Health information, news and events for July 16-22, 2015

BLOODMOBILE DRIVES PLANNED ACROSS VALLEY

UBS Bloodmobile drives are planned at multiple times and locations around the valley. Call 702-233-9620 or visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter the code specific to the location, listed below. The locations include:

From 5 to 9 p.m. July 16 at Village Square, 9200 W. Sahara Ave. Enter sponsor code villagesquare.

From noon to 3 p.m. July 17 at the Eldorado Casino, 140 S. Water St. Enter sponsor code eld.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 17 at Smith’s, 830 S. Boulder Highway. Enter sponsor code smithsboulderhwy.

From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 18 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Enter sponsor code flamingolib.

From 2 to 5 p.m. July 18 at Endeavor Media Group, 9330 W. Sahara Ave. Enter sponsor code endeavor.

From 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. July 18 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Sunrise Stake, 1825 N. Hollywood Blvd. Enter sponsor code sunrisestake.

From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 18 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Enter sponsor code spring.

From 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Enter sponsor code sunriselibrary.

From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 18 1t the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Enter sponsor code whitney.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 21 at Acuity Financial Center, 7881 W. Charleston Blvd. Enter sponsor code acuity.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Enter sponsor code springspreserve.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 at the Department of Motor Vehicles, 2701 E. Sahara Ave. Enter sponsor code dmvsahara.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22 at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, 3150 Paradise Road. Enter sponsor code lvcva.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 the Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1111 W. Bonanza Road. Enter sponsor code lvrj.

BLOOD DRIVES SCHEDULED ACROSS LAS VEGAS VALLEY

The American Red Cross encourages residents to donate. Blood drives are planned continually across the valley. All blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative, on a regular basis. To schedule a donation appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. Upcoming donation opportunities are:

Las Vegas

From 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 17 at MountainView Hospital, 3100 N. Tenaya Way.

From 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 10.

From 8 a.m. to noon July 21 at Lowe’s, 4625 W. Charleston Blvd.

From 1 to 5:30 p.m. July 22 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive.

Henderson

From 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 18 at Veritas Apartments, 3370 St. Rose Parkway.

From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 21 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway.

From 3 to 8 p.m. July 22 at ITT Technical Institute, 2300 Corporate Circle Drive, Suite 150.

North Las Vegas

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16 at the College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.

From 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Highland Hills Stake, 3350 W. Alexander Road.

ANGEL QUILT TO MAKE STOP IN LAS VEGAS

Two children from Nevada, including one from Las Vegas, will be among the dozens of angels of pediatric cancer featured on The National Angel Quilt in mid-July, when the quilt’s national tour makes a stop in Las Vegas.

Leah Marie Goldberg of Las Vegas is among the children currently featured on the National Angel Quilt for Childhood Cancer, which honors children across the United States who have lost their lives to pediatric cancer. The quilt is a traveling exhibit created by the Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation, a pediatric research foundation, started by a NJ by with cancer in 2009. Goldberg was diagnosed with cancer in her senior year at Northwest Career and Technical Academy in 2012, when she was diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor called gioblastoma multiforme.

The National Angel Quilt is set to be on display in Las Vegas July 17-19 on the lower level near Sears Court at Meadows Mall.

WESTCARE TO HOLD DONATION DRIVE

WestCare Nevada has teamed up with community partners Crazy Pita and Nevada Title Company for a Christmas in July Drive, set to benefit the women and children at the nonprofit’s Women and Children’s Campus. The drive runs through July 31. Residents are asked to donate new and unwrapped baby items, including toys, blankets and clothing, as well as women’s clothing and new toiletries, at donation boxes inside any three of the valley’s Crazy Pita restaurants or at a Nevada Title Company office branch location. Visit westcare.com.

NEVADA CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION CAMP PLANNED

The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is set to hold its 19th annual Camp Cartwheel Summer Camp for critically ill children and their siblings ages 5 to 17 through July 18 and July 22-25 at the Torino Ranch at the base of Mount Charleston.

The medically supervised, outdoor and overnight camp experience is for children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. The free camp includes swimming, scuba diving, arts and crafts, canoeing and outdoor games. The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation’s staff and volunteers provide more than 200 campers the chance to form positive peer relationships, develop greater independence and self-esteem and have the opportunity to feel like a healthy child.

Call the foundation at 702-735-8434 or visit nvccf.org.

WOUND HEALING SEMINAR PLANNED

A free seminar called My Wound Won’t Heal — What Can I Do? is planned from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. July 28 at the Spring Valley Hospital conference center, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd.

A non-healing wound can be a serious matter, especially if you have another medical condition, such as diabetes. This talk on advanced wound therapy treatment will cover options available through the Advanced Outpatient Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy center at Spring Valley Hospital.

Registration is required. Call 702-388-4888.

