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Northern Nevada Medical Center Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
Erin Little, MPH, has been named the new Chief Executive Officer at Northern Nevada Medical Center.
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Northern Nevada Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Fall 2025 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety.
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Two Local Hospitals Earn an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety.
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New Specialty Hospital in Northwest Reno Is Poised to Offer Acute Rehabilitation and Adult Behavioral Health Services
Northern Nevada Health System announces the opening of Northwest Specialty Hospital (NWSH), An Extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, to patients in need of acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. The facility in northwest Reno is located at 6225 Sharlands Avenue.
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Northern Nevada Medical Center Earns An "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
The grade is based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
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Northern Nevada Medical Center Uses Innovative Digital Program for CPR Training and Improved Cardiac Arrest Survival
Innovative program verifies CPR expertise to help increase cardiac arrest survival.
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Northern Nevada Medical Center and the ER at Damonte Ranch Nationally Recognized by The Joint Commission for Safety and Quality Care Practices
The Joint Commission is a national organization that assesses healthcare organizations and their ability to provide care consistent with leading practices.
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Northern Nevada Medical Center Achieves National Accreditation for Bariatric Services
The hospital was recognized by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®) for meeting the highest standards for bariatric patient safety and quality.
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Two Local Hospitals Receive National Certification as Gluten Free Safe Spot Facilities
Northern Nevada Medical Center (NNMC) and Sierra Medical Center (SMC), An Extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, have both achieved validation as a Gluten Free Food Service (GFFS) program for hospital patients.
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Northern Nevada Medical Center Designated with Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
Northern Nevada Medical Center (NNMC) was recently recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department (GED).

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