New location for lab services The Carson Valley Health Lab entrance and check-in have moved. Lab services are now located on the northeast side of the hospital. From U.S. Highway 395, turn onto Virginia Ranch Rd. and into the third hospital driveway. You will park on the east side of the hospital. Check in with the lab for walk-in EKG. If you have both imaging and lab services, check in with imaging first, using the main hospital entrance facing U.S. Highway 395. Heather Wetmore, PA-C, Primary Care Minden Village. With a strong background in primary care and a passion for helping patients live healthier lives, Wetmore brings compassionate, comprehensive care to families. To make an appointment with her, call 775.782.1603. David Pritchett, PA-C, Urology at Ironwood Specialty Care. Pritchett joins James Cunningham, MD, and Cindy Veal, APRN, after a career spanning urgent care and emergency medicine. Make a urology appointment by calling 775.782.1610. —Continued from front page Carson Valley Health makes history commitment to training ensure timely, effective care that meets state and national standards. CVH already partners with Battle Born Medevac, East Fork Fire District, Care Flight and other regional healthcare providers; however, the Level IV designation solidifies its role in Nevada’s trauma care network, filling a gap in rural emergency medical services. Joey Loehner, CEO of Rural Medevac Alliance, says, “Battle Born Medevac is excited to partner with Carson Valley Health in this monumental achievement. Having access to a local trauma center will allow for greatly reduced transport times to definitive care for both air and ground ambulances.” Research indicates that efficient transfers between facilities can be associated with a 31% reduction in mortality for severely injured patients, underscoring the improved outcomes this designation brings. Commitment to prevention and public health Beyond the emergency room, the Level IV designation mandates CVH’s participation in community education and injury prevention efforts. CVH will expand initiatives aimed at reducing preventable injuries and fatalities across Carson Valley, enhancing overall public health through targeted programs, such as fall prevention for elderly people. In addition, CVH’s participation in the statewide trauma registry ensures data-sharing and performance improvement for the entire trauma network. The Level IV designation is a testament to the clinical quality, continual training and resource investment CVH has made to ensure a coordinated, rapid response to all types of trauma incidents. CVH extends its gratitude to assemblymen Gregory Koening and Blayne Osborn and to Nevada Rural Hospital Partners for their support as well. Hannah Gulisano, APRN, Senior Care. While working in the intensive care unit for the past decade, Gulisano found she connected with her older patients on a deeper level, which sparked a profound passion for senior care. Get established with her by calling 775.783.4823. Alexandria Hastings, APRN, Cardiology. By joining Carson Valley Health and working with Christopher Rowan, MD, Hastings can deliver high-quality cardiac care closer to home for rural residents. “I love being part of something that’s growing and making a real difference locally,” she says. “Helping expand cardiology services here means people don’t have to travel far for quality care.” To discuss your cardiology referral, call 775.364.1400. CarsonValleyHealth.org 3 Welcome, new providers!
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