Understanding the Flu and Flu Vaccine Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Dr. Lance Orr, MD Flu season is underway. Misconceptions about the flu prevent people from taking the proper precautions. For example, being out the in cold does not cause the flu. Here are a few more... READ MORE
Barton Hospital Seeks Community Input Monday, December 1, 2014 South Lake Tahoe, CA – Barton Memorial Hospital is seeking community volunteers to serve on the Patient and Family Advisory Council. Formed this year, the council is comprised of patient and family ad... READ MORE
Unraveling the Myths and Facts about Hospice Care Monday, November 24, 2014 At Barton Hospice, we help people with advanced illness live more comfortably and meet the end of life with confidence, grace and dignity. Our clinicians and staff give a voice and provide knowledge a... READ MORE
Barton Memorial Recognized as Top Performing Hospital Thursday, November 20, 2014 South Lake Tahoe, CA – Barton Memorial Hospital announced today it has been identified as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission. According to The Joint Commission repor... READ MORE
Patty Olson Receives Spirit of Philanthropy Award Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Patty Olson South Lake Tahoe, CA – Every year, the Barton Foundation recognizes a philanthropist that stands out above the rest. This year, the Foundation has selected Patty Olson as the beneficiary o... READ MORE
Jean, the “Dancing Machine,” Turns 100 Years Old Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Jean Dahlinger South Lake Tahoe, CA – Family, friends, and members of the jazz band gathered to celebrate Jean Dahlinger’s 100th birthday at the Barton Mountain Café. Hugs and smiles filled the room a... READ MORE
‘Tis the Season to Give and Celebrate Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Stateline, NV – The sixth annual Barton Health Festival of Trees and Lights will take place December 3 through 7 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada. Locals and visitors alike are invited to a... READ MORE
Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Hosts 44th Annual Holiday Faire Thursday, October 30, 2014 South Lake Tahoe, CA – Kick off the holiday season at the forty-fourth annual Holiday Faire. On Sunday, November 9, community members and visitors of all ages are encouraged to attend this merry event... READ MORE
Understanding Emergency Medicine Wednesday, October 29, 2014 It’s the rush to solve an important mystery: What does the patient seek medical care for? What steps are needed for a diagnosis? It’s the urgency to help someone in need: How can I best help this pati... READ MORE
Prop 46 is Manipulative to Voters Thursday, October 23, 2014 California Proposition 46 is costly and deceiving to voters. It would increase costs for patients, deter doctors from practicing in California, and threaten patient privacy. The consequences are also ... READ MORE
Girl Scout Gives Back to Patients in Need Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Sarah Novak Girl Scout Troop 607 My Girl Scout Gold Award project is called "Easy Access Books," mini-library program. The project began after realizing the difficulty for community members without pe... READ MORE
Vicki McKenna: Barton Health Implements Preventative Measures Against Ebola Friday, October 17, 2014 Vicki McKenna, MSN, RN, CDE Infection Preventionist Barton Health is committed to the safety of our patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. After receiving several confirmed cases of the Ebo... READ MORE
Local Students Take on the WeCan! Fitness and Nutrition Challenges Wednesday, October 15, 2014 South Lake Tahoe, CA - Last Friday, October 10, nearly 2,000 local elementary school children completed the WeCan! program. For four weeks, the students participated in weekly challenges that focused ... READ MORE
Tips for Preventing Winter Sports Injuries Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Kyle Swanson, MD Ski season is around the corner. As an orthopedic surgeon, I see many skiing and snowboarding related injuries. Consider the following tips to avoid preventable injuries and actively ... READ MORE
Cocktail Contest Draws a Thirsty Crowd Thursday, September 25, 2014 --> South Lake Tahoe, CA – Last night, September 24, was a festive and lively evening at the 5th annual Barton Foundation Signature Cocktail Contest. More than 200 people came down to Riva Grill to sa... READ MORE
Advance Directives – Should You Have One? Wednesday, September 24, 2014 There may come a time in your life when you become injured unexpectedly or are too sick to make health care decisions for yourself. Who do you want to make medical decisions for you? What type of life... READ MORE
Should Your Child Take a Sick Day? Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Knowing when to send your student to school or daycare and when to keep him or her home can be a tough judgment call—especially in the rush of a weekday morning. When you’re wondering how sick is too ... READ MORE
Patient Brings Cancer Care to Our Community Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Since 2008, South Lake Tahoe resident, Rick Robinson has been fighting his battle with cancer. Throughout his care, he traveled to Truckee, CA for radiation and chemotherapy, as well as participate in... READ MORE
Concussion Awareness: It’s Not Just a Headache Tuesday, September 16, 2014 With fall and winter sport seasons upon us, concussion awareness is a timely topic. But concussions are not only a sports-related injury! A concussion can occur from a fall on the head, whiplash in a ... READ MORE
Proposition 46: A Harmful Direction for Patients Friday, September 12, 2014 Clint Purvance, MD, Chief Medical Officer Backers of California Proposition 46 claim it will protect the patient and reduce patient harm. While the initiative argues patient safeguards and seems well-... READ MORE