Podcasts about Renown Health

More than a third of patients released from the hospital never fill their discharge prescriptions, but “meds-to-beds” programs can help improve that statistic. That is the approach Renown Health in Reno, Nev., took with the help of its 340B savings. Renown Vice President of Pharmacy Services Adam Porath joins us to describe how this meds-to-beds program improves patient care.Hospital readmissions down, patient convenience upRenown Health's 340B-funded program offers medication to patients who are being discharged from the hospital, either through bedside delivery, pneumatic tube, or a unique discharge lounge. The effort began as a pilot for Medicaid patients in 2016, and it demonstrated patients in the program were 25% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital once discharged. These health improvements plus the added convenience of medication access for patients convinced the system to expand the program.340B pricing to patients who cannot payPorath says Renown Health refers patients who cannot afford discharge medications to its social services team, which can authorize providing the drugs to those patients at the 340B-discounted rate. The team also will work with patients to see if they qualify for coverage such as Medicaid or other programs to reduce their out-of-pocket costs. Porath said Renown's meds-to-beds program provides drugs free of charge to about 30 patients per month.The keys to successRenown Health's meds-to-beds program has been a success, with more than 80% of eligible patients participating as of the end of 2024. The hospital expanded the services to all patients and started operating it 24/7 in April 2024. Porath said the keys to success include regular reporting to stakeholders and innovations to handle a large volume of patients discharging at once. Such changes allow all parties to stay in the loop with the development of the program and to celebrate successes as they occur.ResourcesRead Our Analysis of the First Federal Court Decision on RebatesSecond Federal Judge Allows 340B Health, Member Hospitals To Intervene in Rebate Lawsuit

Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security Officer at Renown Health, shares insights on improving the end-user experience through continuous adjustments and support. He emphasizes the importance of clearly articulating risk to drive strategic investments and ensuring those investments deliver value. Ramirez also discusses his proactive approach to setting himself up for long-term success in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security Officer at Renown Health, shares insights on improving the end-user experience through continuous adjustments and support. He emphasizes the importance of clearly articulating risk to drive strategic investments and ensuring those investments deliver value. Ramirez also discusses his proactive approach to setting himself up for long-term success in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Meet Lynn Atcheson, a native Nevadan whose leadership and advocacy have left a lasting mark on Reno and Washoe County as we commemorate Women's History Month.  Lynn has played pivotal roles in some of Nevada's most influential organizations, including Sierra Pacific Power Co., Harrah's, and Washoe Health System—now Renown Health. She is also a founding member of the Nevada Women's Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through education and philanthropy.  Through her work, she has championed initiatives that uplift women, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for future generations. During our conversation you will learn the inspiration behind the Nevada Women's Fund, the challenges of building community-driven initiatives, and Lynn's insights on leadership and philanthropy.   

February 24, 2025: Steven Ramirez, VP and CISTO of Renown Health, discusses how organizations are grappling with increasingly sophisticated threats. What makes the 60-minute breach window so critical in today's threat landscape, and how are healthcare organizations reshaping their approach to identity security? As Ramirez shares insights from his journey at Renown, we explore the delicate balance between rapid threat response and strategic planning, while questioning what makes an effective cybersecurity professional in today's healthcare environment.Key Points:02:35 The Role of a CISTO06:29 Renown Cybersecurity Initiatives12:09 Simplification in Cybersecurity18:36 Lightning RoundSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

RSV, COVID 19 e influenza. ¿Cuáles vacunas COVID están disponibles este año? ¿Qué se recomienda para prevenir otras enfermedades de temporada, incluyendo en los niños? Charlamos con el Doctor Jose Cucalon Calderon, profesor asociado de pediatría en la Universidad de Nevada, Reno, y pediatra en Renown Health. Y en “Nuestra Comunidad”: III Encuentro Internacional de Escritores.

Genetic factors play a role in as much as 10% of all cases of breast and ovarian cancer. And yet, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, there is a significant number of patients who are not aware that they carry genetic risk factors for these diseases. Joseph Grzymski, the Chief Genomics Officer for Renown Health--which helped spearhead the study--spoke to ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath about these research findings and what they mean for doctors and patients across the U.S.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Obesidad infantil, prevención, y qué es el 5210, de eso y más nos habla el Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon, profesor asociado de pediatría en la Universidad de Nevada, Reno, y pediatra en Renown Health. Y en otro segmento: Pregunta 6 de la boleta electoral de Nevada.

Chuck Podesta, Chief Information Officer at Renown Health, emphasizes the importance of focusing on data quality and security. He also explores the impact AI will have on cybersecurity, discussing how advancements in technology can both challenge and enhance data protection in healthcare.

Chuck Podesta, Chief Information Officer at Renown Health, emphasizes the importance of focusing on data quality and security. He also explores the impact AI will have on cybersecurity, discussing how advancements in technology can both challenge and enhance data protection in healthcare.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Marie McCormack, Division Chief of Primary Care at Renown Health, discusses the challenges of physician burnout and how her health system leveraged AI solutions to combat it. Listen in as Dr. McCormack shares her experience partnering with Nuance to improve workflow efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and ultimately create a more sustainable practice for clinicians.This episode is sponsored by Nuance, a Microsoft company.

In this episode, Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security & Technology Officer at Renown Health shares insights into his background & Renown Health, the biggest issues in cyber security he is keeping an eye on today, the importance of information sharing in healthcare, and more.

In this episode, Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security & Technology Officer at Renown Health shares insights into his background & Renown Health, the biggest issues in cyber security he is keeping an eye on today, the importance of information sharing in healthcare, and more.

April 26, 2024: In this episode, Chuck Podesta, CIO of Renown Health, delves into the intricacies of healthcare IT leadership, particularly the challenges of budget management and the responsible implementation of emerging technologies like AI. Podesta shares his experiences and strategies for transitioning from a 7% to a 4% budget, emphasizing the importance of aligning IT investments with organizational goals. He also discusses the need for education, governance, and collaboration to ensure the successful integration of AI into healthcare systems. Thought-provoking questions arise: How can CIOs balance budget constraints while driving innovation? What role should education play in preparing healthcare leaders for the AI revolution? How can organizations navigate the pressure to adopt trendy technologies while prioritizing value and patient care?Key Points:Healthcare IT BudgetingResponsible AI ImplementationOrganizational GovernanceLeadershipAt Home SolutionsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

April 9: First, we join Justin Coran, Chief Analytics Officer at Renown Health, and Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security & Technology Officer at Renown Health, at the HIMSS conference. The duo shares their ambitious initiatives for the year, focusing on transitioning to a multi-cloud environment with AWS and Azure, and the importance of building a sustainable infrastructure that ensures security and prevents data leakage. They emphasize the critical role of analytics maturity in healthcare systems, highlighting the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to revolutionize clinical and administrative operations. Governance and data literacy emerge as pivotal themes, underscoring the need to prepare the workforce for an AI-driven future. Then, we dive in with Perry Welch, Chief Sales Officer at Airwavz Solutions, a company at the forefront of solving in-building connectivity challenges within healthcare facilities. As hospitals and healthcare institutions evolve into sprawling complexes, the issue of reliable cellular service becomes increasingly critical, not just for convenience but for essential medical operations. Welch delves into how Airwavz addresses this problem by creating custom-designed, carrier-agnostic networks that ensure seamless communication within these complex environments.Categories: Cloud, AI / Machine Learning

Suzanne Hendery, Chief Marketing and Customer Officer at Renown Health and SHSMD Board Member; and Alan Shoebridge, Associate Vice President, National Communications Providence and SHSMD President, discuss their impressive session from the 2023 AHA Leadership Summit.

