2022 Mountain Health Minutes
December 2022
Learn more about Tahoe Forest Health System’s Long Term Care Center in Truckee in this episode.
The Tahoe Forest Hospital Long Term Care Center has earned a 5-Star rating for nursing homes by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The overall rating is based on a nursing home's...
Discover more about the New Tahoe Forest Health System Primary Care Clinic in Truckee and other Primary Care Clinic locations in this episode.
With primary care clinics in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, you'll find high-level care close to home. Our primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, and...
This episode discusses the location and importance of Urgent Care Clinics in the region.
Visit an urgent care clinic with an injury or illness that is not life threatening but requires treatment within 24 hours. Urgent care offers a high level of service, including ready staff and onsite diagnostic...
Learn more about two recent IVCH Foundation accomplishments in this episode (FY22 Annual Accomplishments PDF).
Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS) successfully passed validation of all five domains in the BETA HEART Program for the third year in a row. TFHS is the only health system to achieve this...
Discover more about the multiple accolades Tahoe Forest Hospital and Incline Village Community Hospital have received from Beta Healthcare Group.
The Truckee and Incline Village hospitals received these recognitions for their participation and achievements in the following programs: BETA HEART®,...
Discover more about the Financial Customer Service program where TFHS representatives help patients find answers to their financial questions. Our representatives are available to:
Answer questions about your bill
Accept payments or set up payment plans
Add or remove coverages
Research refunds,...
Discover more about the wide array of Behavioral Health Services available at the Tahoe Forest Health System.
Behavioral Health - Levon Building
10833 Donner Pass Road, Suite 201
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3505
Behavioral Health - Old Gateway Center
10978 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(...
Learn more about the prestigious Baby-Friendly designation that the Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care has received.
Tahoe Forest Health System is proud to announce that Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care has achieved the highly prestigious...
Learn more about Home Health Services at Tahoe Forest Health System allowing you to heal at home in comfortable and familiar surroundings.
Home Health services:
Skilled Nursing Care
Occupational Therapy
Home Health Aides
Physical Therapy
Medical Social Work
Home Health care is available 24 hours...
In this episode you will learn about the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the exceptional quality of care available right here in the region.
Located in the High Sierra town of Truckee, California, Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center has a purpose as rarified as its...
September 2022
Discover more about Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation services at Tahoe Forest Health System in this episode.
Patients most often seek a Physical Therapist, Occupational, or Speech Therapist as a result of a physician's order. The therapeutic benefits can be tremendously successful in improving a...
Discover more about the wide array of Testing and Diagnostic services available at the Tahoe Forest Health System.
The same advanced, state-of-the-art technology found at large hospitals.
Diagnostic Imaging and Briner Imaging
Health Screenings
Laboratory Services, Lab Testing, Blood Work...
Learn more about our team of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine experts and how ultrasound-guided injections treat joint pain and inflammation in this episode.
Your doctor may suggest injections if you have an injury or condition, such as:
Arthritis
Postoperative pain
Inflammation of the joints...
Join Harry Weis, President, and CEO of Tahoe Forest Health System to learn more about Primary Care Clinics' locations and services available in the region.
With primary care clinics in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, you'll find high-level care close to home. Our primary care doctors, nurse...
This episode discusses a few of the Awards and Recognitions that the Tahoe Forest Health System is proud to have received.
Guided by its Foundations of Excellence - Quality, Service, People, Finance and Growth - Tahoe Forest Health System is proud to share its accomplishments that positively impact...
Discover more about the Health Systems' philanthropic efforts and what programs the foundation supports.
Donations to the Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation may be directed to a specific department, program or service, or to the area of greatest need, including:
Annalise King Hall Fund
Area of...
Hear more about the Tahoe Forest Health System Urgent Care Clinics and their locations in this episode.
Walk in or schedule an appointment at any Truckee or North Tahoe clinic.
Visit an urgent care clinic with an injury or illness that is not life threatening* but requires treatment within 24 hours...
This episode discusses the free Authentic Wellness Classes offered each month at the Tahoe Forest Center for Health.
Each session consists of education, discussion, and goal setting to help you apply what you have learned to your daily life. New topics each month - attend any or all!
Sessions take...
This episode explores the variety of specialty care services offered at the Incline Health Center.
Incline Health Center provides convenient access to excellent care for Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric, Orthopedic, Cardiology, Behavioral Health, Primary Care and Palliative Care health...
Discover more about Hospice services and how the Tahoe Forest Health System Hospice Gift and Thrift stores in Truckee and Incline Village contribute to patient care in the region.
