Health news and events around the valley, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2015

Henderson mayor proclaims Aug. 21 as Henderson First Senior Citizen Day

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen presented HopeLink of Southern Nevada with a declaration of Aug. 21 as Henderson First Senior Citizen Day, calling on Henderson businesses and philanthropists to consider donating to HopeLink. With an audience of 150 business professionals at the Henderson Chamber Business Breakfast, Hafen encouraged local businesses to support local charities first, citing SeniorLink, the 55-plus assistance program offered by HopeLink as an example of charity efforts targeting crisis needs in the senior populations of Southern Nevada.

Hafen also presented a similar proclamation made by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman for the same day and cause. Both proclamations stressed the urgent need for corporate and individual giving to ease the plight of our aging communities, where, in Henderson, one in three residents are seniors, and in Las Vegas, the numbers are one in four.

Individual donations can be made at link2hope.org. Corporate donors interested in investing in HopeLink programs for seniors, children and families in crisis can call Karen Kyger, executive director, at 702-566-0576, ext. 333.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy seminar planned for Aug. 27 at Spring Valley Hospital

A free What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? seminar is set from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be an important part of wound care treatment, spending time in a pressurized chamber to help the blood carry more oxygen to the body's tissues and organs to help with healing. Learn more about this process, along with the types of medical issues it can help treat. Registration is required by calling 702-388-4888.

Presentation, question-and-answer session planned about telescope implant

An in-depth presentation with a question-and-answer session about CentraSight, a telescope implant for patients with end-stage macular degeneration, is planned from noon to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Tuscany Room at Las Ventanas, 10401 W. Charleston Blvd. The telescope implant is the only surgical device approved by the FDA for the treatment of end-stage, age-related macular degeneration.

A team of CentraSight providers, including local experts in retinal, cornea and low vision, are set to be present, including retina physicians Dr. Russell Jayne of The Retina Center at Las Vegas; and Dr. Timothy Tweito of the Nevada Retina Center; cornea surgeons Dr. Paul Casey of NVISION Eye Centers; Dr. Jack Abrams of Abrams Eye Institute; and Dr. Peter DeBry of Nevada Eye Surgery; and low-vision specialists Dr. David Yesnick and Sandy Yesnick of the Yesnick Low Vision Center.

To register, call the concierge desk at 702-207-4242. For more about the treatment, visit centrasight.com or call 877-997-4448.

Las Vegas HEALS opens nominations for Inspired Excellence in Healthcare awards

Las Vegas HEALS (Health, Education, Advocacy and Leadership of Southern Nevada) is accepting nominations for its annual Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards. This annual ceremony recognizes health care individuals who inspire continued health care excellence.

For nomination forms, visit lasvegasheals.org/nominate. The nomination process will close at 5 p.m. Aug. 28. This year's award gala is set for Oct. 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Artisan Craft Festival to host blood drive

An Artisan Craft Festival Blood Drive is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 at the grand ballroom in the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The first 68 donors will receive a special gift bag, and all who donate are to receive two-for-one rides at the Adventuredome at Circus Circus. Visit artisancraftfestival.com, email info@artisancraftfestival.com or call 702-466-7683.

Mammovan to make stop at senior center

The Nevada Health Center Mammovan for ages 40 or older is set to stop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. Various types of insurance are accepted. Call 702-229-6125 or 877-581-6266.

Addiction treatment center accepting applications for art contests

Local addiction treatment center Solutions Recovery Inc. is accepting applications for two art contests to will highlight the 12 steps of recovery. The paintings are to be featured in the organization's Wellness Campus publication and be officially presented during an unveiling ceremony at Solutions Recovery's 10-year anniversary event, scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 24.

Solutions Recovery will select 12 contestants total, with six artists participating in each of the contests. Each artist will be tasked with painting a mural portraying one of the 12 steps of recovery on an outdoor wall at the Solutions Recovery Wellness Campus, 2975 S. Rainbow Blvd. Artists will pick their recovery step on a first-come, first-served basis, and they are free to interpret their step however they choose, using any painting style they prefer.

Each contest will provide a $500 prize to the painter of the winning mural and a $150 prize for the second-place mural. Artwork will be judged on originality, design and significance to the specific step.

To apply, email Jessica Kantor at jkantor@solutions-recovery.com.

Better Breathers Club plans meetings

The American Lung Association in Nevada invites persons with lung health disease, their loved ones and caregivers to a Better Breathers Club meeting, set from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 8 in the conference room at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive.

September's topic, Exercise and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is to be presented by Patricia Bain, a registered yoga teacher. Bain is set to explain the benefits of exercise for people with COPD and identify the physical activities most appropriate and accessible for them.

Meetings are planned at the following locations and times each month:

Second Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. in the conference room at Centennial Hills Hospital; 702-835-9898.

Last Fridays, 3 to 4 p.m. at Prestige Care at Mira Loma, 2520 Wigwam Parkway; 702-431-6348.

First Thursdays, 1 to 2 p.m. at St. Rose Women's Care and Outreach Center, 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway; 702-616-4910.

First Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., United in Hope: Lung Cancer Survivors Support Group, at Kindred Hospital Las Vegas, 2250 E. Flamingo Road; at 702-353-2039 or lysa71@cox.net.

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. 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.

Breast cancer empowerment group set to meet monthly

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.

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 planning monthly 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.

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 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27 at 200 Water St. Enter code cityofhenderson.

From 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 27 at the Department of Motor Vehicles, 1399 American Pacific Way. Enter code dmv.

From 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 at UNLV Premier, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Enter code unlv.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Enter code greenvalleylibrary.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Dauphine Banquet Room, second floor at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Enter code orleans.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Windmill Library, 7060 Windmill Lane. Enter code windmilllibrary.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 29 at Aerial Fitness, 7980 W. Sahara Ave. Enter code aerialfitness.

From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Enter code summerlinlibrary.

From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Enter code summerlin.

From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Enter code whitney.

From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Enter code galleriamall.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 30 at Smith's, 830 S. Boulder HIghway. Enter code smithsboulderhwy

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. Enter code eastsidecannery.

American Red Cross blood drives scheduled around the 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. Aug. 28 at Le Cordon Bleu, 1451 Center Crossing Road.

From 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive.

From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at Nevada Career Institute, 3231 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 119.

From 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Kaplan College, 3535 W. Sahara Ave.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 2 at Trump International Hotel, 2000 Fashion Show Drive.

North Las Vegas

From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Delta Sigma Theta Divine Nine - Pearson Center, The Pearson Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave.