Last week, the City of Sparks celebrated the completion of the new Northern Nevada Medical Center ER located off Oppio Ranch Parkway and Pyramid Way. Sparks City councilmembers, Mayor Ed Lawson, the city attorney, and NNMC staff all took part in the ribbon-cutting before touring the brightly lit, brand new interior. NNMC’s new ER will be open 24/7 to accommodate a variety of … [Read more...]
Sparks Police Seek Suspects in Park Robbery, Shooting
Sparks police are investigating a report of a person being robbed and shot late Sunday night at a park on Prater Way. At 11:48 p.m., officers responded to a report of a gun shot victim at Northern Nevada Medical Center. According to a release from Sparks PD, the victim reported that he was robbed at Willow Creek Park at 1250 East Prater Way in Sparks. The person received … [Read more...]
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THUMBS UP to the Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks for giving back to the community. The hospital sponsored a community health fair last week, offering free or low-cost preventative screenings and education. With the soaring cost of health care, it’s refreshing to see a bit of understanding in the medical world when it comes to one’s pocketbook. THUMBS DOWN to … [Read more...]
Sparks hospital hosts health fair
The Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks is hosting a community health fair from 7-10 a.m. on Thursday in the main lobby of the hospital. During the fair, community members can receive free or low-cost preventative health screenings and education. The full menu of health screenings is as follows: Blood pressure: free; body fat screening: free; “Ask the Nurse”: … [Read more...]