Cristal Herrera, Director, Marketing, Communications and Customer Engagement, at Renown Health and host Alan Tam explore the dynamic interplay of data and technology in powering patient engagement and activation. The duo dives into the need for healthcare to embrace evolving consumer expectations, mirroring advancements in other industries. The conversation also acknowledges challenges like interdepartmental technology integration and data privacy. Ultimately, Cristal underscores the crucial role of data and technology in personalizing and optimizing healthcare delivery. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Cristal Herrera, Director, Marketing, Communications & Customer Engagement, at Renown Health and host Alan Tam explore the dynamic interplay of data and technology in powering patient engagement and activation. The duo dives into the need for healthcare to embrace evolving consumer expectations, mirroring advancements in other industries. The conversation also acknowledges challenges like interdepartmental technology integration and data privacy. Ultimately, Cristal underscores the crucial role of data and technology in personalizing and optimizing healthcare delivery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. This edition of EMS One-Stop was recorded in New Orleans at the 2023 EMS World Expo.  Host Rob Lawrence is joined by a range of guests who discuss the sessions they presented and the latest developments in clinical medicine. Alexia Jobson, director of public relations at REMSA, discusses top tips for dealing with the media, and she then interviews media pre-con student Katherine Robillard.  Peter Antevy, MD, describes his conference session, titled “Five protocol changes you're too afraid to make.” Brian Maloney of Plum EMS, in Pennsylvania, talks culture of safety, and lights and sirens reduction (and their results within the NEMSQA L&S reduction program). Doug Wolfberg, Esq., of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, steps in to discuss leadership lessons from the Beatles and his new book – "Beatles FAB but True." The episode concludes with veteran EMS podcasters Chris and Anne Monterra, who offer tips on the art of podcasting. TOP QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE “‘No comment is a comment!' So you really want to avoid that as part of your media strategy and work to develop some transparent and honest information when those tough questions come.” — Alexia Jobson “Anything that you say to a reporter is considered on the record and can be used in a news story.” — Alexia Jobson “Top tips for going on camera: You want to make sure that they are knowledgeable about what they are going to be talking about, you want them to be a willing participant and able to re-frame and be positive about the content they are going to cover.” — Alexia Jobson “It's important for you to just spend a little time looking inside your organization, recognize those important stories that you want to share, and then make sure that you commit some time and resources to building those relationships with your audiences ... having that positive relationship in place will go a long way. And it's also important as a profession that we work together to kind of raise the profile of out of hospital healthcare and EMS.” — Alexia Jobson “Getting out the door, our shoot time is the No. 1 thing that can decrease our response times. It's not driving lights and sirens; it's not driving recklessly or speeding or not obeying the laws ... it's getting out that door quick from the time of dispatch to the time our truck's pulling out of the garage.” — Brian Maloney “When we first started looking at the use of lights and sirens during transport to the hospital, which is right there, that increases our chance of getting in a wreck threefold and so it's very dangerous. When we first started it, we were at 26% of the time using lights and sirens during transport; we're down to almost 2%, for transport to the hospital. For response to calls, we were about 46-48% of the time using lights and sirens; we're down to 7% of the time now.” — Brian Maloney “Antibiotics for sepsis, so a lot of people are fearful of giving antibiotics, and why? Because the hospital says we need to have a culture, a blood culture. Turns out that's not true. If the patient's hypotensive, they're fixing to die, as they say. And we in Palm Beach County can give the antibiotics within 12 minutes of the 911 call. And our own data shows that the hospital is giving antibiotics at 120 minutes. That's a 10-fold difference in that. So, antibiotics for sepsis are, I think, a major item.” — Dr. Peter Antevy “There's a story about how the Beatles had a drummer for a couple of years before Ringo. He wasn't quite the right fit for that band. He's a good drummer. But when they got Ringo in, they took off, right? So, in EMS, we tend to think if somebody has a pulse and a patch, let's hire them or let's bring them in. But we need the right people.” — Doug Wolfberg “Recognize your own limitations, I tell a story about how the Beatles sort of came on hard times when their manager died, but weren't quite wise enough to know what they didn't know. They thought ‘we can manage ourselves,' and so it's to also recognize your limitations and get the skills that you need, if you don't possess them yourself, with your team.” — Doug Wolfberg EPISODE CONTENTS 01:15 – Media management with Alexia Jobson (REMSA) 09:22 – Alexia Jobson interviews Katherine Robillard (LA Office of EMS) 11:37 – Brian Maloney (Plum EMS) talks culture of safety and lights and sirens reduction 20:15 – Dr. Peter Antevy on the five protocol changes you're too afraid to make 23:54 – Doug Wolfberg Esq. (Page, Wolfberg & Wirth) on leadership lessons from the Beatles 28:13 – Chris and Anne Monterra on the art of podcasting ABOUT OUR GUESTS Alexia Jobson REMSA Alexia Bratiotis Jobson is the director of public relations and serves the organization by expanding opportunities for engagement, promotion, communication and relationship-building. She has more than two decades of business and communications experience. Prior to joining REMSA Health, Alexia worked as a senior account director with KPS3, where she managed REMSA's client account, as well as accounts related to industrial real estate and higher education. She held communications-related positions with Renown Health and the Nevada Museum of Art. She holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). This certification asserts professional competence, high ethical standards and mastery of progressive public relations industry practices. She is a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician and is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno's Reynold's School of Journalism. She serves as the immediate past president of the board of directors for Western Industrial Nevada (WIN), Chair of the Public Relations Committee of AIMHI and chair of the American Ambulance Association Communications Committee. Dr. Peter Antevy Peter M. Antevy, MD. is a pediatric emergency medicine (EM) physician practicing in-hospital emergency medical care at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a level I trauma and tertiary care center in South Florida. Board-certified in pediatrics, emergency medicine and the complex subspecialty of EMS, he is also the founder and chief medical officer of Handtevy – Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc.; and he serves as the medical director for Davie Fire-Rescue, Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Rescue, Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue and United Medical Transport, all in South Florida. Dr. Antevy also serves as associate medical director for several other agencies, including Palm Beach County, Florida, and he is also the longstanding medical director for two highly regarded paramedic training programs as well as several mobile integrated healthcare (MIHC) programs in greater Broward County, Florida. Brian Maloney Brian Maloney has been working in EMS for over 24 years as a practitioner, educator and leader. His EMS career began while attending the University of Pittsburgh, where he obtained his paramedic certification and bachelor's degree in emergency medicine. Later, he continued his education and achieved his Master of Science degree from Carlow University. He has spent most of his career working in the field and had the opportunity to teach with the Center for Emergency Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, he is the director of operations of Plum EMS, where he has been for the past 5 years. His love and appreciation for the EMS profession run deep, and he continuously strives to help make it that much better. Doug Wolfberg, Esq. Doug Wolfberg has been a well-known national EMS leader for decades. He is an EMS attorney and consultant, and a founding partner of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth. He has served as an EMS practitioner and has held positions at the county, regional, statewide and federal levels in his EMS career prior to becoming an attorney. He has written hundreds of articles and has been one of the most highly rated presenters at EMS conferences throughout the U.S. He earned his law degree magna cum laude from Widener University School of Law and holds an undergraduate degree from Penn State University. Doug also serves as an adjunct professor of law at Commonwealth Law School and as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Chris Montera Christopher Montera has more than 34 years of experience in paramedic services, public health, and the fire service. He is the director of State and Federal Programs for ESO and the former chief executive officer at Eagle County Health Service District and holds a master's degree in health leadership. Chris is serving as the National EMS Museum Treasurer for 2023. Anne Montera Anne Montera received a master's degree in health leadership from Western Governors University and a BSN from Bethel College. She has over 20 years of nursing experience in public health, labor and delivery, patient safety/quality improvement, and EMS coordination in urban and rural hospitals and community settings, including the use of telemedicine. In her previous role as the senior VP of quality for Ready Responders, she worked to research, develop and implement quality matrix to demonstrate program cost savings and health impact. She was also the executive director for the Central Mountains RETAC, supporting a 6-county EMS and trauma region in Colorado. She is the co-creator and public health partner for the first National Community Paramedic Pilot Program in rural Eagle, Colorado. She received the State of Colorado EMS Region of the year in 2019 and Colorado Nightingale Luminary Award for Innovation work on the Colorado community paramedic program in 2011. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Team-driven improvement in the use of lights and sirens – Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention RATE AND REVIEW THE EMS ONE-STOP PODCAST Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Contact the EMS One-Stop team at editor@EMS1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback.

