Saint Mary's Health Network

Join us on Wednesday, September 11th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for a Walk-In Wednesday hiring event!

Speak with clinical leaders and learn how you can make a difference in our community. Our Human Resources recruiters will be available to share all the benefits of working with our dynamic healthcare team. Come by the main entrance of the hospital, just off Arlington Street, to meet with our team and check out our career opportunities.

Learn about all our open positions: www.saintmarysreno.com/careers

We are excited to welcome two new primary care physicians to the Saint Mary's Medical Group! Dr. Erica Stevens and Dr. Sundar Raj have both recently joined our primary care group, and both doctors are accepting new patients.

Dr. Erica Stevens is seeing patients in our Center for Health building at 645 N. Arlington Street, and Dr. Sundar Raj is seeing patients at the Northwest Primary Care Clinic on 6255 Sharlands Avenue.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with either of these new primary care doctors, please visit our website or call our team at 775-770-7664.

Learn more at https://saintmarysreno.com/primarycare

Our cardiac and stroke education teams have been very busy the last few months! From attending back to school events or senior events, to teaching educators about hands-only CPR, they have been helping our community in incredible ways!

Our cardiac education team focuses on teaching hands-only CPR, along with educating the public on early heart attack symptoms. The stroke education team performs free blood pressure checks at all of these events, and they also educate the community on what symptoms to look out for when it comes to a stroke.

The latest events they've attended have been a back-to-school family health fair, a senior resource fair, and an educational series for local charter schools at three different campuses!

Thank you to these talented folks for providing invaluable education to the community! 🎉

As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Mary's is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Thank you to all our amazing employees for making this possible!

Dealing with the aftermath of a brush with poison ivy or poison oak can leave you itching for relief. Saint Mary's offers GetCareNow, an online feature helping you to receive timely care right when you need it most.

With GetCareNow, relief and reassurance are just a tap away. Simply text “ER Now” to (775) 510-2220 or visit our site https://saintmarysreno.com/getcarenow/ to schedule your ER arrival time.

*While GetCareNow reserves your spot in the emergency room, it does not guarantee you will be seen at the exact time due to the varying urgency of medical needs and patient volumes.

Today is , so here is our wellness tip of the day:

It's important to fuel your body with a balanced diet! Incorporate a variety of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains into your meals to ensure you’re getting essential nutrients and remaining full for longer. Remember, moderation is key – enjoy treats in small amounts and focus on a healthy, sustainable diet.

If you need help with getting your diet or nutrition back on track, our primary care team is here to help. Learn more at saintmarysreno.com/primarycare

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Join the Saint Mary's team! We're seeking passionate professionals to join our dedicated healthcare crew. Explore our career opportunities and make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Apply now at saintmarysreno.com/careers

The patient experience while staying in our hospital is of utmost importance to our organization. Our patient care teams work diligently every day to make sure they are in constant communication with patients about their individual needs and their ongoing care, and to formalize that process, we have something called “patient rounding,” which is a formal questionnaire that our teams use everyday to ensure we are always providing the best care and service possible to our patients.

Recently, many of our teams celebrated their accomplishments in achieving patient rounding goals, so these units were rewarded with sweet treats! 🍩

Thank you, to all of our teams and everyone in our health network, for the work you do every day. Your efforts go a long way in making the patient experience the best it can be for our community! 🎉

Seasonal changes can easily trigger asthma flare-ups! GetCareNow at Saint Mary's helps you breathe easier all year round. Here's how you can book your slot:

1. Visit our website https://saintmarysreno.com/getcarenow/ and locate "GetCareNow"
2. Reserve your ER arrival time for added convenience.
3. Step into the ER confidently, knowing your spot is reserved just for you.

You can now also text “ER Now” to (775) 510-2220. Skip the queue and access personalized care instantly for all your asthma concerns.

For life-threatening emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

*While GetCareNow reserves your spot in the emergency room, it does not guarantee you will be seen at the exact time due to the varying urgency of medical needs and patient volumes.

