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INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to the 2010 Health and Wellness
Directory. This publication is a comprehensive
Overall Health
medical directory introducing highly qualified
Mood-Boosting Foods...................................... 8
physicians and healthcare professionals from the
Lake Tahoe Basin, Carson Valley, as well as the Healthy Joints................................................. 12
Reno region. Why Respite?................................................... 14
Nutritional Supplements................................ 16
Accompanying this informative directory is an array
of comprehensive and encouraging articles aimed
to help you enjoy life to the fullest. This directory Area Hospital Maps.................................... 10
will help you make more informed decisions when
it comes to choosing your healthcare professionals,
Personal Wellness
and will help you gain insight into today's medical
Understading Migraines................................. 20
issues.
Pregnancy A-Z................................................ 22
Please take time and look through this medical Avoiding the Flu............................................. 24
directory, and then, keep it on the shelf or in Advocating for Own Health........................... 25
the drawer along with your phone book, address
Lifelong Oral Care........................................... 26
book, and other valuable reference guides. We
think you'll find it to be an important resource CT Scans and Radiation................................. 27
throughout the coming year. Carson City Healthcare................................... 28
General Information
The 2010 Health and Wellness Directory,
a publication of Sierra Nevada Media Group, is a Getting the Most out of Health Benefits..... 30
product of The Tahoe Daily Tribune, The Nevada Saving Money on Healthcare......................... 31
Appeal, The North Lake Tahoe Bonanza, The Sierra Medicare Q & A.............................................. 32
Sun, The Tahoe World, The Record-Courier and
Creating a Health Journal.............................. 37
The Lahontan Valley News.
Regional Advertising Director . . . . . Charlie Pankey Screening Tests for Men........................... 34

Art Direction/Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Fair Screening Tests for Women...................... 35
The Health and Wellness Directory is a copywrited

product of Sierra Nevada Media Group. All graphics, First Aid Kit............................................... 36
artwork, typography and editorial is the property
of Sierra Nevada Media Group and may not be Doctor Profiles........................................... 38
reproduced without permission. © January 2010
For advertising information, call (775) 882-2111 Websites We Love..................................... 53
Doctor Listings.......................................... 54
Important Phone Numbers........................ 58

Overall Health
Overall Health Mood-boosting foods: such as omega-3s into your diet. However, all
omega-3s are not created equal and offer different
Tips to jump-start your health benefits. For example, the form of omega-3
found in flaxseeds and walnuts (ALA omega-3) helps
body and your brain lower your heart disease risk, but does not offer the
brain-boosting benefits of DHA omega-3, which
If you’re determined to eat right to lose helps you feel great, think fast and stay mentally
weight or improve your health, the foods sharp. The more DHA omega-3 you eat, the more it
you choose could also make you happier. is incorporated into brain cells, the more flexible your
We’ve all heard the old adage “You are what brain cell membranes become, the better you think,
you eat,” and the importance of eating for the more you remember and the happier you are.
physical health. But did you know that at Almost 97 percent of the omega-3s in the brain are
the same time you could also be eating to DHA, which is why this fat is so important in lowering
improve your mental sharpness, energy and the risk of depression and dementia. Yet, most
inner peace? Americans don’t get enough of this nutrient. Salmon,
“The connection between food and mood has herring, lake trout, anchovies and sardines are good
long been known, but we’ve come a long way dietary sources of DHA. But if you’re vegetarian,
in understanding how new foods can speed the don’t like fish or are concerned about mercury levels
process of helping you feel better by eating right. in seafood, you can also find many foods, beverages
There are simple ways to tweak your diet that can and supplements in grocery and drug stores that
have profound effects on how good you feel and are made with sustainable, algae-based DHA. Look
how consistent your mood is, even while you lose for products bearing life’sDHA on the label, such as
weight and improve health,” says registered dietician, Mission Life Balance Flour Tortillas, Silk Soymilk Plus
Elizabeth Somer, author of the book, “Eat Your Way DHA, or Walmart Spring Valley Fish-Free Algal-900
to Happiness.” (Harlequin 2009) Somer offers the DHA supplements.
following ways to eat your way to a newer, happier Choose quality carbs: Seratonin, the nerve chemical,
you: is a major force in mood and appetite. It turns
Make breakfast a natural high: Even a four-hour cravings on and off for sweets and starches, helps
lag between meals leaves some people feeling shaky regulate mood, controls pain tolerance affecting
and grumpy because they’re essentially running on thinking and memory, and even determines whether
fumes. This only gives rise to cravings for foods we sleep well. However, serotonin levels rise with the
that are bad for you. Restock your fuel stores in the right food choices. While all carbs will boost your
morning with healthy foods, and your body, mind and mood, quality carbs in whole grains and colorful
energy will repay you throughout the day. Use the starchy veggies like sweet potatoes will give you
1-2-3 rule to create an energy-building combination: sustained energy and a mood high without the extra
No. 1, eat at least one serving of high-fiber carbs such calories. Keep hunger at bay by eating small snacks
as 100 percent whole grain cereal or bread; No. 2, eat at even intervals throughout the day. Examples of
two servings of fruits and veggies, such as a banana quality carb snacks: five graham crackers, 75 whole-
and vegetable juice; and No. 3, add a third, protein- grain thin pretzel sticks or four cups of air-popped
rich food such as a whole egg, lean meat, or fat-free popcorn (salted lightly).
or low fat milk. Eat right at night: If you start the day with the
Embrace the “good” fats: You may have heard right foods, be sure to end it with the right foods.
about the importance of incorporating good fats How well you sleep has a huge impact on your mood,
energy level and weight. The worse you feel, the more
likely you’ll eat - and you’ll eat all the wrong things,
since fatigue and blues dissolve your resolve to take
care of yourself. It takes your system hours to digest a
large meal, making it difficult to completely relax into
a deep sleep. Keep the evening meal light and low-fat
and eat no less than three hours before bedtime, and
you’re more likely to sleep like a baby all night. And,
if you’re determined to lose weight, add some exercise
every day and you will fall asleep faster, sleep deeper
and sleep longer than if you were a couch potato.
By following these simple tips, you’ll not only feel
better and more energized, but your mood will lift
and you’ll be a newer, happier you.
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Banner Churchill Community Hospital

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Fallon, NV 89406-3052
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Barton Memorial Hospital

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CTRMC 1600 Medical Parkway
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Incline Village Community Hospital
880 Alder Avenue
Incline Village, NV 89451
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Northern Nevada Medical Center

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Renown Regional Medical Center

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Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center

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Overall Health An active life begins 4. Use good technique - When sitting, standing
and especially when lifting, using the proper
with healthy joints technique will prevent fatigue and injury. Ask an
expert if you don’t know how to do it, but be sure
to assess your technique for these simple daily
The new year often means resolutions activities.
like being healthier or exercising more
often. What many people don’t know is 5. Make a date with your doctor
that our joints are the critical part of - See a physician for a routine
the body that allows us to be active check-up at least once a year.
and do the activities we most Request an examination of
enjoy. your joints - from head
Approximately one-third of to toe - and ask for tips
Americans 35 and older say their joints on protecting your joints
prevent them from doing their favorite from daily stress.
sport or activity in the last year and more
than 50 percent of them just accepted that Courtesy of
as part of the aging process, according to ARA Content
a recent study. The good news is there are
simple and effective steps you can take to
strengthen and protect these “forgotten
soldiers” - ensuring your joints a healthy
kick-off to an active year.
Dr. Kevin R. Stone, an orthopedic
surgeon at the Stone Clinic and founder
of the Stone Research Foundation and
Joint Juice, a San Francisco-based joint
health beverage company, offers five tips for
helping to maintain healthy joints:
1. Manage your weight -

You won’t just look better - you’ll feel
better. Every extra pound puts four times the
stress on your knees and other weight-bearing
joints. Even a small amount of weight loss will
give your joints relief.
2. Be supplement savvy -
Dietary supplements like glucosamine have
been proven to help maintain joint function
and mobility. Glucosamine is produced naturally
in the body, but due to the physical demands
of everyday life (let alone running, tennis or
even walking), our body’s supply is often not
enough. Joint Juice beverages provide an easy
way to drink your daily supply of glucosamine
and avoid having to swallow two big horse pills a
day.
3. Stretch -
Stretching isn’t just for workouts. Take breaks
throughout the day, especially at the office, to
get re-energized. Range-of-motion exercises are a
good way to keep muscles and ligaments flexible
and strong.

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Overall Health Why Respite? Benefits of Respite
Respite care is shown to have positive effects
on the client and caregiver. It allows caregivers to
Being the primary caregiver can be a devote energy and resources to their own health and
cause of stress and anxiety in the lives of well being as well as that of other family members.
many Americans. It’s easy to feel cut-off Respite not only provides additional support during
from the world with a lack of resources. crisis, but it provides time for self renewal and an
As isolating as it can feel, nearly one opportunity to have some personal time. Respite care
in every five households provides care lowers feelings of hostility and supports the family.
to people who are aged 60 or over. An Most importantly, it delays institutionalization for
estimated seven million Americans over 65 as long as possible. The bottom line is that respite
need assistance with things like shopping, care helps prevent caregiver “burnout”.
cooking, dressing and/or bathing.
With 26 million people shouldering the Types of Respite
burden of caring for family members, it is creating There are many different types of respite. What a
another issue- the multiple responsibilities of the family uses depends on their individual needs.
working caregiver.
A 1997 study conducted by Metropolitan Life In-Home Respite: A professional assesses the client
Insurance Company found that employers lose and family’s needs, and then arranges for a Care
$11.4 to $29 billion a year due to costs related to Professional to come to the home to relieve the
employees missing work, work interruptions, and primary caregiver. They provide on-going support
resignations due to caregiving responsibilities. It and work within the families scheduled needs.
is estimated that the care provided voluntarily by
family members would cost about $200 billion a Facility Respite: Some assisted living facilities
year. and skilled nursing facilities will make contracted
These responsibilities can often cause the arrangements for client to stay short periods to
caregiver to be overwhelmed, exhausted, depressed give the family a break or allow them to have a
and have ill health. Adding to the stress is the fact vacation.
that because Americans are having children later in
life, many caregivers are not only caring for their Who Pays for Respite
parents, but they have the added responsibility of • Most respite care is paid by the client or family
caring for their children. This group is commonly referred to as “Private Pay.” The Respite is provided
referred to as the “sandwich generation”. It is through licensed in-home, non-medical agencies.
estimated that without needed help, the primary • Some long-term care polices will pay for respite
caregiver is 65% more likely to suffer more serious but many require an elimination period.
heath concerns or even death before the chronically • State and county funded respite programs-most
ill person they are caring for. There is help. It’s are income based to qualify.
called respite care. Respite care allows for the much • Alzheimer Association, Parkinson’s Association
needed physical and mental break that caregivers and other organizations for chronic illness and
must have in order to remain healthy by taking diseases at times have respite funds available. Check
temporary responsibility for caregiving. with your local agencies for these programs.