FREE SEMINAR FOR KNEE, HIP SURGERIES OFFERED

A free seminar for surgical options for knee and hip pain are planned from 6 to 7 p.m. July 30 at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. Registration is required. Call 702-388-4888.

DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM LAUNCHED ONLINE

The Southern Nevada Health District recently launched its newest online program, the Road to Diabetes Prevention, a free six-session program to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The program is self-paced and includes optional activities and available resources in the community. While it is open to anyone, the Road to Diabetes Prevention program is recommended for people who could have pre-diabetes. Visit gethealthyclarkcounty.org/training/diabetes.

NV ENERGY FOUNDATION AND BRAIN HEALTH CENTER TEAM UP

In support of enhancing medical education in Southern Nevada and beyond, the NV Energy Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health have partnered to create the NV Energy Chair for Brain Health Education. A five-year, $1.25 million grant from the NV Energy Foundation will fund the chair and help the clinic to advance its efforts to improve the quality of education for Nevada’s current and future health care professionals.

A core focus of the NV Energy Foundation Chair for Brain Health Education will be working hand-in-hand with the new UNLV School of Medicine where neuroscience is one of five areas emphasized and for which the center will be the principal venue for neuroscience training.

Visit clevelandclinic.org/brainhealth or nvenergy.com/foundation.

FIBROMYALGIA GROUP MEETS SECOND, THIRD THURSDAYS

The Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group of Southern Nevada is scheduled to meet during lunch and evening sessions the second and third Thursday of the month, respectively. Lunch meetings are set from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fiesta Henderson buffet, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Evening meetings are planned from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Barbara Greenspun Women’s Care Center, 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 180. Visit fmfriends.org.

FAMILIES ASKED TO TAKE SUNDAY DINNER PLEDGE TO SUPPORT SENIORS

Bonnie Reppert, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City, is asking families to take the Sunday Dinner Pledge and commit to scheduling regular meals with senior loved ones. For every pledge made, the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation will donate $1 to Meals on Wheels (up to $20,000) to help ensure that all seniors have access to healthy, nutritious meals.

Also included in the Sunday Dinner Pledge program is a year’s worth of healthy, easy-to-make recipes and shopping guides to help make family meals a positive experience for all generations.

Visit tinyurl.com/sundinnerpledge.

BREAST CANCER EMPOWERMENT GROUP MEETS EACH MONTH

A free Breast Cancer Empowerment/Support Group is set to meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive.

Topics vary and include guest speakers, resources and open discussion with the goal of helping to empower and support women. RSVP by calling 702-233-7155.

HEALTH GROUP LOOKING FOR RESIDENTS’ INPUT

HealthInsight, a private nonprofit organization working to improve health care in Nevada hospitals, doctor’s offices and nursing homes, needs the public’s input to improve the health care experience.

The group is creating a Patient and Family Advisory Council to better understand the health care system from the patient’s viewpoint. Patients, families and caregivers participating in the council will share their personal stories and health care experiences.

People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Contact Gina Pirozzi at gpirozzi@healthinsight.org or 702-933-7326.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB MEETS MONTHLY

The Better Breathers Club is set to meet the second Tuesday of the month at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. This educational and social support group is for people with lung disease, their loved ones and caregivers. A light lunch and snacks are planned.

Call Henry Clay at 702-835-9898.

FREE STD TESTING AVAILABLE

Free weekly STD screenings are available at the Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada and the Richard Steele Boxing Facility. Visit snhd.info/sexual-health-clinic.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP PLANS MEETINGS

The Stroke Support Group is set to meet at various times monthly:

From 3 to 4 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive, 702-233-7061.

From 3 to 4 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive, 702-629-1309.

From 10 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month at the South Magna Conference Center, south of the Desert Springs Hospital main entrance, 2075 E. Flamingo Road, 702-369-7560. Recommended parking is off Bruce Street. Lunch is provided.

From 10 to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month on the fourth floor of Valley Hospital, 620 Shadow Lane. Call 702-388-8441 or 702-388-4619. Light refreshments will be served.

SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES TO HOST WEIGHT MANAGEMENT GROUP

The HEW/Weight Management Support Group is planned from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays at the Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center-West, 8670 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 105. Discuss nutrition and exercise and get tips for weight loss.

To register, call 702-877-5356.

SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL TO HOST STROLLER STRIDES CLASS

A new Stroller Strides Fit4Mom class is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays on the campus of Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 653 N. Town Center Drive.

Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms do with their babies. Activities include power walking/jogging and intervals of strength and body toning exercise using exercise tubing, a stroller and the environment. The class is taught by certified fitness instructors with specialty training in the pre- and postnatal woman. Instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to engage and entertain the babies.

Registration is required. To enroll, visit lasvegas.fit4mom.com.