Seeking mental health support? Saint Mary’s is proud to offer genuine, expert-level inpatient mental health services to the community. Our dedicated team is passionate about providing excellent mental healthcare while placing an importance on sincerity and safety.

Some of the most common conditions that we assist with and treat are: major depression, schizophrenia, suicidal thoughts, sever anxiety and agitation, psychosis, PTSD, and much more. Our mental health services include both individual and group therapy, family counseling, activity therapy, discharge planning, 24 hour nursing assistance, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management.

To learn more about the Saint Mary's Behavioral Health services, please visit us online at: https://saintmarysreno.com/our-services/behavioral-health-mental-health/

We recently recognized two employees for achieving "Employee of the Month" at both our hospital and within our medical group. We wanted to take some time to acknowledge Renee and Amy for this accomplishment!

Here are just a few of the wonderful comments that were submitted on these employees:

Renee – "She always makes a great coffee while maintaining a great attitude, and she makes my morning. She is upbeat and sweet, and she always remembers the orders from her regulars."

Amy – "Amy is always very helpful and friendly, and she really does a great job. She assists at other locations or clinics whenever needed, and she is always willing to help when others need assistance."

Congratulations to you both for being nominated and selected as our Employees of the Month. Saint Mary's is proud to have you on our team and helping to provide the best care and service to our community! 🎉

Join us this week on Wednesday, August 14th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for a Walk-In Wednesday hiring event!

Speak with clinical leaders and learn how you can make a difference in our community. Our Human Resources recruiters will be available to share all the benefits of working with our dynamic healthcare team. Come by the main entrance of the hospital, just off Arlington Street, to meet with our team and check out our career opportunities.

Learn about all our open positions: www.saintmarysreno.com/careers

A bee sting can be downright painful. Access quick relief at any of the Saint Mary's Urgent Care clinics.

With three convenient locations in Northwest Reno, North Valleys, and Galena, we have clinics open from 8 am to 7 pm.

Next time a bee leaves its mark, remember Saint Mary's Urgent Care. Visit https://saintmarysreno.com/urgentcare or call our team at 775-770-7682.

It's , so we're here to bring you a health-conscious tip for your overall well-being.

"Avoid smoking and overconsumption of alcohol. Smoking can make the body less successful at fighting disease, and over time, excessive alcohol use can weaken the immune system."

If you find yourself wanting to quit smoking, or if you want to ask an expert about your alcohol use, a primary care clinician can help guide you and provide resources and tools to help you with this aspect of your health journey. To schedule an appointment with one of our primary care clinicians, visit us at www.saintmarysreno.com/primarycare, or give our team a call at 775-770-7664.

For more tips on healthy habits for enhancing your immune system, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/about/enhancing-immunity.html

One of our speech language pathologists, Laura, was recognized today with an award from the University of Nevada's School of Medicine's Community Faculty Office. They chose to recognize Laura with this award due to her significant contributions that she has made to their academic mission. This special acknowledgement honors Laura's dedication, patience, and inspirational mentorship.

We are grateful to have Laura on our team, and we celebrate her achievements both at Saint Mary's and within the community! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized for numerous clinical quality awards from the Lown Institute! These awards include excellence in Value of Care, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, Inclusivity, Avoiding Overuse, and Cost Efficiency, receiving an “A” grade across each respective category on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index.

Additionally, Saint Mary’s ranked #1 in Nevada for Value of Care, which reflects a hospitals’ avoidance of unnecessary care and ability to achieve good outcomes without overspending.

We are incredibly grateful to our team who works hard every day to make achievements like this possible. To learn more about this recent award, follow this link: https://saintmarysreno.com/clinical-quality-award-from-lown-institute/

Schedule your ER arrival time slot instantly!

With GetCareNow at Saint Mary's, you can quickly and conveniently schedule your arrival time with just a simple text or call for non-life-threatening emergencies.

🔹Instant Booking: Hassle-free time-slot scheduling with our convenient call or text feature.
🔹Efficient Management: Streamline your experience for faster, effective care.

Call or text “ER Now” to (775) 510-2220.