Remember that if you are caring for a loved one,
you are not alone. It’s okay to ask for help and take
a break from caregiving duties. After all, how can
we care for someone else if we don’t take the time
to care for ourselves?
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“It’s important to know if the supplement you’re
nutritional supplements? taking has safe levels of ingredients, absorbs into the
body effectively and actually contains what the label
Few people, including you, actually get says it contains,” Dr. Wood says. “Third-party lab
all the nutrients they need from the food testing helps assure that.”
they eat - hence the major market for Third-party lab testing means the manufacturer
nutritional supplements. But how do you voluntarily allows an outside party to test its product
sift through the plethora of information out (in addition to its own testing) to ensure that:
there to choose the right supplement from
the thousands on the market? • The supplement really contains what it the label
Many people probably base their says it does.
supplement choice on price, popularity and • There are no ingredients present that are not
convenience - possibly a recommendation disclosed on the label.
from their doctor or a friend. “There is a better, more • There are no unacceptable levels of contaminants
sensible way to choose your supplement,” says Dr. in the product.
Tim Wood, executive vice president of research and
development with supplement maker USANA Health “Those are basic factors a supplement maker
Sciences. should third-party test for,” Dr. Wood says. “USANA
“Evaluating a supplement is actually simple,” Dr. also tests individual ingredients and product formulas
Wood says. “Look at the quality of ingredients and to ensure products dissolve and absorb into the body.
manufacturing processes, the level of key ingredients, Everyone has heard that statistic that most of the
third-party lab testing, who else is using the product, supplements we take are actually excreted out of
and how well it fits your specific nutritional needs.” the body in our urine, rather than absorbed. Testing
helps ensure the maximum amount of ingredient is
Consider quality absorbed, not lost.”
Quality ingredients are a must, of course, but ConsumerLab.com is one resource for independent
poor manufacturing processes can negate the value testing results. The organization, a leading provider
of good ingredients. “Yes, finding out about how of independent product test results and information,
a company manufactures a supplement may take a helps consumers evaluate health and wellness
little extra legwork, but since this is something you’re products. They’ve evaluated and approved many of
considering putting in your body on a daily basis, it USANA’s nutritional supplements.
makes sense to take the extra steps to get as much
information as possible,” Dr. Wood says. The trust of those you trust
Where is the product manufactured? If it’s outside Who else is using the supplement you’re interested
the United States, the maker may not be held to in? If it’s favored by athletes, the product is probably
the same standards as products made domestically. achieving a higher standard, as athletes undergo
Congress has established Good Manufacturing rigorous testing and have to abide by strict anti-
Practices (cGMP) for dietary supplements to mirror doping laws. They also rely on supplements to help
those already in place for food products. Your them perform and stay healthy. Professional and
supplement maker should be following those Olympic athletes trust USANA products, and its
guidelines. Or, better yet, voluntarily following the pioneering guarantee that will compensate an athlete
more stringent cGMPs of pharmaceutical models, as up to $1million should he or she test positive for any
USANA does at its facility in Salt Lake City. substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency
as a result of taking USANA nutritional products.
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Personal Wellness Understanding Migraines Treatments
There are three approaches to treating migraines,
Red-hot stabbing pains…like being all of which should be administered by a qualified
jabbed with an ice pick…these are just physician: acute, preventive, and complementary.
some of the ways people describe the
pain of migraines. • Acute treatment uses drugs to relieve symptoms
Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from when attacks happen. The Food and Drug
migraines, with women being afflicted Administration has approved a small number
three times more than men. of over-the-counter products to treat migraine.
Migraines are a recurrent headache Prescription anti-inflammatory agents may be
lasting four to 72 hours. In addition to effective for some migraines. There are over 100
debilitating pain, migraines can bring a drugs used in migraine treatment, however, so
host of other symptoms. A survey by the know that it will take some time to find the right
National Headache Foundation (NHF) revealed medicine or combination of medicines.
that more than 50 percent of respondents said
they frequently or always experience symptoms • Preventive treatment involves daily medication
such as nausea, neck pain, or sensitivity to lights, to reduce the number of attacks and to lessen the
sounds or smells when suffering from a migraine. pain. With some patients, life-style changes can
help reduce migraine frequency.
Migraine characteristics can include:
• Pain typically on one side of the head • Complementary treatment does not use
• Pain with a pulsating or throbbing quality medication. It involves biofeedback, exercise,
• Moderate to intense pain that affects relaxation techniques and proper rest and
daily activities nutrition.
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sensitivity to light or sound The NHF offers these tips for dealing with
• Visual disturbances or aura migraine pain and associated symptoms:
About 20 percent of migraine sufferers • Get help. Discuss the symptoms of your migraine
experience aura, the warning associated with with your healthcare provider.
migraine, from twenty minutes to one hour before
the actual onset of migraine. • If you experience nausea or vomiting as
Diagnosing migraines can be tricky. The Migraine associated symptoms of your migraine, talk with
Research Foundation says that since symptoms your healthcare provider about other forms of
vary widely, migraine is often misdiagnosed – and your medication such as injections, nasal sprays or
is never diagnosed in about half of all sufferers. tablets that do not require drinking water to take
Your doctor needs to analyze your symptoms, them.
conduct medical tests, and eliminate other possible
causes of the headache. • Avoid identifiable migraine triggers and practice
a healthy lifestyle.
• Track your migraines. Write down when your

migraines occur. Bring your results to your
healthcare professional to review.
The American Headache Society also recommends

that you restrict use of acute migraine treatment
to no more than nine days per month. If you find
that you need more acute medication than that,
then migraine prevention therapy is likely needed.
Talk to your doctor. There is help available that
can help you manage migraines and not let them
take over your life.
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Personal Wellness Pregnancy A to Z This A to Z guide comes from information in
the journal and will give expectant parents a
Most pregnant women — especially glimpse into what happens during this amazing
first time moms-to-be — have a lot time of life.
of questions about their own changing
bodies and questions about their baby’s Appetite.
development in the womb. Day 57: You may find your appetite increasing
When Dr. Christine Harris, Ph.D., was now that some of the nausea and discomfort has
pregnant with her children, she had stabilized. If food isn’t your friend yet, look for
some of the very same questions. “My some relief by week 17.
practitioners offered good care,” she said,
“but their answers to my questions about Backache.
my baby’s development always seemed Day 116: Most pregnancy backaches consist of
vague.” low back pain, because the narrowest part of your
Like so many other women, she wondered what back has to balance your growing uterus and
features were present at different stages and if her because the normally stable joints in your pelvis
baby was processing any sensory information. have loosened somewhat.
She eventually found answers while researching Cheeks.
a textbook. She realized that a lot of parents-to- Day 22: Between Week 4 and Week 8, the
be could benefit from this information, so she development of your baby’s facial features takes
developed “The Pregnancy Journal” (Chronicle place.
Books). The third edition of the best-selling
book is fully revised with the latest medical Digestive System.
information on both mom’s health and the baby’s Day 69: Your baby’s intestines are now in the
development. abdomen. Over the next two days, the muscles in
“It’s my hope that the journal will help the walls of your baby’s digestive tract will become
parents-to-be feel knowledgeable, aware and functional.
comfortable about the process of their pregnancy
and development of their baby before birth,” she Eyes.
said. “It can also be a keepsake to share with your Day 165: Over the next four days, brain wave
baby when he or she is older.” activity will begin for your baby’s visual and
With over 1 million copies sold, the journal is auditory systems.
a day-by-day guide to what is happening during
pregnancy. There are also tips for coping with the Fatigue.
many changes to a woman’s body and places to Day 234: You’ll notice more fluctuations in your
record notes, thoughts and feelings. energy level this month. Use your energy bursts
wisely doing things you absolutely need to do and
preparing for the birth.
Glucose.
Day 40: The metabolism of glucose may play
a role in morning sickness. To make sure their
glucose level doesn’t fall too low by morning,
pregnant women are advised to eat a light snack
before going to bed (milk, toast, etc.).
Hair.
Day 86: Over the next three days, the baby’s scalp
hair pattern will be determined.
Iron.
Day 69: Pregnant women need at least 30 mg
of iron each day to support the extra volume of
blood and increases in red blood cell production.

Jaws. Vocal Cords.
Day 35: The upper and lower jaws are present in Day 74: Over the next few days, the vocal cords
your baby. will form in your baby’s larynx.
Kidneys. Weight Gain.

Day 103: Sometime this week, your baby’s Day 265: Your weight gain has probably slowed
kidneys will reach their final mature position. This or even reversed itself in the past two weeks or
ascent took nearly 10 weeks to complete. so.
Lunar Months. X-Rays.

Baby development is measured in lunar months, Day 53: X-ray exposure should be avoided since
not calendar months. Each lunar month consists the radiation can penetrate your uterus.
of 28 days organized into four weeks of seven
days each. Yogurt.
Day 172: Yogurt is a good source of protein.
Movement. Some women who are lactose intolerant can
Day 176: Your baby’s muscle tone is gradually tolerate yogurt.
improving. Hands can grip with some strength now.
Zinc.
Nausea. Day 83: Zinc is a trace element that forms part
Day 13: If you need to settle your stomach, of the structure of bone and helps protect the
snack on dry crackers or dry cereal. Ginger, lemon, development of the brain and nervous system.
peppermint and licorice are flavors that can help The recommended daily intake during pregnancy
with nausea. is 15 mg.
Orienting Response. For more about the journal,

Day 242: Your baby will now automatically turn visit chroniclebooks.com/pregnancy.
toward a source of light. This permits your baby to
practice being more aware of its environment. Courtesy of Family Features
Protein.
Day 139: Protein must be provided for the growth
of the baby, placenta, uterus, breasts, and to
permit necessary increases in blood volume.
Quickening.
Day 143: The first movements you feel your baby
make will be caused by arm and leg activity. These
first motions are called quickening.
Reflexes.
Day 67: Now when your baby’s face is touched,
it will open its mouth. This is called the rooting
reflex and helps babies find the food source.
Skin.
Day 188: By today, the surface of your baby’s skin
is smoother and whiter as body fat accumulates
under its surface.
Teeth.
Day 82: Baby’s tooth buds are present under the
gums.
Ultra Sound.
Diagnostic test that uses high-intensity, inaudible
sound waves to project a visual image.
Personal Wellness How to keep flu from If the flu virus is in your home due to a sick family
member or visitor, you want to do everything
thriving in your home you can to shorten its life span,” says Dr. Ted
Myatt, senior scientist at Environmental Health
It’s prime flu season, and each year and Engineering, Inc. and co-author of the new
we hear the same advice: get your flu report. “We’ve always known that humidifiers are
shot, wash your hands frequently and a great way to soothe cold and cough symptoms,
cover your mouth when you sneeze. Flu but using a humidifier can also help to maintain
particles can linger in the air and on proper humidity levels in your home.”
the surfaces we touch day in and day “The research suggests that a proper level of
out, from computer keyboards and TV relative humidity in your home can really make
remotes to the kitchen sink or refrigerator a difference in the survival of the flu virus,” adds
door handle. With flu top of mind this Jim McDevitt, instructor at the Harvard School of
year, there has also been increased interest in the Public Health and a certified industrial hygienist
science behind how the flu virus lives, and history by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. “If
may hold the answers. you can maintain those levels, the number of flu
Grandma may have been ahead of her time virus particles in the air and on surfaces are likely
when keeping a tea kettle warming on the stove in to decrease.”
winter to moisten the air. A new, comprehensive Because flu season strikes at what is, for many
scientific research paper has given new insight into areas of the country, the driest time of the year,
the lifespan of the flu virus and how humidity you can combine your efforts to combat the
plays a significant role in the survival of the virus flu with the recommended steps to make your
on surfaces and in the air. Taking into account home environment more comfortable. It’s not
the findings from a number of published, peer uncommon for winter humidity levels to dip as low
reviewed studies from over the last 70 years, an as 20 percent, which can lead to dry skin, chapped
independent team of scientists and researchers lips, parched throats and other discomforts.
hailing from such institutions as the Harvard The most essential tool for increasing relative
School of Public Health, have found that in more humidity levels is a good humidifier. If you think
humid environments, the flu virus survival time is your humidity levels might not be up to par - or if
markedly decreased. you want to better maintain them - a hygrometer
Specifically, the research showed that homes is a handy device available at most drug stores.
kept at 40 to 60 percent humidity are likely to Hygrometers provide a digital readout of the
have fewer flu viruses lurking in the air and on relative humidity in your home, and are compact
often-touched surfaces like sink faucets, door and low-cost. If you use your hygrometer and
handles and countertops. While the typical flu humidifier together to keep humidity at the ideal
virus can survive on surfaces and in the air for up 40 to 60 percent level, the research indicates the
to 24 hours, the survival time in a more humid flu will have less of a chance of surviving in your
environment is significantly lower. home.
“The flu virus is all around us this time of year -
at the office, in schools, on public transportation. Courtesy ARA Ccontent

Advocating for your own health:
Personal Wellness
treatment options, and talked online and
in person with others who had NHL.
How one woman took control of She also met with numerous oncologists
Cancer and achieved remission to get their opinions and then found
Dr. Bruce Cheson, Director, Hematology
Services, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer
The number of adults who look to the Internet Care Center at Georgetown University and
for health information has nearly doubled in the a leading lymphoma researcher.
past two years, from 31 percent to 61 percent, “It is important to seek information
according to a new study conducted by the Pew from trusted sources to learn about all
Internet and American Life Project. In fact, the available treatment options,” says Dr.
survey found that 60 percent of adults say their Cheson. “It is crucial that patients find
most recent online health inquiries had an impact doctors that they trust and with whom
on their own health or the way they care for they can truly partner.”
someone else. Like most people with indolent B-cell NHL,
For some, the information isn’t just helpful, it is Jana tried many treatments with some success
life-changing. When Jana Cayne was diagnosed at but ultimately all of them failed. Then Dr.
the age of 40 with indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin’s Cheson enlisted Jana in a clinical trial with
lymphoma (NHL), she says she “didn’t even really Treanda (bendamustine HCl) for Injection. After
know what lymphoma was.” Her doctors explained six cycles of treatment over six months, Dr.
that indolent B-cell NHL is a serious and slow Cheson had hopeful news: Jana had achieved
developing cancer of the lymphatic system that complete remission, meaning all signs of her
is difficult to treat because patients are prone to cancer had disappeared in response to treatment
relapse after therapy. According to the National with Treanda. Jana will still need to be monitored
Cancer Institute, an estimated 65,980 people in to determine that her disease has not returned.
the United States will be diagnosed in 2009 with “By taking the initiative to educate myself on
NHL. NHL, I had the ability to play an active role in
For Jana, the diagnosis was unexpected, and my treatment,” said Jana. “Had I not done the
she was initially overwhelmed with concern for her research and sought out second opinions from
three children and her family’s future. Physicians several doctors, I would have never found Dr.
told her NHL was incurable, but instead of giving Cheson, who enrolled me in the clinical trial that
up hope, Jana did everything in her power to brought me to remission.”
educate herself about the disease and fight back.
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extensive research on NHL, learning about available