Many CIOs today think that unless their name is synonymous with innovation, their resume won't get a second look. Thus, they push initiatives that may not line up with the limited resources at their disposal or what their organizations really need. In this webinar about the value that can be found in focusing on blocking and tackling, long-time CIO Chuck Podesta will present Renown Health's 2-year turnaround from spending 7% of total OPEX on IT to 4%, while increasing employee engagement year over year, and instilling a culture of teamwork and customer service. Chuck will present proven tactics that work. You will get the knowledge to truly help your organization's mission while gaining the experience that health systems are looking for. Source: Anatomy of a Turnaround: How Getting Back to Basics Yielded Transformational Results on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

August 31: Today on TownHall Reid Stephan, VP and CIO at St. Lukes speaks with Chuck Podesta, Chief Information Officer at Renown Health. How did Chuck take his organization's IT department from 7% of operating expenses down to 4%? Why is it essential for CIOs to evaluate the relevancy and cost-effectiveness of innovation, like AI, against the organization's size and budget? In what ways can managed services be leveraged to achieve both savings and improvements in non-core areas, like nutrition and environmental services? How does focusing on core IT competencies impact other departments or units within a healthcare organization?As healthcare technology professionals, we're in a seismic shift. Artificial Intelligence is not just a buzzword—it's transforming our field and altering how we deliver healthcare. But with these technological advancements come complex challenges and unique opportunities. Are you ready to navigate this new landscape? Join us, September 7th, 1pm ET for an unmissable journey into the future of healthcare. Register Here. - https://thisweekhealth.com/ai-journey-in-healthcare/Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

About Tony VellecaAs chief executive officer of CyberProof, Tony directs the vision behind disruptive cybersecurity solutions. Since 2016, he has driven rapid growth for the company and its intellectual properties, leveraging a co-innovation model with clients and elite Israel-based talent to develop a world-class platform at the forefront of cyber security. Tony's career has been one of reinvention and endless possibilities. His bold approach and desire to create new things began when he was an aerospace engineer, designing next-generation propulsion systems and aircraft for Boeing. His visionary leadership led him to build companies, products and tools that solve complex problems with innovation and ingenuity -- like CyberProof. Through CyberProof, Tony tackles enterprise security problems head-on. Under his leadership, the company has grown into one of the leading cybersecurity companies in the market, as recognized as a 2020 Wave Leader by Forrester. Tony received his MBA from the University of California, Irvine (cum laude) and his BA from the Georgia Institute of Technology in aerospace engineering.About Steven Ramirez:Steven is the chief information security officer for Renown Health. He is a seasoned IT leader with extensive experience in IT risk/security management, cybersecurity, privacy management, data confidentiality, IT regulatory compliance (HIPAA privacy/security, PCI security), data protection, IT advisory, enterprise risk management, crisis management, business resilience and disaster recovery. He has supported and led efforts across the healthcare, academic, financial and government sectors.SourceThings you'll learnThe adoption of cybersecurity in healthcare has lagged behind other industries due to aged infrastructure and a need for increased emphasis on security by vendors. However, it is a necessary aspect of the digital future.The cost of cyber breaches in healthcare is high, including fines, lost revenue and lawsuits, making cyber insurance more challenging to obtain.The healthcare industry is playing catch-up regarding cybersecurity maturity, but the recent rise of ransomware attacks has forced organizations to invest in this area.The average cost of a cyber breach is $7 million.PHI and PII phishing are among the biggest and most effective threats.Cybersecurity is a space where people collaborate and share IP.Resources:Connect with Tony Velleca on LinkedIn.Follow CyberProof on LinkedIn.Visit the CyberProof website!Connect with Steven Ramirez on LinkedIn.Follow Renown Health on LinkedIn.Discover the Renown Health website!

For the 55th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Steven Ramirez, VP & CISO at Renown Health to talk about healthcare security! We kick off the episode by discussing the biggest challenges facing the healthcare industry today. And out of those, Ramirez points out the one that […]

This episode features Dr. Marie McCormack, Director of Primary Care Group at Renown Health. Here, she discusses her background, her focus on telehealth reimbursement in the sparsely populated state of Nevada, how she is looking at adding growth & value to her organization, and more.

Steven Ramirez, the CISO at Renown Health, joins the podcast to discuss his background, the benefits and security challenges surrounding Chat GPT in healthcare, how he's thinking about growth and adding value to his organization, and more.

Steven Ramirez, the CISO at Renown Health, joins the podcast to discuss his background, the benefits and security challenges surrounding Chat GPT in healthcare, how he's thinking about growth and adding value to his organization, and more.

Steven Ramirez, the CISO at Renown Health, joins the podcast to discuss his background, the benefits and security challenges surrounding Chat GPT in healthcare, how he's thinking about growth and adding value to his organization, and more.

Mary Shipley, Director of Supply Chain Management at Renown Health, understands trust is critical to leading well. She uses the combined power of assessments and rolling up her sleeves, and getting in the thick of things to understand her team's personalities and identify their pain points. By doing this, Mary is able to create a trusting environment where people feel comfortable sharing their ideas, enabling them to achieve more as an organization. In this episode, Mary and our guest host Chrissy Burke, Managing Partner at HireUp Leadership, discuss how to individualize your leadership style to develop trust. Listen in to hear about what tools, including data-driven approaches, you can use to motivate your people and uncover the power of meaningful connections in the workplace. Book Recommendation: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest Additional Resources: Connect with Renown Health on LinkedIn Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com 

Funcionarios de salud de Nevada han expresado preocupación por presencia del COVID, virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV) y la influenza, que podrían ser una triple combinación. En este episodio, el Doctor José Cucalón Calderón, profesor asistente de pediatría para la Universidad de Nevada Reno y pediatra en Renown Health, aborda síntomas, riesgo durante temporada de frio, vacunación, otras formas de protegerse, y alimentación saludable durante la época festiva. The post Episodio 247: Enfermedades respiratorias, COVID, y época de fiestas: ¿Qué debo tomar en cuenta? appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Renown Health VP/CISO Steven Ramirez says understanding the clinical side of the house (both his parents are providers) has helped him stay flexible while implementing security controls. Source: Q&A with Renown Health CISO Steven Ramirez: “Rather Than Saying No, Find a Way to Compromise” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker's Healthcare rejoined the podcast to discuss the increased average cost of turnover for one staff RN, some hospitals & health systems continuing to cut jobs, and Renown Health & Northwestern Memorial HealthCare announcing new CEOs.

Guests: Reese Olander & Steve Shell | Renown Health Foundation - Renown.org Yvonne Murphy | Sassy Soul Sister Show Notes: Join Deb as she continues the discussion on mental & physical health with guest co-host, Sassy Soul Sister - Yvonne Murphy, and Reese Olander & Steve Shell Smith of Renown Health Foundation. In this episode, they talk about what motivated them to get into the healthcare field! Recorded Live from Angel Fenix Productions Studios at Musician Rehearsal Center: AngelFenix.com | MusicianRehearsalCenter.com Show Sponsors: Surratt Law: Family Matters - SurrattLaw.com Wild River Grille - WildRiverGrille.com Crystal Basin Cellars - CrystalBasin.com Resource Links: AboutTownDeb.com AboutTownDeb.wine AngelFenix.com ***License to use music contained in this program was issued by ASCAP (License #: 400009234) and BMI (License #: 60993608) for use by Fenix Media, Sparks, NV.

Guests: Reese Olander & Steve Shell | Renown Health Foundation - Renown.org  Yvonne Murphy | Sassy Soul Sister Show Notes: Join Deb as she talks mental & physical health with guest co-host, Sassy Soul Sister - Yvonne Murphy, and Reese Olander & Steve Shell of Renown Health Foundation. They discuss the life-saving programs and ways that Renown supports the Reno community...all as a completely nonprofit organization! Recorded Live from Angel Fenix Productions Studios at Musician Rehearsal Center: AngelFenix.com | MusicianRehearsalCenter.com Show Sponsors: Surratt Law: Family Matters - SurrattLaw.com Wild River Grille - WildRiverGrille.com Crystal Basin Cellars - CrystalBasin.com Resource Links: AboutTownDeb.com AboutTownDeb.wine AngelFenix.com ***License to use music contained in this program was issued by ASCAP (License #: 400009234) and BMI (License #: 60993608) for use by Fenix Media, Sparks, NV.

