Northern Nevada Health System

Ovarian cancer is sometimes called a “silent” cancer because noticeable symptoms often don’t appear until the cancer has already spread. When symptoms do occur, they can be vague, seem like they’re not that serious or may be attributed to other common health issues. Visit http://spklr.io/6044ByLvY to learn when it's time to get screened.

Baby Evan made his arrival recently while mom and dad were quietly cooking dinner - he crashed the party! Not only was he ready for his debut, he's already showing his spunky side by tugging at his CPAP (ready to head home). Evan's parents shared, "We're incredibly grateful to the hospital staff. Every nurse and doctor we met was kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to keep us informed and reassured during a challenging time. We can't name them all, but we are so glad we chose Sierra Medical Center."

Does menopause impact cardiovascular health? It is widely known that the hormone estrogen has anti-aging properties, but it is a lesser-known fact that the same hormone has multiple cardio and metabolic protective properties. As women begin to age, our estrogen levels start to decline, and we lose many of the cardio protective and anti-aging benefits of estrogen thus increasing our risks for cardiovascular disease. Visit http://spklr.io/6041By9JL through to watch our latest #Family411 episode featuring cardiac cath lab nurse, Liz Wilson.

Our outpatient rehab therapies team is growing with the addition of occupational therapist, Cassie. A graduate of Indiana University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2019, Cassie also earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy in 2016. Her unique background as a dual practitioner enables her to evaluate a wide variety of factors impacting someone’s quality of life and provide treatment interventions related to physical, mental, social and emotional health to help her patients achieve the best outcome possible. Her primary treatment focuses are hands, neurological rehab, chronic pain syndrome, sensory processing disorder and related conditions. When not in the clinic, Cassie enjoys yoga, paddle boarding, trying new restaurants, and learning to golf.

We are excited to add to our executive leadership team and welcome Northern Nevada Medical Center's new CEO, Erin Swenson Little. Erin joins us from our sister hospitals in Las Vegas, where she served as Chief Operations Officer at Henderson Hospital. She brings a wealth of experience to this new role and excitement for our community. Give us a "like" to say hello to Erin.

Bullying remains an issue in schools, online and within communities across the country. What may start with mean and rude comments could lead to something far more serious. Visit http://spklr.io/6043ByHU9 to learn how to identify and prevent bullying behavior.

As our community grows, so do we! We just welcomed a new nurse practitioner to our Sparks clinic. Alexis Gabrielson, FNP-BC, MSN earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nevada State College and later completed a Master of Science in Nursing at Western Governors University’s family nurse practitioner program. Alexis has practiced nursing in various capacities for nearly 10 years. Prior to joining NNMG, she worked as a charge nurse for local hospitals, practiced at Reno Orthopedic Clinic and most recently worked for South Lyon Physician’s Clinic and Pinecone Pediatrics as a family nurse practitioner student. She is passionate about educating patients to make informed decisions about their health and is enthusiastic about exploring different cultures and understanding diverse perspectives on health.

The newest buzzword in the health industry is “inflammation,” which can play a big part in how our body processes and reacts to food. Many adults have experienced some level of inflammation when they’ve had an infection or injury – but that type of inflammation is temporary. How do you know if the food you are consuming is contributing to inflammation or not? Read more and watch our Family 411 episode featuring JJ Myatt, cardiology physician assistant: http://spklr.io/6043ByHWl.

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Our level II NICU team proudly welcomed Baby Dylan, alongside his sweet family. This little bundle of joy joins parents, Kira and Jordan, and two big sisters, Kennedi and Jolene. He's being cuddled often and ready to head home soon. #babyoftheweek