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On Oct. 16, Renown Culture Crew sponsored Fiesta sa Nayon (Festival in the Village), bringing the community together in Fianna’s Healing Garden to commemorate Filipino culture, heritage and traditions.

The event featured traditional Filipino folk dances and musical performances by Renown employees, Lakambini of Northern Nevada and the University of Nevada, Reno Filipino Club. Guests enjoyed the performances alongside a variety of traditional Filipino food and snacks.

Through food, music and dance, the Filipino culture was celebrated and appreciated, together.

70 Years of Care. Countless Lives Touched. One Amazing Legacy.

For seven decades, Mrs. Jeanne Bufkin has been a familiar face and a dedicated member of the Renown Health family. Since beginning her career at Washoe Medical Center in 1956, Jeanne has witnessed generations of change in healthcare while remaining committed to what matters most — caring for others. From nurse's aide to scrub technician her longtime role in Labor and Delivery, Jeanne has helped welcome countless babies into the world, supported generations of healthcare professionals and made a lasting impact on northern Nevada families.
Her remarkable journey is a testament to hard work, resilience and a lifelong passion for helping others.

Thank you, Jeanne, for 70 incredible years of dedication, hard work and care. Your legacy is truly amazing.

Read her inspiring story: https://www.renown.org/blog/celebrating-jeanne-bufkin-s-remarkable-legacy-at-renown

A new space. Built just for kids.

Renown Health has opened an expanded pediatric rehabilitation and therapy gym at Renown Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation on E. 2nd Street in Reno.

The new space brings physical, occupational and speech therapy together in one location designed specifically for children, including those who are neurodivergent. Adjustable lighting and specialized equipment allow therapists to adapt sessions to each child’s needs, while the expanded gym is designed to support approximately 4,500 visits each year.

The new gym is part of our continued investment in pediatric care across northern Nevada, including plans for the Golisano Children’s Hospital at Renown, the region’s first standalone children’s hospital.

Learn more about our outpatient therapy services: Renown Outpatient Physical Therapy https://renown.org/Health-Services/Outpatient-Physical-Therapy

Are you a current RN ready to take your career to the next level? If you’ve ever been curious about the fast-paced, highly skilled world of surgery, Renown’s Surgical University (Surg-U) is your perfect opportunity to make that leap. This 6-9 month immersive training program offers hands-on experience and expert instruction in the fundamentals of the perioperative nurse role. Applications open Monday, Nov. 2 and everyone is welcome to apply!

Join our talent network for updates: https://apply.healthcaretalentsource.com/application/c80c111a-801b-4426-9da6-abe612e61aee

Happy Halloween from all of us at Renown Health!

Our teams are getting into the Halloween spirit with festive costumes, creativity and plenty of smiles! Wishing our patients, families and community a fun, safe and spooktacular Halloween!

Every October, puts a spotlight on early detection. But there's a part of the conversation that often gets left out: men. Inherited gene changes like BRCA1 and BRCA2 don't care about gender, and they can raise the risk of several cancers beyond breast and ovarian.

For Michael — a University of Nevada, Reno pre-med student — learning that lesson early through the Healthy Nevada Project, a community health research program by Renown, has become a source of confidence instead of fear. Discover his journey below.

Men Can Get Breast Cancer, Too: A Pre-Med Student's BRCA2 Journey Men can get breast cancer, too. Follow a pre-med student's BRCA2 journey, learn why genetic screening matters and discover Renown's Healthy Nevada Project.

An academic health system is a partnership between a health system and a university that combines patient care, training and research to advance health for all. And together — that's exactly what Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine are doing. Learn more at renown.org/together

Advance your healthcare career with Renown’s Certified Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship, a paid program that combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience. Applications open Oct. 31, 2026. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

To learn more, visit renown.org/CNA.