Mountain Health Minutes
October 2023
The open enrollment period for Medicare is here and will be available until Dec. 7th. Watch the video to learn more about the process for open enrollment, including details about Medi-Cal and Medicare coverage for California residents.
Tahoe Forest Health System offers compassionate home health care, tailored to an individual’s needs. Click the video to learn more about our home health services, available across the region.
While every month is a great month to take charge of your health, October is National Breast Health Awareness Month. Learn more about scheduling your mammogram with Tahoe Forest Health by tuning in here.
What exactly is palliative care? Follow the video to learn how our specialists can be a resource to you, and your loved ones in a time of need.
Formerly our Wellness Neighborhood program, Tahoe Forest Center for Health offers a wide array of classes, events, and screenings to keep you on track to feeling your best. Watch the video for details about our wellness programs.
It’s common for sickness to travel this time of year. Click the video to learn more about flu & COVID prevention & treatment through Tahoe Forest Health.
The Tahoe Forest Health System’s Dr. Bryan Evans, CMO, introduces himself to the community. Watch the video to hear about his story, and long-standing experience in the region as an emergency room doctor and healthcare administrator.
Tahoe Forest Health is here when you need us. Tune in to learn about our emergency room and trauma care centers.
It can sometimes be tough to decide where to go in a healthcare crisis. Learn more from TFH CMO, Dr. Bryan Evans by watching the video.
Although Tahoe Forest Health System will always be there for its community, we prefer you stay healthy this holiday season. Dr. Bryan Evans, TFH CMO, gives you and your family tips to keep in mind in this season in the following video.
September 2023
The Incline Health Center provides convenient access to care for a variety of services including behavioral health, cardiology, pediatrics, primary care, and so much more. Watch the video to see how to access specialty care medical services, close to home.
Tahoe Forest Health System offers advanced, state-of-the-art testing and diagnostic services technology – typically found at large hospitals. Click the video to learn more about our convenient online lab scheduling.
Your local nurses and physicians were recently recognized on a national level for their great communication! Tune in for details.
Maintaining an active, independent lifestyle is a vital part of living in the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe areas. Follow the video to learn how our PT programs can be a resource to you, living your best, active life.
Discover how the cancer center is providing the highest quality of cancer treatment as a part of a mountain healthcare system.
The cornerstone to good health is playing an active role in your wellness journey. Click the video to learn more about available resources at the Tahoe Forest Center for Health.
The Tahoe Forest Hospital Long-Term Care Center offers specialized care, a warm and friendly environment, and is accepting new residents. Watch the video to hear about the facility’s features.
Addiction is a treatable disease that can be managed with effective evidence-based medications, counseling techniques, individual, and group support. Tune in to learn about how our skilled MAT team assists in these treatments.
Tahoe Forest Heart to Heart can help on your path to recovery. Not sure where to start? Learn more by watching the video.
Primary care is a THE tool to maintaining good health, and accessing the full health system as you need it. Stay in the know and learn how to book your next appointment by watching the video.
July 2023
Tahoe Forest Health System patients now have free access to RxLocal, an online web portal and app. RxLocal is specifically designed to connect patients to a local pharmacy, enhancing their access to care. Watch the video and learn how to streamline your pharmacy experience.
Tahoe Forest Health System recently received several awards in the 'Best of North Lake Tahoe & Truckee' 2023 Awards. Tune in for the specifics.
Find out how many opportunities you have to enhance your well-being. Click the video to learn more about the Tahoe Forest Center for Health.
Tahoe Forest Health System Financial Customer Service Representatives are there to help in a number of ways. Tune into the video to learn how they can be a resource.
Discover how the orthopedic professionals at Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are committed to offering the latest and most advanced pain management treatments for their patients.
Tune in to learn more about Tahoe Forest Health System’s Hospice Services. Additionally, you can support these services in the community by donating or shopping at our Gift & Thrift Store locations in Truckee & Incline Village.
The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care with a family-centered focus and individualized support services. Watch the video to hear more about the Joseph Family Center.
Endocrinologists diagnose and manage conditions that affect the glands and hormones, restoring balance within the body’s systems. Tune in to learn about our skilled endocrinology team.
