July 2025

As I wrap up my first four months of service here at Tahoe Forest, I want to thank you for welcoming me to this community and for your continued support of our health system. I recorded a brief video message in gratitude.

I hope you will give an equally warm welcome to Kim McCarl who joined us this month as Chief Administrative Officer. Kim will work directly with me and in partnership with our community partners as we chart the future of Tahoe Forest. We are committed to transparency and collaboration as we build a healthcare organization for the future.

Congress’ proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” stands to bring significant changes for rural health systems like ours. Our leadership team is actively involved in legislative discussions, advocating for the needs of both our organization and the broader rural healthcare community. We will have more to share in the coming months as we learn more about how these changes will impact Tahoe Forest.

We’re also making steady progress on several important facility projects aimed at expanding and improving local care:

• Construction on the Tahoe Forest Sierra Center (formerly Rite Aid) is scheduled to begin in mid-July, with completion expected in summer 2026.
• Our Truckee Primary Care project at Gateway Center is moving forward; we anticipate securing permits soon and plan to break ground in early July.
• Work continues at Tahoe City Primary Care on Fabian Way, with a target completion date in spring 2026.

We recently launched a new Community Commitment page on our website, sharing updates on our Community Health Needs Assessment and local public health initiatives. You can find more information below. We invite you to visit and share this resource.

To expand access to care, Diagnostic Imaging now offers MRI and ultrasound services on Sundays. We’re also transitioning to an upgraded medical imaging technology that enables the digital storage, retrieval, presentation, and sharing of medical images, thereby enhancing diagnostic support for both providers and patients.

I hope you get out to enjoy all the wonderful summer activities available in our region, and I look forward to sharing future updates as we work to improve healthcare services available here in our community.

With appreciation,
Anna M. Roth, RN, MSN, MPH
President & CEO

Kelsey Brolliar, MSN, RN-BC, CEN

Primary Care

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Our Progress, Your Health

At Tahoe Forest Health System, we’re not just caring for your health—we’re committed to the well-being of our entire community. Our new Community Commitment resource offers a transparent look into our strategic efforts and progress across key health areas.

What it is

A dedicated hub where you can dive into our Community Health Index, explore targeted goals across preventive care, chronic disease management, mental and emotional wellness, and more.

Why we launched it

To track meaningful change in real-time, align with national standards like Healthy People 2030, and ensure we continuously invest in impactful health initiatives beyond our hospital walls.

Key goals featured on the dashboard

• Boost insurance coverage among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults from ~33% to the 92.4% Healthy People 2030 target by 2029
• Raise mammogram rates among women 40–74 from 60% to the 80.3% national target
• Improve diabetes and hypertension control and ensure more adults have a personal provider
• Support mental and youth mental health, including reducing loneliness (already better than benchmark!)

By sharing these metrics publicly, Tahoe Forest will ensure accountability, spark community engagement, and empowers all of us—patients, neighbors, leaders—to play a role in fostering healthier lives.

Visit our Community Commitment Dashboard to explore each health area, learn about goals and strategies, and track real progress.

We had an unforgettable 4th of July celebration with over 180 guests at the beautiful lakefront estate of longtime supporter Kern Schumacher.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised $1.2 million toward enhancing surgical services at Incline Village Community Hospital—bringing us one step closer to expanding access to high-quality care on Tahoe’s North Shore.

Guests enjoyed Independence Day featuring delicious bites from renowned Chef Billy McCullough and live music from a local band.

Want to learn more about the Surgery Enhancement Project or how you can get involved? Contact Karli Bunnell, Executive Director of the IVCH Foundation, at [email protected] or make an online donation.

“I was scheduled for both a mammogram and DEXA scan. There was a computer glitch with the DEXA, and my mammogram was performed first. I didn’t even know about the glitch until the tech apologized for the wait. The care was coordinated so I didn’t have to wait.”

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Upcoming Health & Wellness Events

July Cooking Club: Campfire Cooking

Get out of your cooking rut and come get INSPIRED at our monthly Health Supportive Cooking Club! Registered Dietitian Lisa Fligor, MS, RDN, LD will provide a fun and interactive cooking demo. You get to taste test and take home easy, healthy, and delicious recipes! Pre-registration required.

When: Monday, July 21st, 5 – 6:30 pm
Cost: $30
Location: Tahoe Forest Wellness

NEW! Virtual Diabetes Education FREE

This class is for people who have Diabetes and would like nutrition education and support, including:

• Diabetes basics
• Impact on nutrition
• Power of exercise and nutrition trends
• Diabetes medications & supplies

When: Weekly on Thursdays, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual

For questions regarding the class, please email [email protected].

Creating a safe and healthy work environment

Tahoe WoRx Occupational Health & Wellness delivers targeted support for local employers in the Tahoe, Truckee, and Incline Village area. Staffed by health professionals, the program offers a full range of employee care, including DOT and DMV physicals, pre-employment exams, workers’ compensation services, drug and breath-alcohol testing, vaccinations, audiometric screenings, TB testing, spirometry, mask fitting, color vision testing, and return-to-work evaluations.

Tahoe WoRx also helps businesses proactively foster healthier, safer workplaces through their customizable “Wellness at Work” programs. Employers can arrange onsite biometric lab screenings, educational workshops (covering fitness, nutrition, resilience, injury prevention, ergonomics, and stress management), functional movement assessments, and safety evaluations tailored to department-level needs, all supported by a web portal for wellness challenges and results tracking.

Tahoe WoRx Occupational Health & Wellness
Phone: (530) 582-3277
Hours: 7 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday

10175 Levon Ave.
Truckee, CA 96161

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Tahoe Forest Urgent Care offers convenient, walk-in medical care for life’s unexpected illnesses and injuries. Our expert team treats conditions such as colds, flu, sprains, minor fractures, cuts, and more – no appointment necessary!

We have clinics in Truckee, Tahoe City, and Olympic Valley during the ski season. Additionally, we offer a Weekend Walk-in clinic at Incline Village Community Hospital.

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