Northern Nevada Health System

Our Baby of the Week, Claire, was born on November 18 at Sierra Medical Center! Born at a healthy 7 pounds 15 ounces and 20 inches long, she's soaking up all of the cuddles from mom and dad.

Our teams are ready for their Thanksgiving meals with our annual holiday gift of a turkey or pie! We're thankful for our team and all they do!

Round of applause for Mike Robedeau, System IS senior support tech, for being recognized as the Q3 Sierra Superstars non-clinical employee of the quarter! "During a recent incident, Mike took the fix provided by our corporate team and came up with a streamlined process, and shared it with our team to speed up the recovery process. He was also able to fix challenging computers that did not resolve with the normal process." Way to go, Mike!

Join us in congratulating Dalia Medina Garcia on her promotion to EVS manager of the soon-to-open Northwest Specialty Hospital. “I am excited to be part of this new project with this great company and to be able to support the team to provide a clean and safe environment,” she said. “Housekeeping is essential to keep our facilities clean and sanitized to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. By ensuring cleanliness, EVS contributes to patient recovery and overall well-being.” As a new manager, Dalia said she is excited about being able to help her team provide quality work and implement a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone feels valued. We’re excited to continue working with Dalia and congratulate her on her promotion!

Congratulations to Jeanne Wontkowski, PT, outpatient physical therapist, for being recognized as our Q3 Northern Stars Clinical Employee of the Quarter! "Jeanne is the cornerstone of the outpatient therapy team. The work she has done in the field of vestibular rehabilitation has set her apart. She serves as a mentor to all of our clinicians providing in-service presentations, consulting on patients, and off-the-clock education to share her extensive knowledge. Jeanne goes way above and beyond the role of staff physical therapist. Jeanne not only treats patients in the outpatient clinic but has championed a pilot program for physical therapy treatment in the emergency department to better serve our patient populations. She can be seen frequently bouncing between the ED and the outpatient office to both treat patients of her own and consult with other providers. I know I speak for the entire outpatient rehab team when I say that I consider myself extremely blessed to have a coworker and mentor like Jeanne, and I know our community and NNMC are lucky to have her on our team as well." Thank you for all you do, Jeanne!

In recognition of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, both of our urgent care locations in Reno and Sparks will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or seek care at one of our five ERs in Reno and Sparks. * Northern Nevada Medical Center - 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks * Sierra Medical Center - 6500 Longley Lane, Reno * ER at McCarran NW - 10290 N. McCarran Blvd, Reno * ER at Damonte Ranch - 1041 Steamboat Parkway, Reno * ER at Spanish Springs - 1511 Oppio Ranch Parkway, Sparks

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, over 40 million adults in the United States have an anxiety disorder, which equates to more than 19% of the population that experience anxiety. As reported by the World Health Organization, a 25% increase in global anxiety and depression is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. So as more people are experiencing anxious feelings or learning how to navigate these feelings, it is important to understand the condition and what options for support are available. Visit https://spklr.io/6049xb9D to hear from Teresa Whitfield, Director of Behavioral Health at Northern Nevada Medical Center, as she discusses signs and symptoms of anxiety and what resources are available to those experiencing anxiety or other mental health disorders.

Say hi to our Babies of the Week, cousins Bentley and Briggs! Born only ten hours apart at Sierra Medical Center, these cousins and their families will have a lifetime of fun birthdays to come!

Congratulations to Christine Anderson, senior pharmacy tech at Sierra Medical Center, for being recognized as the Q3 Sierra Superstars awards! "I was rounding and one patient stated how Christine went above and beyond. He had stated to Christine that he was a fire evacuee and was now staying in the hospital due to his oxygen needs. He was supposed to have a friend that he hadn't seen in over 30 years visit him but he had no way of getting ahold of her. When Christine heard this, she took it upon herself to drive to the friend's hotel after work and make contact. Because of this, the patient's friend was able to locate him in the hospital and visit him. Christine's compassion and service to this patient will be forever recognized by this patient." You are a true superstar, Christine!

Celynnda "Star" Eutsler, call center specialist at Northern Nevada Medical Group was recognized as the non-clinical 2024 NNMG Star Award Winner! "Star consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care. She is friendly, compassionate, and responsive to patients' needs, ensuring a positive experience even in challenging situations. Star listens attentively, empathizes with patients, and works hard to address their concerns. Patients frequently praise her kindness and helpfulness, and she proactively follows up to ensure their needs are met. Her dedication and positive attitude make her a standout team member." Congratulations, Star!