Carson Valley Medical Center

Leadership Douglas County (LDC) is a long-standing educational program provided by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce.

She’s a grand ole flag, and there will be two ceremonies to recognize the stars and stripes in Carson City today. At 10 a.m. you can join the Nevada National Guard at the Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds for presentation of the colors, speakers, and even cake for the US Army’s anniversary. You’ll find the Elks Club honoring our flag at 3 p.m. The public are invited to both events. The Army isn’t the only birthday you’ll find today; Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery celebrates its seventh year with an artist reception and new work from Denise Jenkins.

Chili's Grill & Bar in the Northern Douglas County Walmart shopping center is hosting a fundraiser for the Carson Valley Medical Center Foundation June 14 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A 77-year-old Yerington man has been identified in the officer involved fatal shooting Saturday night south of Carson City in northern Douglas County in which a Douglas County sheriff's deputy was injured.

The CTE program is preparing for the Wednesday, Feb. 28 Career Expo from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson High School. This event gives Carson City School District students and their parents a picture of the Career & Technical Education options at Carson High School.

Longtime Carson Valley resident and family nurse practitioner Catherine Fuller is the latest addition to the staff of primary care providers at Carson Valley Medical Center.

When asked how she got into medicine, Dr. Kim Chi Nguyen pauses momentarily.

There simply isn't a quick way to answer the question.
 
Nguyen joined the staff of primary care providers at Carson Valley Medical Center in November following a 20-year stay on Maui.

She will practice out of Ironwood Primary Care in Minden.
 
It's the latest step in a path that has taken her all around the globe.

In April of 1975, North Vietnamese troops had encircled South Vietnamese capital city Saigon.

When Carlos Iribarren — a longtime Carson Valley resident and former co-owner of the Carson Valley Country Club — passed away at the age of 71 last spring, his family made a special request of friends and loved ones.

Instead of flowers, the family asked that memorial donations be made to the Infusion Center at Carson Valley Medical Center, where Carlos had been a longtime patient.

The family expressed thanks to the entire staff of the Infusion Center in Iribarren’s published obituary, noting the care of registered nurse Lori Salvador in particular.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (Sept. 18, 2017) – As part of a continued effort to expand access to primary care clinics within Carson Valley, Carson Valley Medical Center -- your community hospital -- recently welcomed Jim Gocke, APRN, to its medical staff.

Gocke (pronounced Go-Key), brings 22 years of healthcare experience to Carson Valley - including 11 years in emergency medicine.

“My favorite role has been in primary care,” Gocke said. “Establishing relationships with folks, trying to keep them on a healthy path.”

Dine and learn with Registered Dietician Renie Tharp as she conducts a seminar entitled "Prevention of Heart Disease" Sept. 29 at noon at the Carson Valley Medical Center, 1107 Highway 395 in Gardnerville, on the second floor of the administration building.

Learn how you can prevent heart disease through proper nutrition. Bring your most recent lab results for a brief consult with Renie following the seminar. The seminar and lunch are free. Space is limited. Register by calling (775) 782-1637.

GENOA, Nev. — The Carson Valley Medical Center Hospital Foundation will host its eighth annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament Sept. 15 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club (Lakes Course). Tee time is 9 a.m.

Make this weekend something special. School starts up on Monday and it will be Halloween before we blink an eye. The Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival at Battle Born Harley boasts a full day of live music, vendors, activities and family fun. Bowers Mansion plays host to the annual Bluegrass Festival – bring a picnic and enjoy. Downtown Carson City will see the first of three monthly Beer Crawls; if you get there early, head over to Remedy’s to witness their yearly Bloody Mary Competition. There is something for everyone this weekend, so keep reading and find your fun.

Hold onto your broomstick, this weekend is bound to sweep you up in Halloween fun. First you’ll need a pumpkin. The Harvest Train Festival and Pumpkin Patch at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to start. Take the costumed kids to a Trunk or Treat at Advantage Auto Works off Old Hot Springs Road courtesy of the members of Carson Cruise Meet and Greet. Team up with Mark Twain for a ghostly tour of our haunted downtown or you can choose a shorter tour that’s perfect for families. Keep reading, this is just the tip of the candy corn.

SATURDAY:

I’m usually a lover of sunny days, but right now I say bring on the rain. The moisture is a welcome help to our heroic firefighters in Lake Tahoe and Washoe Valley. Because of the wet weather and the recent fires, some activities have been postponed: most notably the Advocates to End Domestic Violence’s Annual Light After Dark Run. There are still plenty of things to occupy your time, but the weather may force more cancellations.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: today’s clue at http://www.nvdaytreasurehunt.com/

The Carson Valley Trails Association, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Carson Valley Medical Center, will present its 8th annual Hike for Health Day on Saturday, September 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch, located east of the Town of Genoa at 381 Genoa Lane.

