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Renown’s William N. Pennington Cancer Institute is a comprehensive Cancer Care Center that understands the challenges patients face after a cancer diagnosis. It is important to offer patients and their caregivers the specialty services, treatments and cancer resources in one convenient location. Cancer treatment at Renown offers access to The Sally de Lipkau Cancer Resource Center which provides information and tailored support programs to patients. Additional resources include having a Certified Mastectomy Fitter for personalized care and partnering with Nutrition Services to customize dietary plans throughout treatment. Your care team also includes working with compassionate Social Workers who assist with emotional support and practical matters of your journey, as well as skilled nurse navigators who ensure seamless coordination of appointments.

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Your Cancer Care Team Close to Home The William N. Pennington Cancer Institute team wants you to feel confident in the care we provide. Our dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dietitians, social workers, and other support staff work together to assure you receive the best care close to home. We serve our communities with the primary location in Reno, a satellite office at Carson Valley Health, and through Telehealth at Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, Nevada.

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Family Member Resources A cancer diagnosis can be hard and stressful for everyone in the family. At Renown Health, our support services are designed to help you and your family receive personalized care and continuous guidance throughout your journey. You will be connected with counselors, dietitians and social workers, each of whom specialize in working with cancer patients. Cancer Counseling Emotional and mental health is a vital component of the healing and recovery process. Ask about a referral to Renown Behavioral Health to help you address the emotional aspects of cancer. Counseling services may include emotional and psychological support, treatment of depression and anxiety, as well as stress management and relaxation techniques. Counseling sessions are available by appointment. Financial Counseling Financial counselors can help determine how much of the bill will be covered by insurance. They can also find sources of financial aid that may be available to you.

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Renown Health's behavioral services help you and your family get through life's challenges every step of the way with experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses.    With two offices in Reno, we provide specialized care for mental health and substance abuse challenges and offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling, as well as medication treatment.    Behavioral Health Programs  Counseling  Counseling services provide individual, couple, family and group counseling. We have licensed professionals in a broad range of areas.    Psychiatry  Our psychiatrists and nurse practitioners work with each patient to develop a medication plan that meets their needs.    Addiction Medicine Additional information or schedule an evaluation, call 775-982-5419 Board-certified in both family and addiction medicine, Dr. Bret Bellard provides individualized medicine services to those struggling with addiction, such as:  Buprenorphine treatment for opiate addiction  Medication management of alcohol or substance use disorder  Coordination of addiction counseling, group therapy or intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programming as needed

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Planning Your Care at Renown Your care is a team effort, combining the skill and expertise of doctors, nurses, and other support staff who specialize in cancer diagnosis and treatment. This collaboration happens on multiple levels so that you receive the best possible care and treatment specific to your needs. Multidisciplinary Care “Multidisciplinary” refers to the collaboration between providers from different backgrounds or disciplines and can include doctors, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, therapists, dietitians and social workers. These teams meet regularly to discuss patient care so that each patient benefits from the professional opinion of a wide range of experts.   Multispecialty Treatment Depending on your diagnosis, several different specialists may be involved in your treatment. Pathologists study tissue samples in the lab to confirm the diagnosis. Radiologists diagnose and track cancer with various imaging techniques. Medical oncologists treat cancer with chemotherapy and other medications. Radiation oncologists treat cancer with radiation therapy. Surgical oncologists treat cancer through surgery. Medical Geneticists diagnose cancer through genetic counseling. Gynecologic Oncologists treat cancers of the female reproductive system. These specialists meet to discuss your care plan and coordinate to make sure you’re receiving proven evidence-based care.   Center of Excellence A Center of Excellence is recognized for having a multidisciplinary, multispecialty team that provides leadership in research, training and best practices. Renown has three Centers of Excellence that focus on site-specific cancers. These include: Breast Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer (colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, and stomach) Thoracic Cancer (lung and esophagus) These teams regularly meet to develop and update clinical guidelines, identify quality initiatives, evaluate clinical trials, and assess new technology and processes.   Cancer Conferences (Tumor Boards) Multidisciplinary, multispecialty cancer conferences (also called tumor boards) allow cancer specialists, genetic specialists, nurse navigators, nurses, social workers, dietitians, physical therapy specialists, and other providers the opportunity to review new and open cancer cases together and provide expertise from several different viewpoints. This collaboration allows them to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient early in diagnosis or changes to a patient’s clinical status.   Who is my point of contact? Having multiple doctors who are working with even more doctors can become confusing for patients. Your Nurse Navigator will guide you through your care, provide you with the resources you need and answer your questions. Nurse Navigators