Personal Wellness Tips for Lifelong Oral Care brushes, and the newer power brushes are priced better than
ever.
Upgrade from your manual brush and take the ARM &
Here’s something to sink your teeth into — each HAMMER Spinbrush Pro Clean for a spin. Available at an
stage of life brings a new stage of oral care. The affordable price, this brush removes up to 70 percent more
arrival of the first tooth is a heralded milestone for plaque in hard-to-reach places than a manual brush. Or,
a baby. Then, the loss of baby teeth is celebrated by for whiter teeth in just 14 days, give the ARM & HAMMER
a visit from the Tooth Fairy; but as we get older, we Spinbrush Pro Whitening powered toothbrush a try.
work hard to prevent the loss of teeth. Additionally, A recent innovation in power toothbrushes is the sonic
our pursuit of the perfect smile often starts as a brush, which is defined by the high rate of speed that their
teenager with the wearing of braces and continues brush head vibrates. ARM & HAMMER Spinbrush Pro Clean
into adulthood as we work to make our teeth Sonic and Pro Whitening Sonic toothbrushes are the first
whiter. And throughout it all, we spend countless toothbrushes on the market to offer advanced sonic clean
hours brushing, flossing, rinsing and visiting the without the high price tag to go along with it. The brushes
dentist to prevent cavities from marring our teeth. deliver up to 16,000 brush strokes per minute and offer
Need help navigating the unique life stages of dynamic fluid action to help dislodge food and remove plaque
oral care? Read on for useful information. between the teeth. Sold for approximately $15, these brushes
offer sonic technology at an affordable price.
Infants and Children Of course, adults don’t just want their teeth to be clean
Most babies’ first teeth appear between three months and and healthy — they want them to also look great and as white
one year after birth. As the teeth push through the gum line, as possible!
it’s quite common for babies to experience symptoms such as Dentists use dental grade baking soda to whiten and clean
drooling, irritability, restlessness, and inflamed gums. their patients’ teeth because they know that dental grade
A simple home remedy for teething pain is giving the baking soda gently polishes enamel for whiter teeth, loosens
baby something cold and firm to chew on as the hard surface plaque for easier and more complete cleaning, and neutralizes
provides relief through pressure while the coolness soothes acids from foods and food debris for fresher breath. An
tender gums. effective at-home option for getting white, brighter teeth is
Another solution is mom-trusted Baby Orajel Teething using a toothpaste with baking soda, which will provide that
Pain Medication, which can be applied quickly to tender “fresh from the dentist” clean feeling.
gums to provide instant relief. This topical anesthetic offers
fast-acting pain relief that helps neutralize the pain instantly. Older Adults
It is also the No. 1 teething brand used by pediatricians. As we age, it becomes even more important to care for our
It’s important, too, for parents to begin cleaning their teeth to ensure that they stick around as long as we do! But
baby’s teeth and gums every day at an early age. While it can be a challenge for older adults as they encounter new
fluoride is important for good oral health, swallowing too obstacles.
much fluoride at a young age can also cause fluorosis, which For example, their good habit of regularly brushing their
can lead to spotting on future permanent teeth. Until your teeth may be altered due to arthritis or other maladies that
child is able to spit out toothpaste, parents should consider make it difficult to grip a toothbrush or squeeze a tube of
using a fluoride-free alternative as a way to gently clean teeth toothpaste.
and gums. Older adults are also at risk for oral care issues because
As children get old enough to brush by themselves, they they often don’t get to the dentist as often as they should.
should learn proper techniques, such as holding the brush at For example, some patients lack good transportation options
an angle and using short, clean strokes. To encourage kids to to get to dental appointments. For others, insurance to cover
brush the dentist-recommended two minutes, parents might such visits may not be as good as it was when a person was
try these tips: employed full-time.
• Encourage kids to hum a song while brushing — or even In addition, years of aggressive brushing and acidic foods
count to 100 slowly in their head. can lead to enamel erosion and discoloration. Fortunately,
• Bring along a “friend” to the bathroom sink, such as a ARM & HAMMER Age Defying Toothpaste is specially
loved stuffed animal or doll who will keep the child company formulated with fluoride and Liquid Calcium (i.e. amorphous
and make the experience more fun. calcium phosphate) to help rebuild enamel and strengthen
• Consider purchasing a children’s battery-operated powered teeth.
toothbrush. Research shows that kids brush 38 percent longer
with a powered brush than a manual brush. Ageless Tips for Healthy Teeth
• Brush at least twice a day for two minutes.
Adults • Remember to floss daily, too — it helps remove particles
It’s time to join the power toothbrush revolution and give between teeth.
your old manual toothbrush the heave-ho. After all, power • Visit a dentist at least yearly — and preferably twice a year
toothbrushes deliver a deeper, superior clean than manual for a professional cleaning and check-up.
• Replace toothbrushes or brush heads every 3 months to
prevent against worn bristles.
• Avoid too many sugary sweets, as well as sticky foods that
can damage your teeth.
• Drink heavily acidic beverages (colas, tea, coffee, soda) in
moderation as they wear teeth down.
• Ensure your diet has enough calcium as calcium helps
teeth and bones grow strong.
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Are CT Scans a Radiation Risk?
Personal Wellness
in mind. Patients should discuss this with
their healthcare provider in regard to the
Over the past several months, there has been need for such a study and whether there are
concern raised regarding radiation exposure during other ways to gather the information that do
CT scans. These include articles appearing in the not require radiation exposure. Patients and
Wall Street Journal and in the Archives of Internal referring physicians can take the following
Medicine. The articles raise the question as to steps to reduce radiation exposure:
whether the increased usage of CT scanning and
resultant increased radiation to the public poses a 1. Ask if another test that does not use
health threat. While some concern over radiation radiation can be performed or if a limited
exposure is wise, it is important to keep in mind the exam can be done. Consult a radiologist –
concept of risk versus benefit. This concept requires Radiologists are physicians who are specially
us to weigh the potential risks of a procedure against trained to interpret all imaging exams. They
the expected benefits from that procedure. are the experts on which test should be
Concerning radiation exposure as a risk, it is well ordered.
known that high amounts of radiation can cause 2. Have the imaging exam at an imaging
cancer. This has been determined by studying the facility that is accredited by the American College
survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The risk of of Radiology. This ensures that the facility and
lower doses of radiation is, however, less clear. For equipment is operating within the best possible
instance, we are all exposed to background radiation practices.
from such sources as cosmic rays and radon. This 3. Ask the imaging facility what steps they
means that individuals who live at higher altitudes, are taking to reduce the dose of the exam being
such as Denver Colorado, or take frequent airplane performed.
flights where the protective effects of our atmosphere 4. Ask the imaging facility to shield you or your
are lessened, are exposed to higher radiation levels. child during the exam.
No harmful effects from this increased radiation 5. Ask the imaging facility if they participate in the
exposure have been found. In general, radiation Image Gently campaign.
levels associated with diagnostic radiology are in
these lower levels. Because of advances in medical Reasonable concerns over radiation exposure are
imaging equipment; however, the potential for wise, but avoiding tests that can be very helpful may
exposing patients to higher doses of radiation has not be in the patient’s best interest.
become evident over the last several years.
Concerning the benefits of CT scanning it is well By David Landis, M.D., a Radiologist at Great Basin
documented that use of this technology allows for Imaging in Carson City. At GBI we make every effort
more accurate and earlier diagnoses. This advantage to keep radiation doses to their lowest possible level.
to patients is significant and has resulted in decreasing That is why we employ radiation-limiting protocols,
needless surgeries, earlier diagnosis of many diseases, such as “Image Gently,” and have gone through
and better monitoring of disease processes. a rigorous process to obtain American College of
The decision to have any diagnostic procedure that Radiology accreditation.
uses radiation should be made with risk and benefit

Personal Wellness Healthcare options If you are not impressed yet, just read on. When
it comes to technology, Carson City has plenty to
abound in Carson City be proud of. In the field of radiology alone,
our area has magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
The Carson City area offers a wide computerized tomography (CT), positron emission
range of high quality healthcare options tomography (PET), nuclear medicine, ultrasound,
comparable to many large cities. We are fluoroscopy and more. Laser, laparoscopy and
very fortunate to live with an abundance fiber optics almost sound cliché, and those are
of practitioners, facilities, technologies here, too. There are catheter and vascular labs.
and services conveniently situated right Dermatologists have Mohs micrographic surgery
here in Eagle Valley. Please read on to for skin cancer. Carson City offers kidney dialysis
learn more! and hyperbaric oxygenation therapy. Radiation
The Carson City region has hundreds oncology is exceptional with 2 state-of-the-art
of physicians, dentists and other allied healthcare linear accelerators, a CT simulator and Intensity
providers such as physical therapists, massage Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
therapists, chiropractors, psychologists, Carson City is a caring place with many
acupuncturists, optometrists and others. Are you medical support services available, too, some at no
aware that there are over 40 medical specialties cost. The area offers medical, psychological and
available in our area? Among them are a number behavioral counseling, support groups and classes
of nationally recognized “-ologists” who are so – it would take a directory to name them all. Low
widely acclaimed in their fields that they teach and cost medical services and sliding scale options are
share their knowledge all across the country. abundant. Carson City Health and Human Services
Few communities with our population can (CCHHS) provides many preventive services such as
boast a medical center with all that ours has to TB testing, immunizations and a clinic for family
offer. The new medical campus includes the planning/birth control, HIV/STD testing and well
medical center, a specialty surgery hospital, a baby checks. CCHHS also handles Public Health
cancer treatment and resource center, hospitality Preparedness to protect the entire area in the
cottages and medical office buildings. The event of a medical emergency. The Ross medical
specialty surgery hospital is a highly acclaimed, clinic is a free family practice service for people
award-winning facility for elective procedures who are uninsured and unable to pay.
only. Carson City also has a long term acute care Clearly, Carson City has the people, the
hospital for medical conditions requiring up to 35 buildings, the technology and the services that
days of integrative treatment. Several urgent care add up to exceptional healthcare. For most
clinics for minor illnesses or injuries are located medical concerns, one rarely has to leave town.
throughout the area. Many physician offices are This is largely thanks to an attentive local medical
equipped for outpatient procedures as well as community and health department that constantly
routine office consults. There is a sleep disorder works to identify the needs of the area and
clinic for apnea and other problems. For our responds to meet those needs.
aging population, a continuum of care is available Please enjoy this directory and keep it for
ranging from assisted living to medical skilled reference throughout the year. It can help you
nursing. find the medical assistance you’re looking for.

General Information
General Information How to get the most treatment if the doctor is not in their network, so read
your documents carefully or call your health plan’s
out of your health customer service department to find out. Even if you
are covered for using a doctor outside your health
benefits this year plan’s network, you save money by seeing someone
in the network.
It’s the New Year and like millions of other • If your doctor recommends any type of tests or lab
Americans, you may be thinking about your work - outside of what is normally part of an annual
New Year’s resolutions. One resolution that physical - call your health plan to see if these require
many people may not consider is making the a preauthorization. Usually the doctor’s office does
most of their new health benefits plan. By this, but it doesn’t hurt to check. If you get the test
fully maximizing your benefits and learning done without a preauthorization, your health plan
the ins and outs of your plan, you could may not cover the testing, which will leave you paying
save yourself hundreds of dollars this year. for it out of your pocket. (It is always a good idea to
Experts say the most important first get copies of preauthorizations in writing.)
step is to review your health plan coverage
documents carefully. This information may • Read your policy carefully if you need any type
have been mailed to you or may be available online of therapy - for instance, physical, occupational or
with your employer or health benefits carrier. speech therapy. There are often limits on the number
It is important to have a copy, because this is the of visits and some have time limits for when you can
official guide to your health benefits. It explains what receive the services after you are diagnosed.
the plan will or will not cover, including any special
requirements or limitations on the coverage. For • When Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) arrive,
example, the policy will spell out any copayments, review them carefully. An EOB explains how a health
deductible and coinsurance amounts, referral benefits claim was paid. Be sure you were charged
requirements and limits on types of services. for the correct service and the correct amount. If
Here are more tips, based on other people’s you don’t understand the information or something
experiences, to help you get the most out of your is incorrect, call your health plan or your doctor to
health benefits plan this year: resolve it.
• An ounce of prevention is best, so make sure • Understand your rights to file an appeal or
you get your preventive care. This includes yearly grievance if a claim is denied that you feel should be
physicals, flu shots and some screenings. Many plans paid. This information is typically explained on your
cover these services 100 percent. EOB or you can call your health plan for instruction
on how to do this. You may need to provide
• Use doctors and other health care providers additional information for a claim to be reconsidered.
that are in the health plan’s network. If your plan There are timeframes for this so pay attention to
requires you to select a primary care physician, those notes on your EOBs or in any correspondence
then do so. Some plans will not cover your visit or you receive. Whenever contacting your health plan,
have your member identification number, the date
of service, and any documentation to support your
appeal.
• Finally, most health plans are emphasizing

wellness these days. So, see if yours offers incentives
for healthy living or discounts on gym memberships
and weight loss programs.
Average out-of-pocket costs, such as copayments,

coinsurance and deductibles, are expected to increase
nearly 10 percent in 2010, according to research
group Hewitt Associates. It pays to know the ins and
outs of your health benefits plan so you don’t get
caught paying more than necessary. For more tips on
how to maximize your health benefits, download or
order a free copy of “Navigating Your Health Benefits
For Dummies” at www.planforyourhealth.com.

