Winter 2025 CARSON VALLEY HEALTHY Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Salem, OR Permit No. 86 CARSON VALLEY HEALTH 1107 U.S. Highway 395 N. Gardnerville, NV 89410 CarsonValleyHealth.org FIND US ONLINE! Along with board-certified cardiologists in Gardnerville, Carson Valley Health has a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratory, or cath lab, as part of the imaging services offered at the newly expanded hospital. The Cardiology Clinic brings much-needed healthcare access close to home to better serve our community and the surrounding areas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that adults in rural areas are at a greater risk of developing health issues, such as heart disease. One reason is less access to healthcare. The CDC reports that screenings, early detection and healthy lifestyles can reduce one’s cardiovascular risks. Exceptional care will be provided by three experienced providers: Alban De Schutter, MD, a boardcertified cardiologist, has practiced medicine since 2009. Dr. De Schutter is fluent in English and Dutch and has published articles about obesity and cardiovascular health, among other subjects. Chris Rowan, MD, FACC, graduated from medical school in 2009. Dr. Rowan has conducted groundbreaking research on heart disease in mummies in Bolivia. He was awarded the 2019 Healthcare Hero Innovator Award for his work on the Healthy Nevada Project. Deborah Baker, APRN, started as a registered nurse in cardiology and then became a nurse practitioner. After working in pulmonary sleep medicine, she says, “I went back to cardiology because I enjoyed the rapport you get with long-standing patients—from diagnosis to how well they do with treatment.” All three providers agree that getting their patients the help they need and following up with them is the best part of the profession. They love getting to know each patient and getting updates about their families and lives. Dr. De Schutter says, “Here we get to identify the problem, fix it and watch the patient improve.” From diagnosis to treatment, CVH Cardiology offers a collaborative approach to caring for your heart. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call the Cardiology Clinic at 775.364.1400. Dedicated cardiology team comes to Carson Valley
Healthy feet, healthy body Healthy feet are crucial for a healthy body. They help provide the foundation for balance, mobility and body posture. Your feet are complex. Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints and a sophisticated network of nerves and blood vessels, as well as over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. This intricate network provides your body with information on your body’s stability and balance as you move through your day. Since feet are complex, problems with feet can be minor and annoying or devastating and complicated. If you’re like most people, you don’t spend much time thinking about your feet, except for times when you have a problem with them. Paying attention to the health of your feet becomes very important when you have diabetes, and it’s critically important when you have neuropathy in your feet, which is when you’ve lost sensation. As with many aspects of life, it’s much better to be proactive and prevent problems, quickly identifying and taking care of any concerns or changes, than deal with them when they get worse. One of the simple, proactive things that you can do every day is check the health of your feet. If you find that it’s challenging to bend over or bring your feet up so that you can see them well, you can use a mirror that’s been placed on the floor or in a position that makes it easy to see each foot. You can also ask a friend, roommate, partner or relative to help you with this. Once you can view your feet well or have someone to help, inspect the tops and the bottoms of each foot. You will also want to check your toes and toenails. Take note of any concerning changes or developments and report them to your primary care provider. These include: • Blisters, especially any blister with blood. • Fissuring or cracks in the skin of the foot or toe. • Redness or swelling. • Callusing, especially with bleeding. • Foot wounds that are not healing. • Bruising without injury. Carson Valley Health providers accept new patients at all five CVH Primary Care offices, and Wound Care accepts new patients with a provider referral. Call 775.782.1550 to make an appointment. 