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Child and adolescent behavioral health needs vary significantly from those of adults. At Renown Children's Hospital, we offer specialties for mental health that include psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers who are all highly trained in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.   Emotional and behavioral issues treated include:     Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)   Anxiety and phobias   Depression   Divorce, loss, or death   Eating disorders   Emotional disorders   Family and group therapy   Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD)   Stress   School refusal or phobia   Trauma

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Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Renown Children's Hospital is a specialized branch of pediatrics dedicated to the care of hospitalized children. Our Pediatric Hospitalists, who are board-certified pediatricians, focus on delivering comprehensive medical services to young patients spanning from newborns to adolescents.   Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team including pediatric nurses, specialists, social workers and therapists, they orchestrate the management of pediatric cases throughout their hospital stay. This team also handles a broad spectrum of medical conditions, ranging from acute illnesses to chronic ailments and intricate medical needs. Their responsibilities encompass diagnosis, treatment and vigilant monitoring of pediatric patients.

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The journey through adolescence is not without its challenges, particularly when it comes to mental health. At Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute, we recognize the unique struggles faced by teenagers today, including depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. These issues signal a critical need for accessible, effective support and care. The Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program runs after school three days a week for five weeks, allowing for a balanced yet intensive approach to recovery.

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Admitted to our facility? Our dedicated psychiatrists are here to address your mental health concerns with compassionate care. We offer comprehensive psychiatric consultations and ensure a seamless connection with your provider upon discharge to support your ongoing well-being. Renown’s Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison team is at the forefront of integrated medical and psychiatric practice. We provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of mental and behavioral health disorders. Our teams at Renown Regional and South Meadows include a diverse group of mental health professionals: General Psychiatrists Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) Registered Nurses We are readily available to provide care.

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Renown Home Care dedicated to improving your health in the comfort of your home. With over 35 years of service, we help you live independently when you have an illness or injury. We are recognized as Medicare-certified and accredited by The Joint Commission. Available for referrals and questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call us at 775-982-5860.  Your home health care team includes:  Medical Director Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurses Certified Nursing Assistant Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Speech Therapist Medical Social Worker Registered Dietitian – The only Home Health agency in the area that offers Dietitian services We provide the following care:   Balance & Mobility Training   Bladder Control   Blood Draws   Heart Care  Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Care   COPD Management   Diabetes Management   Fall Prevention   Feeding Tubes   Home Infusion   Home Safety Evaluations   Medication Management   Neurological Therapy   Ostomy & Catheter Care   Pain Management   Surgical Aftercare   Total Joint Recovery   Wound Care

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Chemotherapy & Infusion Services Renown Infusion Services, operated by Renown Regional Medical Center, takes pride in patient satisfaction. We are ranked in the top 10 percent of similar infusion centers nationwide. Our certified registered nurses provide education and treatment for: Chemotherapy IV medications IV hydration Injections Blood and platelet transfusions Lab draws IV line care Diagnoses We Treat Our expertise allows us to treat a variety of diagnoses, including, but not limited to: Cancer Multiple sclerosis Anemia Osteoporosis Osteomyelitis Rheumatoid arthritis Genetic disorders Polycythemia vera Your Healing Environment Infusion Services are focused on your care in a calm and healing environment 365 days a year. Special touches include: Warming blankets Pillows Garden courtyard Controlled lighting TV FREE WiFi Your Infusion Team On-site members of your infusion team include: Certified registered nurses, Physicians, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Social workers, Support staff for scheduling, financial counseling and insurance authorizations needs.

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Our Kidney Transplant Program is the first program in northern Nevada, and the second in the state, to offer essential, life-saving treatment to people with end-stage kidney disease. Our comprehensive kidney transplant services for adults include pre-transplant evaluation, surgical procedures and post-transplant care, all in one place. To be screened for a kidney transplant, please contact the Nevada Transplant Institute at (833) RING-NTI or (833) 746-4684.

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