Giving Back to Our Community
For over 150 years, Renown Health has been taking care of generations of northern Nevadans as an integral part of our community.
As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to service through organized and sustainable community benefit programs that provide:
- Free and discounted care to those unable to afford healthcare
- Services to improve community health and increase access to healthcare
- Partnership and collaboration with others to address the health and well-being of the people in our communities
See our 2018-21 Community Health Needs Plan.
Latest From Our Community
Healthy Nevada Project Expands and Evolves
The pilot phase of the Healthy Nevada Project launched about two years ago. It initially enrolled 10,000 participants in just 48 hours. Now in...
Walk with a Doc: Spend Second Saturdays with Local Pediatricians
The Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Renown Health are teaming up for "Walk with a Doc." The second Saturday of...
Indian Colony Works with Renown at Urban Roots to Curb Diabetes
First-hand learning combined with healthy choices is the equation for success for members of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. In a community partnership with Renown, the...
Spend Breakfast With Santa and Give to Renown Children’s Hospital
Breakfast With Santa is on Saturday, Dec. 1, 8-11 a.m. at Cantina Los Tres Hombres, 926 Victorian Avenue in Sparks (Victorian Square). It benefits...
Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute Opens Its Doors
For the third year, Nevada ranked 51st in the nation for mental health according to Mental Health America’s annual state of mental health report....
‘The Healthy Nevada Project Changed My Life’: A Local Mom’s Story
Read about Jordan Stiteler, a local mom who says the Healthy Nevada Project provided insights into her family's genetic makeup -- and the likely...
Healthy Nevada Project Notifying Patients of FH Risk
Participants in the Healthy Nevada Project are beginning to get results from their genetic testing. One such result: if they have a high FH...
Honoring Our Veterans
Renown Health President and CEO, Tony Slonim, M.D., Dr.PH., FACHE, recognizes veterans and their invaluable service and sacrifice to our country. Here he shares...
Pack Pride and Healthy Eating Go Hand-in-Hand at Basketball Games
Renown Health and Hometown Health have partnered with Wolf Pack Sports to provide healthy eating options at Lawlor Events Center. Basketball fans can back...
One Patient’s Story of Survival with the Help of ICU Nurses
Thanks in part to the care provided by Renown's award-winning team of ICU nurses, Tony Mowatt is alive, thriving and engaged. Read his story...
Family History & Heart Disease – What’s Your Risk?
Familial hypercholesterolemia, commonly called FH, is a genetic condition by which people can have high cholesterol. This means genetic testing -- like that done...
Renown Volunteer Honored by Governor for Her Work with Cancer Patients
A longtime Renown volunteer and former employee, Sally de Lipkau, was recently honored for her commitment to community. She received the award from Nevada...
Why a Chief Scientific Officer is Important for Community Health
In an effort to expand its landmark population health and genetics initiative, the Healthy Nevada Project, to a statewide and national level, Renown appointed...
Diaper Derby and Awesome Info at Annual Baby Fair
Renown Children’s Hospital is a sponsor of this fun annual Baby Fair and Diaper Derby that’s especially tailored to families.
It may not be...
Expert Perspective: Healthy Nevada Project’s Clinical Results Milestone
You may have recently heard about a Healthy Nevada Project milestone. The genetic study led by Renown and DRI is now the second population health...