Record-Breaking $90,000 Raised at 29th Annual Barton Gala Monday, December 23, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – More than 250 community members gathered for the 29th Annual Barton Gala, held December 7, and pledged a record-breaking $90,000 to support community health in the Lake Tahoe ... READ MORE
Five reasons to Enroll in Covered California Friday, November 22, 2019 As a Certified Enrollment Counselor, I understand that navigating Covered California and selecting a plan can be frustrating while enrolling in health insurance through the exchange. Luckily, healthca... READ MORE
Advanced Robot-Assisted Surgery Now Available At Barton With New da Vinci Xi System Wednesday, November 20, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health’s surgery department offers state-of-the-art technology with the recent acquisition of a $2.1 million da Vinci Xi Surgical System. The da Vinci Xi System feature... READ MORE
Remember Loved Ones at 'Light Up A Life' Monday, November 11, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The community is invited to gather and celebrate the memory of loved ones lost at ‘Light up a Life,’ hosted by Barton Hospice. The annual nondenominational ceremony will... READ MORE
Barton Memorial Hospital Awarded 'A' Grade For Patient Safety Thursday, November 7, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Memorial Hospital received an ‘A’ grade for patient safety, recognizing Barton’s system-wide measures in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. ... READ MORE
Chris Kiser: Stay Pink Beyond October and Help Give Cancer the Boot Friday, October 18, 2019 With October comes fall hikes, football, pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween parties and the World Series. More importantly however, it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time to re... READ MORE
Christine O’Farrell, RN: Measuring Hospital Quality Tuesday, October 15, 2019 When we go to the hospital, we typically don’t think about the processes and systems in place that ensure our quality of care. Meanwhile, behind the scenes are hundreds of people working to improve th... READ MORE
Four South Lake Tahoe Women Claim Adventure Race Title Monday, October 14, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – On Saturday, September 21, thirteen teams lined up at Baldwin Beach in freezing temperatures at 7:00 a.m. to start the fourth annual Tahoe Challenge Medical Wilderness A... READ MORE
Barton Health Nurse Receives International Award for Exceptional Care Monday, September 30, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – On Wednesday, September 18, Angela Harvey, RN was honored by the DAISY Foundation™ and Barton Health with the international DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. Angela, a nu... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Funds $50,000 in Grants Benefiting Community Health Tuesday, August 27, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Barton Foundation is awarding $50,000 across 15 local health programs that expand care and provide services addressing the community’s most pressing health issues. Based o... READ MORE
Barton Health Appoints New Executive Director to Lead Foundation's Philanthropy Efforts Monday, August 19, 2019 South Lake Tahoe, CA – The Barton Foundation is pleased to announce Chris Kiser as its new Executive Director. Mr. Kiser will oversee fundraising efforts that improve healthcare for the Lake Tahoe com... READ MORE
Skilled Nursing Facility at Barton Earns Five-Star Rating Wednesday, August 7, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health received a Five-star Overall Rating at its Skilled Nursing Facility, ranking it within the top 10 percent of California long-term care facilities in its category... READ MORE
Tahoe's Medical Wilderness Adventure Race (MedWAR) Registration Open Tuesday, July 2, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – Outdoor adventurists can now register for the 4th Annual Tahoe Challenge Medical Wilderness Adventure Race (MedWAR), sponsored by Barton Health. On September 21, teams of ... READ MORE
Barton Health Welcomes Board-Certified Urologist Brian Steixner, MD Tuesday, June 18, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Baron Health is pleased to announce Board-certified Urologist, Brian Steixner, MD, has joined its team of care providers. Dr. Steixner is the Medical Director of Barton Urolog... READ MORE
Matthew Wonnacott: Improving Community Health Wednesday, June 5, 2019 This week, June 2-8, is Community Health Improvement Week; a national celebration recognizing the hard work of local care providers to improve their community’s health. Barton is committed to providin... READ MORE
Tina Bruess: Teens and children: the forgotten mourners Friday, May 31, 2019 In the wake of losing a loved one, our lives are turned upside down. The grief process is amplified with youth, who may not have coping skills to help them process death. Teens and children are often ... READ MORE
Kristi Jouett: Keeping student athletes in the game Thursday, May 30, 2019 Even though school is almost out for the summer, if you have children that play sports it’s time to start thinking ahead to next year. Participating in student athletics promotes mental and physical w... READ MORE
Barton Earns New Recognition for Quality and Safety of Care, Leads Region in Community Health Wednesday, May 15, 2019 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Barton Health has earned state-wide recognition for its patient safety and quality of care. Two new accolades add to Barton’s state-wide industry recognition; a Four-star Over... READ MORE
Betsy Glass, LCSW: The Brain, Body, and Stress Friday, May 3, 2019 During the course of our lives, we experience minor and major life-changing circumstances – sometimes intermittently and at other times a connected series of events. As a result, humans are consistent... READ MORE
Compassion is at the Heart of Nursing Friday, May 3, 2019 There are over 4 million nurses in the United States. Nurses work in every community large and small providing care in hospital and clinic settings alike. When we seek medical care, we’re often not at... READ MORE