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06/18/2026

For this week’s , Dr. Rozy Chavez-Najera, Psychologist at Renown, discusses with NBC News 4 how to recognize signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health, when it may be time to seek support and where to start when looking for help.

06/15/2026

More access to pharmacy services = a win for our community. Renown Health was proud to celebrate the official opening of a new specialty pharmacy in Reno, located at 640 Maestro Drive, Suite 100. The new pharmacy is dedicated solely to mail-order prescriptions, helping improve medication access and convenience for patients throughout the region.

Learn more with KTVN 2 News.

The ribbon cutting happened this morning on Maestro Drive

06/12/2026

Don’t live in the state of Nevada currently? No problem. If you’re enrolled in our national network, you have access to healthcare across the country through Cigna.

Discover how to use Cigna Healthcare and find an in-network doctor: https://www.hometownhealth.com/cigna/

06/10/2026

Energy drink use among teens is rising, and pediatric experts say the health risks can be serious.

In a recent KUNR Public Radio story, Renown Children's Hospital pediatrician Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon discusses the impact high caffeine intake can have on sleep, anxiety, dehydration and heart health in adolescents.

Learn more below.

For some teenagers, energy drinks have become a significant part of their routine, mainly to stay active in school. But a local pediatrician says there could be potential side effects.

06/06/2026

Is your end-of-life care plan up-to-date? Now is a great time to get started — with Hometown Health and Senior Care Plus’ Advanced Care Planning Seminar, happening next Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m. at 10315 Professional Circle.

In this workshop (free to members of Senior Care Plus, the Medicare Advantage plan operated by Hometown Health), you will have the opportunity to:


✅ Learn about complete a Nevada Durable Power of Attorney of Healthcare (aka an Advance Directive) — two witnesses will be available to validate advance directives at the seminar

✅ Understand what a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) is

✅ Get assistance with document completion

Space is limited, and registration is required. RSVP here: https://www.renown.org/events/home-town-health-senior-care-plus-advanced-care-planning-seminar-7

06/03/2026

Supporting postpartum mothers goes beyond physical recovery.

Note-Able Music Therapy Services has launched “Take a Beat,” a new program focused on emotional wellness, connection and support through music therapy for new mothers.

Discover more about this program with KOLO 8 News Now.

“Take a Beat’ designed to support mothers experiencing postpartum

06/01/2026

Healthcare growth continues across northern Nevada.

As reported by Becker’s ASC Review, Kaiser Permanente is planning a new 11,000-square-foot medical office building in Nevada as healthcare systems continue expanding access to outpatient care services across the region.

Read more: https://www.beckersasc.com/new-asc-development/kaiser-permanente-plans-11k-square-foot-mob-in-nevada/

05/31/2026

Bethany Sexton, Nevada Health Plan Leader with Kaiser Permanente, recently joined host Sarah Johns with 2 Plus You Nevada (KTVN 2 News) to break down the new partnership between Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. From expanded access to care to the benefits of a value-based healthcare model, this conversation explains how the collaboration aims to improve health outcomes, patient experience, and affordability across the region.

Watch the segment below to get the full scoop.

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05/28/2026

Generic? Brand name? Which one is covered? What’s the most affordable?

We help you answer all those questions on our Drug Formularies page, where you can learn more about medications covered under your prescription drug benefit.

Learn more: https://www.hometownhealth.com/pharmacy-services/drug-formularies/

05/26/2026

A Reno native is staying right here, at home, to care for kids.

Bailey Ivory, a University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine student in the Class of 2026, is set to begin her pediatrics residency in Reno this season. Her path to medicine was shaped by resilience, community roots and early experiences in local healthcare that helped her find where she’s meant to be: at the bedside, serving families close to home.

Read more below.

Class of 2026 graduate reflects on the community that shaped her journey and the one she’ll now serve as a pediatrician in Reno