Greetings from Tahoe Forest Health System!
As we step into the summer season, we’re excited to share some of the ways our team is working to expand care, foster connection, and support wellness throughout our region.
This June, we’re introducing a Pet-Assisted Therapy pilot program in the Tahoe Forest Hospital lobby. Our therapy dogs will be easy to spot in their TFHS vests, and each has a collectible trading card for visitors. These four-legged friends are here to bring comfort, joy, and a sense of calm to everyone they meet—patients, staff, and visitors alike.
In that same spirit, we’re proud to announce that our Pharmacy now offers high-quality veterinary medications. From trusted brand names to cost-effective generics, and hard-to-find specialty pharmaceuticals, we are supporting the health of all members of the Tahoe Forest family – including its pets.
We’re pleased to share the continued success of the Incline Village Oral Health Improvement for Children initiative. Thanks to $120,000 in grant funding, the IVCH Foundation has provided essential dental care to local students, furthering our commitment to providing accessible care to children in our community.
As always, we’re grateful for the trust you place in us. We hope this season brings you time to rest, connect, and enjoy all that summer in our mountain community has to offer.
With appreciation,
Anna M. Roth, RN, MS, MPH
President & CEO
Broken Arrow Skyrace
The Broken Arrow Skyrace is a three-day mountain trail running festival at Palisades Tahoe featuring eight challenging races—from short kids’ heats to grueling 46K, Vertical Kilometer, and technical via ferrata events—designed to test endurance and alpine skills above tree line around Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Forest is pleased to have been a sponsor again for the 2025 event. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and to those who participated in the race! Congratulations on an incredible weekend.
Upcoming Events
Truckee Thursday
June 26
Visit us at our booth near the Train Depot Visitor Center
June Celebrates
Pride Month
Certified Nursing Assistants Week
June 12-18
Juneteenth
June 19
In the Spotlight
Therapy Dogs
Meet our furry team members
Therapy dogs play an important role in hospitals by providing comfort, companionship, and emotional support to patients, families, and staff. These specially trained dogs visit patients in their rooms, waiting areas, or common spaces, offering a calming presence that can help reduce anxiety, stress, and feelings of loneliness. Interaction with therapy dogs has been shown to lower blood pressure, ease pain perception, and improve mood, contributing to a more positive healing environment. In addition to supporting patients, therapy dogs often bring moments of relief and joy to healthcare workers, helping boost morale in challenging settings.
Click on each dog’s name to learn a bit more about them!
Incline Village Community Hospital
Oral Health Improvement for Children
As a part of the Incline Village Oral Health Improvement for Children initiative, the IVCH Foundation has utilized $120,000 in Oral Health Grant funding to provide ongoing dental services to our community’s students each year. This April, in collaboration with dental students from Truckee Meadows Community College, 124 students at Incline Elementary School and 19 students at Incline Middle School received a free dental screening and fluoride varnish.
Additionally, in May, eight students received dental sealants at Incline Elementary School, utilizing grant-funded portable dental equipment. The sealants were applied by the provider team Mark Rosenberg, DDS, MPH, and Julie Stage-Rosenberg, RDH, MPH. We are excited to continue the impactful work of the Oral Health Improvement program, ensuring that our community’s children receive the essential dental care they need for years to come.
Kind Words
“Dr. Howard made me feel so comfortable! It was my first time seeing a gynecologist, which is sort of a big deal, and it was a very good experience for me, which means a lot!”
Women’s Center
Health & Wellness
Step into Summer Health
Upcoming Health & Wellness Events
Health & Wellness Coaching with Liz Schenk, BS, MBA
Ready to feel your best? Partner with a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach to:
- Set & stick to personalized nutrition + fitness goals
- Manage chronic conditions with real-life strategies
- Navigate life transitions with expert support
Start with a FREE 15-minute intro session! One-month package: $150 (includes 4 sessions + InBody Scan). 60-minute intro consult also available for $70.
Call (530) 587-3769 to book at Tahoe Forest Wellness.
NEW! Virtual Diabetes Education FREE
- Diabetes basics
- Impact on nutrition
- Power of exercise and nutrition trends
- Diabetes medications & supplies
This class is for people who have diabetes and would like nutrition education and support. For questions regarding the class, please email [email protected].
When: Weekly on Thursdays, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual
Department Spotlight
Veterinary Medications at the Pharmacy
Now available through First Veterinary Supply
Tahoe Forest Pharmacy has partnered with First Veterinary Supply to bring you a reliable source for high-quality veterinary medications. Whether you’re looking for trusted brand names or cost-effective generics, First Veterinary Supply delivers safe, dependable options from leading manufacturers.
With this partnership, you now have access to:
- Safe, cost-effective generic medications
- Trusted brand-name pet medications
- Hard-to-find medications not available from other distributors
- Specialty pharmaceuticals for ophthalmology and dermatology practices
Tahoe Forest Pharmacy is located at:
10956 Donner Pass Road, Ste. 101, Truckee
Inside the Medical Office Building, across from Tahoe Forest Hospital
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High School Sports Pre-Participation Physical Exam Requirements
Due to the recent policy changes to the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA), a new medical eligibility form is required for high school sports participation.
If a student has had a Well Child exam in the past 12 months but received the old NIAA form, please stop by the provider’s office to obtain a new NIAA form. If it has been more than 12 months since the student’s Well Child exam, they will need to make an appointment to have their new NIAA form completed.
We encourage all students to get their Well Child and Pre-Participation Sports Physical Exam. These exams can be scheduled with your child’s pediatrician or primary care provider.
As medical professionals, our obligation is solely to the health and wellness of our patients, not to verifying personal information. Genital examinations are not performed as part of pre-participation sports physicals. Additionally, we will not require a birth certificate to be presented. Our providers will rely on the student and/or his or her parent/guardian to self-proclaim their eligibility for sports participation.
