Carson Valley Medical Center | Healthy Carson Valley | Winter 2022

Our certified, licensed physical therapists are highly skilled in a variety of areas of expertise, including: ➜ Spinal rehabilitation. ➜ Manual therapy. ➜ Sports medicine. ➜ Pediatric physical therapy. ➜ Post-operative rehabilitation. ➜ Soft tissue mobilization. ➜ Pool (aquatic) therapy. ➜ Neurological rehabilitation. ➜ Pelvic floor rehabilitation. Occupational therapy services If an injury or chronic health condition makes it difficult to brush your teeth, get dressed, eat or bathe, your doctor may prescribe occupational therapy. It may increase your independence and ability to perform your daily living activities. Our certified, licensed occupational therapists are experts at: ➜ Neurological rehabilitation (stroke, brain injuries, etc.). ➜ Orthopedic rehabilitation (arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis). ➜ Hand and upper extremity therapy. ➜ Pool therapy. ➜ Pediatrics and developmental delays. ➜ Training in adaptive devices. ➜ Cognitive training. ➜ Lymphedema rehabilitation. We’re renovating to serve you better We are currently expanding our services and facilities, including a rehab center renovation. The space that houses our orthopedic rehab, sports medicine and pediatric physical therapy programs will expand from 2,800 to 8,500 square feet. Patients in the Gardnerville, Nevada, area will benefit from: ➜ New MRI, X-ray and interventional radiology equipment. ➜ Expanded services, including our pediatric physical therapy, sports medicine and orthopedic rehab programs. ➜ New services, including a new vestibular/neurological rehab program. ➜ Reduced waiting times. ➜ Increased specialty care. ➜ Easier, more convenient access to outpatient therapy services. Small-town service and state-of-the-art care CVMC is always striving to bring the skill, expertise and technology you’d find in a larger city to the Carson Valley. The CVMC Rehabilitation Center will continue to serve our community in a way that brings patients, caregivers and families together for one common cause: a healthier community. HEALTHY CARSON VALLEY is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of CARSON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, 1107 U.S. Highway 395 N., Gardnerville, NV 89410- 5304, telephone 775-782-1500, website cvmchospital.org . Jeff Prater, MHA, CVMC Chief Executive Officer 2022 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. The CVMC Rehab and Outpatient Therapy Center is expanding! —Continued from page 1 Healthy Living Urgent vs. Emergency Sources: American College of Emergency Physicians; National Institutes of Health Allergic reactions with trouble breathing, hives or swelling. Chest pain that lasts for more than a few minutes. Difficulty breathing. Heavy bleeding, severe burns or deep wounds. High fever with a headache or stiff neck. Injury to the neck, spine or head, especially with other symptoms. Passing out, fainting or seizures. Poisoning or overdose. Serious injuries, such as broken bones. Severe and persistent vomiting or diarrhea. Sudden severe headache or pain, such as in the jaw or arm. Sudden confusion, weakness, loss of balance, face drooping, blurred vision or slurred speech. Allergic reactions or rashes. Cuts, burns or wounds. Headaches. Illnesses, such as colds, sore throats, earaches and low-grade fevers. Injuries, such as back pain, sprains and strains. Nausea or vomiting. Play it safe. This chart is not medical advice or a complete list. If you think you have something serious or life-threatening, seek emergency care right away. Find convenient care near you. See our urgent care locations and check emergency department wait times at cvmchospital.org . Call 911 or go to the ED for: Go to urgent care formildorminor: Where do you go when you need medical care quickly—say for a bump, a bruise or a bellyache? Urgent care centers can manage many minor illnesses and injuries. But some symptoms call for emergency care. 2 Carson Valley Medical Center • Winter 2022