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Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic slated for Saturday, October 17th
September 21, 2020Free flu shots for everyone ages 4 and upNortheastern Nevada Regional Hospital will host the sixth annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the hospital parking lot.The hospital is reserving the first half hour of the event (from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM) for senior citizens. From 8:30 to 12:00 PM, anyone ages…
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Hospital Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
August 03, 2020Elko, NV – Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as being an effective way to prevent…
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Children's Health During COVID-19
July 15, 2020Keeping Kids Healthy During A Pandemic Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes pediatric care for children. We asked Joe Armbruster, a family nurse practitioner at Northeastern Nevada Pediatrics, to answer some frequently asked questions regarding children’s…
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Childbirth and COVID-19
July 02, 2020Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at NNRH by Cinda Peurala, Director of Women's Services Pregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be…
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Summer Safety Tips
June 26, 2020Practical Ways to Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus,…
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Hospital Reinstates Zero Visitor Policy
June 23, 2020(Elko, NV) -- At Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, the health and safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. In light of the resurgence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we have taken the following measures out of an abundance of caution. Beginning June 24, 2020, we are reimplementing strict visitor restrictions, moving to a…
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NNRH Offers COVID-19 Antibody Tests
June 18, 2020ELKO, Nevada – Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) announced it is offering serology testing to detect the potential presence of antibodies in people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. The hospital laboratory now has the ability to conduct a qualitative total antibody test for any patient with a doctor’s order. Antibodies are proteins…
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NNRH Observes National Hospital Week
May 10, 2020ELKO, Nevada – Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) is proud to join the American Hospital Association and healthcare organizations around the country in celebrating National Hospital Week, which is being observed May 10-15. Each May, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the millions of healthcare professionals who dedicate their…
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Celebrating National Nurses Week
May 06, 2020Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12. Each May, National Nurses Week honors the men and women around the country who have dedicated their lives to caring for those who are at their most vulnerable and in need. The contributions nurses make to the health and…
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NNRH to Resume Elective & Non-Urgent Surgeries & Procedures
April 30, 2020ELKO, Nevada – Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) announced today that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures that were previously rescheduled out of an abundance of caution amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The decision to reschedule procedures when clinically…
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Cardiovascular Health During COVID-19
April 20, 2020Minutes matter. Don’t put your heart health on hold during this pandemic. Article by Becky Jones, RN, MSN When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus pandemic, cardiovascular disease…
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Thank A Healthcare Hero
April 02, 2020By Steve Simpson, CEO of NNRH As we continue to combat COVID-19, it has been so encouraging to see the outpouring of support from our community for our healthcare professionals. Together, we are doing everything possible to slow the spread of this vicious virus amidst unprecedented challenges. It is more important than ever that we all continue to take the necessary…
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NNRH donates $5,000.00 to Friends In Service Helping
March 31, 2020ELKO, Nevada – Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) recently donated $5,000.00 to Elko Friends In Service Helping (FISH). “This is a challenging time for many in our community,” said Terri Clark, director of growth and outreach at NNRH. “FISH is always there for those who need help, so we at NNRH want to be there for…
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Hospital Visitors Not Permitted Until Further Notice
March 20, 2020At NNRH, the health and safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. In light of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we have taken the following measures out of an abundance of caution. REDUCED ENTRY POINTS Only two entrances to the Hospital and one entrance to the Medical Office Building will remain…
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NNRH Statement on Positive COVID-19 Case
March 19, 2020Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to protecting the health and safety of everyone who walks through our doors. We can confirm that we have identified and treated a patient who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This positive COVID-19 case was confirmed by the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory. The patient is now in…
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COVID-19: What NNRH is Doing and What You Can Do
March 18, 2020It probably feels as if coronavirus – or COVID-19 as it’s officially known – is all anyone is talking about these days. As COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like the seasonal flu continue to spread across the U.S., you also may feel a certain level of concern over how this disease could affect you or your loved ones. You may wonder if local…
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Temporary Visitor Restrictions at NNRH
March 13, 2020At NNRH, the health and safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. In light of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we have taken the following measures out of an abundance of caution. REDUCED ENTRY POINTS Only two entrances to the Hospital and two entrances to the Medical Office Building will remain…
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Health & Fitness Fair postponed
March 11, 2020ELKO, Nevada – Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) announced today that it will offer free lab work to all interested community members through April 15th. The free lab work was intended to be offered at the Ruby Radio Health & Fitness Fair this Saturday, March 14th. However, that event has been postponed due to concerns about the spread of…
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Statement regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 02, 2020NNRH is following CDC guidelines and has a plan in place should coronavirus spread to our community. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality care and ensuring the safety of our patients, employees, providers, volunteers, and visitors. In light of the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we are working…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 29
February 29, 2020Thank You! Thank you for joining us on this 29-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before. Remember, heart health isn’t about a crash diet. It’s not about getting up at 5 am to run 10 miles every day or vowing to never eat dessert again. And…
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