Save Money
General Information
treat your condition that do have a
generic available. On average, you can
on Healthcare Costs save $200 per prescription per year by
using generics.
Health care costs keep rising and many people • A formulary (or drug list) is a list of
are paying more out of the family budget for medications covered under your benefit
medical care than in the past. In 2007, people plan. You usually pay less if your doctor
spent nearly $268.6 billion in out-of-pocket prescribes a medication that is on your
expenses, according to the American Hospital health plan’s drug list. Before visiting
Association. It may feel like these costs are out of your doctor, call your plan and ask if you
your control, but there are things you can do to pay less for medications on the list. If so,
save money and still get quality health care. Here bring a copy of your plan’s drug list to
are a few tips: your next doctor visit.
Choose the most appropriate facility • Many medications that were once
available only by prescription are now available
• Urgent care vs. same day appointment. Many without a prescription. Not only are over-the-
people assume that the fastest way to get in to see counter medications convenient since you don’t
a doctor is to head to an urgent care center. But need a prescription from your doctor, but they can
it generally costs more to do that. Many doctors also save you money.
now hold open space for same day appointments
to make sure that they are available to see their For more tips, visit www.cigna.com/
patients who need same day attention. So, call learn4yourhealth – you’ll find a healthcare game,
your doctor’s office first to see if you can schedule pod casts and interactive educational courses on
a same day appointment. topics such as how to reduce your out-of-pocket
costs, new healthcare options that save money
• Retail clinics can offer convenient, quick and and improve your health, and how to make sense
affordable access to care for common medical of your health coverage plan. Every time you
conditions such as strep throat, ear infections review a course, you’ll have a chance to receive
and minor burns. They are often located within free coupons to entertainment, food, and retail
department, drug or grocery stores. Most are open destinations. You can also access the program
nights and weekends. Your health insurance may from the CIGNA Facebook page or YouTube.
cover these visits, or offer them at discounted
rates. Check your benefits documents or your Courtesy of Family Features
health plan’s Web site for information.
• The Emergency Room (ER) serves an important

role in providing immediate care to people with
serious, often life-threatening issues. However,
many people go to the ER for issues that are much
less serious. Not only can this slow down the ER’s
ability to help people with more serious illness or
injury, but it can also mean unnecessary costs for
you. The national average cost for an ER visit is
about $1,000. The average cost of an office visit
is around $60.
Save on medications
• Generic drugs have the identical active chemical

ingredients as the brand name drugs but can be
much less expensive. Ask your doctor if there
are generics available for any of the medications
you take. If there aren’t, ask if there are other
drugs in the same class of drugs that could

General Information Medicare Q & A needs for new or existing medications. You also
want to be sure you can continue to see your
What you need to know primary care physician or specialist.” Hakim also
to get the best coverage recommends that if you’re having elective surgery
in the coming year, make sure it’s covered in your
existing plan or your coverage.
Understanding healthcare coverage In many cases spouses have the same plan. But,
can be overwhelming. And keeping up if your health care needs changed this year, or if
with changes in Medicare benefits is no your spouse’s needs changed, be sure to review
different. For many people, that translates your coverage. “If you’re used to getting insurance
into doing nothing about updating their from an employer, then you’re likely to think of
current coverage. your health insurance as a family policy where
A majority (55 percent) of Medicare you’re all on one plan. But, Medicare allows you
beneficiaries believe their health benefits and your spouse to have different plans that are
will stay the same in 2010, according to ‘right-sized’ for each of your individual needs,”
The “Medicare Beneficiary Insights” poll by says Hakim. Choosing the right plan for your
Suffolk University and Silverlink Communications. individual needs can help you save money.
The poll also showed that 85 percent of
Medicare beneficiaries are not currently planning Will I have my same doctor?
to switch plans this year, and the majority will Check with your primary care physician,
spend only minimal time (two hours or less) specialists and your private plan to make sure
researching health plan options. you can continue to see your doctors. Medicare’s
But experts say it isn’t wise to blindly re-enroll contracted networks of doctors and hospitals are
in existing Medicare plans. Medicare and its subject to change, so find out if your doctor will
private sector plans typically make annual changes be in the plan. “If you elect traditional Medicare,
to: which allows you to see any doctor or visit any
• Medical benefits hospital that accepts Medicare,” says Hakim,
• Prescription benefits “it’s still a good idea to confirm your doctors are
• Coverage limits participating in Medicare.”
• Consumer premiums
• Out-of-pocket expenses Will my premiums and deductibles increase?
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B), private
So current users and new enrollees need to take sector plans in the Medicare Advantage program
the time to review plan options in order to get the (Part C), and the Prescription Drug (Part D)
best coverage possible. program are likely to have changes in 2010. They
Make sure you know current enrollment dates. may result in either savings or additional cost to
For 2009, the window is November 15 through consumers based on the coverage you select. Make
December 31. Those eligible for Medicare can sure you understand how these changes impact
review and — if necessary — adjust their Medicare you.
coverage, which consists of traditional Medicare
or private sector plan options licensed to operate Get the Right Prescription Drug Coverage
in Medicare; Medicare Advantage and Medicare Medicare Part D provides coverage for name-
Part D. brand and generic prescriptions. Review your
If you do not choose new coverage, you will current medications with your doctor and ask
be automatically re-enrolled in the same coverage about potential medication changes for next year.
you had. To help you evaluate your options, Chris Then, review Part D coverage to make sure it
Hakim, the Director of eHealthMedicare.com, covers what you need.
encourages people to answer these questions. “eHealthMedicare.com has a ‘Doughnut Hole’
Calculator, powered by Destination Rx, to help
Does my coverage match my changing healthcare calculate the money you could be required to pay
needs? out of your own pocket for prescription drugs,”
“If you’re managing a chronic condition, like says Hakim. “Medicare Part D typically covers an
diabetes, heart disease or cancer,” says Hakim, initial portion of your prescription drug costs, up
“make sure your coverage keeps pace with your to a pre-set limit. Once the limit is reached, you’ll

pay out of pocket until you reach the ‘catastrophic The difference between picking a plan that’s
coverage threshold.’ Once the threshold is reached, right for you and one that isn’t could be thousands
Part D coverage kicks back in to cover the of dollars per year. Take the time now to study
remaining costs. your choices so you can get the coverage you need
“It’s important to confirm the coverage you next year.
have and to research other name brand or generic-
equivalent medications that may be less expensive. Changing Medicare Plans?
The ‘Doughnut Hole’ Calculator is an easy-to-use If you’re changing Medicare plans, the Medicare
tool to help you maximize your Part D benefit.” Rights Center recommends enrolling in the new
plan without disenrolling from your old one.
Get Knowledgeable Advice Enroll by calling 800-MEDICARE — you will
There are many resources available to you, be automatically disenrolled from your previous
including these: Medicare private plan with your new coverage
• Medicare: www.medicare.gov; 800-MEDICARE starts. Find out more at www.medicarerights.org.
• The National Council on Aging: www.ncoa.org
• The Medicare Rights Center: Enrolling for Medicare
www.medicarerights.org Most people who are 65 and older, some
• eHealth: www.eHealthMedicare.com younger people with disabilities can get Medicare.
If you aren’t sure if you can get Medicare, call
You can also check out the State Health the Social Security Administration toll-free at
Insurance Plans (SHIPs), which are part of a federal 800-772-1213. You’ll need to provide your Social
network of State Health Insurance Assistance Security number and date of birth when you call.
Programs located in every state.
Hakim also encourages people to try www. Maximizing Your Prescription Drug Coverage
eHealthMedicare.com, a Web site with information Use a “Doughnut Hole” Calculator to confirm
about traditional Medicare and private Medicare the prescription drug coverage you have under
options. Medicare Part D. Research other name brand or
“At eHealthMedicare.com we’re offering generic-equivalent medications that may be less
comprehensive Medicare information, in easy- expensive with the calculator at eHealthMedicare.
to-navigate Web pages and straightforward com.
language,” says Hakim. “We also provide access to
quality Medicare carriers and phone support with Courtesy of Family Features
trained professionals.”

Screening Tests for Men
Ages 18-39 Ages 40-49 Ages 50-64 Ages 65+
Full Check-Up Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician
Starting at age 21,
Blood Pressure Test then once every 1-2 yrs if normal
Every 1-2 years Every 1-2 years Every 1-2 years
Starting at age 21,
Cholesterol Test then every 5 years
Every 5 years Every 5 years Every 5 years
Blood Sugar Test Starting at age 45,
(Diabetes) Discuss w/physician then every 3 years
Every 3 years Every 3 years
Dental Exam 1-2 times every year 1-2 times every year 1-2 times every year 1-2 times every year
Digital Rectal Exam Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician
(DRE)
Monthly self-exam and Monthly self-exam and Monthly self-exam and Monthly self-exam and
Testicular Exam part of a general check-up part of a general check-up part of a general check-up part of a general check-up
Fecal Occult -- -- Yearly Yearly
Blood Test
Colonoscopy -- -- Every 10 years Every 10 years
Every 5-10 years Every 5-10 years
Rectal Exam Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician with each screening with each screening
Once initially between
Vision Exam age 20 and 39
Starting at age 18
Hearing Test then every 10 years
Every 10 years Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician
Monthly mole self-exam; Monthly mole self-exam; Monthly mole self-exam; Monthly mole self-exam;
Skin Exam by a physician every 3 years by a physician every year by a physician every year by a physician every year
Influenza vaccine Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician Yearly Yearly
Pneumococcal vaccine -- -- -- One time only

Tetanus-Diptheria Every 10 years Every 10 years Every 10 years Every 10 years
Booster Vaccine

Screening Tests for Women
Ages 18-39 Ages 40-49 Ages 50-64 Ages 65+
Full Check-Up Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician
Starting at age 21,
Blood Pressure Test then once every 1-2 yrs if normal
Starting at age 45,
Cholesterol Test Discuss w/physician then once every 5 years Every 5 years Every 5 years
Blood Sugar Test Starting at age 45,
Discuss w/physician Every 3 years Every 3 years
(Diabetes) then every 3 years
Dental Exam 1-2 times every year 1-2 times every year 1-2 times every year 1-2 times every year
Bone Mineral At least once,
-- Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician
Density Test Discuss repeat testing w/Dr.
Pap Test & Every 1-3 years

Every 1-3 years Every 1-3 years Discuss w/physician
Pelvic Exam if sexually active or older than 21
Fecal Occult -- -- Yearly Yearly

Blood Test
Colonoscopy -- -- Every 10 years Every 10 years
Every 5-10 years Every 5-10 years
Rectal Exam Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician with each screening with each screening
Once initially between
Vision Exam age 20 and 39
Starting at age 18
Hearing Test then every 10 years
Every 10 years Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician
Monthly mole self-exam; Monthly mole self-exam; Monthly mole self-exam; Monthly mole self-exam;
Skin Exam by a physician every 3 years by a physician every year by a physician every year by a physician every year
Influenza vaccine Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician Yearly Yearly
Pneumococcal vaccine -- -- -- One time only

Tetanus-Diptheria Every 10 years Every 10 years Every 10 years Every 10 years
Booster Vaccine
Every 1-2 years. Every 1-2 years. Every 1-2 years.
Mammogram -- Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician Discuss w/physician

Here are some items
that should be
in your…
first aid
kit
Everyone should have a well-stocked
first aid kit handy at home, in their car
and in the workplace. The contents of your kit
will vary depending upon the number of people it is designed to protect as well
as special circumstances where it will be used. (Modify to fill your particular needs)
• Activated Charcoal (for poisoning emergencies) • Hypoallergenic tape

• Adhesive strip bandages - assorted sizes • Ice bag
• Adhesive tape • Insect repellent
• Alcohol - rubbing 70% • Insect sting swabs
• Alcohol wipes • Matches
• Antacid • Meat tenderizer (for insect bites)
• Antibiotic ointment • Needles
• Baking soda • Non-adhering dressings [Telfa]
• Calamine lotion • Over-the-counter pain medication [aspirin]
• Chemical ice packs • Paper & pencil
• Chemical hot packs • Paper drinking cups
• Cotton balls • Roller guaze - self adhering
• Cotton swabs • Safety pins
• Decongestant tablets & spray • Salt
• Diarrhea medication • Scissors
• Disposable latex or vinyl gloves • Soap
• Elastic bandages • Space blanket
• Face mask for CPR • Sam splint
• First aid guide • Sugar or glucose solution
• Flashlight • Syrup of Ipecac
• Gauze pads - various sizes • Thermometer - oral & rectal
• Hot-water bottle • Tongue blades
• Household ammonia • Tweezers
• Hydrocortisone cream .5% • Waterproof tape
• Hydrogen Peroxide

Creating a Health Journal
General Information
Starting your journal
This is an example of a health journal.
You can customize your journal to include
What is a health journal? any information that you want.
A health journal is a complete record of your
health. You keep the health journal yourself. The Illness/Injury:______________________
journal helps you keep track of every aspect of Date: ____________________________
your health
Illness/Injury:______________________
What is included in a health journal? Date: ____________________________
A health journal should keep track of your
overall health. Some of the things you should Hospitalizations: ___________________
include are: Date: ____________________________
• Illness or injury
• Hospitalizations Hospitalizations: ___________________
• Surgeries Date: ____________________________
• Allergies
• Medications, vitamins or supplements that Surgeries: ________________________
you are taking and how often you take them Date: ____________________________
• Diseases or illness in your immediate family
Surgeries: ________________________
When you fill in your health history, be sure Date: ____________________________
to include the dates. For example, if you were
hospitalized, write down the date that you were
admitted and the date you were discharged. You Courtesy of Family Features
can also include notes on how you were feeling.
Why should I have a health journal?

