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Posted: 05/10/2023
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health welcomes Dr. Aubrey Demajh (deh-may), board-certified psychiatrist, to Barton Psychiatry & Mental Health. Dr. Demajh specializes in adult psychiatry. She joins child/adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Tracy Protell, Sierra Armstrong, family nurse practitioner (FNP), Rebecca Phillipsen, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and Paloma Sanchez, LCSW, providing comprehensive mental health services for adolescents and adults in the Lake Tahoe community. “Mental h...
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Posted: 05/04/2023
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health is pleased to announce that Carla Adams, RN, BSN, MSN has joined Barton Health as the organization’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Adams joins Barton’s executive team with 12 years of experience as a CNO and 28 years in nursing leadership, bringing a deep history of knowledge and experience to the Lake Tahoe community. “We are thrilled to welcome a leader such as Carla to our team. She joins us with robust experience and organizational accomplishments, positive ener...
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Posted: 03/08/2023
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Core Certification in spine surgery, and total knee and hip joint replacement surgery. The two-year recertification demonstrates Barton’s continuous compliance with performance standards and efforts to provide high-quality, compassionate care to the Tahoe community. "This gold seal is a symbol of Barton’s commitment to providing safe, quality care for our patients with excellent care coordination and...
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Posted: 03/01/2023
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health has been recognized on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023 list for the third year in a row. The list is determined by data prepared by Statista Inc., the leading global data research firm, rating hospitals on important quality and safety measures. Barton is proud to add this achievement to a list of growing accolades pointing to high-quality care and consistently performing above average among hospitals nationwide. “It is a joy and a privilege to contribute to ...
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Posted: 02/22/2023
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Continuing its mission of advancing local health care through philanthropy, the Barton Health Foundation has donated 32 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to aid in the response to heart issues at Barton Health facilities, both in and out of Barton Memorial Hospital. According to the American Heart Association, there are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., and 9 out of 10 cardiac arrest victims who receive a shock from an AED within the ...
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Posted: 02/08/2023
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health received the 2023 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. This award ranks 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering orthopedics services, recognizing those with the highest safety ratings for safe surgical practices and lowest rates for complications and infections. In a national survey conducted by the Women’s Choice Award, female orthopedic patients identified the following key priorities when choosing a hospital for orthopedics: single s...
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Posted: 11/18/2022
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Furthering its mission of improving community health and well-being, Barton Health is moving forward with its Barton Health Regional Expansion, which will broaden regional medical services. A clear direction has emerged for the expansion, one that will guarantee Barton can best meet the health needs of our community, move efficiently, and ensure the health system’s long-term viability—Barton Health will develop plans for a new, Nevada-based hospital and a robust outpatient prese...
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Posted: 11/16/2022
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Memorial Hospital received another ‘A’ grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group. The Leapfrog Group uses more than 30 evidence-based measures of publicly available hospital safety data—including data related to medication administration, falls and trauma, and hand hygiene—that are peer-reviewed by a national panel of medical experts to assign grades to more than 2,900 U.S. acute care hospitals. This ‘A’ grade is a result of collaborative, team-driven systems in pl...
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Posted: 09/28/2022
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health is offering a new Wellness Program designed to help reduce the risk of major illness through diet. The Mind Diet, or "Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay" Diet, focuses on preventing and managing Alzheimer's dementia and other chronic diseases. Guided by two Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Becky Espinel, RDN, and Kristen Travis, RDN, the course will take place on Monday, October 17, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthoped...
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Posted: 09/01/2022
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) are collaborating to enhance wellness opportunities for the Lake Tahoe community, reigniting Vitamin (N)ature programs. Time in nature is proven to be good for health, and this partnership promotes nature as medicine, utilizing the benefits of public land to provide opportunities for better mental and physical health, including improved fitness, meaningful social interaction, decreased stress, and...
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Posted: 08/10/2022
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – On September 26-30, 2022, Barton Health will host the Men’s Health Combine, an appointment-based event providing complimentary two-part assessments at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness. This free health assessment program is aimed at educating and motivating men to make more informed choices for health management and disease prevention. “When it comes to healthy lifestyle choices, men and women are far from equal. Men tend to make riskier choices, and are pr...