Ready to learn more about scheduling an ER arrival time? Start today by visiting our website: https://saintmarysreno.com/getcarenow/

*While GetCareNow reserves your spot in the emergency room, it does not guarantee you will be seen at the exact time due to the varying urgency of medical needs and patient volumes.

The school year is starting soon in Washoe County! Don't let unexpected bumps or bruises slow down your student's start. 🩹

Saint Mary's Urgent Care has 3 convenient locations in Northern Nevada, with clinics in North Valleys, Northwest Reno, and Galena. Open from 8 am to 7 pm, getting you and your family the care you need when you need it.

If you need a sports physical, we offer those too in our urgent care clinics, perfect for athletes, ROTC, and scout programs!

Visit our website for more information and specific locations: https://saintmarysreno.com/urgentcare/

We are celebrating 3 team members who won special awards recently! Torian, Jacqueline, and Alex are all recipients of the DAISY Award, the TULIP Award, and the BEE Award. Receiving these awards mark an incredible achievement, and we celebrate these team members for their daily efforts in providing the best care and service to our patients!

Torian received the DAISY Award, which is a national recognition that acknowledges the nurses who serve on our team. His nomination reads: "Tori is an outstanding employee. He specializes in the complex psychiatric patients in the ED who are typically on mental health crisis holds. He copes with these medically, physically, and mentally challenging cases with efficiency, kindness, and professionalism. He is a pleasure to work with and an encouraging and positive personality. It is nothing short of impressive to observe his ongoing cheerful attitude amidst the challenges of his assignment. Tori deserves massive recognition."

Next up, Jacqueline won the TULIP Award, which celebrates the way an individual delivers quality and compassionate care to our patients and their families while being treated within the Medical Group. Her nomination reads: "She shows up on time, ready to work with a smile on her face to every shift. She helps me out when needed and goes the extra mile to work on the inbox messages and work queues with me. I hear the way she treats our patients and its always with the most kindness and respect. She is always professional but fun to work with."

Lastly, Alex was recognized for the BEE Award, which was created to recognize exceptional caregivers in non-licensed nursing roles. Her nomination reads: "She deserves recognition because she helps a lot and doesn’t complain or mind who she is helping. She is optimistic and always there for us nurses. She is proactive and has enthusiasm for her job. I can tell she has compassion and passion for her job. Goes above and beyond to make sure the nurses have help when busy. She is always nice and is a pleasure to work with. On our toughest nights she still faces the challenge with a smile on her face."

Congratulations! 🎉 We are so very lucky to have you on our team!

The Saint Mary’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation program consists of three main components: Exercise, Education, and Emotional Support. It is a service designed for those who experience lung problems such as:

• COPD
• Emphysema
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Asthma
• Sarcoidosis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Lung Cancer and Lung Cancer Surgery

Pulmonary Rehabilitation helps improve your quality of life in a variety of ways, such as decreasing the symptoms of your disease or condition, improving your ability to do everyday tasks with less fatigue or shortness of breath, and helping you manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.

To learn more about the Saint Mary’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, please visit us online at: https://saintmarysreno.com/pulmonary/pulmonary-rehab/

Today we are featuring Caitlyn, one of our newest speech language pathologists at Saint Mary's! Caitlyn is originally from Reno, born and raised, but went to college in Arizona and got her masters degree from the University of Washington. When she came back to Reno, she picked Saint Mary's for a few reasons:

"I was looking for jobs in a hospital setting, because that's my preferred work setting, and while there are some great hospitals in the area, a part-time job opening at Saint Mary's was available. After I met the leadership in the speech language pathology department, I felt like they were absolutely amazing and the therapy team here is outstanding. After meeting the team and getting to know the culture around here, it just felt like a perfect fit... I have 12 years of experience already and I've worked in a few different places, and meeting the staff here was easy to say 'wow, these are really excellent people and great therapists.' I'm excited to be here!"

Welcome to Saint Mary's, Caitlyn! We're happy you're back in Reno and helping the community with our team!