A health journal is an easy way to keep track
of your health. By recording your health history,
you can keep track of illnesses, medications,
treatments and procedures. Be sure to take your
health journal to your doctor’s appointments.
This will help you provide your doctor with exact
information about your health. Your doctor can
also help you keep your health journal up-to-date.
Keeping track of your health history helps
you to be an informed, knowledgeable patient.
Knowledge allows you to take more control of
your healthcare. A health journal can also help you
keep yourself healthy. Your journal will help you
understand what makes you sick and how to take
better care of yourself.
How do I start my journal?

It’s best to include as much health information
as possible. You can contact your doctor’s office to
get information from your medical records. This can
help you fill in information about past health issues.
If you don’t have access to your past medical
records, you can still record general information. If
you’ve had surgeries or illnesses in the past, write
those down. You don’t need to know the exact
dates. Once you’ve filled in as much information
as you can, start recording your current health
history.

Allergy
DOCTORS’ PROFILES Steven M. Brown, MD
are listed alphabetically 1667 Lucerne St., Ste. A
within each category Minden Village
Minden, NV 89423
Allergy................................................................38 (775) 782.9118
www.alpinemedical.com
Audiology..........................................................38
Cosmetic Surgery..............................................39
Dentistry............................................................39
Medical School: AUC School of Medicine, Baylor
Dermatology......................................................41 College of Medicine
Board Certifications: Board Eligible
Family Medicine................................................41 Association Memberships: Ringside Physician,
State of Nevada, AMA, American College of
General Surgery.................................................43 Physicians, California Medical Association, Los
Angeles County Medical Association
Gynecology........................................................43 Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most
insurances accepted
Internal Medicine..............................................43
Special Services: Internal Medicine, Cosmetic
Nutrition............................................................45 Medicine, Allergy Testing and Treatment
Obstetrics & Gynecology..................................45
Oncology............................................................46
Opthalmology....................................................46
Optometry..........................................................47
Orthodontic Dentistry.......................................48 Audiology

Orthopedics.......................................................48 Heather Dean, Au.D.
Osteoporosis......................................................50 Sierra Nevada
Hearing Aid Center
Otolaryngology..................................................50
Carson City
Physical Therapy...............................................51 Fallon
Gardnerville
Podiatry..............................................................52 775.882.EARS (3277)
Prosthetics & Orthotics....................................52

Education: Arizona School of Health Sciences,
Rheumatology...................................................53 Au.D.; San Francisco State University, M.S.
Board Certifications: American Academy of
Audiology, American Speech, Language, Hearing
Association
Profiles are color-coded by office location: Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Multiple
plans, please call
Green for Carson Area Special Services: Hearing evaluations, hearing aid
consultation, dizziness evaluation
Blue for Tahoe Area
Orange for Minden/Gardnerville
Red for Reno Area
Yellow for Fallon Area

Cosmetic Surgery Dentistry
Doctor Profiles
Steven M. Brown, MD Jason R. Acevedo, D.D.S.
1667 Lucerne St., Ste. A 3461 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Minden Village South Lake Tahoe, CA
Minden, NV 89423 (530) 544-1050
(775) 782.9118
www.alpinemedical.com 897 Ironwood Drive #203
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-0888
Medical School: AUC School of Medicine, Baylor Dental School: University of Southern California
College of Medicine Board Certifications: California and Nevada
Board Certifications: Board Eligible Association Memberships: CDA, ADA, NNDA
Association Memberships: Ringside Physician, Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most
State of Nevada, AMA, American College of insurances accepted, please call.
Physicians, California Medical Association, Los
Angeles County Medical Association
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most
insurances accepted
Special Services: Botox, Wrinkle Reduction with
Radiesse, Lip Augmentation with Restylane, Hair
Removal, Silk Peel Dermal Infusion, Brite White
Teeth Whitening, Acne Treatment with Variable
Pulsed Light, Spider Vein Removal, Rosacea, Skin
Rejuvenation with VPL, Tattoo Removal, Peels and
Facials by Certified Esthetician, Prescription Only
Skin Care Products
Dentistry Dentistry
Jeffrey M. Collins, D.D.S., P.C. Richard J. Dragon, D.M.D.
Carson Valley Dental Care Dragon Dental
1661 Lucerne St. 1234 Waterloo Lane
Minden, NV 89423 Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782.2642 (775) 782.9755
(800) 782.2620 www.dragondental.org
www.CarsonValleyDental.com
Conveniently located in
Minden Village, next to Wasabi’s
Dental School: University of the Pacific Dental School: Washington University School of
School of Dentistry, San Francisco, 1992 Dental Medicine, St. Louis Missouri, 1982
Association Memberships: American Dental Association Memberships: THE PANKEY
Association, Nevada Dental Association INSTITUTE: Advanced Dental Education, American
Dental Association, Nevada Dental Association,
Insurance Accepted: All insurance plans accepted. Northern Nevada Dental Society, The Seattle Study
We make the most of your insurance! Club: Co-Director Carson area affiliate, 1998-2005
Preferred Provider for Delta Premier, Diversified
Dental Services, Inc., Cigna, Aetna, Assurant and Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
MetLife PPO plans. Complimentary Insurance Billing and/or Flexible
Financing Options, Diversified provider.
Special Services: New patients and Emergencies
Welcome! Personalized and comfortable care. Special Services: We give you comprehensive
Ask about our In-House Dental Plan. Our low- choices. Our dentists utilize advanced dental
cost plan includes preventative dental care at training and today’s technology to provide each
No Charge, and a discounted fee schedule for patient with a variety of treatment options in a
most services. contemporary and relaxing facility. Our motto:
Loose or Poor-Fitting Dentures? Your dentures Designing Dentistry for Health, Function and
will fit better and be secure in just one visit. Beauty.

Doctor Profiles Dentistry Dentistry
Clint Euse, D.D.S. Douglas D. Karwoski, D.D.S.
Advanced Dentistry Karwoski Dental
by Design General Dentistry for Families
403 W. Nye Lane, Suite A 901 Medical Center Drive,
Carson City, NV 89706 Suite 200
(775) 883.7244 Dayton, NV 89403
www.advanceddentistrybydesign.com Located in the Dayton Professional Bldg.
(775) 246-7122
Dental School: Creighton University Dental School: University of the Pacific,

School of Dentistry School of Dentistry
Association Memberships: American Dental Association Memberships: American Dental
Association, Nevada Dental Association, Northern Association, Northern Nevada Dental Society
Nevada Dental Society, Fellow of the International Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Congress of Oral Implantologists, Founding Member Preferred Provider for Diversified Dental Network.
of the International Acamedy of Mini Dental Complimentary insurance billing to most
Implants, Spear Faculty Club Member insurance companies. Financing available.
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Call Office Special Services: Same-day Cerec porcelain
Special Services: One appointment CEREC™ six crowns and restorations. Bridges, extractions,
month orthodontic technique porcelain crowns, dentures, implant restorations.
inlays, onlays, veneers, Advanced training in Dental Emergencies Welcome.
Implants including minimally invasive computer
guided implant placement and Teeth in an Hour “Comprehensive Professional Care with Friendly Service”
procedures, Advanced training in implant retained
dentures, Velscope early Oral Cancer screening,
Computer bite analysis, Appliances for Migraine relief
Dentistry Dentistry
P. Chris Kleintjes, D.D.S. Kevin M. Peterson, D.D.S.
461 Hot Springs Road 461 Hot Springs Road
Carson City, NV 89706 Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 883-1092 (775) 883-1092
Dental School: University of California, Dental School: Ohio State University

San Francisco Medical Center Association Memberships: ADA, Northern Nevada
Association Memberships: ADA, NDA, NNDA Dental Association
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Diversified Dental Diversified Dental
Special Services: General Dentistry Special Services: Se Habla Español,
General Dentistry

Dentistry Dentistry
Doctor Profiles
Wendy Auslen Schopf, D.D.S. Randy Wright, D.D.S.
General, Cosmetic, Implant Advanced Dentistry
and Restorative Dentistry by Design
1702 County Road, Suite E 403 W. Nye Lane
Minden, NV 89423 Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 782.2799
(775) 883.7244
www.advanceddentistrybydesign.com
Dental School: University of the Pacific Dental School: University of The Pacific
School of Dentistry, 1987 School of Dentistry
Practice Established: Association Memberships: American Dental
Practicing in Minden since 1989 Association, Northern Nevada Dental Association,
Association Memberships: Nevada Dental Nevada Dental Association,
Association, California Dental Association, Alpen View Study Club
American Dental Association, Diplomate Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Call Office
International Congress of Oral Implantologists Special Services: One appointment CEREC™ six
Continuing Education: Nobel Biocare Implant month orthodontic technique porcelain crowns,
Mini-Residency, Las Vegas Institute for Esthetic inlays, onlays, veneers, Advanced training in
Dentistry, Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Dental Implants including minimally invasive
Study, Implant Dentistry Continuum 2003-2005 computer guided implant placement and Teeth in
Special Services: Advanced training in implant an Hour procedures, Advanced training in implant
placement, implant restorations and cosmetic retained dentures, Velscope early Oral Cancer
smile enhancement. Zoom! (in-office tooth screening, Computer bite analysis, Appliances for
whitening). Migraine relief
Dermatology Family Medicine

Martin Salm, M.D., FAACS Colleen Aalbers, D.O.
276 Kingsbury Grade, Suite 101 Job’s Peak Family Medicine
P.O. Box 5910 A Carson Valley
Stateline Lake Tahoe, NV 89449 Medical Center Facility
So. Lake Tahoe • Minden • Incline Village 1624 Library Lane
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 588.5000
www.dermasurg.com (775) 783.3060
Medical School: UCLA Medical School

Medical School: Touro University College of
Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital, Osteopathic Medicine, University of Nevada
Carson-Tahoe Hospital School of Medicine
Board Certifications: Dual board certified by both Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley
the American Board of Dermatology and the Medical Center
American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
Board Certifications: American Board of
Association Memberships: Am Academy of Family Medicine
Dermatology, Am Society for Derm Surgery, Society of
Mohs Surgery, and Am Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Private insurance, Medicare, United Health
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HHP, Healthcomp,
We participate in all major medical insurers Nationwide, Aetna, Cigna, St. Mary’s. For all
Special Services: Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery, Skin others, please check with your insurance company.
Tumors, All Types of Skin Care & Skin Diseases, Special Services: Complete family medical care,
Cosmetic Surgery: Eye Lifts, Face lifts, Neck Lifts,
specializing in pediatrics and women’s health.
Liposculpture, Hair Removal, Spider Veins, Botox,
Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Wrinkle Removal,
In-office gynecological procedures. Trained in
PDT, Chemical Peels, Facials and Personalized Skin osteopathic manipulative therapy.
Rejuvenation Programs

Doctor Profiles Family Medicine Family Medicine
David Johnson, M.D. David A. Johnson, M.D.
Job’s Peak Family Medicine Job’s Peak Family Medicine
A Carson Valley A Carson Valley
Medical Center Facility Medical Center Facility
1624 Library Lane 1624 Library Lane
Minden, NV 89423 Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783.3060 (775) 783.3060
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medical School: University of Nevada School of
Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine Medicine
Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley Medical Center Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley Medical Center
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Board Certifications: American Board of Family
Private insurance, Medicare, United Health Medicine
Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HHP, Healthcomp, Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Nationwide, Aetna, Cigna, St. Mary’s. For all others, Private insurance, Medicare, United Health
please check with your insurance company. Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HHP, Healthcomp,
Special Services: Complete family medical care, Nationwide, Aetna, Cigna, St. Mary’s. For all others,
from birth to geriatrics. please check with your insurance company.
Special Services: Complete family medical care,
women’s health, vasectomy, fluent in Spanish &
Portuguese.
Family Medicine Family Medicine

Thomas Merry, M.D. Judith Rosso, D.O.
Carson Valley Medical Center Job’s Peak Internal Medicine
URGENT CARE & Family Practice
& Merry Medical Family A Service of
Practice Carson Valley Medical Center
1649 Lucerne Street 1520 Virginia Ranch Road
Minden, NV 89423 Suite B
(775) 782.1603 Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782.1550
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of

Medicine, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (flight
surgeon) Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley Medical Center of the Pacific
Board Certifications: American Board of Family Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley Medical Center
Practice Board Certifications: American Board of Family
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Practice
Call office Professional Affiliations: American Osteopathic
Association, American Academy of Family
Physicians, American Academy of Osteopathic
Family Physicians, Nevada Academy of Family
Physicians, Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association
Private insurance, Medicare, United Health
Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HHP, Healthcomp,
Nationwide, Aetna, Cigna, St. Mary’s. For all others,
check with your insurance company.