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Posted: 07/28/2022
Today we learned of Lisa Maloff’s passing, and while saddened, we are also appreciative of her generosity and purposeful life. Lisa and Robert Maloff left a profound and wide-reaching impact on our community. Their philanthropic efforts included, but was not limited to, local youth organizations, wildlife rescue, and the health system. The Robert Maloff Center, housing the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, is a testament to the Maloff’s hope for a healthy and vibrant Lake Tahoe community. Th...
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Posted: 06/29/2022
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Rehabilitation Services has invested in new technology to help patients relearn to walk and achieve mobility goals. The Bioness Vector Elite Gait and Safety System is designed to improve treatment efficiency, reduce patient falls, and prevent clinician injuries. Utilizing the system, Barton Rehabilitation will continue to rehabilitate patients recovering from stroke and amputations, orthopedic, brain and spinal cord injuries, and other neuro-cognitive disabilities return ...
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Posted: 06/15/2022
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Local children are invited to participate in the annual Camp Sunrise, a children’s bereavement camp serving children ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a loved one or other significant loss. The overnight grief camp takes place Friday to Sunday, August 12 to 14, at Galilee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook, Nevada. Under the guidance of professional bereavement staff and volunteers, campers have the opportunity to meet with other children who have experienced sim...
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Posted: 03/22/2022
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Barton Health Foundation’s 2022 Mother’s Day Golf Classic will tee off on Sunday, May 8, at Edgewood Golf Course in Stateline, NV. Registration is open to the public and funds raised will benefit community members facing cancer through Barton Oncology. Barton Oncology provides support and education during cancer treatment and survivorship, offering lab work, radiographic tests, telemedicine visits, diagnostics, and infusion services. “We look forward to getting community mem...
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Posted: 03/03/2022
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health has earned a spot on the Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2022 list. The list is determined by data prepared by Statista Inc., the leading global data research firm, and rates all hospitals on important quality and safety measures. Barton is proud to add this achievement to a list of growing accolades pointing to high-quality care and consistently performing above average among hospitals nationwide. “This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence in quality ...
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Posted: 02/23/2022
( South Lake Tahoe, CA ) – Barton Health continues to innovate with the latest modern technology to ensure the highest quality medical care for patients. A new investment in joint replacement technology will enhance the patient experience for total knee, total hip, and partial knee replacements. Barton is one of the first hospitals in the region to offer Mako SmartRobotics TM , a robotic system that enables orthopedic surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and a...
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Posted: 11/04/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending children 5- to 11-years be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. This recommendation follows approval from the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization (EUA) in this age group, now expanding vaccine recommendations to about 28 million children in the United States. The vaccine is proven to be safe and 90.7% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infect...
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Posted: 10/26/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health and Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine welcome Dr. Paul Ryan, Foot and Ankle specialist, to Lake Tahoe. He will lead a new service line under Barton Orthopedics, offering comprehensive foot and ankle surgical solutions to patients and community members facing sports related injuries, arthritis, total joint replacement, deformity, and trauma. “Barton Health has always been known for the highest level of orthopedic care in the Lake Tahoe region, which is why org...
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Posted: 10/15/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health welcomes Dr. Kathleen Holoyda, plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist to Lake Tahoe. She will lead Barton Plastic Surgery, a new service that offers solutions for patients who seek to improve form and function through reconstructive surgery, or improve appearance through aesthetic surgery, both of which can boost self esteem. "Reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries can provide endless benefits that may improve our patient’s lives. The addition of Barton Plas...
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Posted: 10/01/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – On September 22, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose COVID-19 to allow for use of a single booster dose, to be administered no sooner than six months following the initial two-dose series. This was then confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on September 24, 2021. The following populations qualify for a booster dose: Age 65+ Age 18-64 with high risk of severe COVID-19, includ...
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Posted: 09/05/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) - With the repopulation of the city of South Lake Tahoe , Stateline and Zephyr Cove communities , Barton Health will provide medical services to the community. Services including: Barton Urgent Care 24/7 Urgent Care Services until Barton Emergency Department opens 155 Highway 50, Stateline, NV 775.589.8901 Barton Medical Offices Virtual/phone visits for most service lines MyChart communication for all service lines Barton is working closely with the California Department of Public...
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Posted: 08/24/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA) for individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose in certain immunocompromised individuals. The Pfizer vaccine will now be called Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee). “Many individuals were awaiting full FDA approval to ge...
