Knee and hip pain is often a result of progressively severe arthritis, the most common of which is degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis). This type of arthritis generally occurs because of aging, a congenital abnormality of the joint or prior trauma to the joint.

You can take an active role in your return to productive living by taking an online assessment to see if you could benefit from therapeutic intervention.

The Joint Care Center also offers free 15 minute appointments to assess your problems and provide recommendations for treatment. You also can gain a greater understanding of your joint pain by attending a free monthly joint seminar, the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m.

Call 775-356-4960 for details.

As an Accredited Chest Pain Center, NNMC has demonstrated that it has effective processes in place to:

•  Reduce the time between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis and treatment

• Treat patients more quickly during the critical window of time when the integrity of the heart muscle can be preserved
• Monitor patients when it is not certain if they are having a heart attack to ensure that they are not sent home too quickly or needlessly admitted to the hospital 

The Emergency Department at Northern Nevada Medical Center  understands that when it comes to a heart attack, minutes matter. The Chest Pain Center at NNMC is a valuable resource for quality and expedient cardiovascular care. Learn more >

You can take an active role in your return to productive living by taking an online assessment to see if you could benefit from therapeutic intervention.

The Spine Care Center also offers free 15 minute appointments to assess your problems and provide recommendations for treatment. You also can gain a greater understanding of your joint pain by attending a free monthly joint seminar, the fouth Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m.

Call 775-356-4960 for details.

Peripheral Vascular Disease (also known as Peripheral Arterial Disease), is a common blood vessel disease that is linked to stroke and heart attack. PVD affects at least 5 million American adults, and usually occurs when leg arteries have become narrowed or clogged and are restricting proper blood flow. Arteries typically narrow because of a buildup of fatty deposits.

Learn if you are at risk by taking our on-line self assessment. The Critical Limb Care Center at NNMC offers free appointments at 352-5313 for those who may be at risk.

Did you know that Senior Advantage members can have their Medicare Insurance Part A deductible waived for inpatient hospitalization at NNMC*?
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