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Renown Pharmacy Renown Health has two pharmacy locations in Reno. Renown Pharmacies share electronic medical record access with Renown providers. This means when you use Renown Pharmacies, you can order refills and check prescription status through MyChart.     Get Started with Renown Pharmacy Ask your provider to send your prescription to one of the two pharmacy locations. You can then conveniently request refills through MyChart. Don't have a MyChart account? Sign up online. For assistance with MyChart, please call the MyChart Patient Support Line at 775-982-2781.   Sign Up for Mail Order If you take a maintenance medication, you can save money and time by signing up for mail order through Renown Pharmacy. Download and complete the Mail Order Form and return it to one of the pharmacy locations and you can begin receiving your eligible prescriptions through mail order. Mail Order Form

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Whether you need to recover from an injury on the field or have a painful condition or disability, we have your back. The Renown physical therapy and sports medicine teams can help you heal and get back in the game! With hands-on, individualized and non-surgical treatments, our experts offer convenient appointments and direct one-on-one treatment with a therapist. Our care team will partner with you to help improve your function, quality of life and prevent other medical complications that may arise. Extended morning and evening times are available, and accept most insurances. Please note that a referral is needed from your doctor before scheduling an appointment.     Conditions We Treat Sports injuries Work-related injuries Brain injuries (including stroke) Spinal cord injuries Neurodegenerative diseases Inflammatory diseases Amputations Neuropathic pain Back, neck and joint pain Sprains and strains Torn ligaments Overuse injuries Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Balance, dizziness, vertigo and vestibular problems Ataxia (lack of coordination)

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Your health is worth fighting for – and Renown Rehabilitation Hospital battles with you through every step of the healing process. As northern Nevada's only CARF-accredited rehabilitation hospital, your road to recovery starts right here at home so you can get back to doing what you love.   Conditions We Treat

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Renown TeleHealth is improving the health of everyone – even our most distant neighbors. That’s why we’re leading the region in using video conferencing technology to give you the best care possible – no matter where you are. Be it an emergency, an ongoing condition, or even the need for convenient health and wellness education and support, we are always just a connection away. Renown TeleHealth is telemedicine that gives you access to top-level care and better outcomes with less stress and fewer travel costs.   Specialty Care Telemedicine Renown TeleHealth Specialty Care connects patients with an expert in Reno who can treat complex conditions. Using secure video conferencing technology, our specialists conduct live, interactive discussions with you and your care provider to address your concerns. The specialist and the local provider then collaborate to diagnose the condition and map out a plan of treatment. These specialty care services are available for scheduled, clinic-based scenarios such as the evaluation of diabetes-related symptoms with an endocrinologist or evaluation of stomach pain with a gastroenterologist. This program is made possible by the experience and expertise of a select group of specialists in Reno. Some are affiliated with Renown Health, some with the University of Nevada School of Medicine and some are independent practitioners. All of them are members of the medical staff at Renown Regional Medical Center and/or Renown South Meadows Medical Center.   Hospital Acute Telemedicine In urgent situations, every minute matters. Our video conferencing technology allows Reno-based providers and specialists to provide expertise to you and the care provider in your emergency room or hospital facility via hospital telemedicine. This equals an efficient diagnosis and quick plan for treatment. The goal is that you receive the specialty care you need and stay close to home at your local hospital. However, if required, we will arrange to transfer you to Renown Regional Medical Center.

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We lead the region in heart care with our technological expertise and patient-centered approach. Our comprehensive team diagnoses heart disease and other cardiac conditions, offering personalized treatment plans. Plus, you have access to the most advanced medical, surgical and minimally invasive techniques available with our specialty team. Conditions We Treat Heart disease Heart failure Heart attack Valve disease Heart arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) High blood pressure High cholesterol   Heart Services

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Heart Imaging & Testing An imaging test can help your doctor find blockages of blood flow in your heart. This helps to make the correct heart and vascular disease diagnosis quickly. With early detection, patients can make important lifestyle changes that are proven to reduce the risk of a heart attack and stroke.  Our tools include: Imaging tests Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Vascular screenings Cardiac stress testing Ambulatory monitors Tilt-table testing Coronary angiography Diagnostic Imaging Services   D-SPECT Heart Camera: This low-dose nuclear imaging tool creates high quality images quickly, while providing a high level of comfort for patients. Learn more about nuclear medicine scans in our Health Library. Cardiac MRI: Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a safe, noninvasive test creating highly detailed pictures of the heart. This is a valuable tool in early diagnosis and evaluation of heart abnormalities. Learn more about magnetic resonance imaging in our Health Library. Other Heart and Vascular Imaging Services:  Calcium-score screening heart scan Cardiac and peripheral computed tomography (CT) Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) Ultrasound tests Echocardiography

