Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Yakima, WA Permit No. 157 Winter 2024 CARSON VALLEY HEALTH 1107 U.S. Highway 395 N. Gardnerville, NV 89410 CARSON VALLEY HEALTHY Corey Holt, DO | Primary Care Minden Village Dr. Holt is board-certified in osteopathic medicine and brings his family medicine expertise to CVH. With two children, the Holts are excited about their move and look forward to life in the mountains and the community feel. “I like to get to know my patients’ stories,” says Dr. Holt. “I look at care holistically, strive for excellence and use evidence-based care.” Andrew “Andy” Guppy, PA-C | Primary Care Topaz Ranch A change of scenery is just another step in Guppy's professional life. He says watching his grandchild grow up was a big reason to move to the area. Guppy comes to CVH with decades of experience as a physician assistant. “I think you get an idea that I’ve been doing this for a while, and I really do want to establish a true sense of community,” he says. Keith Lemay, PA-C | Senior Care A physician assistant since 2011, Lemay has found it to be a rewarding career. “I enjoy interacting with patients and individualizing their care to maximize their lives,” says Lemay. “One of the things I love about CVH is people want to work here, and they are CarsonValleyHealth.org FIND US ONLINE! dedicated to the health of their patients and community. You don’t find that everywhere.” Michele Ting, APRN | Ironwood Specialty Clinic Ting brings almost 30 years of experience as a nurse to CVH. “One thing that appealed to me was to be an expert in the field I went into,” she says. “It was important to me that I master information and be good at translating it for the patient.” She sees urology as an opportunity to do that and help patients manage changes. Melissa McPherson, APRN | Primary Care Ironwood McPherson is new to the team but not to Carson Valley, having lived and worked here for the last decade. “I’ve seen patients at their worst and at their best,” says McPherson. “As nurses, we’re trained to be a jack-of-all-trades, and that successfully comes across in an APRN role.” Join us in the pursuit of lasting wellness. Call 775.782.1550 to get established with a primary care provider. Your primary care is our primary concern Meet our new PCPs YOU MAY HAVE already noticed a handful of new faces at Carson Valley Health. With five new providers across our convenient locations, there’s more opportunity than ever to get your health concerns taken care of. We serve patients of all ages and accept all major insurances. Our newest providers are accepting new patients.
2 Carson Valley Health • Winter 2024 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. 2024 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Evan Easley, MD, honored with Lifetime Achievement Award DR. EASLEY IS a familiar face to patients of Carson Valley Health Senior Care—he has practiced medicine in Carson Valley for almost 30 years. This year he was honored by Nevada Business Magazine with the 2023 Healthcare Hero Lifetime Achievement Award. Serving as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Easley led the efforts to improve hospital readmission rates, helped guide us through the pandemic and works with the Accountable Care Organization to help reduce the cost of healthcare for patients. He does all that while maintaining a busy practice. Congratulations, Dr. Easley, and we look forward to many more years. Scan the QR code to read the full article and watch a video where Dr. Easley shares what it means to earn the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Healthcare Hero award. MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY. Carson Valley has a community you won’t find anywhere else. For 30 years, Carson Valley Health has been at the heart of our neighborhoods, providing healthcare services to keep our community healthy and happy. Like a neighbor you can rely on, they’re always there when you need them most. The Carson Valley Health Foundation empowers our community to give back in whatever way they can. Your contribution—whether in time, money or anything in between—goes directly to improving the services, programs and treatments improving the lives of the people who call Carson Valley home. Give back today! Visit CarsonValleyHealth.org/Foundation.
CarsonValleyHealth.org 3 BENEFITS QUITTING WHEN YOU GIVE UP SMOKING, THE PERKS ADD UP OVER TIME AFTER... 20 minutes Blood pressure and heart rate drop. 12 hours Carbon monoxide level in the blood returns to normal. 2 weeks to 3 months Lungs are working better. The risk of heart attack decreases. 1 to 9 months Respiratory problems have started to decrease. 2 to 5 years Risk of stroke can fall to about the same level as a nonsmoker. 1 year Excess risk of heart disease decreases to half that of a current smoker. 10 years The risk of dying from lung cancer declines to about 50% of that of a current smoker. 15 years The risk of heart disease is the same as that of a nonsmoker. Sources: American Cancer Society; American Heart Association; American Lung Association of Craving a change? Start here! PROPER NUTRITION AND health go hand in hand—but with all the conflicting advice out there, how do you know what works best for you? Let Carson Valley Health take the guesswork out of eating well and put you on the path toward feeling your best. For a limited time, enjoy a one-on-one consultation with Registered Dietitian Sarah Montgomery at a special, discounted price. You’ll receive expert nutritional guidance, personally tailored to your unique lifestyle, allergies and health goals. • $50 for 30 minutes. • $100 for 60 minutes. A referral from your primary care provider is required. This special is available only in the months of February, May, August and November, and it applies only to self-pay patients. No insurance will be billed. Get a taste of what works best for you. Call 775.783.3084 to make your appointment today. NUTRITION
CVH Primary Care | Virginia Ranch Comprehensive care for your entire family. 1520 Virginia Ranch Rd. Gardnerville, NV 89410 775.782.1550 CVH Primary Care | Minden Village Same-day appointments and scheduled visits available. Walk-ins welcome on a limited basis. Discounted fees for services based on income. 1649 Lucerne St. Minden, NV 89423 775.782.1603 CVH Primary Care | Topaz Ranch Same-day appointments and scheduled visits available. Walk‑ins welcome on a limited basis. Discounted fees for services based on income. 3919 Carter Dr. Wellington, NV 89444 775.783.3096 CVH Urgent Care Convenient care without an appointment. Consider urgent care for infections, respiratory illnesses, sprains, lacerations and urgent medical needs that are not lifethreatening. 897 Ironwood Dr. Minden, NV 89423 775.782.1610 CVH Specialty Care Comprehensive urology services, physical medicine and rehabilitation. 775.782.1610 CVH Primary Care | Ironwood Comprehensive care for your entire family. 775.782.1610 CVH Hospital 24/7 emergency room and surgical and outpatient services—cancer care, physical therapy, medical imaging and diagnostics, lab, infusion therapy, respiratory care, wound care, occupational therapy, outpatient behavioral health, speech and language therapy, and nutrition counseling. 1107 U.S. Highway 395 N. Gardnerville, NV 89410 775.782.1500 CVH Cancer Care 775.783.3041 1 2 3 4 5 6 CVH Senior Care Specialized care for patients over 65. 1516 Virginia Ranch Rd. Gardnerville, NV 89410 775.783.4823 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 Nominate a nurse for the next DAISY Award If you’ve experienced an extraordinary nurse in action, we want to hear your story. Scan this QR code with your smartphone or visit CarsonValleyHealth.org and click on Patients & Visitors > DAISY Award | Nominate a Nurse to tell us about your experience.
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