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At Northern Nevada Health System, your emergency is our priority.
We feature shorter wait times and convenient parking, with a commitment to being seen by a healthcare professional within 15 minutes of arrival.* When facing an emergency, Elevate Your Health by turning to the ER teams at Northern Nevada Health System!
Learn how to BE F.A.S.T.!
With a stroke, every second matters!
The Northern Nevada Health System has five locations offering emergency care.
Northern Nevada Medical Center®
2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV
Sierra Medical Center
6500 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89511
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ER at Damonte Ranch
1041 Steamboat Pkwy, Reno, NV 89521
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ER at McCarran NW
10290 N McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89503
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ER at Spanish Springs
1511 Oppio Ranch Pkway, Sparks, NV 89436
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An extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center
An extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center
Jamii Uboldi
System Director, Marketing
Helen Lidholm
Chief Executive Officer
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Jim Bradley
Chief Operations Officer
Sierra Medical Center
Information in Living Well comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos or illustrations. Any opinions expressed by an author whose article appears in this publication are solely the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Northern Nevada Health System. Physicians mentioned in this publication are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Northern Nevada Health System. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.
©2024. All rights reserved.
Northern Nevada Medical Center
2375 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-331-7000
Sierra Medical Center, an Extension
of Northern Nevada Medical Center
6500 Longley Ln
Reno, NV 89511
775-799-7320
*If you're experiencing a physical health emergency, CALL 911 or get to the nearest emergency room. In a mental health crisis, CALL 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Visit nnhs.com/FastER to view wait times
ER at Damonte Ranch
1041 Steamboat Pkwy, Reno, NV 89521
Visit nnhs.com/FastER to view wait times
Northern Nevada Medical Center®
2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV
Visit nnhs.com/FastER to view wait times
ER at McCarran NW
10290 N McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89503
Visit nnhs.com/FastER to view wait times
1511 Oppio Ranch Pkway, Sparks, NV 89436
ER at Spanish Springs
Visit nnhs.com/FastER to view wait times
6500 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89511
Sierra Medical Center
Find a Location Near You
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Strokes can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race or gender. Know the signs so you can act quickly.
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If you have atrial fibrillation, you may be a candidate.
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TAVR
If you have aortic stenosis, surgery may be risky. TAVR is a less-invasive treatment option.
Jamii Uboldi
System Director, Marketing
Helen Lidholm
Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Jim Bradley
Chief Operations Officer,
Sierra Medical Center
Information in Living Well comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos or illustrations. Any opinions expressed by an author whose article appears in this publication are solely the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Northern Nevada Health System. Physicians mentioned in this publication are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Northern Nevada Health System. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.
©2023. All rights reserved.
Northern Nevada Medical Center
2345 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-331-7000
Sierra Medical Center
6500 Longley Ln
Reno, NV 89511
775-799-7320
Jamii Uboldi
System Director, Marketing
Helen Lidholm
Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Jim Bradley
Chief Operations Officer,
Sierra Medical Center
Information in Living Well comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos or illustrations. Any opinions expressed by an author whose article appears in this publication are solely the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Northern Nevada Health System. Physicians mentioned in this publication are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Northern Nevada Health System. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.
©2023. All rights reserved.
Northern Nevada Medical Center
2345 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-331-7000
Sierra Medical Center
6500 Longley Ln
Reno, NV 89511
775-799-7320
More Stories
Read more about strokes
Spot a Stroke
Strokes can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race or gender. Know the signs so you can act quickly.
Read more from the doctor
Ask The Doctor
If you have atrial fibrillation, you may be a candidate.
Read more about TAVR
TAVR
If you have aortic stenosis, surgery may be risky. TAVR is a less-invasive treatment option.
Summer/Fall 2024
LivIng Well
Spot a Stroke – FAST!
Ask the Doctor
TAVR
From Stress Test to Bypass
Letter From Leadership
Summer/Fall 2024
LivIng Well
Spot a Stroke – FAST!
Ask the Doctor
TAVR
From Stress Test to Bypass
Letter From Leadership