Advanced orthopedic technology like the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution helps surgeons perform surgery tailored to each patient's anatomy with digital precision and accuracy. Tahoe Forest Health System puts YOU first – learn more by watching the video.
May 2023
Healthcare doesn’t have to be a hassle. The Nurse Navigation Program makes sure of that by providing assistance to our local patients facing cancer. Learn more by watching the video.
Find out how emergency care differs from other levels of care Tahoe Forest Health System offers. The expert team of emergency department physicians is available to you and your loved ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tune in for the specifics.
Find out how easy scheduling a lab appointment can be. Click the video to get started at a location near you.
Expert Wound Care Services aren’t common in communities of our size, but it is our mission to ensure you have access to the best care, even for specialty needs. Learn more about our wound care program in Truckee.
Our goal is to provide you with more resources beyond when you are sick. Learn more about our wellness classes, offered throughout the year in a variety of subjects.
Discover the differences between conventional 2D mammography scans and the advanced Genius 3D mammography exams offered at Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Briner Imaging Center.
Tune in to learn more about Tahoe Forest Health System’s Pediatric services. From routine well-child visits, sports physical exams, and sick care, we’ve got your little loved ones covered.
A pillar of great care in any community … learn more about The Long Term Care Center at Tahoe Forest Hospital. With 24-hour care and a team of compassionate caregivers, it’s a comprehensive approach to long-term care.
Tahoe Forest Health System is proud to offer the community a variety of specialty care services, including audiology, cardiology, urology and so many more. Watch the video to hear the expansive (and always growing) list of specialty services.
Our multiple urgent care locations offer a high level of service, including ready staff and onsite diagnostic services such as x-rays and lab testing. Find out where by tuning in.
April 2023
In this episode, learn about Tahoe Forest Health System’s family-centered approach to care for women and newborns.
Total Knee Replacement shouldn’t be scary. Find out how this technology helps improve outcomes, increase mobility, and more.
Tahoe Forest Health System offers a variety of resources for mental health. Learn more about how the behavioral health team can help.
Convenient access to care for a variety of ailments, all under one roof. Discover more about the Incline Health Center, located inside Incline Village Community Hospital.
Discover more about how the physical therapy & rehabilitation team can facilitate a quick and safe recovery, getting patients back to the things they love.
Tahoe Forest Health System’s Heart to Heart Program helps patients achieve their wellness goals and keep their hearts strong; learn more in this episode.
Tune in to learn about how hospice can support patients and their families, as well as how those programs are partially funded by Tahoe Forest Health System’s Gift & Thrift Stores.
Watch to gain insight into the popular Walking Challenge. YOU are encouraged to participate, making a step towards daily health and well-being.
Tahoe Forest Health System is supported in numerous ways by its volunteers. Watch the video to learn more about how to get involved.
Tahoe Forest Hospital was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, Emergency Care, as well as Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award. Find out how by tuning in.
Watch to learn about the specialty designation of Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care.
In this episode, learn what items are accepted and appreciated at both the Truckee and Incline locations.
February 2023
Learn more about the new 3.0 Tesla MRI technology now available at Tahoe Forest Hospital.
Hear more about Pediatric services and resources available at the Health System that keep the children in our community healthy and thriving.
This episode discusses an important service that is available to local employers in the region.
Hear about the state-of-the-art technology available at Tahoe Forest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
This episode discusses the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program that helps patients suffering from opioid addiction.
Hear more about the Tahoe Forest Health System’s Endocrinology services, team, and location in this episode.
Learn more about the wide variety of services available at our MultiSpecialty Clinics in Tahoe City, Truckee, and Incline Village.
Learn more about the full array of classes offered by the Tahoe Forest Center for Health.
Learn more about the Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation and what we support in this episode.
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.
January 2023
In this episode, hear more about Tahoe Forest Health System’s patient resources.
Tahoe Forest Health System is raising awareness in the community on the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer.
Learn more about the Health System’s convenient way for patients to schedule lab services.
Discover more about this prestigious award in this episode.
Discover more about the wide variety of services available at the Tahoe Forest Pharmacy.
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.
Tune in to learn more about the Nurse Navigator Program designed to assist patients so they can focus on healing.
Learn more about the Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team and the state-of-the-art services they offer to their patients.
Learn more about free oncology support services available at the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center.
Learn more about the Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation's latest contribution to the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team.
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