This episode features Dr. Thomas Graf, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Renown Health. Here, he discusses what led him to Renown Health, the importance of staying consistent & connected with values, providing care in a more efficient way through pragmatic innovation, and more.

The local face of Reno news for more than two decades, Wendy Damonte joins us to discuss the massive shift she made in her career and how she gave herself permission to see herself – and identify herself – in a new way.   From how our identities can hold us back – and likely have so much more to offer – to the importance of stepping out of the comfortable and into the pain of growth, Wendy gives us all she's got and then some.  Join us to hear:  why Wendy believes in being flexible on how you perceive yourself trusting your Universe, and what they see in you why Wendy says you need to take your earned relationships with you how others' points of view can be the answer to seeing what you're capable of who Wendy chooses to partner with and endorse and what drives her to do it Wendy's new side “passion” hustle, and how she stepped up for herself with the opportunity Here's a look at the episode:  [2:31] Be flexible on how you perceive yourself. [4:55] What does the process of shifting who you are look like? [6:55] Who do you consider to be in your Universe? [8:45] People in our lives have the ability to sway us when we're challenging our identity. [10:36] What else can I do in this world? [11:33] Growth isn't comfortable, and that's ok. [15:00] Do you use mantras in your life? Wendy does. [18:37] Not interested in a second job? What about a “Passion Hustle?” [22:15] Wendy's recovery cocktail secret is out. [25:15] Wendy breaks down her brand, and how she got there. [26:40] Wendy reminisces about breaking the glass ceiling with her co-anchor, Kristen Remington. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram [https://linktr.ee/wtfwomenspodcast], and check out the blog [https://www.rowecapitalgroup.com/newsandwtfinsights].  We love to hear from you about all things women and finance. Drop us a note at media@RoweCapitalGroup.com, and don't forget to Follow Us [https://linktr.ee/wtfwomenspodcast] so you don't miss a thing!  Wendy bio: Being active has always defined Wendy Damonte. In her professional career, Wendy was the Evening Anchor and the HealthWatch reporter at KTVN-TV in Reno, NV for 21 years. Wendy's own health brand took off with the goal of inspiring people to use exercise as medicine. After leaving KTVN in 2015, Wendy took those ideals to Renown Health as the Vice President of Advocacy and Community Partnerships. In 2021, Wendy was named the Executive Director of the Martis Camp Foundation. Wendy is a brand ambassador for Juliana Bicycles, PrAna Clothing, and 305-Life.   305 Life Website with Discount Code:  https://305-life.com/discount/WENDY305 Hashtags: #comfortzone | #universe | #hydration | #believeinyourself | #mantra | #health | #exercise | #giveback | #mountainbike | #journalism | #wtfWomenTalkFinancePodcast  Tags: @wendydamonte  @wtf_podcastCandace  @wtf_podcastJackie 

Healthcare leaders from Avera, Blue Shield of California, Renown Health and the Partners in Care Foundation discuss solving the last mile In healthcare, the link between the consumer and where care is delivered. When consumers can't pass through the last mile connection to the healthcare delivery system, they never even get an opportunity to engage with healthcare up close. Our panel will share success stories and best practices for improving access, creating a new business model and engaging consumers in their care. Panelists:  Mitchell Fong, Vice President of Virtual Care, Renown Health Daniel Rivas, Senior Manager, Community Health, Blue Shield of California Rhonda Weiring, Vice President, Clinical Innovation, Avera @Home Dianne Davis, Vice President, Community Wellness, Partners in Care Foundation   Bios: https://www.sharedpurposeconnect.com/events/novel-approaches-to-last-mile-care/   This episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare is sponsored by Partners in Care Foundation. The Partners in Care Foundation aligns social care and health care to address the “Social Determinants of Health” that routinely affect diverse, under-served, and vulnerable populations. PICF serves as a bridge between medical care and what individuals can accomplish on their own at home, achieving greater equity of conditions and effectiveness of care. Partners' evidence-based programs and services have been demonstrated to improve quality of life, help participants avoid suffering, and reduce costly hospital readmissions, Emergency Department visits, and nursing home placements.   For over two decades, the Partners in Care Foundation has been innovating and improving SDOH solutions and driving life-changing, life-saving alignment between social care and health care for those we serve. Please visit https://www.picf.org for more information.  

This episode features Dr. Rahul Mediwala, Chief Medical Officer, Health Services at Renown Health. Here, he discusses his top priorities in the role of Chief Medical Officer, the importance of good communication, his focus on preventative care, and more.

This week on the podcast we host Mitchell Fong the VP of Virtual Health for Renown Health. Mitchell is an inspiring leader who prioritizes diversity and inclusion in his leadership style. This week Keenan and Mitchell get into some amazing topics to include: - The digital explosion of healthcare - Stiga of technology in healthcare - Frontiere communities - Health equity - and so much more. This week's episode sheds new light on the next generation of healthcare leadership and where things are going.

Dr. Anthony Slonim, President and CEO of Renown Health, joined the podcast to talk about value-based care, consumer trends, and effective population health management.

March 16, 2022: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-podesta-a5b33212/ (Chuck Podesta), Chief Digital Officer, https://www.renown.org/en/ (Renown Health), Nevada's largest not-for-profit health network, explores his roadmap to transform the health network to a leading-edge, next-generation system deploying key technology and process approaches including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, and Business Process Redesign as well as mobile apps and wearable devices. Together with https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-field/ (Kevin Field), President athttps://clearsense.com/ ( Clearsense) they share their journey together. In one end-to-end platform, Clearsense integrates your data from any source, maintains line of sight from source to target, jumpstarts ROI in your existing Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and unlocks value for clinical, operations, financial, and research stakeholders without the need to hire specialized staff. Key Points: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:30 - Clearsense can look at the data of patients that crash, whether it's in the ICU or the ED. What happened to those patients 30 minutes before, an hour before, the day before? Then come up with an alert algorithm around that. 00:08:45 - You have to have an ecosystem that can take information from all these disparate systems. Because it's not just Epic in the middle anymore.  00:10:15 - Clearsense looks at data in what they call domains. Domains are contracts, providers or clusters of different critical data elements. 00:12:00- Clear box analytics  https://clearsense.com/ (Clearsense) https://www.renown.org/en/ (Renown Health)

“When I have an employee leave me to go onto a bigger, better thing, then I feel like I did my job. We want them to grow.” Michelle Sanchez-Bickley, Former Chief Human Resources Officer at Renown Health, is passionate about lifting people up, either within the organization or elsewhere. Of course, ideally, it would be within and that's why she champions a number of initiatives that give people the tools they need to move forward in their careers. In this episode, Michelle shares stories about how opening the door of possibility can inspire others to try something they never thought possible. For instance, how a warehouse worker made his way to being a pharmacist technician. As you listen, you'll learn how a simple conversation can motivate your team members to reach their full potential.

Kara Martinezmoles, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Renown Health in Reno, joined the podcast to talk about the patient financial experience and the role of tech in supporting RCM efforts.

Kara Martinezmoles, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Renown Health in Reno, joined the podcast to talk about the patient financial experience and the role of tech in supporting RCM efforts.