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, a part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it requires, so brain cells die. A common way to spot symptoms of a stroke is to remember the word FAST:

F: Facial drooping, like one side of the face drooping or being numb
A: Arm weakness or numbness, such as one arm drifting downward when raising both arms
S: Speech difficulties, such as slurred speech, being unable to speak, or being hard to understand
T: Time to call emergency services, like 911

Other stroke symptoms can include sudden numbness, confusion, trouble seeing, trouble walking, or a severe headache. If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 and get to the nearest emergency room.

To find out more about our emergency department services and how we handle emergencies like stroke, please visit us online: https://saintmarysreno.com/our-services/emergency-services/

We are excited to announce a new addition to our cardiology team – Dr. Mohammad Abu Sheikha! Dr. Sheikha started with us this month, and we are excited to welcome him to Saint Mary’s Cardiology. He is a board-certified cardiologist and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He speaks both English and Arabic.

Dr. Sheikha is accepting new patients - to schedule an appointment, please give us a call at 775-770-7664, or learn more about our cardiology services online at https://saintmarysreno.com/cardiology/

The Saint Mary’s Emergency Department features 47 private treatment rooms, a fully equipped imaging suite, and an expert staff of board-certified and trained doctors, nurses, and technicians to meet your healthcare needs. We are also the first hospital in the area to be senior-accredited, providing extra resources for any seniors who come through our doors.

Our staff is here to meet your needs, 24 hours a day, every day. We provide highest-quality care for patients of all ages, each and every day.

To learn more about our emergency department services, or to reserve your spot in line with GetCareNow, please visit: https://saintmarysreno.com/our-services/emergency-services/

For the safest, most exceptional care in the region, choose Saint Mary's.

Join us this week, Wednesday, July 24th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for a Walk-In Wednesday hiring event!

Speak with clinical leaders and learn how you can make a difference in our community. Our Human Resources recruiters will be available to share all the benefits of working with our dynamic healthcare team. Come by the main entrance of the hospital, just off Arlington Street, to meet with our team and check out our career opportunities.

Learn about all our open positions: www.saintmarysreno.com/careers

We would like to congratulate our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Reka Danko, for once again publishing a chapter in a book titled "I want to be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What?" This chapter, called "The Hospital CMO," is Dr. Danko's second chapter contribution to a medical textbook.

Congratulations, Dr. Danko, on your contributions in educating the next generation of Chief Medical Officers!

July is UV Safety Awareness Month! While sunshine is essential for your body to process vitamin D, ultraviolet (UV) radiation can damage skin, regardless of skin tone. With skin cancer being the most common cancer in the United States, it's important to follow a few simple steps while outdoors to protect your skin:

🌳 Seek shade when appropriate
🧢 Wear sun-protective clothing
🌞 Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher

For more tips around sun and UV safety, visit the American Academy of Dermatology website: https://www.aad.org/member/advocacy/promote/uv-awareness

If you have questions about your skin or want more tips for any conditions you may have that make you more sensitive to the sun, please speak with your primary care clinician. You can schedule an appointment with any of our primary care clinicians by visiting our website: https://saintmarysreno.com/primarycare/

We are incredibly honored to share that Saint Mary’s Health Network has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for the treatment of diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and pneumonia. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

To learn about this prestigious distinction, read more here: https://saintmarysreno.com/u-s-news-exceptional-performance/

At Saint Mary's, we’re committed to providing exceptional care with compassion and integrity. Join us in our mission to serve our community and make a positive impact every day.

Explore rewarding career opportunities in nursing, clinical positions, billing, and so much more. Discover why Saint Mary's is a great place to grow your career and make a difference.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our caring team: https://saintmarysreno.com/careers/

We are proud to announce that we have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award for our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

“Saint Mary’s prioritizes the well-being and safety of our patients, constantly striving to provide the highest level of compassionate care,” said Derrick Glum, CEO of Saint Mary’s Health Network. “Our teams excel by staying up to date on the latest clinical guidelines, and their tireless efforts are integral to making some of the most advanced treatment options available to northern Nevadans.”

To learn more about this award, please follow this link: https://saintmarysreno.com/high-quality-stroke-care-award/