We appreciate:
Clothing donations in bags off of the hanger
Household donations in clean sellable condition
Furniture...
August 2022
Discover more about the 5-Star rating the Tahoe Forest Hospital Long Term Care Center was recently awarded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
“Our team has worked diligently these past years to elevate the care at our Long Term Care Center,” said Harry Weis, President &...
Tahoe Forest Health System was recently awarded more than $2 million in grant funding to improve behavioral health infrastructure; learn more in this episode.
The award was delivered through the Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS) Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP)...
Learn more about Josh and Lindsay Hall, 2022 recipients of the Spirit of Giving Award, and their contribution positively impacting lives in our community.
The Spirit of Giving Award, named for Tom & Pam Hobday, is bestowed to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to the...
Hear more about the Briner Imaging Center at Tahoe Forest Hospital and the importance of annual mammogram screening.
If you’ve never had a mammogram, call Tahoe Forest Health System during October for an appointment. Mammograms and monthly self-checks are the most effective methods for detecting...
Learn more about the Tahoe Forest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team of professionals and the state-of-the-art services they offer to their patients.
Our specialty-trained sports medicine doctors and staff are dedicated to providing specialized sports medicine care to patients in Truckee, Incline...
Tahoe Forest Health System is pleased to be the first location in California to offer the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation program; discover more about the Heart to Heart program in this episode.
Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS) has expanded its “Heart to Heart” cardiac rehabilitation...
Discover more about Palliative Care services at Tahoe Forest Health System in this episode.
Palliative care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness by addressing the patient as a whole, not just a disease. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the...
This episode explores the symptoms of Sepsis to increase awareness in our community of this life-threatening condition.
Sepsis is a medical emergency. It is your body's life-threatening response to an infection. Any kind of infection can lead to sepsis, but common infections include Urinary Tract...
Tune in to learn more about the Nurse Navigator Program designed to assist patients so they can focus on healing.
NPs are highly skilled medical providers who bring a comprehensive perspective and personal touch to health care. They provide a full range of primary, acute and specialty health care...
Discover more about Would Care services at Tahoe Forest Health System.
Wound Therapy Services:
Sharp Debridement
Enzymatic Debridement
Therapeutic Compression Wrapping
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac Changes)
Total Contact Casting
Offloading Techniques
Skilled Dressing Selection &...
July 2022
Learn more about Genius™ 3D Mammography™ technology that is now available to patients right here in the Tahoe/Truckee region.
The Hologic system is recommended for women of all ages and breast densities. The system allows radiologists to more effectively pinpoint the size, shape and location of...
Tahoe Forest Health System received this prestigious Northern Nevada Best Place to Work award for the fourth year in a row; learn more in this episode.
Tahoe Forest Health System is proud to be awarded 2nd place for the 2022 Greater Reno-Tahoe Best Places to Work in the Extra-Large Business...
Join Harry Weis, President and CEO of Tahoe Forest Health System to learn more about the Primary Care Clinics available to our patients in Truckee, Tahoe City, and, Incline Village.
At our primary care clinics, our primary care doctors, along with our nurse practitioners and physician assistants,...
Tahoe Forest Health System’s Grateful Patient program allows grateful patients to connect and honor the caregivers that cared for them; learn more in this episode.
Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation’s Grateful Patient Program was created to provide patients with a way to share their gratitude...
The Tahoe Forest Pharmacy is now open 7 days a week to serve the community, hear more about the wide variety of services available.
We offer a wide variety of services, including:
Flu Shots and Routine Immunizations
Medication Therapy Management
Medication Synchronization
Narcan Dispensing and...
Tahoe Forest Health Systems is proud to offer Ophthalmology services at the Eye Care Center in Incline Village, Nevada; discover more in this episode.
Eye Care Center
Specialty: Ophthalmology
889 Alder Avenue, Suite 303
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 888-4177
Hear more about the Tahoe Forest Health System’s Endocrinology services, team, and location in this episode.
Our services include the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of conditions such as:
Diabetes
Thyroid and parathyroid disease
Adrenal disorders
Calcium disorders, osteoporosis, and...
This episode explores the variety of wellness programs and services available at the Tahoe Forest Center for Health.
We offer a variety of wellness programs and services, including:
Nutrition Services - Individual nutrition consults, cooking classes
Lifestyle Services - Biofeedback, Mindfulness,...
Learn more about the wide variety of services available at Tahoe Forest Health System’s MultiSpecialty Clinics in Tahoe City, Truckee, and Incline Village.
We've assembled the area's top specialists to provide you with a deeper level of individual care. It's a centralized approach to treatment...
