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Slips and falls are common with the ice and outdoor activities Lake Tahoe residents are accustomed to. With that comes the unfortunate bumps, bruises, and in some cases broken bones. While it may b...

For some American workers, picking the right health insurance is becoming more like hunting for the perfect business suit: It takes some shopping around to find a good fit and avoid sticker shock.I...

The holiday season kicks off with magic and splendor Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 with the 4th annual Barton Health Festival of Trees & Lights at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.

Obama has been re-elected for a second term, and many entrepreneurs are unsure about what the next four years will bring. However, one business-building tactic that is often overlooked and is a true driver of business growth and success is partnership. Two agencies, based in Carson City and South Lake Tahoe, have been cooperating since 2009 and have served Tahoe-based clients such as Mackenzie Martin of Century 21 Tahoe Paradise, I DO Tahoe Weddings, and Olsen Paving & Sealcoating, among others. Their newest account is Barton Health.

“Empowerment” is the premise of Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee (CAC). After careful evaluation of 19 grant applications, nine-non-profits recently received $24,000 in grants from the CAC. Through these grants, the CAC is able to “empower” area community programs with funding to help close the health gaps and address health issues within the community.

After attending the State of the South Shore Economy Public Forum held on October 23rd, 2012 I was inspired to draft a response to the questions about economic revitalization that were asked at the meeting. I feel like our group had many salient ideas that were not properly represented. Also, I have noticed that people are quick to offer ideas like “reduce unemployment”, “beautify the city”, and “improve recreation”, but they are typically unable to offer suggestions on how to make those ideas a reality.

Famously garlicky, nutty and slightly spicy, Barton Auxiliary’s Cheese Balls have arrived.
One creamy swipe across a piece of sourdough bread or dipped with a cracker, and anyone with a discerning palate can tell the difference between store-bought and these homemade delights.

As a personal trainer, one of the main reasons people seek my advice is because they feel like they don't have enough time to work out. With the kids back at school, snow on the ground and a 40-plu...

The El Dorado County Department of Environmental Health was notified this week by the California Department of Public Health that two additional chipmunks in the South Lake Tahoe area have tested positive for plague. One of the chipmunks was found in the Tallac Historic Site area and one was near the U.S. Forest Service Taylor Creek Visitor Center.

Why do people use weightlifting belts? A study out of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., had 352 healthy strength-training members (189 men, 156 women, 7 gender not indicated) aged 20-72 years co...

The Blue Ribbon Award nominations have been tallied, with more than 150 nominations received. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who took the time to nominate those making significant contributions to the South Shore community. The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held on November 15 at Embassy Suites; all nominees will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the ceremony.

Lake Tahoe is one of hundreds of lakes around the world in the midst of a warming trend. The effects of climate change are starting to complicate efforts to maintain the lake’s relatively pristine state, putting Tahoe’s sapphire blue water and its overall ecological health at risk.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Health and Human Services Secretary Diana Dooley said she is confident the state can eliminate a health insurance program serving more than 860,000 children fro...

No strength trainingThe biggest mistake women can make in the gym is avoiding strength training. While the treadmill and spinning bikes get consistent use, the barbell and dumbbells are often negle...

CARSON CITY – Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley used a second Senate debate tonight to attack Sen. Dean Heller on issues ranging from Medicare to online poker legislation, while her Republican opponent took a more restrained approach in the hour-long discussion on public television.

*An article in the Oct 10. edition of the Tribune incorrectly stated the number of contracts renewed at Barton Health in the past year. The hospital renewed contracts with 25 physicians in the past...

Barton Health issued a statement Thursday stating it does not purchase drugs from the New England Compounding Center, the company accused of selling contaminated steroid injections that have report...

As the debate on health care reform continues to take center stage across the country, some very real effects of the 2010 Affordable Care Act have already reached California and the Lake Tahoe Basi...

Barton Health will offer three vaccination clinics in the coming weeks.The clinics will offer seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccinations for people of all ages. The seasonal vaccine will be provided f...

Barton Health encourages our community to be protected during flu season by offering affordable vaccinations during convenient dates and times, at the following locations:
Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to noon and again on Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to noon at Barton Family Medicine, 1090 Third Street, South Lake Tahoe.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to noon, Barton Urgent Care & Family Practice at Stateline Medical Center, 155 Highway 50, Stateline, Nev.

Ages 3 - 18 FREE.* Cost for ages 19 and older: Seasonal Flu Shot: $20; Pneumonia Vaccine: $35

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To Sherry Guzzi, the beaver dam on Taylor Creek was more than a watery jungle of sticks and branches. In that snarl of debris, she saw hope for a species long regarded as non-native in the Sierra but which new research claims has occupied the range for centuries and is key to ecosystem health.
Late last month, her hope was extinguished when the U.S. Forest Service tore down the dam to protect a tourist facility celebrating a non-native species: kokanee salmon.

Even with your busy Lake Tahoe lifestyle, do you find it difficult to balance exercise and diet? If so you won't want to miss Barton Health's free wellness lecture: "Maximizing Nutrition and Exercise for the Busy Life" with Paula Crenshaw, MD. This free event will be Nov. 7, 6 p.m. at Kahle Community Center in Stateline. Among the topics for discussion are: Food vs vitamin pills? Research shows why food nutrients are better than supplements; What foods have the greatest nutrient value?

Many sports require the total body movement of pushing while standing. Football linemen are excellent examples of this. Wrestlers and Mixed Martial Arts athletes also clearly demonstrate the need t...

NEW YORK - As the tally from a deadly meningitis outbreak rose Friday, health officials identified the medical clinics across the country that received steroid shots for back pain now linked to the...