This episode features Kara Martinezmoles, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Renown Health in Reno. Here, she joined the podcast to talk about the patient financial experience and the role of tech in supporting RCM efforts. Don't miss the Precision Health Virtual Summit, register here: https://events.beckershospitalreview.com/precision-health-virtual-summit/p/1

Today we are talking about critical access hospitals and how they impact the health of the communities they serve. We've discussed critical access hospitals before, but now we're going to look at a recent study about the health outcomes of communities with critical access hospitals, particularly in comparison to rural communities without them. Our guest today is Dr. Tony Slonim, President & CEO of Renown Health in Reno, Nevada. Links to Dr. Slonim's Studies Latest Study: Exploring the Relationship Between Critical Access Hospitals and Rural County Health, June 2021 https://bit.ly/2VhFUrx Study Discussed in Rural Health Rising Episode 7: Challenges confronting rural hospitals accentuated during COVID-19, September 2020 https://bit.ly/3l7Clir Past Study: Critical Outcomes: Clinical & Team Performance Across Acute Illness Scenarios in Emergency Departments of Critical Access Hospitals, June 2012 https://bit.ly/3lhBSdk

Guests: Anthony Slonim, President, CEO, Renown Health

Guests: Anthony Slonim, President, CEO, Renown Health

In just four short years, Suzanne Hendery and her marketing team at Renown Health have established themselves as a social media savvy, internationally renown (excuse the pun) healthcare organization. Hendery deservedly won the 2020 Medigy HITMC Award and she sat down with HITMC to talk about what the award has meant. She also shares some amazing tips for marketing professionals. Learn more about Renown Health: https://www.renown.org/ HITMC Healthcare Marketing Community: https://www.hitmc.com/

Our guests are Suzanne Hendery, MA, APR, Chief Marketing and Customer Officer and Stacey Sunday, APR, Manager of Communications and Public Affairs, for Renown Health, Northern Nevada’s healthcare leader, and Reno’s only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. Renown is the region's only trauma center, covering one million people and with a reach of over 100,000 miles. Hendery and Sunday discuss the importance of open, transparent communication through the COVID-19 pandemic, including when then-president President Donald Trump famously shared a tweet that called the emergency medical structure “a scam.” Hendery was honored as the Medigy Healthcare and IT Marketing Community (HITMC) 2020 Marketing Person of the Year, and Sunday was named the 2020 Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development Class of Rising Stars for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emily Bacheller, APR, Reputation Specialist for Renown Health, discusses the role of social media in reputation management and public relations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

This episode features Ty Windfeldt, Chief Operating Officer of the Health Services Division at Renown Health. Here, he discusses his career journey, how he’s managed his career through all the changes over the years, and more.

There aren’t many people who have the breadth of perspective and the depth of accomplishment that this week’s guest brings to the table. Dr. Tony Slonim doesn’t just wear multiple hats. He has lived in multiple healthcare worlds - having earned a nursing degree, a medical degree, a subspecialty board certification, a doctorate in public health; and having served in the public health service as well as in senior executive roles. It is this unique multi-system orientation that enables him to draw distinctions between medical care, public health, community health and population health - distinctions that many of us may not fully appreciate..  In this interview, Dr. Slonim points out that our hospital-based medical healthcare system is not interchangeable with a public health care system. The fallacy that they are interchangeable - and that a public health service is not needed - is a mis-guided national error which has contributed to an American health system which delivers subpar outcomes when compared to other economically developed nations. By way of formal introduction, Dr. Anthony Slonim is president and chief executive officer of Renown Health in Reno, NV. Modern Healthcare has named Dr. Slonim one of the “50 Most Influential Clinical Executives” in 2019. Before joining Renown Health, he served in executive leadership roles at Barnabas Health in NJ, Carillion Clinic in VA and Children’s National Medical Center in DC.  Dr. Slonim holds a diploma in professional nursing. He is a board-certified pediatric intensivist, who also earned a masters and doctorate in public health from George Washington University; and then served four years in the United States Public Health Service in Rockville, MD with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. In this episode, we’ll cover:The difference between the ‘medical mindset’ and the ‘public health mindset’.The reframing of our public health system as an “insurance policy” that our country has not invested in over the past few decades.Some thoughts on how the defunding of our public health system has contributed to the disparities and inequities in healthcare.The “precedent of unkindness” in our society - exacerbated by the stressors of the pandemic and perhaps enabled through social media - that is adding to our psychologic and physiologic strain, and harming the public health.Dr. Slonim is a kind and humanistic leader, but he is also a demanding leader. He is demanding that we reinvest in a diverse healthcare system that works to keep our communities and the American public healthy. What this interview reveals is that the vast majority of us - who have not been trained in public health - don’t understand its significance and its critical role. We don’t understand the differences between public health, population health and medical care. We don’t understand the unique approaches and tools of the public health system. We are not aware that our public health system has been defunded over the past few decades. Nor do we fully appreciate the implications of that defunding, especially in inner cities and rural counties.  Many of the healthcare problems we’re experiencing today - including some of the devastating fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic - are due to this lack of a robust public health system. These problems include: unsafe drinking water (think Flint Michigan); unsafe air; climate change; the racial disparities in healthcare in which life expectancy between neighboring zip codes can vary by as much as 15 - 20 years; the worsening opioid epidemic; and the epidemic of mental health and suicide in our country. All of these have one thing in common. They could be greatly mitigated by the presence of a strong local public health system in our communities, our towns, our cities, our counties and our states.The pandemic has taught us many things, not least among them is that we need to rebuild our public health system. One wonders if our political and healthcare leaders have the discernment, conviction and courage to translate this obvious societal need into action by investing not only in the medical system, but also in a public health system. The federal government that the framers created is intentionally organized around checks and balances, informed by multiple perspectives. Our healthcare system needs that same sort of multi-system, multi-perspective reorganization.Until next time, be safe and be well.Zeev Neuwirth, MD

Today we're talking about the COVID-19 pandemic specifically, we're going to focus on the effects it has had on rural hospitals and healthcare systems. Our guest today is Dr. Anthony Slonim, President & CEO of Renown Health in Reno, Nevada.

This episode features Tony Slonim, President & CEO of Renown Health. Here, he discusses the importance of being readily available for team communication, the positive impact mentors can have on your career, and more.

On this episode of PopHealth Week our guest, making an encore appearance, is Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH the president and chief executive officer of Renown Health, a vertically integrated non-profit, regional referral health system serving northern Nevada. Dr. Slonim is a unique health system leader with training as a clinician (both pediatric and adult critical care medicine), and doctoral degree in public health. In addition, prior to medical school Dr. Slonim’s clinical on-boarding included tenure serving as a staff nurse. Not your common background of a typical U.S. health system executive. In this episode we put that unique lens on COVID-19 from four points of view: (1) patient (cancer survivor), (2) clinician, (3) administrator and (4) public health practitioner. For more information on Renown Health’s operating footprint, see. For more information on Dr. Slonim and Renown’s leadership team, see.

On this episode of PopHealth Week our guest, making an encore appearance, is Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH the president and chief executive officer of Renown Health, a vertically integrated, non-profit regional referral health system serving the northern Nevada service area. Dr. Slonim is a unique health system leader with training as a clinician (both pediatric and adult critical care medicine), in addition to his doctoral level training in public health. And prior to medical school Dr. Slonim’s clinical on-boarding included tenure serving as a staff nurse. Not your common background of a typical U.S. health system executive. In this episode we put that unique lens on COVID-19 from four points of view: (1) patient (cancer survivor), (2) clinician, (3) administrator and (4) public health practitioner. For more information on Renown Health’s operating footprint, see. For more information on Dr. Slonim and Renown’s leadership team, see. Dr. Slonim lost his father to COVID-19 earlier this year. ==##==      

With any corporate investment, there is always a careful balance between the cost to the organization and the benefit it brings. Right now, budgets are under huge pressure because of the unprecedented challenges of the global COVID pandemic, forcing companies to make difficult decisions about where to make cuts. At the same time, we’ve seen a huge jump in the volume and frequency of cyber attacks due to the increased numbers of employees working from home and accessing corporate systems over external networks. This is not the time to cut corners on information security.  Barbara Guerin, Chief Information Security Officer at Renown Health, joins host Jeanne Cuff in this month’s podcast episode to share her insight into how organizations can avoid information security breaches. According to Guerin, an effective cyber security and risk mitigation approach must start by gaining board engagement and include focusing on third-party governance and recognizing that humans are usually the weakest link in a corporate system. The importance of information security will only grow with increasing digitization of businesses. Women entering the IT job market can anticipate a wealth of job opportunities opening in this area. Those with analytical mindsets and a head for psychology and forensics will do well to consider this field!

Today on Across the Aisle I'm joined by Tony Slonim, President and CEO of Renown Health. Dr. Slonim, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service, shares his perspective on where we stand in combating the pandemic, healthcare, and how the “Healthy NV Project” is helping our community.

Our guest today, Tom Zumtobel, VP Population Health Management Services at Renown Health. Join Tom as he and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss the impact of COVID-19 at Renown Hospital.

