weight loss
Nurses in four states go on strike including those at Barton Hospital
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/20/2019 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Hospital nurses went from the operating room to the picket line Friday morning, saying their 15 months of union contract negotiations with their employer have not done enough to address health benefits for nurses.
The nurses with their signs spread out on the four corners of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and 3rd Street as well as across the street from the hospital on South Street.
Parents show up at school board meeting to voice Sierra House fire concerns
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 1:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Attending the December 6 special meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School Board were concerned parents, teachers and staff from Sierra House Elementary, enough to fill the room and into the hallway. They were there to ask the Board why the school was reopened just two days after the November 11 fire that took out a hallway, a reading room, teacher's room and caused damage to ducts and panels above the ceiling.
Reading this could save your life: The dangers of high blood pressure
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 3:40pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 6:00pm
High blood pressure is very common. The Centers for Disease Control states that it affects one in three American adults and more than 50 percent of people over 55 years of age.
High blood pressure is also a major cause of premature death. It leads to heart failure, stroke, heart attack, and chronic kidney disease. Worldwide, the World Health Organization estimates it is responsible for 9.4 million deaths per year.
Column: Knowing the signs of suicide … and the misconceptions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 6:26pm
Suicide is a public health issue that impacts everyone. For some of us, we are reminded of suicide daily. Yet, it is important to know that suicide can be prevented.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the top ten causes of death in the United States. The leading reason for suicide is unmanaged depression or a mood disorder. Considering that 20 to 25 percent of Americans are affected by depression, it is important to know the signs that may help save someone’s life.
Ask Hopeful Henry: Why cats lose weight
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 7:01am
Dear Hopeful Henry,
I have a 15 year old cat who has started losing weight and is just not that interested in food (except for turkey sandwich meat). We have been to the vet and basically he is just old. He still cuddles and plays and uses his litter box so I really don’t want to have to put him down yet. Do you have any suggestions that might encourage his eating?
Thank you,
Skinny Cat
Dear Skinny Cat,
Hopeful Henry: May is Pet Cancer Awareness month.
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 9:14pm
The last word you want to hear from your veterinarian is cancer.
As humans, we know that there are things that we can do to try to prevent some types of cancer. Well, there are some things we can do to decrease the chances of our pets getting cancer also.
Read on for the top five ways to reduce your pet’s cancer risk.
Have your pet spayed or neutered.
Letters: Mental Wellness - Children and Teens
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 11:46am
Let’s transform South Lake Tahoe into one of the healthiest places for our children…a place where mental health issues are quickly identified and treated…a place where parents and caregivers are well-educated in recognizing the early warning signs. Let’s give the next generation the best chance possible at thriving.
In March we participated in the Mental Health Forum sponsored by Barton and the South Tahoe Unified School District. We were impressed by the passion presented by the many school-teachers, Barton ER doctors, and others that care deeply about Mental Wellness.
Chris Cady's Hypnotize Your Valentine Comedy Hypnosis Show
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 9:11pm
Event Date:
February 14, 2015 - 8:00pm This Valentine’s Day you can hypnotize your valentine in hypnotist Chris Cady's Comedy Hypnosis show at the Nugget in Sparkso, NV on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
The show will take place in the Celebrity Showroom starting at 8 p.m.
His show is called, “Chris Cady’s Hypnotize Your Valentine Comedy Hypnosis Show.”
Location
John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks NV
Sparks NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Join in the fun at World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 10:52pm
ViSalus, also known as Body by Vi, is a weight loss and nutritional program very popular around the world. Their mission is to take the weight off the world, one person at a time, ten pounds at a time.
They will start 2015 with gathering as many people in 11 countries around the world at noon on Saturday to have the World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout, and South Lake Tahoe isn't going to be left behind.
10 Tricks to Help You Actually Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/27/2014 - 12:08am
Many of us spend January 1 making resolutions and the other 364 days trying to stay resolved to keeping them. In fact, only 8% of people successfully achieve their resolutions, according to research from the University of Scranton. So, here are the top 10 tips for making resolutions and more importantly, keeping them!
1. Set short-term goals for long-term results.
Prevent the Holiday Bulge: Ten Healthy Eating Tips
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/19/2014 - 11:49pm
The holidays and their food celebrations are almost here! Sound wonderful? Many love the holidays, but dread the annual resolution to lose weight. Consider this: if you eat 500 extra calories a day for two months, you could gain nearly 10 pounds.
Limit holiday weight gain with the following tips.
Be selective. At a party, scan the food choices and select the best first. Skip snack foods available “anytime” like chips, crackers, pretzels, and cheese.
Fill up, not out. Alternate high calorie treats with low calorie vegetables and beverages.
Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series: Why weight loss is hard
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 7:10pm
Event Date:
April 3, 2013 - 6:00pm The 2013 Barton Health Wellness Lecture series continues when Dr. Paula Crenshaw, M.D. presents "Why Weight Loss is Hard" on Wednesday, April 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College, One College Drive, Board Room in South Lake Tahoe.
This popular and informative lecture includes motivational strategies to better understand your body.
The lecture will address issues such as:
— How our bodies use food for energy
— Why do energy-input imbalances occur
— What our bodies are telling us when we plateau
— Strategies for overcoming barriers to weight loss
Lifting weights for weight loss
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 4:18amFat loss is all about caloric expenditure. We must burn more calories than we take in. While on the quest for fat loss, many people place far too much focus on how many calories they are burning du...
Charles Barkley returns to Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:25am
As NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley once put it, “There are worse things to suck at in life than golf.” The TNT basketball analyst, weight loss pitchman, SNL host, Hank Haney poster child, humanitarian, wildly popular everyman and now political commentator will nonetheless put his game on the line once again at the American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, July 17-22, 2012.
Weight Loss Strategies for People with Diabetes
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 12:32pm
Weight loss strategies for people with diabetes will be offered by Barton University on Thursday, May 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The free class will include healthy meal planning, high fiber food recommendations and exercise plans. We’ll help you with your wellness goals through food label education, diet and fitness options. Behavior modification techniques will be discussed to keep participants focused on their goal towards healthier living.
This class is free, please R.S.V.P. to Lynn Norton, R.D. at (530) 543-5824 or e-mail lnorton@bartonhealth.org
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S. Tahoe woman a finalist on national weight loss show
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 11:11amSouth Lake Tahoe resident, Barton Health Employee Stella Ortega lands top spot on Dr. Oz Show
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 3:06pm
South Lake Tahoe resident and Barton Health employee, Stella Ortega, made it to the top 10 on Dr. Oz Show-Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You segment. Ortega is among 10 finalists to earn a spot in the show's season-long initiative. Viewers can vote on which finalist they feel should win the grand prize of $1 million by going to www.doctoroz.com. The winner will be announced on “The Dr. Oz Show” scheduled to air on May 23.
