adults have experienced some form of foot ache, pain, itch or other condition in their lifetime, accordin...

South Lake Tahoe cancer survivor Connie Phillips inspires with fitness and friendship at Sierra Athletic Club

Remission. It’s a place filled with hope as much as it brings anxiety. But that’s where Connie Phillips is and she won’t mince words when she says every day she lives fully aware that she may die.
“And that’s why I see everyone around me as an inspiration,” the 48-year-old South Lake Tahoe breast cancer survivor says. “They may not think they are, but they are.”
If you’ve visited Sierra Athletic Club, located in the South Shore’s Tahoe Keys lately, you’ve probably been the recipient of a contagious smile from Phillips, the gym manager. A Stage 3 breast cancer survivor, Phillips has been a cheerleader and true inspiration to hundreds of women in South Lake Tahoe.

South Tahoe CrossFit co-owner Tim Anderson declared 'fittest' among Masters at Reebok CrossFit Games

Tim Anderson, co-owner of South Tahoe CrossFit, won the Masters Division in the Reebok CrossFit Games in southern California on Sunday. This makes him "fittest" man in his age group of 55-60.
The games were at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., where thousands of participants were whittled down to around a 100 of the fittest men and women in the world.

Feeding the demand, tart cherry company imports after devastating crop yield

The U.S. tart cherry crop is drastically reduced, in a year when demand for tart cherries has never been higher. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cherry Crop Report, released late last month, United States tart cherry production is forecast at 73.1 million pounds, down 68 percent from the 2011 production.

The Doctors: Important information for those with autoimmune disorders

There are more than 100 known autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and lupus. Normally, your immune system is designed to protect your health. But in some people, t...

Program at Zephyr Cove library aims to educate on the importance of bats

Event Date: 
July 20, 2012 - 1:30pm

Cassandra Root-Gerguson, 3, checks out the bats during the NorCal Bats presentation at the Carson City Library on Saturday afternoon. Bat-rescuer Corky Quirk will also be speaking July 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Branch of the Douglas County Library, 233 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove. Call (775) 588-6411.

What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: A decadent dessert for chocolate lovers

Welcome to mousse - a light and fluffy French delight. This elegant treat can be made the easy way or the hard way and both come with pros and cons. That's the main reason why I've put off creat...

No More Good-byes...

Event Date: 
August 11, 2012 (All day)

I don't deny; this is personal. I'm just one person, and I have 17 friends who are Cancer survivors; that's the good news. I've also lost seven friends. I know I'm not unique. I know if that's my story, everyone has one similar So what are we going to do about it?

Location

Kahle Park
Hwy 50 - Stateline, Nv
United States
38° 57' 51.5232" N, 119° 56' 9.9276" W

High-sugar diet and disease featured in UC Davis Lake Tahoe Center discussion

Event Date: 
July 26, 2012 - 6:00pm

Nutrition science researcher Dr. Kimber Stanhope will present a study at Lake Tahoe on July 26 that was recently featured in the CBS News 60 Minutes investigative report with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the metabolic effects of sugar consumption.
The 6 p.m. presentation will be at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center in Incline Village on the campus of Sierra Nevada College, as part of its monthly lecture series.

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