General Surgery General Surgery
Doctor Profiles
Richard A. Bessette, M.D. Gregory Ginn, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Capitol Surgery Job’s Peak General Surgery
1525 Vista Lane, Suite 100 A Carson Valley
Carson City, NV 89703 Medical Center Facility
1516 Virginia Ranch Road
(775) 887.8885 Suite 201
(775) 783.3020
Medical School: Tufts University School of

Medical School: Vanderbilt University
Medicine, Boston
Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital,
Hospital Affiliations: Carson Tahoe Regional
Medical Center, Sierra Surgery Hospital,
Carson Douglas Ambulatory Surgery Center Board Certifications: American Board of General
Surgery
Board Certifications: American Board of Surgery
Professional Affiliations: American College of
Association Memberships: Alpha Omega Alpha
Surgeons, American Medical Association, American
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most Society of General Surgeons, American Society of
Insurances Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Special Services: Vascular surgery, breast and Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
colon cancer surgery, thyroid and parathyroid Private insurance, Medicare, United Health
surgery, partial breast irradiation Care, Blue Shield/Blue Cross, HHP, Healthcomp,
Special Services: Thoracic, vascular, endocrine, and
advanced laparoscopic surgery.
Gynecology Internal Medicine

Gary F. Willen, MD, MBA Steven M. Brown, MD
Tahoe Women’s Care 1667 Lucerne St., Ste. A
1067 Fourth Street Minden Village
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Minden, NV 89423
530-544-8333 (775) 782.9118
973 Mica Drive, Suite 200 Carson www.alpinemedical.com
City, NV 89705
775-267-6700
Medical School: MD, Albany Medical College;

MBA, University of South Florida
Medical School: AUC School of Medicine, Baylor
College of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital, Carson Douglas
Ambulatory Surgery Center, Carson Valley Medical Center, Lake Board Certifications: Board Eligible
Tahoe Surgery Center Association Memberships: Ringside Physician,
Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and State of Nevada, AMA, American College of
Gynecology, Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy Physicians, California Medical Association, Los
Professional Affiliations: American College of Obstetrics Angeles County Medical Association
and Gynecologists, American Association of Gynecological
Laparoscopists, American College of Physician Executives, Society Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most
of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, American Medical Association insurances accepted
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: CHW Preferred HealthCare Special Services: Internal Medicine, Cosmetic
Network, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Universal Health Medicine, Allergy Testing and Treatment
Network, HHP, Cigna, Aetna, CCN, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Choice
Care, MCC, Medicare, private insurance
Services: Laparoscopic surgery; endometrial ablation;
hysterectomy alternatives; treatment of urinary incontinence,
menopausal symptoms, PMS and infertility; osteoporosis screening;
in-office ultrasound; hormone testing; hormone replacement
therapy

Doctor Profiles Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Evan Easley, M.D. Siemay Lee, M.D.
Job’s Peak Internal Medicine Job’s Peak Internal Medicine
& Family Practice & Family Practice
A Service of Carson Valley A Service of Carson Valley
Medical Center Medical Center
1520 Virginia Ranch Road 1520 Virginia Ranch Road
Suite B Suite B
Gardnerville, NV 89410 Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782.1550 (775) 782.1550
Medical School: Loma Linda University,

School of Medicine Medical School: Tulane University School of
Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley Medical Medicine
Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley Medical Center
Board Certifications: American Board of Board Certifications: American Board of Internal
Internal Medicine Medicine
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Professional Affiliations: American College of
Private insurance, Medicare, United Health Physicians
Care, Blue Shield/Blue Cross, HHP, Healthcomp, Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Nationwide, Aetna, Cigna, St. Mary’s. For all Private insurance, Medicare, United Health
others, check with your insurance company. Care, Blue Shield/Blue Cross, HHP, Healthcomp,
Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Stephen Perry, M.D. Garrett D. Schwartz, M.D.
Job’s Peak Internal Medicine Job’s Peak Internal Medicine
& Family Practice & Family Practice
A Service of A Service of
Carson Valley Medical Center Carson Valley Medical Center
1520 Virginia Ranch Road 1520 Virginia Ranch Road
Suite B Suite B
Gardnerville, NV 89410 Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782.1550 (775) 782.1550
Medical School: Loyola University of Chicago Medical School: Tulane University, School of
Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley Medical Center Medicine
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley Medical Center
Medicine Board Certifications: American Board of Internal
Professional Affiliations: American College of Medicine
Physicians, American Medical Association Professional Affiliations: American College of
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Physicians
Private insurance, Medicare, United Health Care, Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Blue Shield, Blue Cross, HHP, Healthcomp, Private insurance, Medicare, United Health Care,
Nationwide, Aetna, Cigna, St. Mary’s. For all others, Blue Shield, Blue Cross, HHP, Healthcomp,
check with your insurance company Nationwide, Aetna, Cigna, St. Mary’s. For all others,

Nutrition Obstetrics & Gynecology
Doctor Profiles
Michele A. Cowee, RD, CDE Matthew J. Barulich, MD, FACOG
302 N. Minnesota Street Desert Rose

Carson City, NV 89703 Obstetrics & Gynecology
(775) 884.0544 844 W. Nye Lane, Suite 201
(775) 882.8487
Medical School: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Medical School: University of Nevada

University of Nevada, Reno, 1998 School of Medicine, Reno, NV
Certificate, Dietetic Internship, Residency: University of California San Francisco,
University of Nevada, Reno, 1999 Fresno Campus, Fresno, CA
Board Certifications: Registered Dietitian, Hospital Affiliations: Carson Tahoe Regional
Certified Diabetes Educator Healthcare
Association Memberships: American Dietetics Board Certifications: American Board of
Association, Association of Diabetes Educators, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nevada Dietetic Association, Nevada Diabetes Areas of Focus: Obstetrics, Gynecology
Council, Carson Area Wellness Association & Infertility
Association Memberships: Fellow American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Anthem,
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HHP, Saint Mary’s,
Universal Health, Medicare, private plans
Obstetrics & Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Michael R. Enrico, MD Caroline G. Habaradas, M.D.
Emerald Bay Center Tahoe Women’s Care
For Women’s Health 1067 Fourth Street
1702 County Road A-4 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Minden, NV 89423 530-544-8333
(775) 782-7300 Phone
973 Mica Drive, Suite 200
(775) 782-6884 Fax
775-267-6700
1154 Emerald Bay Rd. Bldg. A
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 542-4961 Phone Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
(530) 542-4964 Fax
Ambulatory Surgery Center, Lake Tahoe Surgery Center
Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and
Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital, Gynecology
Carson Valley Medical Center Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American College of
Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Obstetricians and Gynecologists Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: CHW Preferred
Association Memberships: Fellow of American HealthCare Network, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
College of Obstetics and Gynecology, American Universal Health Network, HHP, Cigna, Aetna, CCN,
society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Choice Care, MCC, Medicare,
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: private insurance
Yes Services: Laparoscopic surgery; endometrial ablation;
Special Services: Laparoscopy, urogynecology, in- hysterectomy alternatives; treatment of urinary
office hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation incontinence, menopause symptoms, PMS and infertility;
osteoporosis screening; in-office ultrasound; hormone
testing; hormone replacement therapy

Doctor Profiles Obstetrics & Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kris Kobalter, M.D. M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
Tahoe Women’s Care 1702 County Road A-4
Minden, NV 89423
1067 Fourth Street
(775) 782-7300 Phone
(775) 782-6884 Fax
530-544-8333
973 Mica Drive, Suite 200 1154 Emerald Bay Rd. Bldg. A
Carson City, NV 89705 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
775-267-6700 (530) 542-4961 Phone
(530) 542-4964 Fax
Medical School: University of California,
San Francisco School of Medicine Education: Undergraduate Education: Bryn Mawr
College, Bryn Mawr, PA; University of Virginia,
School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
Ambulatory Surgery Center, Lake Tahoe Surgery Center
Post Graduate: Temple University Hospital, Dept.
Board Certifications: American Board of of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hospital Affiliations: Carson Valley Medical
Professional Affiliations: American College of Center, Lake Tahoe Surgery Center, Barton Hospital
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: CHW Preferred
HealthCare Network, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Association Memberships: ACOG
Universal Health Network, HHP, Cigna, Aetna, CCN, Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Choice Care, MCC, Medicare, Complimentary insurance billing to all insurance
private insurance companies, payment plan available.
Services: Laparoscopic surgery; endometrial ablation; Special Services: In-office endometrial ablations,
hysterectomy alternatives; treatment of urinary
operative laparoscopics, menopause & bioidentical
incontinence, menopause symptoms, PMS and infertility;
osteoporosis screening; in-office ultrasound; hormone hormone testing.
testing; hormone replacement therapy
Oncology Opthalmology
John P. Kelly, MD Matti Vazeen, M.D.
Capitol Oncology Center for Advanced Eye Care
1535 Medical Parkway, Suite B 1104 N. Division Street
(775) 883.5955 (775) 882.9123
Minden Medical Center The Minden Village
925 Ironwood Drive, Suite 2107 1673 Lucerne St., Suite B
Minden, NV 89423 Minden, NV 89423
(775) 445.7838 (775) 782.5523
Areas of Focus: Oncology/Hematology Medical School: Northwestern University

Education: Baylor College of Medicine, Medical School, Chicago, Illinois
Houston, TX Hospital Affiliations: Carson Tahoe Regional Medical
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Center, Carson Valley Medical Center
Medical School, Affiliated Hospitals, Dallas, TX Board Certifications: American Board of
Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Ophthalmology
Medical School, Affiliated Hospitals, Dallas, TX Association Memberships: Fellow of the American
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Academy of Ophthalmology, Member A.S.C.R.S.
Medicine, Medical Oncology and AMA
Insurance Accepted: Yes
Special Services: Lasik eye surgery, “no needle, no
stitch, no patch” cataract surgery, glaucoma,
macular degeneration, routine eye exams, Advanced
Surface Treatment.

Opthalmology Optometry
Doctor Profiles
William Z. Wu Amber Belaustegui, O.D.
Center for Advanced Eye Care Pritchett Eye Care Associates
1104 N. Division St. 1701 County Rd., Ste. Q
Carson City, NV 89703 Minden, NV 89423
(775) 882.9123 (775) 782.3937
The Minden Village
1673 Lucerne St., Suite B
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782.5523
Medical School: University of California, Medical School: Pacific University College of Optometry,
San Francisco Portland, Oregon
Hospital Affiliations: Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Residency Program: Eye Care Associates of Nevada,
Center, Carson Valley Medical Center Las Vegas and Reno
Board Certifications: American Board of Board Certifications: Nevada Board of Optometry, Board
Ophthalmology Certified for treatment and management of ocular disease
Association Memberships: American Academy Association Memberships: American Optometric
of Ophthalmology Association, Nevada Optometric Association
Insurance Accepted: Yes Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most vision and
Special Services: Treatment of macular medical insurance plans accepted
degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, disease of Special Services: Comprehensive eye exams, pediatric eye
the retina exams, glasses, contacts, glaucoma, surgical
co-management
Optometry Optometry
Brian R. Benitz, O.D. Janet Corbit-Drakulich, O.D., M.Ed.
Pritchett Eye Care Associates The See Center

1701 County Rd., Ste. Q 2874 N. Carson St., Suite 210
(775) 782.3937 (775) 887.8866
1987 N . Carson St., Ste. 5 (866) 304.8866 Toll Free
Carson City, NV 89701 www.theseecenter.com
(775) 883.2015
Medical School: Illinois College of Optometry, Medical School: Pacific University

and University of Iowa College of Optometry
Board Certifications: Board Certified in Treatment Association Memberships: American Optometric
of Eye Disease Association
Association Memberships: AOA, NOA Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Plans include: Vision Service Plan (VSP), Aetna
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: VSP, EyeMed, Davis Superior Vision, Benefit Planners’ vision plan,
Vision, Medicare, AARP, Medicaid, BCBS, Superior Vision,
Health Comp’s vision plan, Anthem Blue Cross/
Medical Eye Services, State Benefits Planners, Aetna, CDS,
Health Comp, Spectera, and many others Blue Shield, St. Mary’s PPO, Medicare and Medicaid.
Also a provider for InfantSEE. Call for other
Special Services: Comprehensive vision and medical insurance acceptance.
eye care for patients of all ages; all types of contact
lenses; large selection of designer eyewear in each office Special Services: Comprehensive eye exams
including several exclusive brands; comanagement of: (6 months old and up), glasses, sunglasses, contact
cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and refractive lens exams, contact lenses, red eye appointments,
surgery; pediatric and developmental vision exams; foreign body removal, glaucoma co-management,
emergency and red eye treatment; dry eye and allergy surgical and medical co-management, dry eye and
evaluation and treatment allergy eye care, developmental vision exams, vision
therapy, and low vision evaluations.

