Health Services Divisions
We are proud to be your primary point of care. The foundation of our success is the relationship between our patients, the patient’s family, and our tribal health programs working together to create a healthy tribal community. In order to assist in meeting your healthcare needs, it is important that our patients are informed about the available services within the Reno Sparks Tribal Health Center (RSTHC). We look forward to working with you in achieving your wellness goals so that you might “go in a good way.”
The following are sentiments of some of our tribal languages.
Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Services are available and include individual, family, couples, and group therapy. In addition, mental health services provide psychological and psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and consult with other divisions to provide coordinated care.
Our professional staff includes clinical psychologists, postdoctoral psychologists, substance use counselors, and marriage and family therapists. Special emphasis is placed on providing services in a culturally sensitive manner.
Community Health
The community health division promotes health education and provides healthy interventions directed at individuals, families, and groups within our tribal community.
Services available through community health include home visits, health education and counseling, medication delivery and assistance, and patient advocacy.
In addition, provide non-emergent medical transportation services to RSTHC appointments and/or RSTHC made referrals to specialty care. Please note, at least 24hour appointments are necessary for medical transport.
Dental care is offered by appointment and is also available on a walk-in basis for emergencies only. Routine dental care consists of general oral treatment and includes cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, partials, dentures, and limited root canal treatment.
- Emergency Care
- Gum Therapy / Cleanings
- Pediatric Dental
- Orthodontics
- Dentures / Crowns / Root Canals / Partials
- Night Guards
- Extractions
Orthodontics
RSTHC offers an orthodontics program for both adults and children. RSTHC dental program will evaluate potential candidates who may benefit from braces treatment. Criteria will be evaluated by the dentist and all appropriate dental care must be completed by the RSTHC dental program.
Specialized Dental Treatment
Specialized treatment such as severe pediatric and oral surgery procedures will need to be completed by an outside specialist. Because of limited funding for specialty services, only Purchased and Referred Care (PRC) eligible patients will be considered for approval through the PRC Program. Approval for such costs depends on the Medical Priorities of Care criteria and is at the discretion of the Purchased and Referred and Purchased Care (PRC) Program.
Optometry provides routine and emergency eye care, ocular health and diabetic eye exams, and pediatric care. Walk-ins are for medical eye emergencies only, not for routine care of glasses or contacts. We are pleased to offer glaucoma care inside the clinic, including diagnosis and management with state-of-the-art equipment.
The optometry division also includes a contact lens service and an optical dispensary with a wide variety of eyewear options.
Laboratory services provide lab testing including urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep, hemoglobin, HgbA1c, PT/INR, BNP, microalbumin, H-Pylori Breath Tester, and glucose testing.
For laboratory testing not available within the tribal clinic, the laboratory department coordinates outside referral laboratory tests ordered by RSTHC for patients seeking medical services for chronic, acute, and preventative health issues.
The lab is a CLIA-waived laboratory
Medical imaging will offer general in-house diagnostic services such as X-ray and computerized axial tomography services.
In addition, RSTHC offers DEXA scan, or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, is a high-precision type of X-ray used primarily to measure bone mineral density and assess bone health. It helps in evaluating the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures by measuring the strength and mineral content of bones. Additionally, DEXA scans can also be used to determine body composition, including the percentage of lean muscle and fat. This painless test is widely recognized for its accuracy in assessing bone density.
The pharmacy provides original prescription and prescription refill services. In addition, offers a drug “Take-Back” program for environmentally safe disposal, patient counseling, and informal Medication Therapy Management.
Please note: Allow 3 business days for refills.
The RSTHC offers services for Fall Prevention and care seat safety. Our Fall Prevention program is operated by our Community Health Program and has four major components:
- Vision referral incentives
- Medication reviews
- Home assessments and modifications
- Exercise incentive program
The Child Passenger Safety Program distributes car seats to IHS-eligible children whose caregiver completes a 30 to 60-minute educational component. Our main goal is to prevent injury and death of all ages due to motor vehicle crashes by increasing seat belts and car seat usage. Call to set up a car seat check.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling offers a variety of options for adults and adolescents. Services include substance abuse evaluations, individual and group treatments, AA meetings, and DUI School (Levels I, II, II-X, and III).
Referrals are coordinated for eligible clients/patients who need residential inpatient and detoxification treatment.
Program staff works closely with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal Court and local-regional federal, state, municipal, and justice courts.
Program staff collaborates or refers to other RSIC programs and non-profit agencies, such as Nevada Urban Indians Inc., Indian Health Board of Nevada, and Intertribal Council of Nevada.
Diabetes Prevention Program is a grant program of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI). The program focuses on diabetes prevention and management through education, nutrition, and physical activity.
Diabetes risk tests and education counsels are available on diabetes prevention, including basic and advanced education sessions about diabetes, complications, and other chronic disease such as kidney disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Education is provided to help empower our patients to achieve their healthcare goals and increase participation with their healthcare providers. Classes are offered as individual and group sessions and are interactive and informal. The curriculum used is culturally sensitive to American Indians /Alaskan Natives and meets the American Diabetes Association standards for diabetes care.
The 3NWC offers the following:
- Weekly food pantry
- Weekly cooking demonstrations
- Monthly culinary classes
- Diabetes shoe vouchers
- Periodic kid’s camps (during summer, fall, and spring break)
- Rock-climbing at Mesa Rim
- Pickleball tournaments
- Competitive strength team (coming soon)
- Collaborative Educational Classes with UNR: Healthy Heart, Fit and Strong, Diabetes Self-Management, Healthy steps for older adults
- Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) assistance and education
- Body composition testing
- Kids swimming lesson scholarships
- Adult water aerobics at Alf Sorenson
- Oral nutrition supplements
Daily Program Offerings
- 1:1 personal training
- Group exercise classes (spin, power glutes, yoga, strength circuits, barbell technique)
- Nutrition Counseling with a Registered Dietitian
With 50+ pieces of assorted exercise equipment including free weights, hammer strength, dozens of cardio and static machines, indoor artificial turf, and a rock-climbing wall, there is something for individuals of all stages of physical ability including those just starting an exercise program, to a weight lifter or professional athlete. There are two certified personal trainers and an exercise assistant to assist with exercise requests or needs.
Supervised exercise sessions are readily available to those with any medical concerns by referral from a medical provider. Open gym sessions are available to those with no medical concerns; a physical activity readiness questionnaire must be completed prior to the first open gym session. Open gym is available any time the exercise facility is open. Group classes also include yoga, spin class, elder training, a walking club, and more. View the Events Calendar for a complete monthly listing of all classes.
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Technology And Innovation
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Recognized for Excellence
We are proud to be recognized by the National Indian Health Board and Nextgen Health, for our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare.