wellness

Registration open for Barton's 23rd annual Golf Tournament

Event Date: 
June 23, 2017 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Polish your shoes and dust off your clubs because the Barton Foundation’s golf fundraiser is just around the corner.

The 23rd annual Barton Foundation Golf Tournament will take place Friday, June 23 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Attendees will golf, dine, and help an important cause: community health.

Full schedule of events in South Lake Tahoe this weekend

There is a full slate of events in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area this weekend. On Al Tahoe Boulevard, one can hit the Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show, Earth Day, and Ladies' Morning Out on Saturday.

Tahoe Art League hosts exhibit in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month

Event Date: 
May 1, 2017 - 6:30pm

Participants in El Dorado County Wellness Center programs will have a chance to show off their artistic skills in the “Each Mind Matters” art exhibit hosted by the Tahoe Art League from May 1 to May 5. The exhibit is in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and will be kicked off with with an artist's reception and awards ceremony in the school's Commons on May 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Health column: The Balancing Act

Does it just seem like we need more than 24 hours in a day? I often think if I had eight more hours in a day that I could get so much more done. I realize this is an illusion and, in reality, the items on my list are never-ending. But for some reason the cultural message is that we are superhumans. We can do it all, get everything done, and look good while doing it.

Kudos: A heartfelt thanks to Barton Health’s volunteers

This week is National Volunteer Week (April 23-29). Barton Health would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to our incredible team of volunteers for all they do to support our patients and help our physicians, nurses, and staff.

Renovations at The Crossing at Tahoe Valley completed

South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Renovations on the former Factory Stores at the Y are now complete, unveiling a brand new shopping destination and contemporary lifestyle center in the heart of South Lake Tahoe named The Crossing at Tahoe Valley.

Education and participation needed as South Lake Tahoe develops cannabis regulations

There was one thing all speakers during Wednesday evening's Town Hall on recreational cannabis agreed on: People need to get involved, educate themselves and share their opinions with their elected leaders at local, county and state levels.

A panel of six people spoke to the crowd of almost 100 people (and another 300 who were viewing online) during the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) fourth Town Hall meeting in South Lake Tahoe.

New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe

The following 59 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of March:

3/1
ELAINE NOELTNER RIDESHARE
FOR MODERN MAKERS
MH CONSTRUCTION
MOTIVE PERFORMANCE STUDIO

3/2
1074 CHONOKIS RENTALS
811 MODESTO APARTMENTS
RALPH BRIGANTINO RENTALS

3/3
1039 WILLIAM APARTMENTS
EXCLUSIVE WIRELESS INC
TBWB STRATEGIES

3/4
DEEDEES DUPLEX

3/6
EMMA'S APARTMENT RENTAL
L&H AIRCO LLC

3/7
LAKE TAHOE ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS
LINA LIU MASSAGE THERAPIST
NEW HEIGHTS LLC
SPEC PRODUCTIONS LLC

3/9
DELORES QUAN RENTAL

3/10

South Lake Tahoe couple launches award-winning BumpBar

No, BumpBar is not a new watering hole in South Lake Tahoe. Instead, BumpBar is a nutritious bar with the pregnant or nursing woman in mind, and is the creation of local couple Dr. Amanda Weavil, MD and Scott Weavil.

BumpBar began in 2015 when Amanda, a South Lake Tahoe OB/GYN wanted to develop a nutrition bar for her patients who were either pregnant or nursing. Something they have and not worry about the ingredients.

Scott researched the large nutrition bar market and found there were no options for sale like they had in mind, something people could eat on the go that was healthy.

Guest Columnist: Hoping for a bipartisan solution to health care

The Republican Party’s decision on March 24 to pull the vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was met with disappointment and relief. While backers of the newly proposed legislation were disappointed that they could not find sufficient support, residents who depend on the Affordable Care Act’s medical protections and insurance options felt relief. Hope continues for a broad bipartisan approach to change this complex legislation resulting in improved coverage balanced with affordability for our citizens.

Get pampered at 6th annual Ladies Morning Out in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
April 29, 2017 - 8:00am

Women of all ages can experience health and wellness activities that unite the body and mind at the sixth annual Ladies’ Morning Out on Saturday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.

“Ladies’ Morning Out is an opportunity for women to take time out for themselves,” says Natasha Schue, Barton’s Community Relations Coordinator. “The event celebrates health and wellness through fitness, pampering, and connecting with others.”

Carson Valley Medical Center sponsors scoreboard at Douglas County Community Center

Carson Valley Medical Center, a strong supporter of the Douglas County Community & Senior Center has renewed their pledge again to be the Douglas County Community Services Foundation 2017 Naming Rights sponsor for all eight scoreboards in the Douglas County Community Center gymnasium located on Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.

Grant proposals being accepted from those serving senior citizens

Friends of Seniors, a fund of the El Dorado Community Foundation, has announced the opening of their 2017 grant process. Friends of Seniors is a dedicated group of local volunteers who work independently during the year to raise funding for programs and services that improve and enhance the quality of life for seniors in El Dorado County.

This year they will be awarding a total of up to $10,000 in grants to El Dorado County nonprofits that support the wellness, life enrichment, dignity and independence of El Dorado County seniors.

Tahoe Women's Community Fund has $29,000 to give to local nonprofits.

The Tahoe Women's Community Fund has $29,000 to give to South Lake Tahoe non-profit groups and agencies who focus on five critical areas they've selected for funding in 2017. $10,000 grants will be given to those chosen whose focus is children and youth, and mental health and wellness. $3,000 will given in three grants: poverty and housing, education and literacy, and environment and the community.

The Request for Proposals are now available and due back February 28 at 5:00 p.m. They can be found HERE.

City Council approves new residential marijuana cultivation ordinance

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - As the State of California figures out how commercial sales of recreational marijuana will be handled in 2018, the City of South Lake Tahoe has adjusted the marijuana ordinance to handle residential grows.

With the passage of Proposition 64 in November, residents can grow up to six plants in their homes, and the City changed their medical marijuana ordinance to match the requirements of the new law legalizing recreational use.

Barton's February wellness lecture: Understanding palliative care

Event Date: 
February 1, 2017 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Palliative Care is a new medical specialty focusing more broadly on improving life and providing comfort to people of all ages with serious, chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

Learn more about it during the next Barton Health lecture on February 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room located at One College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.

Kudos: Festival of Trees & Lights a record-breaking success

What a lively and jubilant occasion at Barton Health’s Eighth Annual Festival of Trees & Lights. It is always a treat to see the delight in children’s eyes as they admire handcrafted trees and seek “treatment” for their injured teddy bears at the Teddy Bear Hospital.

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: City Council, the TWC, VHR's and more

South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - I could not be more honored and excited to represent this community as your Mayor. Having served on City Council for two years, I have learned that there are deeply passionate and extremely knowledgeable citizens and fellow council members who care immensely about our community and the decisions made by our City.

Kudos: Virtual race helps fund cancer wellness program

On behalf of the organizers of the Lake Tahoe Virtual Race, I would like to thank Lake Tahoe community members and businesses as well as Barton Health employees and physicians for their incredible generosity.

Barton Health recently hosted the first Virtual Race Challenge. Racers walked and ran for 72 days and recorded their mileage on a 72 mile digital map of Lake Tahoe. Together, with their financial contributors, the racers raised $4,044 in donations to help expand Barton Health’s Cancer Wellness Program.

Barton Wellness Lecture: A sneak peek at the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence

Event Date: 
January 25, 2017 - 6:00pm

Barton Health's Chris Proctor, MPT will fill in the public on how the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence is changing the face of healthcare in the South Lake Tahoe community at the next Wellness Lecture on January 25 at 6:00 p.m. Proctor will discuss how they're moving from a reactive healthcare model based on treating illness/ injury, to a proactive model using prevention and education.

Medical marijuana dispensary told they must close their doors; Owner says no

"We will continue to stay open," said Cody Bass, founder and executive director of the Tahoe Wellness Cooperative after being told by the City Council Tuesday that he no longer has a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit to operate in South Lake Tahoe. "We are going to take this to the end."

One of his lawyers, James Anthony added, "They will be reviewing this decision in Superior Court."

Tahoe Wellness Cooperative in a legal battle with landlord, dispensary license at jeopardy

There is a legal battle in South Lake Tahoe that has put a long-time resident against the owner of the City's lone medical dispensary, Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC).

SLT City Council agenda includes marijuana, VHRs and craft shows

A full agenda awaits the new City Council as soon as the two new members are sworn in on Tuesday, December 13.

The 9:00 a.m. meeting in the council chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport starts with the Administeration of Oath to Brooke Laine and Jason Collin and will be followed by a presentation by South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler on what the passage of Proposition 64 means for the city. He will be joined by others from Barton and the Drug Free Coalition who will discuss the implications on the community with increased access to marijuana.

Barton Wellness lecture: Shoulder replacement surgery, the good, the bad, the ugly

Event Date: 
December 8, 2016 - 6:00pm

Join Kyle Swanson, MD, of the Tahoe Center for Orthopedics, and learn more about shoulder replacement surgery; the good, the bad and the ugly during Barton Health's next wellness lecture on Thursday, December 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.

The lecture will cover several topics including:

What is arthritis?
Types of shoulder replacements
What to expect as a patient going through shoulder replacement surgery

This lecture will be held in the LTCC Board room located at One College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.

8th annual Festival of Trees & Lights gets underway December 1

Event Date: 
December 1, 2016 (All day)

Ring in the holiday spirit at Barton Health’s eighth annual Festival of Trees & Lights. The winter celebration features events and entertainment starts Thursday, December 1 and continues through Sunday, December 4 at MontBleu Resort on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

“The Festival of Trees & Lights provides a warm and family-friendly atmosphere to inspire people to get into the spirit of holiday giving,” says Kindle Craig, the director of the Barton Foundation. “All the money raised goes back into the community and supports health and wellness programs.”

Barton Foundation awards $40,000 to groups addressing local health needs

Barton Health grants were distributed to nine South Lake Tahoe organizations who address the most pressing health needs of the community: mental health, substance abuse and access to health care services.

During a recent luncheon, grants were handed out to Live Violence Free, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - El Dorado Chapter, SOS Outreach, South Tahoe Family Resource Center, Tahoe Art League, Tahoe Magic, Tahoe Turning Point, and Tahoe Youth & Family Services.

Opinion: Uniting towards a sustainable vision for South Shore

It is an exciting time to live on the South Shore – during a critical point in our region’s evolution and potential. It is time to set our course: moving away from bickering and blaming, exclusionary special interests and single-industry dominance to consensus-building and proactively choosing progress. Whether we live in Nevada or California, everyone benefits from uniting towards a sustainable vision for the South Shore.

Cheese balls, Santa and treasures at 46th annual Barton Auxilary Holiday Faire

Event Date: 
November 13, 2016 - 9:00am

Get a head start to the holidays and support health and wellness in the community at the 46th annual Holiday Faire on Sunday, November 13. Community members and visitors of all ages are invited to attend this festive event at St. Teresa Grace Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Browse through the finest and fanciest holiday and winter treasures set aside from The Attic Thrift Store donations. Items include jewelry, books, holiday decorations, winter wear, crystal, dolls, purses, antiques, and collectibles.

Barton Wellness Lecture: Maximizing on hill performance

Event Date: 
November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm

Have you best season on the snow! Obtain injury prevention tips, concussion recognition and care, Strength training to maximize your season, and the importance of wellness and fitness.

Tuesday, November 1, 6-7pm
Presented by: Terrence Orr, MD; Jeremy Vandehurst, ATC; Jeff Brown, ATC; Nick Ward, Performance Coach; and Beachy Orr, PhD, Anatomy
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 36.2568" N, 119° 58' 21.4284" W

Harrah's and Harvey's holding job fair

Event Date: 
October 13, 2016 - 12:00pm

With winter just around the corner, Harrah's and Harvey's are starting to gear up their staffing needs. They will be holding a job fair on Thursday, Oct. 13, from noon to 4:00 p.m.

They are looking for fun, friendly people to join the team in several areas and are looking for cooks, kitchen stewards, beverage servers, hotel front desk, security officers, food servers, wardrobe clerk, retail clerk and baristas to name a few. .

The hiring event takes place at Harvey's bus reception lobby, located adjacent to the employment office at the rear/southwest entrance of the hotel.

Winning cocktail at annual Barton event named after SLT woman fighting cancer

"Krista's Cause" won top honors at the 7th annual Cocktails for a Cause held on September 21 at the Riva Grill, a drink created in honor of South Lake Tahoe local Krista Kline Carson, who is fighting brain cancer with treatments in Germany.

Gary Gamprie and James Olson of LewMarNel’s Steaks & Spirits received the honor for their mauve fruit smoothie. Their drink will be featured as the signature cocktail at the Barton Foundation’s 25th annual Gala at the Festival of Trees & Lights in December.

Public input sought on Mental Health Services Act

In the 2004 California election, voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), mandating a one percent increase in income taxes for individuals with incomes over $1 million to expand mental health services. The MHSA funds mental health services that are "recovery and resiliency" focused to children and their families, transitional age youth, adults and older adults. MHSA programs must provide integrated service experiences that are client and family driven, wellness, recovery and resilience focused, culturally competent, and include community collaboration.

Barton presents women's health lecture during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Event Date: 
October 4, 2016 - 6:00pm

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Barton Women's Health will be hosting 'For Women, By Women,' a women's health lecture presented by Dr. Clare Rudolph on Tuesday, October 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Rudolph, the newest physician at Barton Women's Health, will be speaking on both women's health and breast cancer in the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room.

This is a free lecture.

Attend four lectures in 2016 and be entered to win a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice.

Future Wellness Lecture Series:

Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

With the cool fall weather approaching, it’s important to think about a very important vitamin we can absorb from the sun: vitamin D. According to city data, South Lake Tahoe boasts an average of 249 days of sunshine per year so we should all be quite abundant in our vitamin D stores. However, many of us spend hours indoors and nutrition research shows about 40 percent of adults are lacking this vitamin.

Below are some common questions about vitamin D and how to get the most from this important nutrient.

What is vitamin D?

Low-cost flu vaccine clinics to start in South Lake Tahoe September 28

Low-cost community flu vaccination clinics will start in South Lake Tahoe on September 28 and on October 5 on the West Slope.

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Nursing will be conducting the clinics through mid-November for just $10 per vaccine. No one will be denied service due to inability to pay.

Barton Health's 7th Annual Cocktails for a Cause

Event Date: 
September 21, 2016 - 5:30pm

Wednesday, September 21, 5:30-8pm
Entrance Fee: $40 in advance, $45 day of the event

Location

Riva Grill on the Lake
900 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 57.8904" N, 119° 57' 33.156" W

Ground breaking at new Robert Maloff Center of Excellence at Barton

As do all good ideas that want to become lasting projects, many years and lots of planning have gone into creating what will become the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence at Barton Health.

It's been 55 years since the Barton family donated the land where the first hospital in South Lake Tahoe was built, and it was in that same footprint of land that the ground was broken for the new center 26,000 square foot center on Tuesday.

Barton Foundation’s 7th annual Cocktails for a Cause

Event Date: 
September 21, 2016 - 5:30pm

For the seventh year, the Barton Foundation is holding their annual Cocktails for a Cause event on Wednesday, September 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. Not only will attendees get samples of alcoholic creations made by ten local bartenders, but they'll be treated with heavy appetizers, live music and a raffle.

Mountain Resort Television: Color Blast Run for TYFS

Mountain Resort Television's Laura Mate checks in with Tahoe Youth & Family Services Executive Director Christopher Croft. Find out what the agency does in El Dorado County, Alpine County and Douglas County.

People can also have fun this August with their 3rd annual Color Blast Run August 20...The second time they are partnering with the Carson Valley Health and Wellness fair.

Find out more http://www.tahoeyouth.org/event_detail.asp?eID=9292

Raley's to remove certain sodas from their shelves

Raley’s grocery stores announced today that they will eliminate certain Raley's brand sodas from their shelves in order to keep in line with their vision of health and wellness. One year ago, they stopped the sale of tobacco products for the same reason.

The move will take away all flavors containing high-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors, including diet soda varieties.

TYFS to hold annual 5k ColorBlast Run in the Carson Valley

Event Date: 
August 20, 2016 - 9:00am

Tahoe Youth and Family Services, who serve the communities of Alpine County, Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe, is holding their fourth ColorBlast Run fundraiser on August 20. This event is part of the Carson Valley Medical Center’s Health Fest 2016.

Elevated Fitness celebrates 4th anniversary

Elevated Fitness, South Lake Tahoe's high altitude, carbon-neutral, human-powered fitness facility, focuses on dynamic and scientific workouts at their gym located at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Suite 8. They are celebrating their fourth year on the South Shore with a 2 for the price of 1 special. Two people join for the price of one, or, one person can join for two months at the price of one.

Their member's success is from science and movement based workouts which get maximum results through safe, progressive programming based on research, not through trends and machines.

Location

Elevated Fitness
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd., #8, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 57' 15.7068" N, 119° 56' 36.0528" W

Barton Wellness Lecture: Why Men Should Care about Wellness

Event Date: 
June 9, 2016 - 6:00pm

BARTON WELLNESS LECTURE: Why Men Should Care about Wellness
Thursday, June 9, 6-7pm
Presented by: Steven Brooks, MD - Barton Family Practice
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
Dr. Steven Brooks, Barton Family Medicine, will discuss men's health, as June is National Men's Health Month, and why men should care about wellness.

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 53.7024" N, 119° 58' 20.7408" W

It’s not too late: Understanding depressive disorders

The common stressors of everyday life can result in feelings of sadness. But if a person feels sad more days than not and it causes a difference in social, academic, and occupational functioning, it may be signs of a depressive disorder. The day may feel heavy or overwhelming, a person may lose track of time or forget what is important, and things that used to cause joy and pleasure no longer bring happiness. The steps to feel better may seem impossible, but it’s never too late to get support.

Commonly reported signs and symptoms of depressive disorders include:

Kudos: Forest Service serves at Bread & Broth

Thanks to the U.S. Forest Service employees from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, the Bread & Broth diners on Monday night May 2nd enjoyed a festive Mexican dinner at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. With funds from the Forest Service employee association’s Wellness, Recreation and Morale fund, the B&B cooks prepared beef tacos, Mexican black beans and Spanish rice to celebrate the upcoming Cino de Mayo holiday.

Mental Health Awareness Month May 1 - 31

May 2 challenge: Say hello and give a warm smile to someone at the grocery store

Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off on May 1 and the community is encouraged to participate in a 31-day challenge to honor not only their own mental health, but that of others.

Community invited to Tahoe Women's Fund Gala where $22,000 in grants will be awarded

Event Date: 
June 3, 2016 - 6:00pm

Tahoe Women’s Community Fund (TWCF) has announced their inaugural Grants Gala on Friday, June 3, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat in South Lake Tahoe.

ALL community members are invited and encouraged to attend to learn more about what the 170 members of TWCF are contributing to the community. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased
HERE.

Tickets will be available on line until May 27 and cannot be purchased at the door.

Grand Opening for Supported by Angels Center for Holistic Healing

Event Date: 
April 22, 2016 - 2:00pm

Supported by Angels, Center for Holistic Healing in South Lake Tahoe is holding their grand opening on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The new business offers customized and practical tools for health, wellness, and lifestyle transformation.

Their Grand Opening is an opportunity for the public to explore their highest and the owners say you will leave this event feeling empowered, inspired and supported. Stop by and discover what the essence of holistic healing is all about, and how it can be something that makes a positive difference in your life!

Kudos: Barton Auxiliary provides flair and funds

On behalf of the physicians and staff at Barton Health, I want to thank the Barton Auxiliary for volunteering their time and providing generous donations for our health and wellness efforts.

Mom’s Morning Out: A morning of health and wellness

Event Date: 
April 30, 2016 - 8:00am

Women of all ages are invited to celebrate the health and wellness of women at the fifth annual Mom’s Morning Out on Saturday, April 30.

“Mom’s Morning Out is an event just for women that unites the body and mind.” says Natasha Schue, Barton’s Community Relations Coordinator. “It’s an opportunity to slow down, unwind, and be pampered.”

The first activity, Beyond Yoga with The Studio Lake Tahoe, starts at 8:00 a.m. Other fitness classes throughout the morning include Cardio Core with Tahoe Fit and Healthy Mommies Yoga with Lake Tahoe Yoga.

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