Health information, news and events for July 9-16, 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 3 to 6 p.m. July 9 at Calvary Chapel Green Valley, 2615 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway. Enter sponsor code calvarychapelgv.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Enter sponsor code fiestacasino.

From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 9 at VA Medical Center, 6900 N. Pecos Road. Enter sponsor code vamed.

From 1 to 4 p.m. July 10 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Enter sponsor code gibsonlibrary.

From 1 to 9 p.m. July 10 at The Center, 401 S Maryland Parkway. Enter sponsor code endtheban.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 10 at the Windmill Library 7060 Windmill Lane. Enter sponsor code windmilllibrary.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Enter sponsor code chlibrary.

From 8 to 11:30 a.m. July 11 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Paradise Stake, 3901 E. Viking Road. Enter sponsor code ldsparadise.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11 at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road. Enter sponsor code alexanderlib.

From 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. July 11 at Dash For Donors, 628 W. Craig Road. Enter sponsor code dashfordonors.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 at Endeavor Media Group, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway. Enter sponsor code endeavor.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12 at Christ the King Catholic Community, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive. Enter sponsor code ctkcc.

From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 13 at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way. Enter sponsor code aliante library.

From 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 15 at GSA Public Buildings Service, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Enter sponsor code gsa.

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 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 10 at TitleMax, 6820 W. Flamingo Road.

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

From 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11 and 12 at the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave.

From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 12 at Home Depot, 2200 E. Serene Ave.

From 2:30 to 6:45 p.m. July 14 at Paradise Church, 2525 Emerson Ave.

From 8 a.m. to noon July 15 at West Preparatory Academy, 2050 Sapphire Stone Ave.

FAMILY FUN DAY PLANNED AT SOUTHWEST MEDICAL

A Family Fun Day is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. July 9 at Southwest Medical Associates’ Nellis Health Center, 420 N. Nellis Blvd. Activities for kids, snacks and giveaways and detailed information on Health Plan of Nevada’s Smart Choice are set to be available.

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 July 15-18 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.

FREE SEMINARS FOR KNEE, HIP SURGERIES OFFERED

Free seminars for surgical options for knee and hip pain are planned from 6 to 7 p.m. July 13 and 30 at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. Registration is required. Call 702-388-4888.

RED ROCK FERTILITY PURCHASES NEW CAMPUS

Las Vegas-based fertility center Red Rock Fertility purchased a new building at 9120 W. Russell Road. The new facility is projected to help 20 percent more patients and is set to open by the end of the year. Visit lasvegasfertility.com.

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.

WESTCARE CAMPUS SCHEDULED FOR RENOVATION

WestCare Nevada recently announced that its Women and Children’s Campus would be renovated as a result of a $350,000 grant from the Nevada Women’s Philanthropy. The funds will allow for the replacement of the damaged campus roof and the installation of 55 energy efficient windows and 13 doors. The WestCare Women and Children’s Campus is a 33,453-square-foot facility that provides clients and their children emergency shelter, food, shelter, employment assistance, case management, education, and core supportive and wraparound services. Visit westcare.com.

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.