Doctor Profiles Optometry Orthodontic Dentistry
Somer J. Lyons, O.D. Nicole M. Jane, DDS, MS
Valley Eyecare 965 Tahoe Keys Blvd.
& Eyewear Gallery S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1644 Hwy 395, Unit B-1 (530) 541.6585
Minden, NV 89423 (530) 546.8277 Carnelian Bay
(775) 783.1111 (530) 587.7434 Truckee
(775) 782.0851 Minden
www.somerjlyonsod.com www.TahoeOrthodontics.com
Dental School: University of Michigan, 1998 (DDS)

Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry University of Michigan, 2004 (MS-Orthodontics)
Board Certifications: American Board of Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital
Optometry
Association Memberships: American Optometric Orthodontics (ABO) Board Certified
Association, Nevada Optometric Association,
The Flying Doctors Association Memberships: American Dental
Association, American Association of Orthodontists,
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Medicare, California Dental Association, Nevada Dental
VSP, many others Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists,
Special Services: Eye care from age 6 months Sacramento District Dental Society, Tweed
and up, including eye exams, treatment of ocular Foundation for Orthodontics
diseases, glasses and contact lenses Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Multiple
insurance plans. Payment plans are also available.
Special Services: Clear braces, gold braces,
Invisalign, lingual orthodontics (braces on the back
of the teeth), SureSmile, digital x-rays and camera
imaging, implant anchorage for tooth movement.
Orthopedics Orthopedics
Stephen M. Bannar, MD David Alan Jones, M.D.
Tahoe Orthopedics Tahoe Fracture and
& Sports Medicine Orthopedic Clinic
1139 Third Street Carson City • Gardnerville
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe
530-541-3100 (775) 783.6190 CC
(775) 782.2442 GV
973 Mica Drive, Suite 201 (530) 541.3100 SLT
Carson City, NV 89705 (800) 500.1135 Toll Free
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University, Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
College of Medicine Residency: Hospital for Joint Disease -
New York University
Lake Tahoe Surgery Center, Carson Valley Medical Center Spine Fellowship: University of California Davis
Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center,
Surgery; Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Sierra Surgery Hospital
Surgeons
Professional Affiliations: American Medical Association, Orthopedic Surgery
Wilderness Medical Society, Orthopedic Overseas, Association Memberships: North American Spine
Team Physician U.S. Snowboard Team Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Multiple plans, Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
call office Multiple plans, please call
Special Services: Artificial Disk Replacement for neck
Services: General orthopedics, treatment of sports injuries
and back. Spine surgeon specializing in scoliosis,
and reconstruction after trauma degenerative back and neck disorders, spine fractures
and tumors. Also trained in minimally invasive
techniques and microsurgery kyphoplasty.

Doctor Profiles
Terrence R. Orr, MD Daniel T. Robertson, MD
Tahoe Orthopedics Tahoe Orthopedics
& Sports Medicine & Sports Medicine
1139 Third Street 212 Elks Point Road, #200
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
530-541-3100 775-588-3636
973 Mica Drive, Suite 201 935 Mica Drive
Carson City, NV 89705 Building C, Suite 13
775-783-3065
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital, Lake Medical School: Loma Linda University
Tahoe Surgery Center, Sierra Surgery, St. Mary’s at Galena Residency: San Francisco Orthopedic
Residency Training Program
Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic
Surgery Fellowship: UCSD — Hand, microvascular, upper extremity surgery
Professional Affiliations: Arthroscopy of North America; Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital, Lake Tahoe
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; team Surgery Center, Carson Valley Medical Center, Carson Tahoe
physician U.S. Ski Team Regional Medical Center, Sierra Surgery and Imaging
Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Multiple plans,
call office Certificate of Additional Qualification: Hand surgery
Services: Sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery of the Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American Academy of
knee and shoulder Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for
Surgery of the Hand
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most plans, call office
Services: Specializing in surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow and
shoulder
Robert E. Rupp, MD Scott W. Southard, M.D.
889 Alder Ave., #303 Orthopedic Surgery and
Incline Village, NV 89451 Sports Medicine
775-831-7144 2158 Jean Avenue
Tahoe Orthopedics
& Sports Medicine (530) 541.4117
1520 Virginia Ranch Road,
212 Elks Point Road, #200
Suite 1B
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 Gardnerville, NV 89410
775-588-3636 (775) 782.1670
Medical School: University of Texas, Medical Branch,
graduating class rank No. 1 Medical School: University of Nevada
School of Medicine
Fellowship Training: Sports medicine
Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital, Carson Valley Medical Center, UC Davis Medical
Carson Valley Medical Center, Lake Tahoe Surgery Center,
Center
Incline Community Hospital
Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, North American Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic Surgery
Board
Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Association Memberships: American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of Orthopedic Surgery, U.S. Special Olympics Team
North America
Physician, UC Davis School of Medicine, Faculty,
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most plans. Associate Professor
Services: Sports medicine, advanced techniques of Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most
shoulder, hip and knee surgery, trauma and fracture Special Services: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports
surgery
Medicine

Doctor Profiles Orthopedics Orthopedics
Keith R. Swanson, MD Kyle E. Swanson, MD
Tahoe Orthopedics Tahoe Orthopedics
& Sports Medicine & Sports Medicine
212 Elks Point Road, #200 212 Elks Point Road, #200
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
775-588-3636 775-588-3636
935 Mica Drive 935 Mica Drive
Building C, Suite 13 Building C, Suite 13
775-783-3065 775-783-3065
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch Medical School: Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
Lake Tahoe Surgery Center, Carson Valley Medical Center Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital,
Lake Tahoe Surgery Center, Carson Valley Medical Center
Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certifications: American Board of
Orthopaedic Surgery, Certificate of Added Qualification:
Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American Academy
Sports Medicine
of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American Academy
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most plans
of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Services: Arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder,
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Most plans, call office
joint replacement surgery
Services: Orthopedic surgery, treatment of sports injuries
and bone trauma
Osteoporosis Otolaryngology
William Cottrell, MD John A. Forest III, M.D.
Barton Osteoporosis Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose
1139 Third Street & Throat Associates
530-543-5490 775.883.7666 Carson City
775.782.3888 Gardnerville
775.883.7666 Fallon
Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine Medical School: Temple University School of
Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital Medicine-Residency: University of Medicine &
Dentistry of N.J.; Fellowship: Otology Foundation,
Professional Affiliations: International Society for
Clinical Densitometry; American Society for Bone and Nashville, TN
Mineral Research; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial,
Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center,
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Call office
Sierra Surgery & Imaging, Carson Valley
Services: Treatment for osteoporosis Medical Center
and metabolic bone disease
Otolaryngology
Association Memberships: American Academy of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, AMA
Multiple plans, please call
Special Services: Otology, Dizziness & Balance
Disorders

Otolaryngology Otolaryngology
Doctor Profiles
Paul D. Manoukian, M.D., M.P.H. K. Brian Romaneschi, M.D.
Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose
& Throat Associates & Throat Associates
775.883.7666 Carson City 775.883.7666 Carson City

775.782.3888 Gardnerville 775.782.3888 Gardnerville
775.883.7666 Fallon
775.782.3888 Yerington
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medical School: University of Washington

Medicine, Harvard University School of Public School of Medicine; Residency: The Johns Hopkins
Health; Residency: The Johns Hopkins Hospitals Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial, Carson- Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial, Carson-
Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Sierra Surgery & Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Sierra Surgery &
Imaging, Carson Valley Medical Center Imaging, Carson Valley Medical Center
Board Certifications: American Board of Board Certifications: American Board of
Otolaryngology Otolaryngology
Association Memberships: American Academy of Association Memberships: American Academy of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, AMA
Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Multiple plans, please call
Multiple plans, please call Special Services: Otolaryngology, Head & Neck
Special Services: Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Laser and Facial Plastic Surgery, Sinus and
Surgery, Sinus and Rhinology, Allergy Rhinology, Allergy
Physical Therapy Physical Therapy

Monique B. Haviland, MSPT, CSCS, PES, CPI Bill Wall, MPT, OCS
Bodywise Physical Therapy Specialists
Physical Therapy & Fitness 1625 W. Hwy 88, Suite 302
1667 Lucerne Dr., Suite B Minden, NV 89423
Minden, NV 89423 (775) 782.4422
(775) 783-7606
931 Mika Dr., Suite 1

Carson City, NV
(775) 267-3396
Medical School: University of Southern
Merrill Gardens at Gardnerville California, Los Angeles, CA – Biokinesiology
www.bodywisetherapyfitness.com and Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Specialties, Orthopaedic
Medical School: Regis University, Denver, 1998 Specialist
Board Certifications: Physical Therapy Association Memberships: American Physical
Association Memberships: NSCA, NASM, CSCS, Therapy Association, American Academy of
NSP, USSA Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: St. Mary’s, Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Medicare
Medicare, BCBS, Tricare, Aetna, Medicaid and and most insurances accepted
most other plans and workers comp. Special Services: General physical therapy,
Special Services: Physical therapy, wellness, Orthopaedic and Sports physical therapy
rehabilitation, women’s health, strength and
conditioning. Therapy provider for the U.S. Ski
and Snowboard Team.

Doctor Profiles Podiatry Podiatry
H. Kim Bean, DPM, FACFAS Jeffrey K. Bean, DPM, FACFAS
Sierra Podiatry Center Sierra Podiatry Center
Sierra Center for Sierra Center for
Foot Surgery Foot Surgery
1801 N. Carson Street 1801 N. Carson Street
(775) 882.1441 (775) 882.1441
Medical School: California College of Podiatric Medical School: California College of Podiatric
Medicine, 1973 Medicine, Valedictorian, 1999
Hospital Affiliations: Carson Tahoe Regional Hospital Affiliations: Carson Tahoe Regional
Medical Center, Sierra Surgery Hospital, Carson- Medical Center, Sierra Surgery Hospital, Carson-
Douglas Ambulatory Surgery Center Douglas Ambulatory Surgery Center
Board Certifications: American Board of Podiatric Board Certifications: American Board of Podiatric
Surgery, Board Certified in Foot Surgery Surgery, Board Certified in Foot Surgery, Board
Association Memberships: American College of Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Association Memberships: American College of
Medical Association Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Medical Association
All insurance accepted Managed Care/Insurance Accepted:
Special Services: All foot and ankle conditions All insurance accepted
treated, same-day appointments for acute or Special Services: Treatment of all foot and ankle
urgent problems conditions, same-day appointments for acute or
urgent problems
Prosthetics & Orthotics Prosthetics & Orthotics

Timothy Frederick, C.P.O. Rodney D. Miller, C.P.O.
OrthoPro of Carson City OrthoPro of Carson City, Inc.
415 W. Sophia St., Suite 200 415 W. Sophia St., Suite 200
(775) 841-0660 (775) 841.0660
Medical School: California State University, Medical School: Northwestern University

Dominguez Hills Prosthetic and Orthotic Program, Chicago, IL, 1991.
Hospital Affiliations: Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Hospital Affiliations: Will see patients at Carson Tahoe
Center, Carson Valley Hospital, Barton Memorial Hospital Regional Medical Center, Barton Memorial Hospital,
physical therapy centers and local rest homes.
Board Certifications: American Board for Certification Board Certifications: American Board Certified in
in Orthotics and Prosthetics Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Medicare, Association Memberships: American Board for
Medicaid, HHP, BC/BS, Saint Mary’s Health Plans, Certification, American Orthotic and Prosthetic
Universal Health, Workman’s Comp and numerous Association, Better Business Bureau.
major health plans. Call for further information. Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid,
HHP, BC/BS, Saint Mary’s Health Plans, Universal Health,
Special Services: Custom Prosthetic and Orthotic device Workman’s Comp and numerous major health plans.
manufacturing, fitting and training. Spinal bracing, Call for further information.
knee bracing, Mastectomy, custom foot orthotics,
Special Services: Custom Prosthetic and Orthotic device
compression stockings and lymphedema sleeves. manufacturing, fitting and training. Spinal bracing, knee
Below the knee and above the knee as well as upper bracing, Mastectomy, custom foot orthotics, compression
extremity prosthetics. Also a manufacturer of running, stockings and lymphedema sleeves. Below the knee and
ski and swimming prostheses. Free evaluations and above the knee as well as upper extremity prosthetics.
consultations. Also a manufacturer of running, ski and swimming
prostheses. Free evaluations and consultations.

Rheumatology
Doctor Profiles
Jay Chung, MD
Barton Rheumatology
2175 South Avenue
530-543-5685
Medical School: University of Texas, Houston

Hospital Affiliations: Barton Memorial Hospital
Professional Affiliations: American Board of Internal
Medicine – Rheumatology, Certified Clinical Densitometrist
Managed Care/Insurance Accepted: Call office
Websites we love…
If you are looking for information on any
medical topic, here are some of the websites
that we found to be full of information and very user friendly…
www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/ ..................................................................California Department of Health Services
www.health2k.state.nv.us/ .................................................................................Nevada State Health Services
www.nlm.nih.gov/ .............................................................................................. National Library of Medicine
www.surgeongeneral.gov ................................................................................. Office of the Surgeon General
www.nabco.org/ ............................................................... National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
www.healthfinder.gov/ .........................................................................................National Institute of Health
www.who.int/en/ ....................................................................................................World Health Organization
www.healthweb.org.............................................................................................. General Health Information
www.kidshealth.org/ .............................................................................................................. Children’s Health
www.os.dhhs.gov/ ......................................................................Department of Health and Human Services
www.cdc.gov/ ................................................................................ Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
www.fda.gov/ .................................................................................................. Food and Drug Administration
www.ancpr.gov/ ............................................................................Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
www.4woman.gov/ ............................................................................ National Women’s Health Information
www.menshealthnetwork.org/................................................................................ Men’s Health Information
www.americanheart.org ....................................................................................... American Heart Association
www.cancer.org ......................................................................................................... American Cancer Society