Are you ready for the new school year? One last weekend of summer break before the kids of Carson City head back, so make the most of it. Jazz and Beyond takes it up a notch in its final few days with eight hours of non-stop music downtown. Western Nevada College new soccer team plays its first home game today against Folsom Lake Community College. Head to Carson High for the inaugural ‘A Place to Shine’ Show and Shine for fun for the whole family. Keep reading, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

The Board of Directors, staff and children of Austin's House would like to thank the entire community for the tremendous support of our 2015 Appeal For Kids and 2016 Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraisers.

The 2015 Appeal For Kids ended on January 31 and our generous community stepped up once again to help local children in crisis. The Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraiser on February 26 was our best ever. Eeveryone had a great time for a great cause! Every dollar raised will be used to pay for operating expenses at Austin's House.

Austin’s House invites you to the eighth annual Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 26 at the Carson Valley Inn from 6 to 10 p.m. Put on your jeans and cowboy hat to celebrate the party atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday. This casual and crazy fundraiser features great food, music, dancing, raffle prizes, and silent auction.

The eighth annual Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraiser to benefit Austin’s House will be held on Friday, Feb. 26 at the Carson Valley Inn from 6 to 10 p.m. Put on your jeans and cowboy hat to celebrate the party atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday. This casual and crazy fundraiser features great food, music, dancing, fun games, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Carson City Toyota-Scion and Carson Valley Medical Center sponsor this year’s celebration.

A Gardnerville man was jailed Tuesday after a shotgun round went through the wall of a duplex, causing injury to two people in an adjacent unit, a Douglas County Sheriff's Office sergeant said.

A man critically injured Tuesday night in Gardnerville after a shooting was allegedly shot by the victim of a battery that happened earlier in the evening, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

During the investigation, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has learned that earlier in the evening a fight had occurred at an Ann Way residence in the Gardnerville Ranchos area that involved four individuals and that the initial aggressor left the scene, said DCSO spokesman Pat Brooks.

A 36-year-old northern California woman who drowned earlier this summer at Topaz Lake was intoxicated with her death listed as drowning due to alcohol intoxication, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

A Northern California woman died of an apparent drowning after being found Wednesday afternoon face down in the water on the north shore of Topaz Lake, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities have identified the victim as Janneke Strong, 36, of Fort Bragg. The cause of death has not been determined and is pending results from an autopsy. The investigation is ongoing, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks.

At 1:48 p.m. a witness called authorities to report a person face down in approximately 4 feet of water along the shore.

A South Lake Tahoe man riding a motorcycle thought he could outrun the law Monday afternoon. But he wound up crashing the bike and faces several charges instead.
Arrested for eluding and speeding, among the charges, was Peter Hall, 50. He crashed the motorcycle on Dressler Road in Carson Valley and was treated for minor injuries, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks.

During summer of 2014, a gentleman was jogging on Windmill Road in Fish Springs when he suffered sudden cardiac arrest. The gentlemen, who had no previous history of heart problems, collapsed in view of a bicyclist. The bicyclist was a nurse and immediately went to the jogger and provided CPR while flagging down two passing gentlemen who called 9-1-1.

By the time 9-1-1 was called, the three bystanders were cycling through CPR to pump blood through the jogger’s body until additional help could arrive to try to restart the heart.

Charges have been amended involving the death of 2-month-old Ava Getty. Suspect Trent Getty has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Ava Getty, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

A two-month old infant girl was taken off of life support at 12:48 a.m. Saturday morning, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

The agency is investigating a child abuse case involving a suspect, Trent Getty, the father of the girl, who was wanted by Douglas County investigators, and found in Sacramento, Calif., at a Greyhound Bus depo. He was taken into custody by the Sacramento Police Department, said Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Pat Brooks.

UPDATE: The two-month old baby girl infant was taken off life support early Saturday morning and the suspect has been taken into custody after being found in Sacramento. Go here for the latest in this developing story.
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Catherine, a resident of Fernley, Nevada, is someone you quickly realize after the first few moments of conversation, has lived an extraordinary life — one most of us only dream of.

East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts recently announced the promotion of six firefighters to firefighter/paramedic. The six firefighters attended paramedic school through REMSA/UNR in groups of two while still working as firefighters with East Fork over the last three years.

All six of the firefighters: Jeff Cates, Matt Smith, Roby Safford, Clayton Peterson, Steve Koontz and Zac Pedersen graduated with a GPA of 3.6 or greater from the year-long program.