Urology
Placer County off of state's COVID-19 monitoring list
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 9:36pm
Placer County fell off the state's County Data Monitoring List for COVID-19, with the rate of new positive cases in the county now dipping below that state monitoring metric.
If Placer County remains off the list for at least 14 days, K-12 schools could potentially reopen for in-person instruction. However, no other businesses would be allowed to modify their operations until the state modifies the state order.
Barton Health welcomes new urologist to their staff
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 10:25pm
Baron Health is pleased to announce Board-certified Urologist, Brian Steixner, MD, has joined its team of care providers. Dr. Steixner is the Medical Director of Barton Urology and now providing a variety of urological services and treatments for men and women including incontinence, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, prostate cancer, urinary tract cancer, vasectomy and vasectomy reversals.
An updated approach to prostate cancer screenings
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 11:29am
Should men have their PSA checked?
Not too many years ago, the answer to that question would have been a simple one: “of course!” After all, the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test was an amazing breakthrough that for the first time allowed prostate cancer to be detected before it was too late. In the days before the PSA test, by the time prostate cancer was diagnosed, it had almost always spread through the body – it was already metastatic.
Guest Columnist: Hoping for a bipartisan solution to health care
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 5:48pm
The Republican Party’s decision on March 24 to pull the vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was met with disappointment and relief. While backers of the newly proposed legislation were disappointed that they could not find sufficient support, residents who depend on the Affordable Care Act’s medical protections and insurance options felt relief. Hope continues for a broad bipartisan approach to change this complex legislation resulting in improved coverage balanced with affordability for our citizens.
Barton Health and the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program gets national accreditation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 5:05pm
The American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has identified Barton Health, in conjunction with their Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship program, as an accredited Graduate Medical Education institution.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 6:59pmMountain Resort Television reporter Ashley Lindner reports on Barton Health's new Urology service, the Forest Service's fire safety and prevention program, and 'Like-Farming."
Is Robotic Surgery right for you?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 4:07pm
Event Date:
August 6, 2015 - 6:00pm Join Dr. Anderson for a discussion about robotic surgery. Learn about the potential patient benefits, including less pain, less blood loss, and shorter hospital stays. See how robotic surgery is performed and find out if it is the right surgical method for you.
Attend any four of Barton’s 2015 Wellness Lectures and be entered into a drawing for a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice. Questions? Call 530-543-5537.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Barton Wellness Lecture
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 9:18am
Event Date:
September 10, 2014 - 6:00pm Learn about cancer and benign diseases of the prostate. Bradley Anderson, MD, Barton Urology, will discuss different prostate cancer screenings available and the variety of treatment options.
The lecture will be held at the Lake Tahoe Community College's Board Room located at One College Avenue from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Attend any four of Barton’s 2014 Wellness Lectures and be entered into a drawing for a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice. Questions? Call 530-543-5537. Visit bartonhealth.org/lecture for the most up-to-date lecture information.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Barton Health's Outpatient Lab Moves to Fourth Street in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 8:30pm
Barton’s Health’s Outpatient Laboratory Services on South Avenue is moving to 1067 Fourth Street. Formerly the Tahoe Women’s Care building, this new spot will create an inviting, improved experience for our community and their laboratory needs.
The move will take a day or two, starting on February 20. Laboratory draws will be available for the public at the following two locations during the move: Barton Memorial Hospital (2170 South Avenue in South Lake Tahoe) and at Stateline Medical Center (155 Highway 50 in Stateline, Nevada).