This episode highlights the significance of fostering a more human approach to recruiting and retention. We discuss how Covid-19 has radically changed the way we work, and we share our thoughts on progressing our industry while including...everyone.

This episode features Patrick Woodard, Chief Medical Information Officer at Renown Health. Here, he discusses his path to his current role, how he uses his skills as a physician to understand data, and more.

Today's Guest: Joseph Grzymski | Chief Scientific Officer, Renown Health | Sr. Director for Applied Innovation, Desert Research Institute Greg and Joe talk about Joe's unique path from Philosophy to Oceanography and Quantitative Biology to Population Health - and how it all led to a small community hospital system leading the world's largest community-based population health study. Important Links: Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-grzymski-3049a2/ Joe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/grzymski The Healthy Nevada Project: https://healthynv.org/ Nature Communications Article: Genome-wide rare variant analysis for thousands of phenotypes in over 70,000 exomes from two cohorts: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-14288-y

Dear Friends & Colleagues, On Friday March 27th 2020, I launched a limited podcast series addressing how the COVID-19 pandemic is reframing American healthcare.  You can find the introduction episode ...

Dear Friends & Colleagues,On Friday March 27th 2020, I launched a limited podcast series addressing how the COVID-19 pandemic is reframing American healthcare.  You can find the introduction episode here.  In this series, I’ll be interviewing future-facing, courageous healthcare leaders and entrepreneurs - asking two questions: (1) How is the COVID-19 pandemic immediately changing the way you’re delivering healthcare?   (2) How will COVID-19 reframe American healthcare for years to come? Our guest this week is Dr. Anthony Slonim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renown Health in Reno, NV.  Over the last four years, he and his colleagues have created one of the most innovative and progressive health services organizations in the country. Dr. Slonim is a nationally recognized thought leader. Modern Healthcare has named him one of the “50 Most Influential Clinical Executives” of 2019. He has also been named a “Physician Leader to Know” every year, since 2014, on the Becker’s Hospital Review. A board-certified pediatric intensive care doctor by training, Dr. Slonim has authored more than 15 textbooks and published more than 60 academic journal articles. Before joining Renown Health, Dr. Slonim served in executive leadership roles at Barnabas Health in NJ, Carilion Clinic in VA and Children’s National Medical Center in DC. Dr. Slonim currently chairs the American Hospital Association’s Systems Council, representing more than 300 integrated health systems nationwide. In this interview, we’ll cover a number of topics including:How the public health mindset/model is augmenting and perhaps superseding the medical mindset/model in the COVID-19 eraHow the current pandemic is pushing many more Americans into an existence of extreme scarcity, and the economic effect on the social determinants of health and health outcomesHow Renown Health’s unique approach and operating structure - which is focused on prevention and health as well as healthcare - have prepared and positioned it to address the current situation.The escalation of behavioral and mental health conditions - a lesser talked about consequence of the pandemic, which can easily overwhelm our healthcare system, unless we find new ways to assist people.How we must use this opportunity to methodically, systematically and cautiously reframe our approach - to be prepared for not only the shock waves of this current crisis; but to be prepared for future such events by focusing on health and establishing a prepared public healthcare system.The importance of leadership at this point in time, especially at a time of widespread uncertainty and anxiety, which can cause individuals and organizations to recede into a vegetatitve mode of self-preservation.Dr. Slonim is an exceptional CEO.  In addition to being a seasoned HC executive, he is a seasoned physician and an expert in public health. In a previous interview we conducted I mentioned that we needed more CEO’s with these sorts of credentials. That was true then, but even more so now, in this COVID-19 era.  Our interview ended up going into a discourse on the type of intentional leadership that will be required in this time crisis and its aftermath. He has a perspective that I hope others leaders can be inspired by and benefit from.  These are unprecedented times, so I hope you find valuable information, guidance, and inspiration in listening to these experts and entrepreneurs share how they are adapting to this pandemic (in real time); and how they’re thinking about and planning for the future.Until next time, be safe and be well,Zeev Neuwirth MD 

Dr. Anthony Slonim is President and CEO of Renown Health. Listen as he and Sherri Rice, CEO of AHN, discuss the Healthy Nevada Project and how it works.Learn more about the Healthy Nevada Project at https://healthynv.org/

We have spent a great deal of time since the beginning of this podcast on big life issues such as living an intentional life, how you respond to any event allows you to have some control over the outcome, avoiding living a life with regrets, having a vision, purpose and mission, and developing a life plan and setting goals around your life plan.  We also heard from Mark Ross on what living in your encore life means and the stages of the process, and what his encore life looks like.  As I reviewed my life plan and pondered on the areas that I have done well in and the areas I haven’t, there was one of my life accounts that I have neglected, one that I’m sure many neglect because it seems it may be of lesser importance that the others.  Let me tell you which one it is and why it is of huge importance.   The account that I have neglected the most is avocational. Thoughtco says an avocation is a hobby or any other activity taken up in addition to one's regular work; it may especially refer to something that is a person's "true" passion or interest. A vocation is one's principal occupation, often used in the context of a calling to a particular way of life or course of action. My specific commitments in my avocational life account say I will designate an outdoor hobby that I will participate in regularly, such as biking, hiking, fishing, boating, etc. I will begin learning to play the guitar. Even my specific commitments aren’t specific and certainly don’t come close to being a SMART goal.  I have done some of each of the outdoor activities, but not “regularly”, whatever that means.  I also signed up for an online guitar tutorial 3 years ago and haven’t started yet.  The rest of this episode is to convince you not to be like me and to convince me that it is very important to take this life account seriously. In an article from Best Medicine by Renown Health titled “7 Reasons Why Hobbies are Good for Your Health”,  Christopher D. Stanton, MD, with Renown Medical Group shares some of his favorite hobbies and the benefits past times can have on your health. Mentally or physically demanding hobbies, such as playing music and chess and bridge, reading a complex book, or doing physically demanding exercise can definitely help with brain function. 7 Health Benefits of Having a Hobby Social Support. Hiking, bowling, Bunko or book clubs are all examples of group-related hobbies. Bonding with others adds social support to your life which helps lower stress. Take a Break. Hobbies allow you to take a break while still having a sense of purpose. Hobbies give you time to relax and refocus energy. Save Money. Buying second-hand or garage sale items you can refurbish such as book shelves, garden pots or old frames can save you money. Plus, you’ll be recycling! It’s good for your heart and the planet. Hobbies allow you to stay present and in the zone. This calms the nerves and creates a sense of well-being. Satisfaction. Seeing a project through can create a sense of satisfaction. That once dilapidated bookshelf you sanded, painted and decorated for your child’s room can provide a great sense of accomplishment. Balance. Hobbies provide balance in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Spending the day with your kids is great and then balancing that with a night of bowling with friends helps you refocus, energize and feel more prepared to take on life’s challenges. Positive Stress. Eustress or “Good Stress.” As Dr. Stanton points out, Eustress helps us view stressors in our lives as challenges rather than threats. This is the type of positive stress that keeps us vital and excited about life. By looking forward to your Tango dance lesson and meeting new people, you can trigger Eustress. An article in the Huffington Post titled “Healthy Hobbies that will Improve Your Health” states: “Practicing a lifestyle of holistic wellness includes more than eating right and working out. It also includes making time for yourself and doing what you love. Spending your down time on your favorite hobbies benefits your overall wellbeing in many ways.  According to a 2015 study, engaging in leisure activities was defined as “self-selected, self-rewarding behavioral pursuits that take place during non-work time.” Participants in this study who engaged in leisure activities were found to be happier, less bored, less stressed, and had lower heart rates. Leisure activities were also implied to be a great way to increase productivity and job performance, as they help boost creativity and give your brain a much-needed break.” There are many hobbies that can be turned into fun and healthy activities. Here are eleven of them: Dancing. This pastime has been shown to promote heart health, strengthen bones, and manage a healthy weight. Not only is dancing wonderful exercise, but it’s a lot of fun too! There are many different types of dancing, from hip-hop to ballroom. Taking some dancing classes will help you discover which type of dancing suits you the best, plus you’ll meet some new friends too! Cooking. Learning to cook nutritious meals is great for your health and wallet. Cooking healthy meals at home meals saves you money in the long-run, and it’s a great way to bond with your family as well. Volunteering. Having a presence in your community is great for your emotional and social health. Volunteering can help keep you physically and mentally active. Giving back will also give you a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Gardening. There are many unexpected health benefits of gardening. Getting your hands dirty has been shown to decrease stress and promote self-esteem. It’s also a great way to get in some physical activity while it improves your hand strength and dexterity. Another perk of gardening? Beautiful flowers to decorate your home and delicious vegetables to add to your dinner! Owning a pet. Animals have been shown to improve well being on both a physical and mental level. Owning a pet decreases the risk of depression, stress, and anxiety. On the physical side of things, owning a pet has been shown to lower blood pressure and help keep you active. Music. While music can be difficult to pick up after a certain age, it’s definitely not impossible. Playing an instrument is fantastic for boosting creativity and happiness. Music also improves visual and verbal skills and reduces depression and anxiety. Yoga. One of the best things about yoga is that is beneficial for any age and any fitness level. Yoga increases physical strength, boosts energy, and promotes cardio and circulatory health. Yoga is also an excellent way to practice mindfulness, which will leave you less stressed and more productive. Walking. Regular brisk walking is incredible for weight management and your overall physical health. While walking may not sound like the ideal way to spend your free time, walking clubs and hiking make this healthy hobby and an enjoyable and versatile way to live better. Traveling. Planning a trip and hitting the road is sincerely satisfying for anyone who loves to explore or try something new. Traveling and experiencing new cultures shifts your perspective and promotes self-discovery. It offers you a chance to meet and connect with people so you can learn and grow. Traveling will also keep you active and on your feet.  Reading. Pick up a book! The mental benefits of reading are too good to pass up. Reading has been shown to increase mental stimulation, reduce stress, improve memory, and boost concentration. Not only is reading a good book fun and entertaining, it also produces a sense of tranquility and wellbeing.  Writing. Journaling, blogging or even creative writing serves as an outlet for self-expression. Writing for leisure has been shown to reduce stress and improve sleep. If you chose to share your writing with the public, it’s also a great way to form connections with other people who have similar interests. An article published by the Australian Government Department of Health titled “Purposeful Activities - Hobbies” states: Spending time on an activity that you enjoy can improve your mental health and wellbeing. Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression. Activities that get you out and about can make you feel happier and more relaxed. Group activities like team sports can improve your communication skills and relationships with others. Your interests may be creative, athletic, academic, or something distinctly personal. You may choose a hobby that you can do alone or as part of a group. Whatever your interests are, there is sure to be a hobby out there for you. What matters is that it is something you find meaningful and enjoyable. This article gives four specific types of hobbies and the corresponding benefits.  They are: Recreational and relaxation activities reduce stress Getting involved in a creative activity or hobby can make you feel better the next day Exploring creatively with others will support recovery from mental health problems Physical activity through sports helps to enhance well being The article that I have included in the show notes gives the specifics for each of these benefits and the research behind it. My new specific commitments for avocational are: I will participate in an outdoor activity a minimum of 2 times per week beginning January 2020 which will include hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, etc. I will begin lesson 1 of the guitar tutorial the week of January 20th and adjust this commitment as I see what is involved to make satisfactory progress (to be determined once I begin). Action Item:  Ask yourself: “What specific hobby do I have that I need to spend more time doing for pure enjoyment and to take advantage of the health benefits”?  If you don’t have a hobby or activity, I suggest you spend time exploring the links I provided in the show notes or find other resources to help you determine where to start. Resources: Definition of Avocation - ThoughtCo 7 Reasons Why Hobbies are Good for Your Health: Best Medicine by Renown Health Healthy Hobbies that will Improve Your Life Head to Health: Australian Government Department of Health Contact Craig