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Helping You Navigate Heart Care Renown is home to the area's only heart nurse navigators - experienced, registered nurses who work with the care team to meet each patient's needs during and after a hospital stay. Heart nurse navigators provide: A calming presence Care team access Diagnostic testing Appointment scheduling Psychological evaluations Diagnosis and treatment education Wellness program information

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Heart Failure Program Our patients receive the best care the region has to offer with the Institute for Heart & Vascular Health being the only accredited heart failure center in northern Nevada. We are committed to helping our patients understand and manage a heart failure diagnosis. Our team builds a customer plan to address specific health and lifestyle issues so each patient can live well with heart failure. The Heart Failure Program is an innovative approach to treating heart failure, designed to help patients understand and manage the condition. It begins in the hospital where patients receive information on maintaining good heart health and continues after discharge through the outpatient Heart Failure Program. Participants receive careful monitoring by our dedicated team of heart failure specialists including: An individual plan of care, including doctor follow up. Heart failure education through every stage of recovery and beyond. Meeting with qualified heart failure personnel to evaluate lifestyle needs. Motivation and guidance to live well with heart failure. The outpatient program includes visits with a heart failure nurse to help patients understand their individualized health care plan.

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The Region's Leader in Cardiac Health We lead the region in heart care with our technological expertise and patient-centered approach. Through Renown, you have access to the most advanced medical, surgical and minimally invasive techniques available. Heart Nurse Navigators Renown Health is home to northern Nevada's only heart nurse navigators: experienced, registered nurses who work with the care team to meet each patient's needs during and after a hospital stay.  Our Top Procedures

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This is a medically supervised, Pritikin-certified, intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR) program for those with heart disease. Our expert team creates tailored plans, providing the support heart patients need to make lasting lifestyle changes.   Unlike traditional cardiac rehab, focusing on exercise alone, the three pillars of the Pritikin ICR program include:   A healthy eating plan: a registered dietitian gives insight on healthy eating during cooking classes and educational talks.  Safe, effective exercise: technicians safely monitor cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and flexibility. A healthy mindset: learn skills for managing stress and achieving mental and emotional well-being.    This comprehensive approach allows us to address the underlying lifestyle factors leading to heart attacks and heart disease. Studies show for those completing the program and following its recommendations, they reduce their chance of a future heart event by 50 percent or more.  How to Enroll Your doctor will refer you to the Healthy Heart Program. You are a candidate if you have experienced any of the following: Heart attack Angioplasty Bypass surgery Stent procedure Chest pain Cardiac transplant Valve surgery   About the Program It spans 12 weeks and 36 visits An individualized plan is created based on a patient's overall health, fitness level and diet Visits are divided into two sessions; one focusing on exercise and the other on education Because many cardiac event survivors also suffer from depression, mental health is taken into account as well

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Heart Care, Close to Home Telecardiology is an alternative to an in-person visit with a heart specialist. It connects you to a Renown cardiologist by using a secure, video-enabled device. It can be used for consultations, examinations and follow-up appointments. Patients are seen from their local rural community clinic, close to work, home and family, minimizing the cost and time of long-distance travel for heart care.  Your Telecardiology Visit Before Your Visit You may need to have a heart test or blood draw prior to your visit. In most cases, you can have the test done locally and our heart doctor will have the results when they meet with you via telecardiology. If this is your first visit, your doctor will determine if you need any tests.   During Your Visit After check-in, a medical assistant will check your vital signs in a telecardiology room. Videoconferencing equipment will then connect you to a medical assistant to review your health information. Your cardiologist will talk with you remotely. When it is time for a physical examination, the medical assistant in the room with you will follow the doctor's instructions, facilitating the examination. A digital stethoscope will be used so the doctor can hear your heart and lung sounds.   After Your Visit Your heart doctor will talk then review their findings and you will be able to ask questions.

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