Tag: Tahoe Forest Health System
Air Pollution Increasing in California Forests; Tahoe Donner GM Resigns to...
An updated guidebook for Nevada County accessory dwelling units; the former Tahoe Food Hub executive director now works for the Truckee Chamber of Commerce; more.
Town General Plan Adoption Delayed, Time Needed to ‘Reestablish Community Trust’
After cries of foul from community members saying the Truckee 2040 general plan update is not ready, council members voted Thursday to delay proposed adoption until early May.
Healing Healthcare Burnout
Burnout among healthcare workers has risen sharply since the coronavirus pandemic and is “exceptionally high” in Truckee/North Tahoe among Tahoe Forest Health System primary care and advanced practice providers. The district is responding.
Rising Homelessness and the Effects of Roe v. Wade Overturn
Is homelessness in our region increasing? Have local conversations about contraception changed since this summer’s Supreme Court overturn of Roe versus Wade?
TART Ridership Increases; Roadway Construction to Affect I-80 Travel; Outdoor Company...
Hospital system receives $2 million-plus to increase behavioral support infrastructure; multiple Caltrans construction projects taking place locally along I-80; the sidewalk pianist returns; more.
Growing Old in Tahoe
Seniors in the Truckee/North Tahoe region are met with a lack of services — there’s only one senior housing complex and no senior community center, nor assisted living facility, nor local veteran support. Seniors and advocates alike are working to address that.
Banish the Blues … It Takes Just a Little Work
A My Shot author shares ideas for improving your mood in the Truckee/Tahoe area.
Placer County Approves $3.2 Million for Trails and Restoration; Eight Sugar...
Briefs: 1 Feb. to 7 Feb., including Placer County’s approval of $3.2 million for trails and restoration projects, and details on the eight Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy alums who will compete in the Olympics this year.
Straight Talk from a Doc on Covid, Vaccines
In his My Shot, Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Dr. Jonathan Laine wants to set the record straight on topics regarding Covid-19 that he feels are misunderstood.
Let the Sunshine In
The pandemic has been particularly mentally and emotionally taxing on those working in the healthcare industry. Tahoe Forest Health System has found a simple way to spread a little sunshine into workers’ days.