Hosts Even Muth and Kathie Taylor ask Dan Davis, Carson County School District's public information officer, about his involvement  at Renown Health during the 2011 Reno Air Races crash.

As director of Medical Genetics at Renown Health, Dr. Nathan Slotnick gives us a unique view into the world of genetics and cancer. He shares the groundbreaking research and technologies within the field and explains his insights and studies around genetic testing and what is available for revealing and preventing hereditary diseases such as cancer.Learn More About Dr. Nathan Slotnick https://themedicinewheel.org/dr-nathan-slotnick/Subscribe to our podcast:Apple:https://apple.co/34x71OqSpotify:https://spoti.fi/2CivYRGLearn More:https://themedicinewheel.org/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:http://bit.ly/2rdMIqSLike us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/themedwheelFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/themedwheelFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/themedwheel/DISCLAIMERhttps://themedicinewheel.org/disclaimer/The information shared in this podcast is for general information only and should not be construed as medical advice and understand that no doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and educational materials link to this podcast and website are employed at the user's own risk.Support the show (http://www.themedicinewheel.org/omcare/)

If Individuals are given information on their personal health risks, will they change their health behaviors for the better? How can a health system impact its community when it views itself as more than just a place to treat sick people? What can happen when healthcare executives lead by example? Suzanne Hendery, Chief Marketing Officer and VP, Marketing and Communications, for Renown Health, shares the story of CEO Dr. Tony Slonim and how Renown has shifted the conversation from healthcare to health, from patients to people, and from clinical encounters to community health. Find all of our show podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms. https://www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

If Individuals are given information on their personal health risks, will they change their health behaviors for the better? How can a health system impact its community when it views itself as more than just a place to treat sick people? What can happen when healthcare executives lead by example? Suzanne Hendery, Chief Marketing Officer and VP, Marketing and Communications, for Renown Health, shares the story of CEO Dr. Tony Slonim and how Renown has shifted the conversation from healthcare to health, from patients to people, and from clinical encounters to community health.This conversation is brought to you by P3 Inbound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Colleagues & Friends, You may not have heard of Renown Health – a moderate-sized healthcare system in northern Nevada – but once you hear how they are reframing healthcare – ...

Colleagues & Friends,You may not have heard of Renown Health - a moderate-sized healthcare system in northern Nevada - but once you hear how they are reframing healthcare - literally redefining and reorganizing healthcare delivery, I suspect that you’ll not forget them.  Our guest this week is Dr. Anthony Slonim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renown Health in Reno, NV.  Over the last four years, he and his colleagues have created one of the most innovative and progressive health services organizations in the country. Dr. Slonim is a nationally recognized thought leader. Modern Healthcare has named him one of the “50 Most Influential Clinical Executives” of 2019. He has also been named a “Physician Leader to Know” every year, since 2014, on the Becker’s Hospital Review. A board-certified pediatric intensive care doctor by training, Dr. Slonim has authored more than 15 textbooks and published more than 60 academic journal articles. Before joining Renown Health, Dr. Slonim served in executive leadership roles at Barnabas Health in NJ, Carilion Clinic in VA and Children’s National Medical Center in DC. Dr. Slonim currently chairs the American Hospital Association’s Systems Council, representing more than 300 integrated health systems nationwide. In this episode you’ll hear about:How Dr. Slonim caught the healthcare industry’s attention by launching the Healthy Nevada Project®, the first population health initiative that combines genetic, environmental, social and clinical data to address individual and community health needs.The reorganization of the Renown Health system into two major divisions - a ‘health’ division addressing preventive, population-based, public health needs; and a ‘healthcare’ division comprised of acute care facilities and chronic disease management providers and services. Why Dr. Slonim believes that the doctor’s prescription pad is a metaphor for the constraints of our system and what a better “prescription” for care looks like.. How Dr. Slonim’s background in public health, combined with his own long-term experience as a patient, shaped his perspective and his approach to healthcare delivery.  There are a number of things that stand out about this interview. First, Dr. Slonim brings a great depth of clinical AND public health expertise to the perspective of a healthcare CEO, which is a rarity. Second, his thinking and approach are scientifically based, consumer-oriented, brilliantly logical, and elegantly simple. Third, he is laser focused on the needs of his patients, consumers and community. Dr. Slonim and his leadership team recognize that there are two fundamental, vastly different, value propositions that are required to care for communities. So they set about to restructure their system and redeploy the appropriate resources to deliver on those two value propositions. Their goal is to improve health through proactive community-based prevention, while creating the best healthcare system for those with acute and chronic disease. Once I heard Renown’s strategy and approach, I was left wondering why other hospital systems in the country aren’t immediately following suit.From my perspective, Dr. Slonim and his colleagues are brilliantly executing the steps of the Reframe Roadmap - reorienting their approach; redefining the problems from the primary perspective of patients and community; rebranding their value proposition to meet those needs; redesigning their healthcare delivery for results that matter to people; reorganizing their healthcare system to optimally deliver on those results; and importantly, redirecting their strategies, tactics and resources to make it all happen. What resonates the most, however, from this interview is the profound sense of empathy Dr. Slonim has for the people he serves. He shares that the biggest lesson he learned from his own cancer diagnosis and treatment was about the inequities and disparities of healthcare in our country. The lesson he learned wasn’t about himself, but about others. That speaks volumes about how his mind and heart work.  His goal and the goal of Renown Health is clearly to humanize healthcare. To make it less complex and less reactive. To make it more convenient, customized and accessible. To make one of its prime purposes the prevention of illness and trauma. To make it what people want and need in order to stay healthy and return to health. Again, why aren’t more healthcare leadership teams learning from and emulating this approach?Until Next Time, Be Well.Zeev Neuwirth, MD 

