Health & Wellness
OB-GYN contracts not renewed at Barton
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 5:00amBarton 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...
Guest column: Barton continues to support women's health services in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 5:00amHealth care reform continues to be the buzz 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...
Barton continues to support women’s health services in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 10:16am
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.
The Doctors: How ADHD affects adults
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 5:00amIt doesn't affect just kids. That's one often-surprising fact about ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. About 9 million adults in the USA have it, and yet the condition is often unre...
South Lake Tahoe Community Forum Explaining Medicare on Wednesday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 10:37amEvent Date:
October 3, 2012 - 12:30pm
Medicare expert Margaret Reilly will host a community forum explaining Medicare and Health Insurance this Wednesday, October 3rd from 12:30-2pm at the South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Facility located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
This meeting is for anyone who currently has, or is soon to have Medicare as their primary health insurance. This meeting will also be helpful for anyone who helps relatives or friends with Medicare.
Reilly is the Program Manager for HICAP, California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program, and is an expert on Medicare.
See flier below.
Lake Tahoe Toy Run to benefit Christmas Cheer
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/30/2012 - 9:11amEvent 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/29/2012 - 5:00amEveryone 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
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 9:30amEvent 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 5:00amIt 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
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 3:59pm
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
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 2:29pmA 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 1:15pmLow-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
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 5:00amIf 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
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 12:18am
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
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:58pm
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
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 1:06pmThe 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 5:00amIf 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 11:17amAsthma 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 5:00amWASHINGTON - 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 5:00amEat 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?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 5:00amThere 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
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 2:55am
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
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 3:52am
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
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 9:55amDiabetes 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 5:00amAnytime 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 5:00amIf 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
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 4:23amCalifornia-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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 5:00amThe 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
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 9:27pmLake 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
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 4:24pm
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
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 5:00amYou 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/12/2012 - 5:00amThere 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 2:16pm
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
See map: Google Maps
The Doctors: End the throbbing pain of migraine
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 5:00amIt'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
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 8:24am
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!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/04/2012 - 8:47am
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
See map: Google Maps
13th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 3:56pmEvent 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
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 8:27am
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?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 9:32amATLANTA (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
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 9:27amOn 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
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 12:25pm
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'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 5:00amColorado 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 12:31pmYou 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
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 12:37amEvent 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
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 5:00amMost 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
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 12:49pm
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
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 5:00amFeet 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
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 4:16am
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
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/15/2012 - 3:45pm
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
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 10:48amThe 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.
