Renown Health’s Orthopedic Program and Rehabilitation Hospital Recognized Among Top 100 in the U.S. By Becker's Hospital Review
December 03, 2024
Renown’s orthopedic program, located at both Renown Regional Medical Center and Renown South Meadows Medical Center, is known for its leading-edge treatments, advanced surgical techniques, and comprehensive care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Renown Rehabilitation Hospital located one block east of Renown Regional at 1495 Mill St, Reno, NV specializes in providing personalized, evidence-based therapies to help patients recover and regain independence following injury, surgery or illness and is the region’s only hospital with certification by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
In their announcement, Becker’s highlighted that, “Renown Health (Reno, Nev.). Renown Regional Medical Center is home to one of the busiest trauma centers. It is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, caring for thousands of people, the vast majority requiring some level of orthopedic care. With more than 160 years of excellence in orthopedics, the Joint Commission has given its Gold Seal of Approval accreditation to Renown for total knee replacement, total hip replacement and total shoulder replacement. Highly regarded in pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis care, surgical specialists offer care for congenital deformities, limb deformities, hip disorders, clubfoot and foot disorders, neuromuscular diseases, sports injuries and complex spinal disorders. The Orthopedic Program also specializes in orthopedic oncology, employing a specialist who is a member of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society. Additionally, the orthopedic oncology program’s leader is part of the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute and specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues for children and adults. Many orthopedic patients recuperate at Renown Rehabilitation Hospital, which has received accolades for its rehabilitative care.”
Becker's announced its list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs | 2024, stating, “These programs and institutes are devoted to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care for patients experiencing musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Treating thousands of patients annually, the expert providers staffing these programs also run cutting-edge clinical trials and employ the latest innovations in orthopedic technology. These institutions have earned accolades from prestigious organizations like U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and Healthgrades, receive funding from organizations like the National Institutes of Health, serve as official providers for elite sports teams, and hold the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
“We are honored to receive this national recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review,” said Benjamin Pence, DO, Director of Renown’s Institute for Neurosciences, and a specialist in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “This achievement is a testament to the expertise, innovation and patient-centered approach that defines our trauma, orthopedic, neurosciences, sports medicine, pain management and rehabilitation teams. We are honored to be acknowledged for our commitment to excellence in care and for improving the lives of the people we serve.”
The ranking by Becker’s Hospital Review acknowledges programs that demonstrate excellence in clinical outcomes, research, patient satisfaction and access to advanced treatment technologies.
Key Highlights of Renown’s Orthopedic Program and Rehabilitation Hospital include:
• Comprehensive Orthopedic Services: Specialized care for joint replacement, sports injuries, spine care, trauma and arthritis management.
• Leader in Innovative Surgical Techniques: Minimally invasive procedures, robotic-assisted surgery with the latest Mako Surgery, and advanced pain management protocols and specialists.
• Renown Rehabilitation Hospital Expertise: Comprehensive integrated inpatient rehabilitation program, stroke specialty program, medical rehabilitation case management, state of the art therapies, including physical, occupational, recreational, cognition and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s unique journey. Renown Rehabilitation Hospital provides 24-hour nursing care with nurse/therapist-to-patient ratios that are unmatched in the region. Case managers are assigned to assist in determining the best plan of care from admission to discharge. Patients receive therapy every day, based on their functional abilities. Intensive therapy services guide patients to higher function, independence and wellness.
• Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaboration among orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, nurses and therapists to provide seamless, coordinated care.
• Patient Outcomes: Outstanding patient outcome success rates and patient satisfaction scores that exceed national benchmarks means patients have shorter hospital stays and leave with a higher level of functionality and independence.
“Renown’s Orthopedic Program and Rehabilitation Hospital are driven by a shared mission to help patients achieve their highest level of health and mobility,” said Seth Langevin, PT, DPT, MBA, Vice President, Neuroscience & Cardiovascular Services. “Being included in Becker’s Top 100 underscores the hard work and dedication of our entire team in helping our patients return back to an active lifestyle.”
“At Renown Health, we are constantly investing in our clinicians, essential services, and medical innovations to help keep care local,” said Sam Weller, MHPA, CEO of Renown South Meadows and Renown Rehabilitation Hospital. “We are deeply grateful for our dedicated physicians and healthcare professionals, patients, donors and the northern Nevada community for their support. This national recognition serves as an inspiration to continue delivering world-class oncology care so that people can stay close to home and loved ones, and no longer need to leave Nevada for advanced orthopedic or rehabilitation care.
"Through the generosity of our community, we are working to provide the best expertise, technology and programs for our patients,” said Greg Walaitis, Chief Development Officer, Renown Health Foundation. “As the only charitable, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare organization in Reno, we appreciate that our community has helped us further our healing mission in providing exceptional orthopedic and rehabilitation care." People may donate to the Renown Health Foundation, a non-profit organization registered with the State of Nevada and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) entity at www.renown.org/give or 775-982-5545.
As the region’s only Level 2 Trauma Center for adults and children, Renown serves over 1 million people and 100,000 square miles. In U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Renown Regional Medical Center is named #1 Hospital for the State of Nevada for 2024, 2023 and 2022.
For more information about Renown Health’s Orthopedic Program, visit https://www.renown.org/Health Services/Orthopedics
Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,500 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown is currently enrolling participants in a community-based genetic population health study, the Healthy Nevada Project®. To join the Renown Health team, visit renown.org/careers.