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A podcast focused on health topics in your community

Join Dr. Brian Evans, Tahoe Forest Health System Chief Medical Officer, as he explores the people, stories, and innovations happening in health care in the Sierra. From everyday wellness to the latest advancements in medicine, Dr. Evans’ goal is to provide clear, trusted information to help you live well.

Latest Mountain Health Today Episodes

Dr. Brian Evans sits down with Dr. Jim Nachiondo, board-certified gastroenterologist and Medical Director of the GI Program at Tahoe Forest Health System

Colon Cancer Screening, Gut Health, and When to See a GI Doctor

Dr. Brian Evans sits down with Dr. Jim Nachiondo, board-certified gastroenterologist and Medical Director of the GI Program at Tahoe Forest Health System, to explore digestive health.

Dr. Brian Evans sits down with Dr. Ellen Cooper, board-certified general surgeon and Medical Director of the Trauma Program at Tahoe Forest Health System

Learn About Our Trauma Center with Dr. Ellen Cooper

Dr. Brian Evans sits down with Dr. Ellen Cooper, board-certified general surgeon and Medical Director of the Trauma Program at Tahoe Forest Health System, to explore how trauma care works in our community.

Join Dr. Brian Evans and Jonathan Lowe, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Tahoe Forest Health System

Understanding Mental Health with Jonathan Lowe

Join Dr. Brian Evans and Jonathan Lowe, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Tahoe Forest Health System, for an open and compassionate conversation about mental health.

Past Mountain Health Today Episodes

Join Dr. Brian Evans, Chief Medical Officer of Tahoe Forest Health System, as he sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Fountain, Medical Director of Radiology

Advanced Radiology with Dr. Jeff Fountain

Join Dr. Brian Evans, Chief Medical Officer of Tahoe Forest Health System, as he sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Fountain, Medical Director of Radiology, to explore the evolving world of medical imaging.

Dr. Brian Evans, Chief Medical Officer of Tahoe Forest Health System, is joined by Dr. John Swanson, Medical Director of the Emergency Department

Inside the Emergency Department with Dr. John Swanson

Dr. Brian Evans is joined by Dr. John Swanson, Medical Director of the Emergency Department in Truckee. They explore what it takes to deliver high-quality emergency care in a mountain community.

Join Dr. Evans as he talks to Dr. Kristy Howard, a board-certified OBGYN physician with Tahoe Forest Women’s Center

Breast Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis

Join Dr. Evans as he talks to Dr. Kristy Howard, a board-certified OBGYN physician with Tahoe Forest Women’s Center. They discuss breast cancer screening and the importance of getting diagnosed as early as possible.

Dr. Brian Evans, Tahoe Forest Health System Chief Medical Officer

Meet Dr. Evans

Dr. Brian Evans, Chief Medical Officer, joined Tahoe Forest Health System in December 2022.

From everyday wellness to the latest advancements in medicine, Dr. Evans’ goal for the Mountain Health Today podcast is to provide clear, trusted information to help you live well.

Dr. Evans completed his medical degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, and his residency in emergency medicine at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Evans is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

From the archives: Mountain Health Today and Mountain Health Minutes

Join us for lively discussions about the state of health care in our region and the role of Tahoe Forest Health System in our community.

We cover topics like hospital pricing and cost, wellness, mental health, access to care, substance abuse and community partnerships. In short, anything that affects health in our local community.

Watch: Mountain Health Today

In-depth discussions covering a wide range of health care topics important to the Truckee-Tahoe region.

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Watch: Mountain Health Minutes

3-minute topical shorts about health and your health care.

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