Valleywide health news, April 30-May 6, 2015

BLOODMOBILE DRIVES PLANNED ACROSS VALLEY

UBS Bloodmobile drives are planned at multiple times and locations around the valley. Call 702-233-9620. The locations include:

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 for UNLV Alpha Epsilon Delta on Alumni Walk at UNLV, 3505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter sponsor code: unlv
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2 as Kyle Sanders’ Eagle Scout project at 401 Palo Verde Drive. Visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter sponsor code: kylesanders
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3 at Christ the King Catholic Community, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive. Visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter sponsor code: ctkcc
From 11 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. May 5 at UNLV Circle K International on Alumni Walk, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter sponsor code: unlv
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6 at Diamond Resorts International, 10600 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter sponsor code: diamondresorts
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6 at Diamond Resorts International 1450 Center Crossing Road. Visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter sponsor code: diamondresorts
From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 6 at One Nevada Credit Union, 2645 S. Mojave Road. Visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter sponsor code: NFCU
From 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main Street. Visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter sponsor code: cityhall
From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 7 at UNLV Kappa Sigma, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter sponsor code: unlv

SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE PLANNED MAY 2

The 20th annual Susan G. Komen Southern Nevada Race for the Cure is planned at 8:15 a.m. May 2 beginning at the Fremont Street Experience. Early registration is $30 for individuals and $25 for team members. Race-day registration is $40. Visit tinyurl.com/snkr4c

KLIP IT FOR KIDZ FUNDRAISER PLANNED FOR MAY 2

The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada are set to present the seventh annual Klip It for Kidz fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2 in the center park area at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Local businesses, children and individuals are encouraged to raise money for critically ill children in Southern Nevada and for local schools and sports groups. Professional stylists are set to shave participants’ heads for summer or to cut hair to make wigs for children. The community may participate by raising pledges, shaving or cutting hair. Participants must be willing to cut a minimum of 8 inches to donate.

The event is open to the public and features entertainment, family fun and exhibitions by Metro units and fire engines from the Clark County Fire Department.

Klip It For Kidz gives sports groups and schoolchildren an opportunity to raise money for their school or sports team. In addition, companies, family, friends and individuals are encouraged to collect pledges to benefit critically ill children.

Visit nvccf.org or call 702-735-8434.

BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION PLANNING LADYBUG BALL

The Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation is planning to host the sixth annual Ladybug Ball at 6 p.m. May 2 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. This year, the foundation is set to honor entertainers Siegfried & Roy and Karen and Morgan Cashman of Cashman Photography.

Guests can enjoy entertainment, dancing and a performance from Frankie Moreno. A live silent auction, a hosted cocktail reception and a gourmet multicourse meal prepared by culinary master chefs are planned. The ball benefits the educational, social and adaptive recreational programs and services offered to children with visual impairments in the Las Vegas valley.

Individual tickets are $300 or $3,000 for a table of 10. Visit nvblindchildren.org.

PAINT THE TOWN FUNDRAISING GALA PLANNED FOR AIDS FOR AIDS OF NEVADA

The seventh annual Paint the Town fine art fundraising gala to benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada is planned from 8 to 11 p.m. May 8 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to feature curated works of art from international artists for guests to bid on throughout the night.

General admission is $25. Visit paintthetown2015.auction-bid.org.

BLOOD DRIVES PLANNED ACROSS LAS VEGAS VALLEY

The American Red Cross plans to host blood drives across the Las Vegas Valley. All blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative.

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 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 1 at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas, 4475 Paradise Road

From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 2 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 at Unleashed Body & Mind, 9272 Tamarus St., Suite 115

From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 5 at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive

From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 8 at New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13 at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South

From noon to 5 p.m. May 14 at TitleMax, 4749 S. Maryland Parkway

From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 15 at School of Massage Therapy, 2381 E. Windmill Lane

Henderson

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 at Smith’s Food and Drug, 55 S. Valle Verde Drive

From 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St.

From 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway

From 8 a.m. to noon May 9 at Lowe’s, 1401 S. Boulder Highway

North Las Vegas

From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6 at the College of Southern Nevada’s Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.

SMITH’S FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT HEALTH FOUNDATION

Smith’s Food and Drug has begun its fourth annual fundraising campaign to benefit the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation Charity Care Program. Through May 17, Smith’s customers are invited to join store associates in fundraising efforts throughout Southern Nevada by making a donation at the checkstands and in return be thanked with coupons. To learn more about Children’s Miracle Network’s partnership with St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, visit supportstrose.org.

ST JUDE OPENS LAS VEGAS FIELD OFFICE

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has opened its first Las Vegas field office at 1635 Village Center Circle, Suite 270. St. Jude survival rates have risen for the most aggressive of childhood cancers. The new office will lead fundraising efforts for Nevada and Utah. An open house is planned later in the year. Visit stjude.org.

FREE WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SEMINARS PLANNED

Free weight loss surgery informational seminars are planned at 10 a.m. May 2 and 30 and 6:30 p.m. May 12 and 21 at the Surgical Weight Control Center, 3802 Meadows Lane. Anyone considering weight loss surgery, including gastric sleeve, lap band or gastric bypass, or who would like to learn more about the various surgeries, is invited to attend an upcoming seminar presented by Dr. Jim Atkinson or Dr. Darren Soong. All surgeries are performed at Desert Springs Hospital. Registration is required by calling 702-313-8446.

FREE SEMINAR FOR KNEE/HIP SURGERIES SCHEDULED

A free seminar for surgical options for knee and hip pain is planned from 6 to 7 p.m. May 12 at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. Dr. Ronald Hillock is set to discuss various options for coping with knee and hip pain with special attention to procedures for partial knee resurfacing and total hip replacement.

Registration is required by calling 702-388-4888.

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.

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.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS TO BE OFFERED FRIDAYS

Free blood pressure checks are set to be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays at the Southern Nevada Health District’s main facility, 330 S. Valley View Blvd.

Visit southernnevadahealthdistrict.org.

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 at 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.