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Posted: 07/28/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Continuing its mission of advancing local healthcare through philanthropy, the Barton Foundation has purchased 30 new high-tech wheelchairs for Barton Health, an award of $90,000. The wheelchairs have been distributed for use throughout Barton Memorial Hospital, Lake Tahoe Surgery Center, Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, and the Barton Community Health Center. "Thanks to the generosity of our donors who made this purchase possible, we have replaced outdated wheelcha...
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Posted: 06/16/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Local children are invited to participate in the annual Camp Sunrise. Camp Sunrise is a children’s bereavement camp, serving children ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a loved one. The overnight grief camp takes place Friday to Sunday, August 13 to 15, at Galilee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook, Nevada. Under the guidance of professional bereavement staff and volunteers, campers have the opportunity to meet with other children who have experienced similar loss...
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Posted: 06/09/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Core Certification in spine surgery. This accreditation demonstrates Barton’s expertise in delivering high-quality medical services and better patient outcomes with spine surgeries and solidifies a legacy of orthopedic care in the Lake Tahoe region. It also serves as the next step in the spine services’ goal of a patient outcome-based premier destination for comprehensive spine care. The orthopedic servic...
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Posted: 05/03/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Mental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to building awareness, breaking down stigma and providing resources for individuals and families. During the month of May, South Lake Tahoe government agencies, schools and organizations will shed light on this issue, highlighting available pathways for support and encouraging involvement from community members and groups. The ongoing stress, fear, grief, isolation and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic has left an impact on c...
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Posted: 04/30/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Guided by the results of the Community Health Needs Assessment, Barton Health partners with local non-profit organizations to support programs and initiatives that are aimed at addressing unmet health needs. Mental Health, Substance Use and Access to Care rank highest among a long list of concerns in the Lake Tahoe region. The Barton Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations that provide support for members of the community who face these issues. Once again this year,...
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Posted: 04/24/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health, in partnership with the state of California and Vail Resorts, will host a vaccination clinic on Friday, April 30 at Heavenly Ski Resort’s California Base Lodge. Appointments and priority are determined through MyTurn , the state of California’s universal vaccine sign-up portal. This clinic location and associated appointment options will be available in the portal early next week. Barton Health will announce on BartonHealth.org and its social media channels once t...
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Posted: 04/21/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – Barton Health now offers Outpatient Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at the Stateline Medical Center in Stateline, NV. The Outpatient MRI unit offers similar pricing to other free-standing imaging centers in the region while delivering the same high-quality patient experience as Barton’s hospital-based MRI units. With this outpatient unit located within Nevada, Barton is able to offer patients high-quality imaging at affordable rates in the Tahoe basin. Specified MRI s...
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Posted: 04/07/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – Barton Health staff members and physicians have voted Rhonda Sneeringer, MD as Barton’s Physician of the Year. Dr. Sneeringer received a landslide of nominations recognizing her for outstanding leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Sneeringer is the Medical Director of Outpatient COVID-19 Care and the Director of Pediatrics at Barton Memorial Hospital. “Dr. Sneeringer stepped up as a fearless leader of our response programs in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic,” says ...
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Posted: 03/08/2021
By Julie Clayton, RN, MSN, NEA-BC A year ago, February 2020, Barton Health moved quickly to meet the emerging global public health crisis and prepare for its anticipated arrival in our region. Long days and nights were spent planning to ensure we were prepared to care for this community as well as our team members as best as possible amid the escalating COVID-19 pandemic. Even while responding to a crisis filled with so many unknowns, we continued to provide exceptional patient care. Like all hospitals ...
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Posted: 02/22/2021
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health, in partnership with the El Dorado County Public Health Department, will receive a limited allocation of COVID-19 vaccines in support of the county’s vaccination effort. Following California’s tiered, age-based system for vaccination distribution, Barton will administer approximately 1,600 vaccines to high-risk patients at a drive-up clinic on February 26 at Lake Tahoe Community College. Barton will only be administering the vaccine to pre-registered patients with ...
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Posted: 11/10/2020
With safety as its top priority, Barton Health is bringing back health and wellness programs to the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, serving the community and visitors to the Lake Tahoe area with rehabilitation and physical therapy, Performance services and training, and wellness programs to help participants pursue their health goals. This U.S. Ski & Snowboard Certified Center of Excellence has continued to provide expert orthopedic services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has brought...
