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
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Celebrating Veterans at Renown Health
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How a New Recreation Therapy Program Creates Valuable Bonds
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How Your Donations Continue to Support Our Healthcare Heroes
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