Health information, news and events for June 11-17, 2015
NEW MEMORY SUPPORT SUITES EVENT SCHEDULED
On June 13, Las Ventanas plans a ceremony to commemorate the groundbreaking of the Ronald Reagan Memory Support Suites. This new memory support community is a reconstruction project on-site to turn eight existing homes into 16 new and secured residences for older adults living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, every 67 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease.
The Ronald Reagan Memory Support Suites will feature a separate dining room, activities area, lounge and outdoor patio/garden area. The new addition is scheduled to open to the public in the fall.
Visit lasventanaslv.com.
HUMANA PLANS GRAND RE-OPENING EVENT
Humana, a health and well-being company, is scheduled to host a grand re-opening event June 10 to celebrate the recent move of its Humana Guidance Center in Summerlin. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, is set to feature free fitness and healthy cooking demonstrations, entertainment, refreshments, health and wellness booths and more.
The center is still in the Crossroad Commons shopping center, now at 8885 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 140, after being relocated a few doors down to allow for an expansion.
Call 702-380-6170.
FAMILY FUN DAY SET AT SOUTHWEST MEDICAL
A Family Fun Day is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. June 11 at Southwest Medical Associates Nellis Health Center, 420 N. Nellis Blvd. Parents, grandparents and guardians are encouraged to partake in kids activities, snacks, giveaways and get detailed information about Medicaid.
SUPPLEMENTS PRESENTATION PLANNED
Supplements: Why do I have to tell my doctor I am taking them? is planned from 1 to 2 p.m. June 23 at Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center — West, 8670 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 105. A free presentation by Joseph Hickey, a Lifestyle Center open house and educational and social services for active adults are planned. A performance by Jennifer Lier, a local Marilyn Monroe tribute artist, is set to begin at noon.
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 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 at Southwest Medical Associates, 650 N. Nellis Blvd. Enter sponsor code L1N88.
From noon to 3:30 p.m. June 12 at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Enter sponsor code enterpriselibrary.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 12 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Enter sponsor code southpoint.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 at Allstate Insurance, 30 S. Water St. Enter sponsor code allstateconner.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. Enter sponsor code blackmtn.
From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 13 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Enter sponsor code flamingolib.
From 8 a.m. to noon June 13 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Meadows Stake, 5800 Carl Ave. Enter sponsor code meadowsstake.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Enter sponsor code saharawest.
From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 13 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Enter sponsor code spring.
From 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 14 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1901 S. Maryland Parkway. Enter sponsor code L1090.
From 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 16 at Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Enter sponsor code silversevens.
From 2 to 7 p.m. June 16 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Enter sponsor code suncoast.
From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 17 at the Grant Sawyer Building, 555 E. Washington Ave. Enter sponsor code grantsawyer.
From 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. June 17 at Zenith American Solutions, 9121 W. Russell Road. Enter sponsor code zenithamerican.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18 at Bally’s Las Vegas, 3646 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Enter sponsor code ballys.
From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 18 at UNLV Alpha Epsilon Delta, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Enter sponsor code unlv.
BLOOD DRIVES PLANNED ACROSS LAS VEGAS VALLEY
The American Red Cross encourages residents to donate for World Blood Donor Day, June 14. Blood drives are planned coninually across the Las Vegas 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:
Henderson
From 8 a.m. to noon June 11 at MetLife, 1401 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 250
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14 at Smith’s, 55 S. Valle Verde Drive
Las Vegas
From 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. June 11 at Lowe’s, 6050 W. Craig Road
From 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 13 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Spring Mountain Stake, 4340 W. Warm Springs Road
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13 at BJ’s Summerlin, 10840 W. Charleston Blvd.
From 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 15 at Signature at MGM Grand, 145 E. Harmon Ave.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 at Hutchison & Steffens, 10080 W. Alta Drive, Suite 200
North Las Vegas
From 2 to 6 p.m. June 12 at North Vista Hospital, 1409 E. Lake Mead Blvd.
POWER OF LOVE GALA TO BENEFIT KEEP MEMORY ALIVE
Keep Memory Alive’s 19th annual Power of Love Gala is set for June 13 to raise funds for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave. The event is set to feature Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and friends and include live auctions, wine and cocktails, and cuisine by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.
Tickets are on sale at keepmemoryalive.org/pol. Call 702-263-9797 or email events@keepmemoryalive.org.
FREE WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SEMINARS SCHEDULED
Free weight loss surgery informational seminars are planned at 10 a.m. June 13 and 27 and 6:30 p.m. June 16 at the Surgical Weight Control Center, 3802 Meadows Lane. Registration is required. Call 702-313-8446.
SHOW OFFERS SPONSORSHIPS TO BENEFIT AUTISM FOUNDATION
Blue Man Group Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo is offering exclusive sponsorship packages for its Grant a Gift Autism Foundation benefit performance. On June 14, the group is set to host a sensory-friendly show, suitable for children with autism spectrum disorders, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the nonprofit.
Limited sponsorship packages are available. The tiers of financial support are The Royal Package, The Sapphire Package, The Navy Package, The Cobalt Package, The Indigo Package and The Steel Package, ranging in price from $36 to $3,500. Those interested in securing a sponsorship can contact Lynda Tache, Grant a Gift Autism Foundation’s founder and executive director, at ltache@grantagiftautismfoundation.org or 702-564-2453.
FREE MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSION PLANNED
A free medicare information session is planned for 2 p.m. June 17 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 702-507-3964.
Representatives from the Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program, Senior Medicare Patrol and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act are set to be on hand to answer questions.
CANCER SUPPORT NONPROFIT TOUR SET TO COME TO VEGAS
Brides Against Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit that tours the country selling donated wedding gowns with the proceeds going to programs and services for people affected by cancer.
The Nationwide Tour of Gowns is set to make a stop on June 21 at Emerald Queensridge, 891 S. Rampart Blvd. Vendors, discounted gowns, swag bags, giveaways and more are planned. A VIP event is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit tinyurl.com/vegasbridesagainst.
SINUS SURGERY SEMINARS OFFERED
A free minimally invasive sinus surgery seminar is offered from noon to 1 p.m. June 23 at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. Dr. Terrance Kwiatkowski is set to discuss a new option to treat sinusitis through balloon sinuplasty, a minimally invasive way to find relief from sinusitis.
Registration is required. Call 702-388-4888.
FREE SEMINARS FOR KNEE, HIP SURGERIES OFFERED
Free seminars for surgical options for knee and hip pain are offered from 6 to 7 p.m. June 23 and July 13 and 30 at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. Registration is required. Call 702-388-4888.
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.