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Posted: 08/12/2020
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Memorial Hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee & Hip Replacement. Solidifying a legacy of orthopedic care in the Lake Tahoe region, this national certification marks Barton’s expertise in delivering high-quality medical services and better patient outcomes with knee and hip replacement surgeries. The quality surgical care that earned Barton this Blue Distinction® designation starts long before patients head into the operating room for the...
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Posted: 07/30/2020
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Board-certified rheumatologist, Leah Krull, MD, has joined the team of medical experts practicing at Barton Health . A physician skilled at addressing autoimmune and joint diseases such as inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, gout, and lupus, Dr. Krull is treating patients at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Rheumatology manages conditions that affect joints and the body as a whole due to systemic inflammation. For a list of rheumatologica...
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Posted: 05/29/2020
Together, we have helped to keep each other safe. Staying home and practicing social distancing helped reduce the spread, and enabled Barton to adapt and prepare for the impacts of COVID-19. Now it is time to get back to making sure you are feeling your best, and Barton is here to provide the care you and your family needs, when you need it. Your health is essential, and the providers at Barton who make it a priority urge you to do the same. As things begin to re-open across the state, re-open your conn...
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Posted: 04/17/2020
For the past three years the partnership between Barton Health and ALTIS has provided performance-based training at the state-of-the-art Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness facility in South Lake Tahoe. Providing integrated care from orthopedic treatment and rehabilitation to performance training is the cornerstone of our sports medicine philosophy. The Barton-ALTIS partnership commenced in September 2016. This partnership allowed us to strategically integrate performance into a traditional med...
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Posted: 04/16/2020
Community Advisory and Updates from Barton Health as of April 16, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - While determining the exact timing and scope of coronavirus’ peak in the Lake Tahoe region is difficult, Barton Health is working diligently to be prepared to respond accordingly and address the needs of patients in the community. Surge planning is almost complete including more than doubling hospital bed capacity, and expanding facilities to accommodate those who may be infected by the virus. A new referral-...
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Posted: 04/08/2020
Community Advisory and Updates from Barton Health as of April 8, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - Working closely with state and county health agencies in a regional response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Barton Health is preparing for an anticipated patient surge by more than doubling its hospital bed capacity as well as expanding its facilities to accommodate patients who may be infected by the virus. Barton has established a Medical Corps of clinical and non-clinical volunteers to help provide care to an in...
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Posted: 04/06/2020
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) - Barton Health is seeking retired or available physicians, nurses, EMTs, and other medical professionals with clinical expertise to work with the hospital as it prepares to treat an influx of patients expected during the coronavirus crisis. Under the guidance of the California Department of Public Health, as well as national, state and local health authorities, Barton is preparing for a surge in patients seeking medical care. As it prepares for this increase, Barton is reaching o...
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Posted: 04/03/2020
Community Advisory and Updates from Barton Health as of April 2, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - Barton Health continues to adapt and respond to the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the community. The health and safety of patients and care providers is the top priority, and operational changes continue to evolve at Barton Memorial Hospital and across Barton’s coordinated network of medical offices in preparation for any potential surge in patient care. El Dorado County has extended the current shelter in...
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Posted: 04/01/2020
Barton Foundation Distributing Funds to Help Impacted Community Members and First Responders (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – As the coronavirus (COVID-19) brings financial and medical implications to the South Lake Tahoe area, Barton Health and local donors have created a COVID-19 Response Fund to provide relief. The Barton Foundation is now accepting applications for financial assistance as part of the effort to help South Shore residents, families, healthcare workers, and first responders impacted by the pan...
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Posted: 03/30/2020
Businesses and Community can Donate Personal Protective Equipment, Make Facemasks (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - In light of a global shortage of personal protective equipment due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Barton Health is making every effort to ensure its supplies remain adequate for a potential influx of patients seeking care. Collaboration is underway with regional health partners, new and existing vendors, local businesses, and community members to procure equipment and supplies that may be ne...
