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Know the Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder
December 23, 2025As the seasons change, many people notice shifts in mood, energy, and motivation. Shorter days, reduced sunlight, colder weather, and disruptions to routine can affect mental health in meaningful ways. For some individuals, these changes go beyond a temporary “winter blues” and develop into seasonal depression.
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What Your Annual Blood Work Can Reveal About Your Health
December 22, 2025Annual blood work is a cornerstone of preventive healthcare. These routine tests help primary care providers evaluate organ function, detect early disease, and monitor risk factors that may not yet cause noticeable symptoms. At Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, providers across Elko, Nevada use annual blood tests to guide personalized care plans…
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Robin Main honored as winner of 2025 DAISY Nurse Leader Award
December 10, 2025This annual award honors one nurse leader at the hospital who inspires the staff they manage and improves the patient care they supervise. Robin Main has worked at the hospital for 15 years and currently serves as a charge nurse in the Surgical Services Department.
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Is It a Cold, the Flu, or Something Else? How to Tell the Difference
November 26, 2025A scratchy throat. A runny nose. Fatigue that won’t quit. As we move into the colder months in Elko, NV, it’s natural to wonder, “Is it just a cold, or something more serious?” With cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 all circulating, knowing what to watch for – and when to get care – can help you…
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Hospital hosts Sensory Sensitive Santa Experience on 12/6/25
November 21, 2025We think everyone deserves the opportunity to visit Santa in a safe and welcoming environment. This free event is specially designed for individuals with developmental challenges such as autism.
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Denise Myers recognized as Sunrise Award winner
November 21, 2025Denise Myers works in our Dietary Department where she regularly serves up both delicious meals and heartfelt smiles to our patients and staff.
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Mikaela Guenette, RN, recognized as DAISY Award winner
October 21, 2025Mikaela Guenette has been honored as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Guenette works in the Labor and Delivery Department at the hospital and was nominated by three different patients during the third quarter of 2025.
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What Does Breast Cancer Look Like in Its Early Stages?
October 21, 2025Many people associate breast cancer with finding a lump, but in reality, early breast cancer can show up in many different ways – some of which are easy to overlook. Here are several symptoms that may indicate early breast cancer: A new lump or mass: While not all lumps are cancerous, a painless, hard lump with irregular edges should always be…
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Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic a Success
October 16, 2025Staff members from NNRH and students from Great Basin College administered 528 flu shots in just four hours on Saturday, Oct. 11. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, the hospital collected 740 pounds of canned food for the Friends In Service Helping Food Bank.
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Annual Physical: Screenings That Save Lives
September 26, 2025Your annual physical is more than a routine doctor’s visit — it’s an important part of long-term health planning. While many people only see a doctor when something feels wrong, preventive care helps identify risks and conditions before symptoms appear. At Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, our primary care teams focus on whole-person…
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NNRH opens behavioral health unit
September 09, 2025Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) announced this week that the first patients have been admitted for treatment in the newly-remodeled inpatient behavioral health unit on the hospital’s third floor.
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How to Protect Your Child from Fall Viruses like Flu, RSV, and COVID
September 02, 2025As colder temperatures settle in across Elko, NV, children are spending more time indoors – whether at school, daycare, after-school programs, or even home. These enclosed spaces make it easier for fall viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 to spread. And with colder air drying out nasal passages and weakening immune defenses, kids are more vulnerable than ever during…
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Why Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise — and How to Protect Yourself
August 01, 2025Warmer weather and standing water are fueling a surge in mosquito-borne diseases. Here’s what you need to know and how to prevent them.
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Brent Johnson named 2025 Mercy Award winner
June 27, 2025Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) recently announced that Brent Johnson has been recognized as the facility’s 2025 Mercy Award winner. Johnson has worked in the hospital’s plant operations department for the past four years and has been active in volunteer projects around the community for the past four decades.
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Hospital provides free lab work to 1,099 individuals
March 24, 2025The annual Health and Fitness Fair, produced by Global One Media, brought together lab techs and phlebotomists from Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital along with over three dozen providers and related businesses all in the name of community health.
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National Heart Month: Building Healthy Habits
February 03, 2025Learn how you can keep your heart healthy this American Heart Month!
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Hospital welcomes first baby of 2025
January 02, 2025Infant Lisandro was born at 2:10 AM on Wednesday, January 1st.
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NNRH Dedicates Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
November 20, 2024The 7,440 square-foot unit features 16 patients beds, group therapy rooms, and activity areas. It will open in early January.
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Beyond Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 28, 2024Why Mammograms Matter All Year Long
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Congressman Mark Amodei visits NNRH
October 22, 2024The hospital leadership team met with the congressman to discuss important issues impacting rural healthcare.
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