Get to Know Barton Health's COVID-19 Medical Director: Rhonda Sneeringer, MD, FAAP Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | Barton Health News To say Dr. Rhonda Sneeringer is a woman who wears many hats would be putting it lightly. Dr. Sneeringer is the current medical director overseeing outpatient COVID-19 operations at Barton Health. She ... READ MORE
Testosterone’s Role in Men’s Health Monday, June 7, 2021 | Brian Steixner, MD Low testosterone, also known as “Low T,” is a common condition in men as they get older. Testosterone levels peak around age 30 and naturally decline with age. However, because the decline is gradual,... READ MORE
Working Together for Community Health Improvement Friday, June 4, 2021 | Barton Health News Every three years, the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) identifies health concerns in our area, the top needs being mental health, substance use and access to care. These are concerns that per... READ MORE
Adolescents and Mental Health: Parent Safety Checklist Friday, May 28, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Stress, anxiety and depression caused by isolation and other changes to way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic may increase risk for depression, substance use disorders and suicide. According to the... READ MORE
Standing Up to Back Pain Thursday, May 27, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips It’s likely you've dealt with back pain – it can affect all ages, from infants to senior populations. Back pain can slowly progress over time, or happen in an instant. It can range from a minor nuisan... READ MORE
Depression Screenings as Preventative Care Monday, May 24, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Over the past 15 months, the COVID-19 pandemic quickly changed our delivery of health care. As health systems and communities focused on managing the pandemic, people began to forgo their normal preve... READ MORE
Back & Leg Pain Due to Spinal Stenosis Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | Zachary Child Spinal stenosis is a very common, but potentially debilitating, condition. Stenosis is a generic medical term for narrowing. Stenosis in your heart's blood vessels can lead to a heart attack. Stenosis... READ MORE
From Surviving to Thriving: Recovering from “the COVID Bleh” Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | Lindsay Simon Somewhere between clinically diagnosable depression and flourishing with wellness, is a place called languishing. Languishing does not mean you have a diagnosable mental health disorder, b... READ MORE
Youth Mental Health Impacts from COVID-19 Pandemic Monday, May 17, 2021 | Tracy Protell Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation was forced into physical distance and social isolation to keep everyone safe; however, this also led to a loss of routine and increased stress and anxiety.... READ MORE
Understanding “Quality” in a Hospital Setting Friday, May 14, 2021 | Paul Rork When you or a loved one seek medical attention, you want the best outcome. You expect a safe, high-quality experience and you hope to return to a good or better quality of life. But what does high-qua... READ MORE
Yoga for Back Care and Spine Health Thursday, May 13, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Back pain can be caused by a multitude of issues, but correcting how we sit, stand or walk can often have a huge impact on the overall health of our spine. Low back pain is one of the biggest complain... READ MORE
Better Mental Health Through Diet Monday, May 10, 2021 | Joseph Hibbeln We have all been under a great deal of stress in the last year. Understanding the role of food and nutrition in brain health can help us cope with stress better and even reduce symptoms of depression,... READ MORE
Occupational Therapy’s Effect on Osteoarthritis Thursday, April 29, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Many Americans live with pain and decreased range of motion in the hands, which can limit a person’s enjoyment and participation in daily activities. During the month of April, we shine a light on Occ... READ MORE
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Volunteering for a Better Life Friday, April 23, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips On April 18-24, during National Volunteer Week — observed on the third week of April each year — we celebrate the extraordinary volunteers who donate their time and talents year-round to improve our c... READ MORE
A Patient’s Perspective: Maintaining the Tahoe Lifestyle Friday, April 16, 2021 | Zachary Child A Story from Barton Health South Lake Tahoe resident Seth Frank describes himself as an adrenaline junkie. Like many, the 43-year-old embraces the Tahoe lifestyle year-round, enjoying snowboarding, mo... READ MORE
Blue & Green Day: Consider Registering as an Organ Donor Friday, April 16, 2021 | Matthew Wonnacott, MD On April 16, during National Donate Life Month, Blue & Green Day honors those who have elected to be an organ donor, celebrates those who have received transplants, and recognizes those who still ... READ MORE
Here’s to a Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Monday, April 12, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Taking good prenatal care of yourself will help you have a healthier baby, while also lowering his or her risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease later in life. Monitor your weight while p... READ MORE
Regenerative Medicine: Aiding Your Body’s Natural Healing Process Thursday, April 8, 2021 | Alison Ganong, MD If you’re dealing with arthritis or an injury, regenerative medicine may be an option to help stimulate healing. The goal of this type of treatment is to regenerate body tissue and techniques can incl... READ MORE
Pelvic Floor Muscle Health and Rehabilitation Monday, April 5, 2021 | Barton Healthy Tips Pelvic floor muscles are a group of skeletal muscles at the bottom of the male and female pelvis. They are part of the deep core and are responsible for contributing to our core stability, including o... READ MORE
Colorectal Cancer Screenings Can Save Your Life Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | William Shepard, DO Colorectal cancer, malignant cells found in the colon or rectum, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and unfortunately, due to COVID-19, preventative screenings for color... READ MORE