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Posted: 03/25/2020
Community Advisory and Updates from Barton Health as of March 25, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - Operational changes, including hospital visitation, screening protocols and testing facilities, continue to be made in the wake of El Dorado County’s first reported cases of coronavirus COVID-19. The health and safety of patients and care providers is Barton’s top priority, and community spread of COVID-19 is a concern. Regardless of confirmed cases in South Lake Tahoe, the advice of Barton Health medical exp...
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Posted: 03/24/2020
With the continuing spread of COVID-19 within the U.S., the healthcare providers of the greater Lake Tahoe/El Dorado Region are working closely with each other and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as California and Nevada health authorities, to care for affected individuals. We are also jointly taking steps to limit person-to-person spread within our communities. Information about COVID-19 COVID-19 is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person and between people in clos...
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Posted: 03/19/2020
Community Advisory and Updates from Barton Health as of March 19, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - Barton Health continues its work with city, county, and state health agencies to provide screening and appropriate care for coronavirus COVID-19. The health and safety of patients and care providers is Barton’s top priority, and community spread of COVID-19 a serious concern. Barton strongly recommends the community to stay home and only go out in the community for essential services and needs, and recommends...
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Posted: 03/12/2020
Barton Health Community Advisory: March 12, 2020 Barton Health continues its work with county and state health agencies to provide care and limit the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The health and safety of community members and care providers is Barton’s top priority, and with the increasing person-to-person transmission of COVID-19, the arrival of the coronavirus in the local area is likely. Barton has implemented system-wide strategies to provide coordinated care while mitigating exposure to healthca...
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Posted: 03/03/2020
Community Health and Safety are Top Priorities for Local Healthcare System (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has been planning and preparing for the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) since the emergence of the outbreak in late 2019. The health and well-being of the community, in addition to that of staff and medical providers, remains the top priority. If cases of COVID-19 ar...
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Posted: 01/20/2020
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health has expanded acupuncture services at its Center for Orthopedics & Wellness to now offer community acupuncture treatments . Community acupuncture provides similar health and wellness benefits of private acupuncture, but differs from the private clinical room setting – taking place in a group environment with lower costs per treatment. Just like private acupuncture, community acupuncture can be added to care plans by Barton medical providers to help patients reac...
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Posted: 10/14/2019
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – On Saturday, September 21, thirteen teams lined up at Baldwin Beach in freezing temperatures at 7:00 a.m. to start the fourth annual Tahoe Challenge Medical Wilderness Adventure Race (MedWAR). Six hours and 45 minutes later, the Killa Fly Girls team would be the first to cross the finish line - two hours before any of their opponents - and claim first place. This is the Killa Fly Girls third time participating in MedWAR and their first victory. All four team members hail f...
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Posted: 07/02/2019
(South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – Outdoor adventurists can now register for the 4th Annual Tahoe Challenge Medical Wilderness Adventure Race (MedWAR), sponsored by Barton Health. On September 21, teams of racers will mountain bike, kayak, trail run, and navigate to checkpoints containing wilderness medicine scenarios and questions. Barton has worked closely with the U.S. Forest Service and Emerald Bay State Park to plan the 25 mile course that highlights the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. Registration and more...
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Posted: 05/30/2019
Even though school is almost out for the summer, if you have children that play sports it’s time to start thinking ahead to next year. Participating in student athletics promotes mental and physical well-being; which is why Barton Health is offering free sports physicals for student athletes at the Center for Orthopedics & Wellness on Monday, June 3, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. As part of its commitment to community health, Barton hosts an annual event to provide free sports physicals for all local student a...
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Posted: 04/09/2019
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health is now scheduling patients at its new MRI Suite. The $3.3 million project offers an improved medical imaging experience with a private waiting area, increased safety features, faster exam times and the latest in magnetic resonance imaging equipment. Inside Barton’s MRI Suite, a new MRI machine features state-of-the-art Short Bore and Wide Bore technology. Short Bore MRI delivers powerful imaging capabilities on a smaller footprint, allowing technicians more room fo...
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Posted: 12/27/2018
( South Lake Tahoe, CA ) - Barton Health has announced the results of the 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment , a comprehensive follow-up to similar studies completed in 2012 and 2015. The Community Health Needs Assessment identifies the key health issues facing the Barton Health service area. It uses a systematic, data-driven process to determine the health status, concerns, and needs of residents in the South Tahoe community. “The Community Health Needs Assessment provides valuable insight about the...