In this episode, you will learn more about the variety of laboratory screenings available and how to schedule your lab work appointment online.
Tahoe Forest Health System laboratory services are offered at locations in Truckee, Tahoe City and Incline Village. Lab work includes adult and pediatric...
May 2022
The Tahoe Forest Health System is proud to announce the American College of Surgeons has recently verified Tahoe Forest Hospital as a Level III Trauma Center; learn more about this important designation in this episode.
The level of a trauma center refers to the kinds of resources available and the...
Learn more about the Long Term Care Center at Tahoe Forest Hospital that provides 24-hour care.
Offering 37 beds, the Long Term Care Center has created a warm and friendly environment to help residents feel comfortable and safe. We are a Medicare and Medi-Cal certified facility. And because we're...
This episode explores the Tahoe Forest Health System’s Pediatric services and resources that keep the children in our community healthy and thriving from birth to adolescence.
We are available for any medical need your child may have, including:
Well-child care
Sick care
Vaccinations
School and...
Learn more about Home Health Services at Tahoe Forest Health System allowing you to heal at home in comfortable and familiar surroundings.
Home Health provides quality care services in your home under the direction of a physician, allowing you to heal in comfortable and familiar surroundings....
Discover more about Tahoe WoRx, a service of the Tahoe Forest Health System for local employers in the Tahoe, Truckee and Incline Village area. Tahoe WoRx consists of health professionals specializing in employee health programs, workers compensation, drug testing, pre-employment and DOT physicals...
Discover more about our resources for mental and behavioral health in this episode. If you need help, we have resources to get you the care you need. Our experienced team members offer an extensive line of mental and behavioral health services.
We offer Behavioral Health services for adults 18 and...
Learn more about the Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team of professionals and the state-of-the art services they offer to their patients.
At Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our highly trained doctors are experts in the region. When you are seen by one of our experts...
Find out more about the Tahoe Forest Health System’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program that helps people suffering from opioid addiction recover their lives.
The (MAT) program stops the use of the problem drug. It combats the effects of withdrawal and eases cravings. Additionally, MAT...
In this episode you will learn about The Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and the exceptional quality of care available right here in our region.
Located in the High Sierra town of Truckee, California, Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center has a purpose as rarified as its...
Discover more about The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care whose excellence in caring for mothers and their newborn babies has earned national recognition.
The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care is a state-of-the-art facility designed with the needs, safety and comfort of...
April 2022
Learn more about free oncology support services available at the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center.
We offer a variety of programs at no cost to patients. This approach addresses social, psychological, emotional, and functional needs before, during and after the course of treatment....
Hear more about recent acquisitions made possible by philanthropic support to the Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation.
Our distinguished Orthopedics team provides renowned care. Patients travel great distances to consult with them. In late 2021, in support of their essential work, the TFHS...
Discover more about state-of-the-art technology offered at the Briner Imaging Center.
Our services include a radiology department with ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET/CT,DEXA screening, MRI, and CT Services. The Briner Imaging Center offers state-of-the-art Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams. Our...
Learn more about the Health System’s convenient way for patients to schedule lab testing services.
Tahoe Forest Health System laboratory services are offered at locations in Truckee, Tahoe City and Incline Village. Lab work includes adult and pediatric blood draws, non-blood specimen drop-offs, and...
Learn more about the full array of classes offered by the Tahoe Forest Center for Health.
Our variety of programs and services include:
Managing diabetes and chronic pain
Perinatal programs such as baby massage, pre-natal classes, lactation support
Individual nutrition consults, cooking classes...
Hear more about our innovative approach to managing knee pain with iovera° Cold Nerve Ablation.
The iovera° is an FDA-approved, non-opioid treatment that alleviates knee pain through targeted cold therapy. The technology, known as cryoanalgesia, interrupts your nerves’ ability to transmit a pain...
Discover more about Tahoe Forest Health Systems primary care clinics.
With primary care clinics in Truckee, North Lake Tahoe and Incline Village, you'll find high-level care close to home. Our primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants are available to treat your minor...
Discover more about emergency care services offered at Tahoe Forest Health System.
Level III trauma center and emergency care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit an emergency room if you experience a life-threatening injury or illness, including fever in a newborn less than 3 months...
Learn more about the Helmsley Charitable Trust’s rural healthcare grant donated to the Incline Village Community Hospital.
“We are very excited and grateful to be receiving the largest charitable gift ever to be made to our Northern Nevada hospital from the Helmsley Charitable Trust,” says Harry...
Discover more about the Women’s Center that has been caring for our community’s women, their bodies, and their babies since 1984.
