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Renown Health is expanding its video health consultation network to four rural hospitals in Nevada. Reno Public Radio’s Noah Glick reports. The videoconferencing service, known as telehealth, allows doctors in Reno to connect with patients in rural areas who may not have access to specialty services, like neurology or pediatrics. Kirk Gillis is the vice president for accountable care with Renown, and he says the need for specialty care in rural areas is critical. “A patient in a rural community,

Squaw Valley has finally received the green light to undergo a major expansion project despite vocal opposition. To learn more, our News Director Michelle Billman spoke to Melissa Siig. She’s a reporter for Moonshine Ink, an independent newspaper in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.

An air ambulance plane crash that killed four people, including an Elko native, over the weekend in Northeastern Nevada is now under federal investigation. Reno Public Radio’s Noah Glick reports.

Pilates movements are designed to develop long, lean muscles leading to more flexibility and core strength. Some people with minor and even serious injuries have discovered the benefits of Pilates in their rehabilitation. And as our reporter Anh Gray explains, one woman in Reno is hoping it will help her to walk again after her spinal cord surgery. After sitting in a wheelchair all day in her cubicle, Guadalupe "Lupita" Aguirre is eager to get her body moving again. Taylor Lamanna: “Let’s move.

Mt. Rose Ski Resort opened Friday and several others will follow suit shortly. Our reporter Sarah Parks has more. The resort came close to opening on Halloween when it had 18 inches of snow on top of the mountain. But there were only 3 inches at the base, which was not enough to sustain skier traffic. The recent cold temperatures have helped the resort maintain the 10 inches of snow needed at the base. “With this last front that came in, we do definitely have the cold temps, we’re making snow

Since the results of election came in, the future of the Affordable Care Act—also known as Obamacare—has been up in the air. Reno Public Radio’s Anh Gray explores what this could mean for Nevadans. Last year, nearly 90 thousand Nevadans enrolled in the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, where people can purchase coverage at federally subsidized rates. Janel Davis is with the agency. “It’s far too early to predict it,” Davis explains. “I think what’s important for Nevada residents to

A look at the new sci-fi film starring Amy Adams.

Couples with a new baby can stress over how to handle the grandparents wanting time with the newborn.

The overuse of antibiotics is making them less effective. Nationwide, at least 2 million people get antibiotic-resistant infections. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As Reno Public Radio’s Anh Gray reports Nevada public health officials are developing strategies to stem this growing crisis. The Nevada Public Health Training Center held its first summit to develop an action plan. Dr. Trudy Larson is with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Community Health

Baseball may be done for the season, but a photo exhibit called "My Reno Aces: Minor League Baseball in the Biggest Little City" is highlighting the eight-year history of Reno's ball club. Reno Public Radio's Noah Glick spoke with team photographer David Calvert about this special exhibit.