ALLERGY
Steven M. Brown, MD
LISTINGS 1667 Lucerne St., Ste. A
Minden Village
are in order alphabetically by category Minden, NV 89423
then by geographical location (775) 782-9118
Allergy...........................................................54 www.alpinemedical.com
Chiropractic...................................................54
Cosmetic Dentistry.......................................54
CHIROPRACTIC
Stuart Pardee, DC
Cosmetic Surgery..........................................54 1698 County Rd.
Dermatology.................................................54 Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5143
Endocrinology..............................................55
Family Medicine...........................................55 Brian K. Russell, DC
Family Planning...........................................55 604 E. Musser St.
Family Practice.............................................55 Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 882-3555
Fitness...........................................................55
General Dentistry..........................................55
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
General Surgery............................................55 Dragon Dental
In Home Care (Non-Medical)......................55 Richard J. Dragon, DMD
Immunizations..............................................56 1234 Waterloo Ln.
Internal Medicine.........................................56 (775) 782-9755
Nutrition.......................................................56
Obstetrics & Gynecology.............................56 COSMETIC SURGERY
Oncology.......................................................56 Steven M. Brown, MD
Optometry.....................................................56 1667 Lucerne St., Ste. A
Minden Village
Orthodontic Dentistry..................................57 Minden, NV 89423
Orthopedics...................................................57 (775) 782-9118
Otolaryngology.............................................57 www.alpinemedical.com
Pediatrics.......................................................57
Pharmacy......................................................57 DERMATOLOGY
Martin Salm, MD, FAACS
Physical Therapy...........................................57 276 Kingsbury Grade, Suite 101
Plastic Surgery..............................................57 PO Box 5910
Psychiatry......................................................57 Stateline Lake Tahoe, NV 89449
South Lake • Minden • Incline Village
STD/HIV Testing...........................................57
(775) 588-5000
Well Baby......................................................57 www.dermasurg.com

Profiles are color-coded by office location: Minden Dermatology
Diane M. Sheridan, MD
Green for Carson Area James F. Dolezal, MD
1624 10th St., Suite 1
Blue for Tahoe Area Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-0700
Orange for Minden/Gardnerville
Red for Reno Area
Yellow for Fallon Area

Listings
ENDOCRINOLOGY GENERAL DENTISTRY
Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics Jason R. Acevedo, DDS
Carol Cheney, M.D. 3461 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
2874 N. Carson St., Suite 200 South Lake Tahoe, CA
Carson City, NV 89706-1682 (530) 544-1050
(775) 883-9003 897 Ironwood Dr., Suite 203
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-0888
FAMILY MEDICINE
Carson Valley Dental
Urgent Care & Merry Medical Family Practice
1661 Lucerne
1649 Lucerne St.
Minden, NV 89423
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-2642
(775) 782-1603
Dragon Dental
Job’s Peak Family Medicine
Richard J. Dragon, DMD
Colleen Aalbers, D.O.
1234 Waterloo Ln.
David Johnson, M.D.
David A. Johnson, M.D.
(775) 782-9755
1624 Library Lane
Minden, NV 89423
Karwoski Dental
(775) 783-3060
Douglas D. Karwoski, DDS
901 Medical Center Dr., Suite 200
Job’s Peak Internal Medicine & Family Practice
Dayton, NV 89403
Judith Rosso, D.O.
(775) 246-7122
1520 Virginia Ranch Road, Suite B
Wendy Auslen Schopf, DDS
(775) 782-1550
1702 County Rd., Ste. E
Minden, NV 89423
FAMILY PLANNING (775) 782-2799
Carson City Community Health Clinic
900 East Long Street Timothy Stoll, DDS
Carson City, NV 89701 1625 Hwy 88, Suite 201
Call (775) 887-2195 for an appointment Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9898
FAMILY PRACTICE 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Ralph Herbig, DO South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1540 Hwy 395, Ste. E (530) 544-2206
(775) 782-4030 GENERAL SURGERY
Carson Surgical Group
FITNESS 1375 Vista Lane
Fit by Deb Carson City, NV 89703
Debbie McFadden (775) 882-2067
Carson Valley
Call for Appointment Job’s Peak General Surgery
(775) 690-9911 Gregory Ginn, M.D., F.A.C.S.
1516 Virginia Ranch Road, Suite 201
K2 Pilates Gardnerville, NV 89410
Katie Brannon (775) 783-3020
1512 Hwy 395, Suite 4
Gardnerville, NV 89410 IN HOME CARE NON-MEDICAL
(775) 783-9023 Interim Homstyle Services
1950 College Parkway, Suite 101
(775) 883-4455

Listings IMMUNIZATIONS NUTRITION
Carson City Community Health Clinic Sierra Dietetics
900 East Long Street Michelle Cowee, RD, CDE
Carson City, NV 89701 302 N. Minnesota St.
No Appointment Needed Carson City, NV 89703
Hours: Thurs., 8:30am-11:30am; 1pm-4:30pm (775) 884-0544
INTERNAL MEDICINE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Steven M. Brown, MD Emerald Bay Center for Women’s Health
1667 Lucerne St., Ste. A M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
Minden Village Michael R. Enrico, MD
Minden, NV 89423 1702 County Road A-4
(775) 782-9118 Minden, NV 89423
www.alpinemedical.com (775) 782-7300
1154 Emerald Bay Rd., Bldg. A
Mark Brune, MD South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1701 County Rd., Suite H (530) 542-4961
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-4991
ONCOLOGY
Capitol Oncology
Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics
1535 Medical Pkwy., Suite 201
Phil Aldrich, M.D.
Jeffrey Basa, M.D.
(775) 883-5955
Vijaya Veena Bayya, M.D.
Christopher Forman, M.D.
Lee Van Epps, M.D. OPTOMETRY
Richard Yamamoto, M.D. Pritchett Eye Care Associates
2874 N. Carson St., Suite 200 Dr. Evan F. Pritchett
Carson City, NV 89706-1682 Dr. Brian R. Benitz
(775) 883-9003 Dr. David B. Hubbard
Dr. Laura F. Patterson
Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics Dr. Annie Solberg
Vijaya Veena Bayya, M.D. Dr. Amber Belaustegui
901 Medical Center Drive, Suite 102 Dr. Jacqueline M. Donahue
Dayton, NV 89403-7460 Dr. Alissa D. Nagel
(775) 445-7621 Dr. Christine C. Siebert
Dr. Miko Yokoi
1987 N. Carson St. Suite 5
Carson City, NV
Sue Sanchez, M.D.
(775) 883-2015
927 Ironwood Drive, Suite 2108
10459 Double R Blvd.
Minden, NV 89423-5180
Reno, NV
(775) 445-7929
(775) 827-3030
831 Keystone Ave.
Job’s Peak Internal Medicine
Reno, NV
& Family Practice
(775) 746-2020
Evan Easley, M.D.
5961 Los Altos Pkwy., Ste. 101
Siemay Lee, M.D.
Sparks, NV
Stephen Perry, M.D.
(775) 359-2020
Garrett D. Schwartz, M.D.
1701 County Rd., Ste. Q
1520 Virginia Ranch Road, Suite B
Minden, NV
(775) 782-3937
(775) 782-1550

Listings
Somer J. Lyons, OD PHARMACY
Valley Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery Mike’s Pharmacy
1644 Hwy 395, Unit B-1 1007 N. Curry St.
(775) 783-1111 (775) 267-3396
The See Center PHYSICAL THERAPY

2874 N. Carson St., Suite 210 Bodywise Physical Therapy & Fitness
Carson City, NV 89701 1667 Lucerne #B
(775) 887-8866 Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-7606
ORTHODONTIC DENTISTRY 931 Mica Dr #1
Nicole M. Jane, DDS, MS Carson City, NV 89705
965 Tahoe Keys Blvd. (775) 267-3396
S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6585 Bill Wall, MPT, OCS
(530) 546-8277 Carnelian Bay 1625 W. Hwy 88, Suite 302
(530) 587-7434 Truckee Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-0851 Minden (775) 782-4422
www.TahoeOrthodontics.com
PLASTIC SURGEONS
ORTHOPEDICS McCormack Plastic Surgery
Scott W. Southard, MD 10685 Professional Cir.
2158 Jean Ave. Reno, NV 89521
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (775) 284-2020
(530) 541-4117
1520 Virginia Ranch Rd., Ste. 1B
Gardnerville, NV 89410 PSYCHIATRY
(775) 782-1670 Bruce A. Spero, M.D.
407 N. Walsh St.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY (775) 887-1313
Sierra Nevada ENT Associates
John A. Forest III, MD
Paul D. Manoukian, MD, MPH STD/HIV TESTING
K. Brian Romaneschi, MD Carson City Community Health Clinic
Heather Dean, AuD 900 East Long Street
Eagle Medical Center Carson City, NV 89701
2874 N. Carson St., Ste. 220 Call (775) 887-2195 for an appointment
(775) 883-7666 WELL BABY
Carson Valley Medical Center Carson City Community Health Clinic
1520 Virginia Ranch Rd., Ste. 103 900 East Long Street
Gardnerville, NV 89410 Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 782-3888 Call (775) 887-2195 for an appointment
801 E. Williams Ave., Ste. 3310
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 883-7666
PEDIATRICS
Carol Swartz, M.D.
927 Ironwood Drive, Suite 2108
Minden, NV 89423-5180
(775) 445-7929

Important Numbers National Response Center
Chemical & Oil Spills.............. 800-424-8802
For Immediate Emergency......................911
Poison Control
Highway Patrol – Non-Emergency Nevada..................................... 800-222-1222
Lake Tahoe CA........................ 530-577-1001 California................................. 800-222-1222
Lake Tahoe NV....................... 530-687-0400 Local calls routed to correct location
Carson City.............................. 775-687-5300
Reno......................................... 775-688-2500 Center For Missing Children
Fallon....................................... 775-423-7946 National................................... 800-843-5678
Fire Department – Non-Emergency Crisis Intervention Agencies

N. Tahoe...................................530-583-6911 (Child Abuse/Family Violence) 24-Hour Hotlines
S. Tahoe................................... 530-525-7548 Reno......................................... 775-784-8090
Incline Village..........................775-831-0351 Carson City 800-283-7671 or 775-885-8866
Truckee.................................... 530-582-7850 Toll Free..................... Carson 800-283-7671
Reno......................................... 775-334-2300 SLT Women’s Center.............. 530-544-4444
Carson Valley............................775-782-9911
Carson City.............................. 775-887-2210 Suicide Prevention Crisis Call Center
Fallon....................................... 775-423-6521 24-Hour................................... 775-784-8090
24-Hour Toll Free................... 800-992-5757
Police – Non-Emergency
S. Tahoe................................... 530-573-3000 Sexual Assault Crisis Call Center
N. Tahoe ................................ 530-581-6300 24-Hour................................... 775-784-8090
Incline Village..........................775-832-4110 24-Hour Toll Free................... 800-992-5757
Truckee.................................... 530-550-2320
Carson Valley........................... 775-782-9935 Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Reno..........................................775-334-2121 24-Hour................................... 775-784-8090
Carson City.............................. 775-887-2500 24-Hour Toll Free................... 800-992-5757
Fallon........................................ 775-423-2111
Animal Services
Road Conditions Carson City...............................775-877-2171
California................................. 800-427-7623 Douglas County...................... 775-782-9061
Nevada...... 775-793-1313 or 877-687-6237 Lyon County............................ 775-577-5005

South Lake Tahoe................... 530-577-1766
Nevada State Forestry Reno..................... Emergency 775-322-3647
Fire/Emergencies..................... 775-883-3535 Shelter 775-353-8900

NEVADA STATE HEALTH DIVISION
PUBLIC HEALTH
PREPAREDNESS
H1N1 flu vaccine is now available for anyone who wants to receive the
Better access. Better Healthcare. vaccine. Check with your private provider or with your local health
jurisdiction for information about availability. Keep checking the flu
locator on flu.nv.gov for locations where H1N1 is available.
PRACTICE HEALTHY HABITS
No matter what part of the region you call home, you’ll find Carson
• Wash your hands frequently. If soap and water are
Tahoe there for you with convenient access to comprehensive services, not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
all under one system of care. • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center your sleeve.
1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City • 775-445-8000 • Stay home if you get sick. The Centers for Disease
State-of-the-art Medical Imaging Vascular & Catherization Labs Control and Prevention recommend staying home 24 hours
24 hour Emergency Services Inpatient Rehabilitation after the fever subsides.
5 Star Women & Children’s Center Medical/Surgical ICU
Cardiovascular Care Center Medical Oncology • Get a seasonal flu shot.
Open Heart Surgery Telemetry
Carson Tahoe Regional Outpatient Centers

PEOPLE MOST AT RISK
Our Regional Outpatient Centers offer comprehensive laboratory services, • Health officials continue to urge those
medical imaging, wound care, emergent care and speech, physical and
occupational therapy. most at risk for experiencing
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OPTOMETRISTS
Board Certified in the Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease
2010 DIRECTORY
• Large Selection of Fashion Frames Dr. Evan F. Pritchett

• Contact Lenses – hard/soft/bifocal Dr. Brian R. Benitz
• Comprehensive Eye Exams Dr. David B. Hubbard
including Computerized Visual Analysis Dr. Laura F. Patterson
• Visual Fields Dr. Annie Solberg
Dr. Amber Belaustegui
• Glaucoma & Cataract Evaluation
Dr. Jacqueline M. Donahue
• Lasik/Refractive Surgery Dr. Alissa D. Nagel
Screening & Consultation
• Emergency & Walk-ins Welcome Pediatric Optometrists
• Low Vision Services Dr. Christine C. Siebert
• Pediatric Eye Care
VSP • Eye Med • Davis Vision • Medicaid • Medicare

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