Understanding Back Pain Friday, November 15, 2019 | Zachary Child Back pain is one of the most common conditions that afflicts adults. In fact, experts estimate that 80 to 100 percent of adult Americans will have at least one severe episode of low back pain in their... READ MORE
Eat, Sleep, and Breathe Your Way to Better Brain Health Monday, November 11, 2019 | Rituparna Das, MD Our brain controls the function of our entire body, and the body’s response to how we live our lives has an effect on our brain. Everyday activities can improve brain health and help avoid dementia an... READ MORE
Healing Hands in Far-off Lands Monday, November 11, 2019 | Barton Health News Not many orthopedic surgeons go directly from their residencies to a war zone. But that was the 2005 journey of Dr. Kyle Swanson, an orthopedic surgeon with Barton Health’s Tahoe Orthopedics and Sport... READ MORE
Strength For The Slopes Friday, November 8, 2019 | Alan Barichievich, MSPT For every 1,000 skiers who hit the slopes on any given day, three of them will suffer an injury, according to the National Ski Areas Association. For snowboarders, that number climbs to seven. Many of... READ MORE
Artichoke-Cranberry Stuffing Thursday, November 7, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Add flavor and fiber to this year's Thanksgiving feast with a new stuffing recipe! Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 1 hour Number of Servings: 10 Ingredients: 8 artichokes (medium size), prepared and... READ MORE
Autumn Awareness Monday, November 4, 2019 | Amy Smith, FNP In the Sierra, autumn can be a time to reflect on cultivating daily grounding practices to prepare for winter, just as we gather wood and winterize our homes. It can be a challenging time as shorter d... READ MORE
Tips for a Happy, Healthy Halloween Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | Jessica Keys Tips for a Happy, Healthy Halloween Halloween is almost here, and parents are already seeing an uptick in candy and sweets being offered to little ones. There are plenty of ways to minimize the sugary... READ MORE
Breast Cancer Screening Just May Save Your Life Thursday, October 24, 2019 | Megan Jewell, MD The reminder to schedule a breast cancer screening test comes on strong during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. This month, let each splash of pink you see be an encouragement to get screened... READ MORE
Recipe: Fall Harvest Salad with Blue Cheese Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips We’ve all heard the old saying “ an apple a day keeps the doctor away”….while this advice shouldn’t be taken literally, apples offer dozens of health benefits and happen to be at peak flavor and fresh... READ MORE
Find Breast Cancer Early Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Changes in your breasts - whether you're a man or woman - can be an indicator of breast cancer or other medical issues. It's important to be self-aware of what is normal for your breasts, so you can s... READ MORE
Medical Technology Improves Prostate Screening Monday, September 30, 2019 | Dr. Paul Knight Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in American men. About 180,000 patients are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, and regular screenings are one of the best ways to detect it... READ MORE
Manage Your Post-Op Pain Friday, September 27, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Chronic pain, if not controlled, can perpetuate and contribute to other physical and mental ailments. Additionally, any sleeplessness/ sadness stemming from chronic pain can also lead to a dependence ... READ MORE
Outstanding Orthopedics Thursday, September 12, 2019 | Barton Health News How Barton Health has grown into the powerhouse it is today Since opening Barton Memorial Hospital in November 1963, Barton Health has continued to grow to meet the health care needs of the Lake Tahoe... READ MORE
Is Your Teen Vaping? Monday, September 9, 2019 | Kelly Vial, FNPc E-cigarettes were initially designed to help adults quit smoking. Throughout our community, we are seeing an alarming rise of use amongst adolescents as well as finding out the risks of vaping are mor... READ MORE
Igniting Your Sense of Purpose Friday, September 6, 2019 | Nancy Laurenson Living in alignment with a sense of purpose gives our lives a solid foundation and allows for true meaning and joy to emerge. One of the pillars of wellness is pursuing a sense of purpose and unlockin... READ MORE
How to talk with loved ones about suicidal thoughts: a tough but necessary conversation Friday, August 30, 2019 | Tracy Protell Suicide is the second leading cause of death in persons age 10-34. Studies show that approximately 15 percent of adolescents have thought about suicide within the past year. Rates in adults tend to be... READ MORE
Healthy Menu Tips for Dining Out Wednesday, August 28, 2019 | Becky Espinel, RD/RDN Today’s American families spend as much as half their food budget on meals away from home. Meals at restaurants can be costly on the wallet, but are also costly for a family’s health. While it is easy... READ MORE
Focus on Healthy Backs for Back-to-School Friday, August 16, 2019 | Gregory Burkard Jr. With the new school year here, parents might think about measures to protect their children's spinal health. Heavy backpacks, pressure on the spine from looking down at electronics, and school sports ... READ MORE
Spot Signs of Concussion Thursday, August 15, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips As children get back into fall sports, be aware of signs and symptoms of mTBI (mild Traumatic Brain Injury). A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow or jolt to th... READ MORE
My Journey to Health Saturday, August 10, 2019 | Barton Health News How one medical appointment changed Amanda Buck’s life Living in South Lake Tahoe, Amanda Buck had always wanted to hike iconic Mt. Tallac, but she was intimidated by what it would take to reac... READ MORE