Join us today as we speak with Tony Slonim from Renown Health about healthcare leadership.

In this episode Mike Sacopolus interviews Anthony Slonim, M.D., DrPH, FACHE. Dr. Slonim is the President and CEO of Renown Health of Nevada and the Editor-in-Chief of the Physician Leadership Journal, published by the American Association for Physician Leadership. They discuss Population Health and Renown's “Healthy Nevada Project.” This project mixes genetic profiles with appropriate education and resources in a novel public health initiative. Dr. Slonim's compelling stories give insight and hope. Finally, they talk about big picture concepts and look to the future with one of the country's best healthcare thought leaders.More about Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, FACHE may be found at: renown.org.American Association for Physician Leadership, https://www.physicianleaders.org

In this episode Mike Sacopolus interviews Anthony Slonim, M.D., DrPH, FACHE. Dr. Slonim is the President and CEO of Renown Health of Nevada and the Editor-in-Chief of the Physician Leadership Journal, published by the American Association for Physician Leadership. They discuss Population Health and Renown’s “Healthy Nevada Project.” This project mixes genetic profiles with appropriate education and resources in a novel public health initiative. Dr. Slonim’s compelling stories give insight and hope. Finally, they talk about big picture concepts and look to the future with one of the country’s best healthcare thought leaders.More about Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, FACHE may be found at: renown.org.American Association for Physician Leadership, https://www.physicianleaders.org

Michele Frankovich (Director of Office of Research, Renown Health) talks about the Healthy Nevada Project, a free clinical study offering Nevadan’s the opportunity to learn about their genetic origins and predisposition towards a number of important health areas. At the end of the show, Doug takes the first step in getting his own results by […]

Michele Frankovich (Director of Office of Research, Renown Health) talks about the Healthy Nevada Project, a free clinical study offering Nevadan’s the opportunity to learn about their genetic origins and predisposition towards a number of important health areas. At the end of the show, Doug takes the first step in getting his own results by […]

Ron Fuschillo (VP & CIO of Renown Health) speaks with John about how to deal with the alignment between business and IT. They also discuss how to get important ideas and vision to trickle into the entire organization. And, of course, they also discuss the exciting things that Renown is doing.   For more information about Renown, visit http://www.renown.org. For more about Ron, visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldfuschillo/   For more on The Connected Hospital, visit http://touchpoint.health/shows/theconnectedhospital/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest Wednesday, September 26th is Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, FACHE. Dr. Slonim is President and CEO of, Renown Health, northern Nevada’s healthcare leader and Reno’s only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. "Dr. Slonim is an innovator and proven leader in healthcare at both the regional and national levels. During his notable career, Dr. Slonim has developed a profile as an expert in patient safety, accountable care, healthcare quality and innovative care delivery models focused on improving health within the community. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine Critical Care and Pediatric Critical Care and is an academic leader with faculty appointments as Clinical Professor in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. He also holds a master's degree and a doctorate in Administrative Medicine and Health Policy from George Washington University Center for Health Policy Studies and has more than 100 publications and 15 textbooks to his name. Since joining Renown Health in July 2014, Dr. Slonim has reoriented northern Nevada’s largest locally governed, not-for-profit healthcare network. He launched a five-year strategic plan that is focused on the community’s overall health while embracing the national triple aim initiatives of improving quality care and patient satisfaction — all while reducing costs. Dr. Slonim also ushered in a new era of national collaboration to establish a medical training campus at Renown and expanded the region’s quaternary care services in collaboration with Stanford Medicine." Join us!

On @PopHealthWeek our guest Wednesday, September 26th is Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, FACHE. Dr. Slonim is President and CEO of, Renown Health, northern Nevada’s healthcare leader and Reno’s only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. "Dr. Slonim is an innovator and proven leader in healthcare at both the regional and national levels. During his notable career, Dr. Slonim has developed a profile as an expert in patient safety, accountable care, healthcare quality and innovative care delivery models focused on improving health within the community. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine Critical Care and Pediatric Critical Care and is an academic leader with faculty appointments as Clinical Professor in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. He also holds a master's degree and a doctorate in Administrative Medicine and Health Policy from George Washington University Center for Health Policy Studies and has more than 100 publications and 15 textbooks to his name. Since joining Renown Health in July 2014, Dr. Slonim has reoriented northern Nevada’s largest locally governed, not-for-profit healthcare network. He launched a five-year strategic plan that is focused on the community’s overall health while embracing the national triple aim initiatives of improving quality care and patient satisfaction — all while reducing costs. Dr. Slonim also ushered in a new era of national collaboration to establish a medical training campus at Renown and expanded the region’s quaternary care services in collaboration with Stanford Medicine." Join us!  

In a compelling interview with Renown Health's CEO, Tony Slonim, listeners hear how one Nevada hospital system is positioning itself for a very different future. From innovation in population health in a hospital system to telehealth by necessity, this conversation is offers an interesting lens on the changing face of hospital care. Tony Slonim's blog: http://renown.org/ceoTony's Twitter @RenownCEOTonyMD For more information about The Exam Room or other Touch Point Media shows, visit http://touchpoint.health/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How hospitals and health systems engage in targeted communications and marketing, they use a variety of tools to help them understand their audiences better. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore how organizations are using market segmentation - along with personas and personalization - to improve their go-to-market strategies. In our expert interview, we are joined by Suzanne Hendery, CHief Marketing Officer at Renown Health, and Linda MacCracken, Sr. Principal of Customer Engagement at Accenture in which they share how their approach to segmentation helped to shape the way they engaged with a critical audience in their market. Mentions from the Show: Definition of Market Segmentation - Wikipedia Personas vs. Segments – What's the Story? 4 types of Market segmentation and how to segment with them? Market Segmentation: You're Doing it Wrong Suzanne Hendery on LinkedIn Linda MacCracken on LinkedIn Find Us Online: Touchpoint podcast Twitter Reed Smith Twitter Chris Boyer Twitter Chris Boyer website Social Health Institute This episode is made possible by our sponsors, Loyal, Influence Health, & Binary Fountain

Despite the uncertainty of the political environment, integrated delivery networks like Renown Health are moving forward with population health and other mission-driven initiatives. In this podcast, Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, CPE, FACPE, Renown’s president and CEO, and chair of CMR Institute’s Board of Directors, describes how the Affordable Care Act has affected Medicaid enrollment and access to healthcare services in Reno, Nevada. He also makes a few predictions on what we can expect in the next few months as the Senate considers its own plans to repeal and replace the ACA.

One IDN Leader's Opinion on the Fate of Obamacare Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, CPE, FACPE, president and CEO, Renown Health, and chair of CMR Institute's Board of Directors, shares his predictions on the fate of the ACA. He also describes how the ACA has affected Medicaid enrollment and access to healthcare services in his community of Reno, Nevada.