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Posted: 09/24/2018
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Core Certification in total hip and knee joint replacement surgery. This accreditation demonstrates commitment to a higher standard of service and provides a framework for Barton's organizational structure and management. Offices and service lines throughout Barton Health System, including those at the new Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, underwent a rigorous onsite review process earlier thi...
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Posted: 08/28/2018
(South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – Behind the scenes at Barton Health is a thriving culture of teaching and learning through specialized fellowship and medical residency programs. Just as Lake Tahoe attracts visitors from around the world, these programs attract doctors from around the world to gain experience in their medical specialty. By facilitating a constant exchange of experience and new practices, fellowship and residency programs elevate the clinical environment for Barton physicians and enhance qual...
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Posted: 08/27/2018
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health will be offering tours during its open house event at the new Robert Maloff Center, located at 2170 B South Ave. in South Lake Tahoe, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018. The 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art medical facility houses the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, which combines orthopedics, rehabilitation, performance-based training programs and overall wellness therapies for the community under one roof. Open house attende...
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Posted: 08/03/2018
(South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – Outdoor adventurists can now register for the 3rd Annual Tahoe Challenge Medical Wilderness Adventure Race (MedWAR), sponsored by Barton Health. On September 8, racers will mountain bike, kayak, trail run, and navigate to checkpoints containing wilderness medicine scenarios and questions. Barton has worked closely with the U.S. Forest Service and Emerald Bay State Park to plan the 18-20 mile course that highlights the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. Registration and more infor...
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Posted: 07/13/2018
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – A dream to improve community health and well-being of others is now a reality at the Robert Maloff Center, located on the Barton Health medical campus. The 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art medical facility houses the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, which breaks the mold of regional health care by combining orthopedics, rehabilitation, performance-based training programs and overall wellness therapies. This new model of care addresses the entire patient, not just...
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Posted: 03/30/2018
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The votes have been counted and Dr. Keith Swanson has been named Barton Health’s Doctor of the Year. Each year, hundreds of Barton team members cast their vote to nominate a favorite physician in honor of National Doctor’s Day, and the 2018 winner was announced at Barton’s Doctor’s Day Celebration, March 29th. “We honor Dr. Swanson as our Doctor of the Year, and the incredible contributions he’s made to the community as an orthopedic surgeon and practitioner of nearly 40 years,”...
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Posted: 01/30/2018
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) – From physicians providing orthopedic care at the Winter Games, to personalized training of Olympic athletes, Barton Health has a long-standing tradition of helping Team U.S.A. competitors go for the gold. This history began in the 1960s, after the Olympics at Squaw Valley, when Dr. Paul Fry moved his family to South Lake Tahoe and established the Tahoe Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic. During this time, Dr. Fry became an orthopedic physician for the Barton Hospital. Wi...
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Posted: 11/01/2017
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Barton Health is proud to announce Jeffrey A. Orr, MD, has returned to his hometown of South Lake Tahoe to join its network of talented orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Orr received his medical doctorate from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He conducted his orthopedic surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He completed his fellowship training at the University of South Florida. He’s an affiliate of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and t...
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Posted: 08/25/2016
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Barton Health staff and community benefactors dipped their shovels and broke ground on the future site of the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence on August 23, 2016. Approximately 130 invited guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday afternoon. Chris Proctor, PT, Administrative Director of Barton Health’s Tahoe Center for Orthopedics, has been coordinating the project and, at the groundbreaking, described how programs in the Center will benefit patients and the c...
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Posted: 09/14/2015
South Lake Tahoe, CA – The Robert Maloff Center of Excellence plans have been approved, and construction preparation for the parking garage will begin this month. The Center of Excellence will expand orthopedic, sports performance, and wellness services on the Barton Health campus. Individuals will work with a health navigator and a team of medical providers to develop and implement a customized care plan that integrates health, fitness, nutrition, and medical expertise. “The Center of Excellence...
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Posted: 04/17/2015
South Lake Tahoe, CA - This past Wednesday, April 15, Lisa Maloff donated $10 million for the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence to the Barton Foundation. Lisa Maloff and her late husband, Robert, have always had a heart for wellness and improving the community. She is a long term resident of Tahoe’s South Shore and was a founding member of the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The award was accepted by Barton Health staff, Kindle Craig (Director of Strategy and Development) and Ch...