Northern Nevada Health System

09/20/2025

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/6186ByLvm to learn when it's time to get screened.

09/18/2025

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."

09/17/2025

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/6182By9J0 through to watch our latest episode featuring cardiac cath lab nurse, Liz Wilson.

Liz Wilson, EMS-RN, CRFN, CCRNCardiac Cath Lab at Northern Nevada Medical CenterIn 2025, the American College of Cardiology held its annual Scientific Session,

09/16/2025

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.

09/15/2025

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.

09/13/2025

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/6181ByHU5 to learn how to identify and prevent bullying behavior.

09/12/2025

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.

09/11/2025

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/6184ByHWm.

Food As Medicine: The Anti-inflammatory DietJJ Myatt, PA-CCardiology Physician Assistant at Northern Nevada Medical GroupThe newest buzz word in the market is “

09/11/2025

On this day, we remember the victims, honor the heroes and reflect on the strength and resilience that brought our nation together. 🇺🇸

09/10/2025

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.

09/09/2025

Su***de Prevention Awareness Month is a dedicated time each year when individuals, organizations and communities come together to raise awareness. This month serves as an opportunity to educate the public about the warning signs, provide support to those in need and promote mental health resources. It is a time to foster open conversations about mental health struggles, reduce stigma and encourage individuals to seek help when they are feeling overwhelmed or in crisis.

Call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline if you are having suicidal thoughts. Together, we can break the stigma and build a better community of support. ***dePreventionMonth

09/08/2025

Nurse Chelsea B. is our newest Northern Star to be recognized. She takes pride in her job while working at the ER at Spanish Springs, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, and recognized a need to overhaul the pediatrics and infant supplies at the ER. Little did she know her proactiveness would come in handy the next day.

On her next shift, Chelsea and the physician on staff cared for an unresponsive 7-month old who recently had open-heart surgery. The mother came to the freestanding ER because it was closest to her home and she needed emergency life-saving care for her child. Chelsea's review of pediatric supplies the day prior helped the team successfully stabilize the child before being transferred to a pediatric trauma center. She is a true life-saver and we are lucky to have her on our team!