2 Carson Valley Health • Winter 2025 HEALTHY CARSON VALLEY is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of CARSON VALLEY HEALTH, 1107 U.S. Highway 395 N., Gardnerville, NV 89410-5304, telephone 775.782.1500, website CarsonValleyHealth.org. Jeff Prater, MHA, Chief Executive Officer of CVH Information in HEALTHY CARSON VALLEY comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2025 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Carson Valley Health earns four-star CMS rating General surgery close to home Western Surgical Group is now operating from the Carson Valley Health Specialty Care Virginia Ranch office at 1520 Virginia Ranch Rd., Gardnerville. Western Surgical Group surgeons provide general surgery options for both elective and emergency procedures performed at Carson Valley Health. From diagnosis to surgical after-care, you’ll get the best care close to home. Call 775.783.4800 to discuss your referral and make an appointment. Snacks that satisfy Salsa crunch Dip whole-grain tortilla chips in zingy salsa. Yum! Veggies with hummus Carrot sticks, bell peppers and cauliflower are dippable and delicious. Spiced apples Sprinkle cinnamon over apple slices. DIY trail mix Combine plain, air-popped popcorn; unsalted nuts; and raisins. Ants on a log Spread peanut butter on celery sticks and top with raisins for fun. Cheese quesadilla Melt low-fat cheese inside a rolled-up, wholewheat tortilla. Water with a twist Add a citrus or cucumber slice to chilled water. To find and compare quality metrics of healthcare services near you, visit medicare.gov/ care-compare. Carson Valley Health is proud to announce its Overall Hospital Quality four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This measure considers 46 hospital quality metrics. Of the thousands of hospitals nationwide, approximately 16% are rated four stars. CVH is the only hospital in northern Nevada, the only critical-access hospital in Nevada and one of only four hospitals in the state to earn a four-star rating. There are no hospitals in Nevada with a five-star rating. CarsonValleyHealth.org 3
Primary Care | Virginia Ranch 1520 Virginia Ranch Rd. Gardnerville, NV 89410 775.782.1550 Cardiology Clinic | Virginia Ranch 775.364.1400 Specialty Care | Virginia Ranch General surgery, in partnership with Western Surgical Group. 775.783.4800 Primary Care | Minden Village Same-day appointments available. Walk-ins limited. Discounted fees for services based on income. 1649 Lucerne St. Minden, NV 89423 775.782.1603 Primary Care | Topaz Ranch Same-day appointments available. Walk-ins limited. Discounted fees for services based on income. 3919 Carter Dr. Wellington, NV 89444 775.783.3096 Urgent Care 897 Ironwood Dr. Minden, NV 89423 775.782.1610 Specialty Care | Ironwood Comprehensive urology services, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and rheumatology. 775.782.1610 Primary Care | Ironwood Comprehensive care for your entire family. 775.782.1610 Hospital Campus 24/7 emergency room, hospital inpatient, surgery center, imaging/ radiology, cardiac cath lab, outpatient behavioral health, rehabilitation and outpatient therapy center, cancer care/ infusion, lab-services, nutrition counseling, and respiratory care. 1107 U.S. Highway 395 N. Gardnerville, NV 89410 775.782.1500 1 2 3 4 5 6 208 Topaz Ranch Dr. Albite Rd. Carter Dr. Granite Way 6 395 Nondiscrimination policy statement Carson Valley Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Please call 775.782.1500. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 775.782.1500. Muller Pkwy. Toler Ave. Buckeye Rd. Fish Springs Rd. E. Valley Rd. Ironwood Dr. 756 88 Pinenut Rd. 5 1 Virginia Ranch Rd. 4 3 Waterloo Ln. 395 Lucerne St. 2 Accepting new patients at all five primary care clinics. Call the clinic nearest you to get established today. to our new providers! Jed Freeman, MD, FACP, accepting new patients at Cancer Care. Rhiannon Broersma, PA-C, accepting new patients at Specialty Care Urology. Casey Driscoll, APRN, accepting new patients at Senior Care and Primary Care Virginia Ranch. Leticia Montes, APRN, accepting new patients at Primary Care Minden Village. Gabi Rampazi, APRN, accepting new patients at Primary Care Ironwood. Stephanie Smith, APRN, accepting new patients at Urgent Care Ironwood. Coming in 2025 Susan Knowles, MD, FACP, FACR, Specialty Care Rheumatology. Kara Cole, APRN, Specialty Care Rheumatology. Need a PCP? Scan the QR code, visit CarsonValleyHealth.org/Providers or call 775.782.1500 to find a primary care provider. Senior Care Specialized care for patients over 65. 1516 Virginia Ranch Rd. Gardnerville, NV 89410 775.783.4823 Wound Care 775.783.3075
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