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Helping You Navigate Heart Care Renown is home to the area's only heart nurse navigators - experienced, registered nurses who work with the care team to meet each patient's needs during and after a hospital stay. Heart nurse navigators provide: A calming presence Care team access Diagnostic testing Appointment scheduling Psychological evaluations Diagnosis and treatment education Wellness program information

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Cancer Nurse Navigators are dedicated professionals who guide and support patients through their cancer journey. Whether it's helping to connect patients with community resources or offering emotional support, our navigators are committed to ensuring that patients feel informed, educated and empowered throughout their cancer treatment. Personalized Care Every Step of the Way General inquiries and questions Communicate with your primary care doctors and specialists Understand the cancer diagnosis and medical terms Manage financial issues related to care Learn about clinical trial information Find community resources, support groups and complementary therapies No fee or referral is needed

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Renown Advanced Wound Care provides specialized treatment for wound healing, ostomy care and foot and nail care. Our team of certified nurses and physicians is uniquely qualified, experienced and dedicated to providing care for severe and chronic wounds.

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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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The Cherie Elvin Memorial Fund was created by the Elvin Family as a legacy to honor their mother, Cherie, who died at the 2011 Reno Air Races. Throughout her life, Cherie cared for her family in so many different ways. The care the family received from the physicians, nurses, and other care providers from all area hospitals and EMS teams along with the support they received from the community has inspired the Elvin Family to fund two scholarships to individuals wanting to become Registered Nurses in the Reno-Sparks area. Each scholarship will be valued at $2,500 and awarded to applicants who are committed to working at the bedside and convey the fundamental qualities of a nurse and how they will connect with their patients recovering from traumatic situations.

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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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At Renown Health, our nationally recognized Heart Failure Program provides best-in-class diagnoses, treatment and management of heart failure. Patients receive specialized care from our dedicated team of experts which includes nurse navigators, clinical coordinators and highly trained cardiologists. We are proud to serve our community and lead the region in heart failure care.

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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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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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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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At the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute, we provide comprehensive and compassionate care for a wide range of cancer types. Our team of oncologists, nurses, and support staff are dedicated to delivering personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. With expertise in diagnosing and treating various types of cancer, such as breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, ovarian, and pancreatic, we strive to improve outcomes and enhance the quality of life for our patients. By leveraging cutting-edge advancements in cancer research and state-of-the-art technology, we are devoted to making significant strides in the fight against cancer and offering hope to those in need.

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Why Choose Renown? Should breast cancer be detected from your screening, your radiologist will present your case at our Breast Cancer Tumor Boards. This meeting gives the radiologist, cancer specialists, genetic specialists, nurse navigators, nurses, social workers and other providers the opportunity to review your case and develop a comprehensive treatment plan early in diagnosis. A registered oncology breast nurse navigator is available to serve as your ongoing resource from diagnosis through treatment and during survivorship. The William N. Pennington Cancer Institute earned accreditation from National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Alongside the Renown Breast Health Center, we have skilled medical professionals with a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer treatment and care, and the latest early detection technology to save lives. Breast cancer begins when abnormal cells in the breast grow out of control forming tumors that can spread to surrounding tissue and move to other parts of the body. If initial screenings indicate that breast cancer may be present, your doctor will conduct further tests to confirm a diagnosis. Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your breasts, such as: A lump or thickening in/near the breast, underarm or around the collarbone   A change in the size or shape of the breast  A change in the color or feel of the skin of the breast or nipple area (such as dimples, puckering, redness, swelling or scaliness)  Clear or bloody nipple discharge   Changes in the nipple, such as an open ulcer, a new inverting of the nipple or unusual tenderness

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