February 2023 News

A Note from our President & CEO, Harry Weis

Welcome to the second edition of our new community e-newsletter! Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS) has changed considerably over the past 74 years of service to our local families and visitors, with new services and programs added regularly to meet your changing healthcare needs. Read more >

February is Heart Health Month

Tahoe Forest Health System is committed to raising awareness, and we invite you to join our efforts to improve the hearts in our community. Friday, February 3rd is National Wear Red Day. Wear red to raise awareness and bring attention to heart disease and stroke - the leading causes of death for Americans. Let's rock our red and help save lives!... Read more >

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women in the United States, and it doesn’t have to be! Colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable when caught early through screening. If you are between 45 and 75 years old, you should be screened for colorectal cancer regularly. Talk to your primary care provider... Read more >

The Recently Remodeled Long Term Care Center at Tahoe Forest Hospital is Accepting New Residents!

Tahoe Forest Hospital Updates

Rated 5 Stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, our Long Term Care Center provides 24-hour care in a warm and friendly environment.  With above-average staffing ratios, our specialized services include: Read more >

Brand New Primary Care Clinic in Truckee

Health System Clinic Updates

We are proud to announce a new Tahoe Forest Primary Care Clinic in Truckee, across from the Tahoe Forest Hospital. With 18 clinic rooms, this beautiful new clinic provides ample space to treat patients.  The new clinic is located on the 2nd floor of 10956 Donner Pass Road in the Medical Office Building. To schedule an appointment with a primary... Read more >

Tahoe Forest Health System Awarded More than $2 Million to Improve Behavioral Health Infrastructure

Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation

A generous grant of $2,348,023 was recently awarded to the Health System from the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS). This funding will be directed toward projects that support behavioral health infrastructure, giving the Health System new opportunities to address gaps in care and create sustainable improvements that better... Read more >

Offering iovera° Treatment for Pain Relief

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

We are proud to offer the iovera° treatment, a non-operative, narcotic-free focused cold therapy. This treatment uses the body’s natural response to cold to block the signaling portion of a peripheral nerve, which temporarily reduces pain. It is ideal for patients undergoing total knee replacement and those suffering from osteoarthritis of the... Read more >

Individualized Treatment Plans Tailored to Your Needs

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Maintaining an active, independent lifestyle is a vital part of living in the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe area. Our experienced therapists are experts at analyzing movement and function. We offer a hands-on approach to developing an individualized treatment plan that can relieve symptoms, improve your health and physical abilities, and return you... Read more >