Summer 2026 CARSON VALLEY HEALTHY Nonproit Org. f 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! ER vs. Urgent Care YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER can treat most nonemergency illnesses or injuries. But what if their office is closed or you can’t get a same-day appointment? Ironwood Urgent Care is here to help when care can’t wait. Urgent care is for non-life-threatening issues, like: • Sinus infections. • Cold and flu-like symptoms. • Sore throat. • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. • Rashes. • Pink eye (conjunctivitis). • Minor cuts that may need stitches. • Animal bites. • Earaches. • Minor burns, sprains and strains. • Migraines. Walk into Ironwood Urgent Care at 897 Ironwood Dr., Minden. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ER is for serious injuries or illnesses that threaten life or limb. The CVH ER is open 24/7. Some reasons to go to the ER include: • Seizures. • Difficulty breathing. • Chest or upper body pain or discomfort that lasts more than a few minutes. These are potential heart attack warning signs. • Bleeding that doesn’t stop. • Stroke-like symptoms, such as facial drooping or weakness in an arm or leg. • Major broken bones. • Head injuries. • Poisoning. • Allergic reactions. • Coughing up or vomiting blood. • Persistent vomiting. • Severe abdominal pain. • Thoughts of hurting yourself or others. Emergency room (ER) Urgent care Ironwood Urgent Care will be open 7 days a week starting in September. If you think it’s an emergency, call 911 right away, even if you aren’t sure.
2 Carson Valley Health • Summer 2026 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. Shannon Rogers, 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. 2026 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Join us for fun and fundraising Please register for a day of fun on the links benefiting the Carson Valley Health Foundation. You can expect golf prizes, contests, breakfast, lunch, raffle prizes and more. To register or be a sponsor, visit CharityGolfToday.com/CarsonValley. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Sunridge Golf and Recreations, 1000 Long Dr., Carson City, NV Carson Valley Health received a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, joining 384 hospitals nationwide with this distinction. In northern Nevada, only two hospitals have received this recognition and in the state only three. “This recognition represents the dedication of our caregivers to continually providing the highest level of care for our patients and reflects the kind of care patients can expect from CVH every day,” says Shannon Rogers, CEO. “We are proud to be recognized not just as a strong rural hospital, but as one of the top-performing hospitals in the region and the country.” While the five-star rating is a national honor, it confirms what many patients already know: Carson Valley Health offers excellent healthcare from nurses, doctors and staff deeply connected to the community and continually improving care for their neighbors. Small-town heart, five-star care
CarsonValleyHealth.org 3 Free and discounted youth sports physicals Primary Care Minden Village and Topaz Ranch offer free youth sports physicals every Thursday, by appointment only. Physicals are only $25 Monday through Wednesday and on Friday. • For an appointment at Minden Village, call 775.782.1603. • For an appointment at Topaz Ranch, call 775.783.3096. After his open-heart surgery, Bob thought he would just need to recover physically. He didn’t expect to deal with anxiety and depression too. “I was extremely depressed,” he says. “My anxiety was through the roof.” Home health nurses guided him through simple exercises, but he still felt stuck. After Stanford doctors suggested cardiac rehab, his primary care provider helped him sign up for the program at Carson Valley Health. Stronger in body and mind For six weeks, Bob went to rehab three times a week and gave it his all. “That program gave me a purpose,” he says. “It wasn’t just ‘maintain.’ It was, ‘I’m going to get stronger.’” The program offered a safe and supportive place for Bob to rebuild his body and mind. He looked forward to seeing the rehab team, who cheered him on, pushed him to improve and celebrated every milestone. “The staff was so encouraging,” he says. “Every time I left, I felt successful.” Today, Bob is back on the golf course and exercising regularly. “I don’t think I’d be the Leah Walsh, APRN, knows the best healthcare starts with listening. She is committed to helping patients find answers, feel heard and get back to what matters most. Visit Ironwood Urgent Care, 897 Ironwood Dr., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Tatiana Parker, APRN, believes better health starts in the gut. She provides gastroenterology care focused on helping patients improve digestive health and overall well-being. To schedule an appointment, call Specialty Care Virginia Ranch at 775.783.4800 and discuss your referral. Welcome, new providers Katie Mauldin, PA-C, brings experience in emergency medicine, community health and medical volunteer work around the world. She enjoys caring for patients in fast-paced settings. Visit Ironwood Urgent Care, 897 Ironwood Dr., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. How cardiac rehab helped Bob get his life back same person without cardiac rehab,” he says. “I think it’s essential.” At 84, Bob says cardiac rehab was the biggest factor in helping him regain his strength, confidence and quality of life. Contact Rehabilitation & Outpatient Therapy at 775.782.1519 to learn more about our Cardiac Rehab program.
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, and gastroenterology. 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. 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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