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.
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