ThinkFirst seeks to educate people of all ages, communities, organizations and policymakers about risky behavior and injury, with the aim of changing behavior. At ThinkFirst of Northern Nevada, they teach people to “Use your mind to protect your body.” For 13 years, ThinkFirst has educated students in northern Nevada classrooms about injury prevention. This Fall, ...
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in Western Surgical’s mission to provide top-notch healthcare services in Northern Nevada. As of October 1, 2023, Western Surgical’s fellowship-trained surgeons are providing surgical care at Humboldt General Hospital. A Shared Commitment to Quality Care At Western Surgical, we aim to provide exceptional medical care focused on ...
Western Surgical Group appreciates your patience and understanding as we navigate further local developments. As of this morning, all elective cases at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center are cancelled for the foreseeable future. Our office or your physician may reach out to you to discuss this. We will reschedule as soon as we are able ...
WHO: you and your friends! WHAT: Sponsor a bowling team, pledge $ for points, raise funds for the Community Health Alliance WHERE: Coconut Bowl in Sparks WHEN: Saturday March 28th at 5 – 8 pm (registration at 4:30) WHY: March is colorectal cancer awareness month! This event will raise funds for the Community Health Alliance, ...
Western Surgical Group welcomes our newest surgeon, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship trained specialist Dr. Alyson Crawford! Dr. Crawford is originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Crawford earned her medical degree and her residency in General Surgery at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. During that time she completed a Master’s Degree of Science ...
Western Surgical Group welcomes our newest surgeon, Dr. Lars Webb! Lars is a local — he was raised in Nevada, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and attended the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Lars completed general surgery residency at the University of New Mexico, and recently finished a ...
Visit Western Surgical Group’s very own Western Bariatric Institute!Request a consultation to see Dr. Ganser to see if you are a good candidate for an operation to help you lose weight and improve your life! Check out Western Bariatric’s facebook: fb.com/westernbariatric You can also visit our website to request a consultation, watch online seminars, and learn ...
Bariatric surgery may be suggested to patients with a high Body Mass Index (BMI) and other medical conditions related to obesity. Bariatric surgery, years ago, was done using open surgery through a large incision (cut). Today most often it can be accomplished by using minimally invasive techniques– through a few small incisions . Minimally invasive ...
Our Dr. Mark Kozar is retiring after over 30 years of service to the Reno community. Dr. Kozar was integral in the formation of Western Surgical Group in 1996. During the course of his career, Dr. Kozar was a leader of surgery in Reno. He performed the first laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in Reno in 1990. ...
Vegetable Orzo Soup This vegetable soup is easy to make and tastes great! Orzo may look like rice, but is a small piece of pasta. You will find it in the pasta aisle in the supermarket. Serves: 6 Serving size: about 1 ½ cups Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup diced celery ½ cup ...