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COVID-19 Report - 10/8/21
October 08, 2021Unfortunately, the number of COVID-positive patients admitted to our facility increased this week. The main takeaway from this data is that we are not out of the woods yet.
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COVID-19 Report - 10/1/21
October 01, 2021Here are statistics from the past seven days. We are relieved to report the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations has decreased slightly. However, our hospital remains in a critical situation.
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COVID-19 Report - 9/24/21
September 24, 2021Here are some statistics from the past week (9/17 – 9/23). Our hearts go out to all who have lost loved ones to this disease.
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A Letter to the Citizens of Elko County
August 24, 2021A message from the leadership team at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital.
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Hospital donates $9,000 for behavioral health scholarship
August 19, 2021Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital has pledged to donate $9,000.00 to the Great Basin College Foundation to establish a scholarship for social work students.
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NNRH temporarily restricts visitors
August 09, 2021Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital announced today it is temporarily restricting visitors for most patients in response to the climbing COVID-19 positivity rate community-wide.
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ER Nurse Cathy Pruitt honored with Mercy Award
July 06, 2021Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) announced today that Cathy Pruitt, an emergency room nurse, has been recognized as the hospital’s 2021 Mercy Award winner.
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Men's Health Month
June 21, 2021Four Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
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Remembering Dr. Umair Bashir
June 17, 2021Dr. Muhammad Umair Bashir was a brilliant surgeon, a valued colleague, and a dear friend. He passed away on June 11, 2021.
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Honoring our Healthcare Heroes
May 06, 2021CEO Steve Simpson offers reflections on Nurses Week, Hospital Week and EMS week.
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Hospital Eases Visitor Restrictions
February 03, 2021ELKO, Nevada – Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) announced today that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions. The decision was made based on the declining COVID-19 positivity rate among hospital inpatients and after careful review of state and federal guidance. “As always, our highest priority is…
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NNRH Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Information Webpage
January 18, 2021Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital has added a webpage with information on COVID-19 vaccinations. Please follow this link: COVID-19 Vaccination Information Page The hospital is scheduling appointments for individuals currently eligible to receive the vaccine. Appointments must be made through the Eventbrite website. To see an updated list of eligible populations and…
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NNRH Welcomes First Baby of 2021
January 04, 2021Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) is ringing in 2021 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 1 ounce, and measuring 20 inches, baby Payton was born to mother Brielle and father Aaron at 8:53 a.m. on January 2nd. The Elko County Cattlewomen presented the family with a gift basket filled with toys and supplies, along with a pair of…
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Brighter Days Ahead
January 01, 2021Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start! A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with…
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Keeping the Happy in Your Holidays
December 10, 2020Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in…
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End-of-Year Care
December 01, 2020Give yourself the gift of good health. As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your…
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Celebrating Holidays Safely
November 23, 2020By Alice Allen, Chief Nursing Officer The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s…
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Donating Blood During COVID-19
November 09, 2020By Alice Allen, Chief Nursing Officer Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more. A…
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Hospital Gives 1,247 Free Flu Shots at Annual Clinic
October 17, 2020Registered nurses from Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital and student nurses from Great Basin College pose with hospital mascot “Ned the Needle” during the annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic on Saturday. A total of 1,247 people received a free flu shot at the event. Attendees were asked to donate canned food, and volunteers collected 1,905 pounds worth which…
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