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Daughters of the American Revolution from Lake Tahoe Chapter, NSDAR, showed their patriotism and community spirit by providing hot lunches during finals week to the veterans who attend Lake Tahoe Community College.

Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual recognition event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about healthcare safety. It’s an opportunity for hospitals and health systems to share their work and resources on patient safety, safety culture and patient engagement.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Understand more about the opioid epidemic at the next Barton Health Wellness Lecture on Thursday, February 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, 2170B South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.

Dr. Matthew Wonnacott will lead the lecture and cover topics including how opioids became an epidemic and what kind of help is available locally for those fighting an addiction to the drug.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Two new physicians have been added to the Barton Health team, Joseph Hancock, MD and W. Reid Shepard, DO. They are both providing services at Barton’s new General Surgery and Gastroenterology office at 1139 Third Street in South Lake Tahoe.

Snowglobe 2018 is now in the books. There have been some successes as well as some difficulties. This year saw the introduction of professional sound engineers to help reduce the sound and new field protection to prevent further damage to our new play fields. The sound is reported to have been improved for many though the people who live nearest this event in Pioneer Village, along the Bijou Meadow, around Johnson Lane and in Sierra Tract continue to be bombarded by three days of sound.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Law enforcement and medical issues associated with the 2018 SnowGlobe Music Festival were down again on the event's second night, leading City of South Lake Tahoe staff to call the evening "another success."

After much concern from the community, staff has been working to alleviate concerns from them concerning noise and trouble for law enforcement.

Highlights of the second day include:

Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Great Day to enjoy Holiday Skiing & Riding… All the Resort are Open and Geared up… Machine Groomed Packed Powder & some Powder Stashes yet to be had. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 37F-42F (27F-32F on the Slopes). Light Winds.

Good Morning & Merry Christmas Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Santa Delivers the White and whether you’ve been naughty or nice you can enjoy Fresh Powder Conditions… All the Resort are Open and Geared up for the Holidays… Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Packed Powder. All Lift subject to Delayed opening due to snow safety… If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Welcome to Lake Tahoe and your Pre-Christmas Sunday Funday! All the Resort are Open and geared up, operating at Maximum Levels, conditions permitting, Offering more lifts and terrain and ready for the Holidays… Machine Groomed & Skier Packed Powder! If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Lots of Holiday activities scheduled on and off the slopes… Have Fun & Be Safe!

On Thursday, December 13, 2018, Stephen Bannar, loving husband and father of Brandon and Allison, passed away at the age of 55. Stephen was born in Camden, New Jersey on March 18, 1963. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1985 and completed his Medical Degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1990. Stephen practiced Orthopedic Surgery for 25 years. On May 18, 1991, he married Barbara Lee Storck. They raised two children Brandon and Allison.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was well below freezing but spirits warmed the air as car after car honked at the dozens of Barton Health nurses, both current and retired, picketing on both sides of Highway 50 on 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe.

"We've had amazing support from the community," said emergency room nurse Ronnie Navarro, an 11-year employee of the hospital. That community included other local unions including the police and fire departments.

Gregory Burkard Jr., DO is an interventional pain and sports medicine physiatrist who recently joined Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. I sat down with him to learn more about his medical specialty and the services available.

Natasha Schue (NS): What exactly does a physiatrist do?
Dr. Burkard: I see and treat people living with pain. Pain can be caused by one or several factors. Most patients I see have pain from sports injuries, overuse injuries, and accidents that unfortunately resulted in functional disabilities.

The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League is launching their biggest fundraiswer of the year, the annual See's Candy Sale, on Friday, November 16, 2018.

This year the sale is located in the Crossing located at 2038 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. The Crossing has generously donated the space to the Cancer League.

The store will be operated by volunteers from 10:00 a..m to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays until they are sold out.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 29 years members of the Barton Hospital Auxiliary and their volunteers have been creating cheese balls to sell during the holidays, and for 29 years the popularity of the garlicky, nutty and slightly spicy cheese balls has continued to grow.

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.

But what is in that tasty swipe is a guarded secret.

Suicide is a public health issue that impacts everyone. For some of us, we are reminded of suicide daily. Yet, it is important to know that suicide can be prevented.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the top ten causes of death in the United States. The leading reason for suicide is unmanaged depression or a mood disorder. Considering that 20 to 25 percent of Americans are affected by depression, it is important to know the signs that may help save someone’s life.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nature is healing, and a new partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and Barton Health is bringing the benefits of 154,000 acres of wellness around Lake Tahoe to the public.

"Nature is medicine, nutrition is medicine and you don't have to pop pills for health," said Nancy Laurenson of Barton Health during a recent wellness outing on the Rainbow Trail at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.

Blood donations save lives, and there is a chance in Lake Tahoe on August 28 to donate blood and help others.

At this special blood drive at Tahoe Douglas Fire District's Round Hill station you can help patients in need and earn a chance to "Beat the Heat" with United Blood Services during their August giveaways each week. Those donating blood during this drive earn an automatic entry to win a Custom Concert Package ~ Your choice of 2 tickets to any available upcoming Northern Nevada Concert up to $250 total.

After a nation-wide search, Barton Health is pleased to announce its new Chief Nursing Officer, Julie Clayton, RN, MSN, NEA-BC. A registered nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing, Ms. Clayton brings her expertise to Barton’s executive team from her most recent position as Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Wash.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Eight graduating students from across the South Shore and Carson Valley were awarded a combined $16,000 in scholarships from the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The annual scholarship program was open to local high school and community college students focusing their higher education in a medical field of study.

The 13th annual Longest Day of Golf will be held on June 21, 2018, at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course and will be raising funds for the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League.

Participants spend hours on the course, from sun-up to sun-down, or however long they can last, earning money for every hole they golf. During the 2017 event they raised $10,000 and this year's goal is to have golfers play over 135 holes and raise $12,000 to help the SLT Cancer League help locals with the disease.

Dr. Megan Jewell has joined the team at Barton Health as its newest OB/GYN physician. Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Jewell’s credentials tout a da Vinci® Surgery certification in benign gynecology. Dr. Jewell joins Barton Health in a time of momentum as the health care system has been recently been recognized for its quality and safety standards for women’s health in the local community.

Being ready to enjoy summer on your bike doesn’t only mean getting or being fit, it includes having your bike fit. With temperatures warming up, this is the perfect opportunity to get your bicycle ready for the season! Anyone who enjoys riding should have their bike fitted. At Barton Health, bike fitting is geared towards clients who road bike, mountain bike, or compete in triathlons – all with the goal of optimizing body position to maximize performance, based on the rider’s recreational or competitive goals and history of injury.

There will be a fundraiser for the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League on Thursday, May 10 at Casey’s American Cantina.

$3.00 all you can eat chili all day long with all proceeds going to help local cancer patients.

Casey's is located in Zephyr Cove, Nev., next to Safeway.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health has announced the addition of Dr. Gregory Burkard, Jr. to their family of care providers.

Burkard is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is an interventional pain and sports medicine physiatrist. This means he is a physician that treats a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, muscles, joints and more.