Any discussion of mammograms should start with this key fact: They can find breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat successfully. That’s true whether you get a 2D mammogram or a 3D one. What matters most is getting screened regularly, often starting at age 40. That said, there can...
Spencer Mellum, DO, Named Associate Chief Medical Officer of Carson Valley Health
Carson Valley Health has named Spencer Mellum, DO, Associate Chief Medical Officer. He takes on leadership duties while continuing to care for patients as an anesthesiologist. For more than 20 years, he has cared for patients across Northern Nevada. "Dr. Mellum knows our community, our physicians, and our patients," said Shannon Rogers, Chief Executive...
What to Know About Nuclear Stress Tests
If your doctor says you need a nuclear medicine stress test, you’re bound to have questions, including: What is that? And is it safe? Nuclear stress testing is indeed a safe way to help your doctor see how well your heart works, experts note. Why would I need a stress test? One of the most common reasons to have a nuclear...
Back to School: What Vaccines Does Your Child Need?
As a parent, you want to give your child a strong and healthy start to the school year. Vaccines are one of the ways to do that. Many schools require them too. Vaccines are safe and effective. And staying up to date helps protect children and others around them from...
New Provider Increases Access to Gastroenterology Care at Carson Valley Health
Carson Valley Health welcomes Tatiana Parker, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), to its gastroenterology team. Her addition will help expand access to care and reduce appointment wait times for patients in the community. Tatiana brings eight years of nursing experience in both Northern Nevada and Florida. Her connection to Carson Valley Health dates back several years, when she...
Carson Valley Health Earns Advanced Acute Heart Attack Ready Certification from The Joint Commission
Carson Valley Health has been awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Acute Heart Attack Ready Certification. “We are so proud of this achievement,” said Shannon Rogers, CEO of Carson Valley Health. “It really reflects our team’s commitment to our community to...