Women's Center Services
Prenatal Care
Labor and Delivery
Postpartum and Lactation Care
Gynecologic Services
Well Woman Care
Menopause Management
Women's Center
2nd...
March 2022
In this episode learn more about VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement, Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation's latest contribution to the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team.
Advanced Technology for Precise Total Knee Replacement Surgery
The VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution helps surgeons...
Hear more about Tahoe Forest Health System patient resources in this episode of Mountain Health Minutes.
Our Customer Care Navigators guide local residents and area visitors through Tahoe Forest Health System. Customers Care Navigators make it simple and want you to be satisfied with your patient...
Discover more about Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation services at the Tahoe Forest Health System in this episode.
With locations in Truckee, Tahoe City, and Incline Village, treatment is close by. Our experienced therapists are experts at analyzing movement and function to treat you effectively...
(Part 1) Learn about this important program that elevates the delivery of newborn emergency care at The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care.
The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care with a family-centered focus and...
(Part 2) Hear more about this important program that elevates the delivery of newborn emergency care at The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care.
The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care with a family-centered focus and...
Learn more about our team of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine experts and how ultrasound-guided injections treat joint pain and inflammation in this episode.
Ultrasound-guided injections are a noninvasive approach to treating joint pain and inflammation. Physicians use injections to reduce...
In this episode you will learn more about Tahoe Forest Health System Urgent Care Clinic locations near you.
Visit an urgent care clinic with an injury or illness that is not life threatening* but requires treatment within 24 hours. Urgent care offers a high level of service, including ready staff...
Discover more about the services available at Incline Health Center in Incline Village, Nevada.
Incline Health Center provides convenient access to excellent care for Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric, Orthopedic, Cardiology, Behavioral Health, Primary Care and Palliative Care health...
Learn more about how Tahoe Forest Health System Financial Customer Service representatives can help you find answers to your financial questions.
Financial Customer Service is a community resource to help you find answers to your financial questions.
Billing: Wondering how much a procedure will...
Learn more about Hospice services and the Hospice Gift & Thrift Stores in Truckee and Incline Village.
Hospice programs receive only partial reimbursement from insurance carriers. Our program is largely supported by sales from our Gift & Thrift stores located in Truckee and Incline Village...
January 2022
Learn how our community responded on #GivingTuesday 2021.
#GivingTuesday is a day of generosity designed to unleash the power of philanthropy and transform communities around the world! The Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation exists to enhance the services at our Hospital, and help achieve our...
Discover more about the Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team in this episode.
At Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our highly trained doctors are experts in the Truckee/Tahoe/Incline Village region. When you are seen by one of our experts, you know that you are being...
Latest update on COVID-19 status in Truckee area and testing location information.
For asymptomatic COVID testing, you must use the free COVID testing site available by an independent company (not Tahoe Forest Health System) at the Old Gateway Center at 10990 Donner Pass Road. Testing is free,...
Learn more about Wound Care Services offered at Tahoe Forest Hospital System.
Our wound care specialists are physical therapists with advanced wound care certifications and training. Our team evaluates and treats a wide variety of wounds, ranging from chronic non-healing wounds, diabetic foot...
Endocrinology Services for Treatment of Hormone and Metabolic Disorders - Tahoe Forest Health System
Discover more about Endocrinology Services now being offered in Truckee.
Specializing in the treatment of hormone and metabolic disorders. Endocrinologists diagnose and manage a wide variety of conditions that affect the glands and hormones, in order to restore balance within the body's systems.
Become better acquainted with the Tahoe Forest Health System Website in this episode.
Learn all about TFHD's hospital and clinic services, practitioners. Find a provider, look up medical records, pay bills, read patient rights, log into MyChart for your personalized care records. Much much more on...
Learn more about how Tahoe Forest Health System is raising awareness in the community on the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States- but it doesn’t have to be. Through screening,...
Discover more about Dr. Laning Andrews who received this honor.
Tahoe Forest Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Laning Andrews, Emergency Physician at the Incline Village Community Hospital, was named the 2021 Northern Nevada Physician Healthcare Hero by the Nevada Business Magazine.
Dr...
Tune in to learn about testing and diagnostic services in Truckee, Tahoe and Incline Village.
Tahoe Forest Health System offers Diagnostic Imaging and Briner Imaging, Health Screenings, Laboratory Services and Mammography.
Hear more about the Nurse Navigator Program at the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center in this episode.
When faced with a cancer diagnosis, patients are forced to deal with a host of emotional, logistical and financial issues, making it difficult to focus on their treatment and their...
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