A History of Caring Wednesday, July 10, 2019 | Barton Health News Robert and Lisa Maloff's devotion to community stems from a lifetime of generosity. If the names on the walls of the Robert Maloff Center could talk, they would tell a story of generosity, caring and ... READ MORE
Apple Harvest Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing Friday, July 5, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips This salad is full of disease-fighting vitamins and minerals available in spinach, apples, and cranberries as well as the healthy fats found in avocado and pecans. Add a grilled chicken breast to each... READ MORE
Be Aware of Cold Water Immersion Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | Kristi Kimball, RN, BSN Summer is here and after a snow-packed winter, locals and visitors alike are ready to get out and enjoy Lake Tahoe. Whether out on the water, lounging on the beach or hiking to a rock outcropping to t... READ MORE
Safety in the Wild: What to bring, and what to know, when you’re headed to the great outdoors Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | Tamara Burns Many of us love to play in the wilderness. After all, it’s called wilderness for a reason – it is simply wild. Even with the beautiful views of the crests and Lake Tahoe, cool critters, fresh air, and... READ MORE
Medical Care Hours During the Holiday Season Tuesday, July 2, 2019 | Barton Health News Throughout this holiday period, we're here if you or your loved ones need medical care: Barton Emergency Department 2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA - 530.541.3420 24-Hour Emergency Care Barton Ur... READ MORE
Summer Fun & Safety in Tahoe Thursday, June 27, 2019 | Warren Withers, MD There may be no better place on earth than Lake Tahoe – especially in the summer. As proof, every year more than 1.5 million visitors make their way to the South Shore of Lake Tahoe and locals by the ... READ MORE
Restore Your Body Thursday, June 13, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Take care of your body to keep active - learn how to restore muscles properly, get a massage, use a hot/cold pool, or try acupuncture. Be aware of how your body is feeling and how it is moving with a ... READ MORE
Six Health Screenings to Help Men Prevent Disease Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | Steven Brooks June is Men’s Health Month. Don’t let heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions sneak up on you. Instead, visit your doctor for regular checkups—even if you’re feeling well. During yo... READ MORE
Here Comes The Sun Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Summertime means sunshine and warm temperatures, but sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad for you. Overdo the sun exposure, and you may wind up with a painful sunburn - and long-term skin dam... READ MORE
Youth Vaping: Know the Risks and Signs Friday, May 31, 2019 | Barton Health News Originally created to help adults stop smoking, e-cigarettes have evolved into a concerning trend with local youth Electronic cigarette and vape pen use has become a common practice in many communitie... READ MORE
Drs. Terrence and Jeffrey A. Orr Thursday, May 23, 2019 | Barton Health News One of the things that makes the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness the world-class program it is: its dedicated staff of talented doctors. Dr. Terrence Orr has been an orthopedic surgeon in... READ MORE
Manage Stress with Mindfulness Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | Amy Smith, FNP “I’m so stressed out!” Likely, someone has said this to you —or you’ve said it yourself. These days the word “stress” has a negative connotation. But what if it isn’t the actual stress that’s harmful,... READ MORE
Make An Indoor Herb Garden Friday, May 17, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Try making an herb garden to grow in your kitchen - herbs are a great way to add flavor to your cooking without adding sodium or fat! Supplies Wide-mouth mason jars Rocks, gravel, pebbles, or marbles ... READ MORE
Enjoying a Season of Greens Friday, May 17, 2019 | Nick Ward Preparing for golf season requires you to train well, eat well and restore well. The interaction of body, club, ball and environment makes golf one of the world’s most intriguing sports to master. At ... READ MORE
Date, Cashew & Sesame Balls Thursday, May 16, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Nuts are antioxidant powerhouses. Eating nuts may help reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, and reduce inflammation and promote healthy aging. Take these Da... READ MORE
Plantar Fasciitis Thursday, May 9, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Plantar fasciitis is very common and a nagging problem for many. Two million people a year suffer from plantar fasciitis. By definition, it is inflammation of the plantar fascia – a thick band of fibr... READ MORE
Spring Vegetable Pasta or Rice Friday, May 3, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 large shallot, minced (about 1 cup) 1 lb. fresh asparagus, woody ends discarded and cut into half-inch pieces (about 4 cups) 2 cups fresh or frozen peas 2 t... READ MORE
Take your favorite activity to the next level Friday, April 26, 2019 | Caroline Barichievich Looking forward to spring activities like running, biking or hiking? Barton Performance Lab & Analysis services available through the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness can help prevent ... READ MORE
Kyle Smaine: Japan Ski Log Friday, April 19, 2019 | Kyle Smaine Within the ski and snowboard world Japan has built an impressive reputation. For decades skiers and film crews have been traveling to Japan for the same reason. The seemingly never ending ... READ MORE
Whole Body Wellness Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | Barton Health News Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness embraces alternative approaches to fight disease A warm wind rustles through the pine trees as three vans full of excited senior citizens pull into the Val... READ MORE