Health news and events around the valley, July 30-Aug. 5, 2015
Bloodmobile drivesplanned 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 2:05 p.m. July 31 at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson, 5191 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Enter sponsor code lvharleydavidson.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Enter sponsor code sunsetstation.
From 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 at Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road. Enter sponsor code canyonridge.
From 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 at Smith's, 8180 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Enter sponsor code smithslvbs.
From 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Aug. 2 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave. Enter sponsor code sjnc.
From 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Kindred Hospital, 2250 E. Flamingo Road. Enter sponsor code kindredflamingo.
American Red Cross blood drives scheduled across 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 2 p.m. July 30 at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway.
From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 30 at Home Depot, 7015 Arroyo Crossing Parkway.
From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive.
From 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at KTNV-TV Channel 13, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.
From 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Crystal Cove Apartments at the Lakes, 3309 Sky Country Lane.
Henderson
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Smith's, 55 S. Valle Verde Drive.
From 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Aug. 9 at Lowe's, 440 Marks St.
North Las Vegas
From 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Battle of the Badges, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
Back to School Health Fairplanned for Aug. 1
A Back to School Health Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 at Southwest Medical Flamingo Health Center, 5580 W. Flamingo Road. In observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, Southwest Medical is offering free immunizations and sports physicals for children and high school students.
Sportz Foundation set to hold youths physical and heart screening event
The LV Sportz Foundation and the Glen Lerner Gives Back program are set to hold their quarterly free sports physical and heart screening event for youths 10 to 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25 at the American Institute of Medical Sonography, 2310 Paseo Del Prado, Suite A-120. The event includes free comprehensive pre-participaton physical evaluations and youth athlete heart screenings. Space is limited, and registration is required. Visit lvsportz.com/screening.
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.
Free seminar for knee, hip surgeries scheduled
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.
St. Rose Dominican set to preview new tower
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals is set to preview its new Siena Tower from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at its Siena campus, 3001 St. Rose Parkway. The event is set to include a farmers market, food trucks, activities, free health screenings, tours and raffles. Visit strosehospitals.org.
Free teddy bear clinicplanned at Centennial Hills Hospital
A free teddy bear clinic is set from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 5 at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. Parents and children can bring a favorite stuffed animal to learn what happens during a hospital visit. Register by calling 702-388-4888.
Breastfeeding resource fair planned Aug. 8
The Southern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition is planning Naturally Nurturing: A Breastfeeding Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is free for pregnant and new moms, along with grandparents and kids, Nurturing Naturally is in an indoor, air-conditioned area and includes a pumping/back to work education session, infant CPR and infant massage. Visit snvbreastfeeding.org/events.html or email snvbreastfeeding@gmail.com.
Fibromyalgia group meetssecond, 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 groupset 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.
Better Breathers Club set to meet 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 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.
