Valleywide Health News, May 15-21, 2014
TEAM CHALLENGE INFORMATION SESSIONS PLANNED
Team Challenge, an endurance training and fundraising program for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, plans to host information sessions in May and June.
Sessions are scheduled for: 7 p.m. May 22 and 11 a.m. June 7 at REI in Boca Park, 710 S. Rampart Blvd.; 7 p.m. June 4 at REI in The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2220 Village Walk Drive; 6 p.m. June 10 at LV Cyclery, 10575 Discovery Drive; and 6 p.m. June 12 at Gordon Biersch in Boca Park, 750 S. Rampart Blvd.
Professional coaches plan to host group training sessions and clinics on swimming, bike maintenance, equipment, injury prevention, nutrition, fueling and hydration and other relevant topics for three sessions per week. After 16 weeks of training, Team Challenge participants plan to travel to San Diego for the Sept. 21 TriRock triathalon.
For more information, contact James Edwards at 808-224-0071 or jedwards@ccfa.org.
NEW MAMMOGRAM TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE
Desert Radiologists announces that it has added three-dimensional mammography at its Summerlin-area office, 7200 Cathedral Rock Drive.
The advanced imaging tool offers a better way to diagnose breast cancer earlier when it’s at a more treatable stage. Three-dimensional mammography is also beneficial for women for their baseline screening because of the clearer images it provides.
In addition to this office, Desert Radiologists plans to add another unit to one of its other offices. For more information, visit desertrad.com.
SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE MAY 23
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive, plans to host a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross from 3 to 6 p.m. May 23 near the hospital’s main entrance.
To sign up online, visit redcrossblood.org/make-donation.
MOTHER BABY COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED AT CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL
A weekly mother baby community support group is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 27 in conference rooms 1 and 2 at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. Participants are required to bring a blanket, pillow, lunch and snacks. The free support group is to open to all mothers in Southern Nevada.
WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY TO HOST MEDICARE WORKSHOP
The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a free Medicare workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. May 29.
The event is set to cover benefits and beneficiaries, deductibles and copays, how to file a claim, how to detect and report Medicare fraud and abuse, caregiver protection and more.
For more information, call 702-507-3964.
RAINBOW LIBRARY TO HOST FREE HEART SCREENINGS
The Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, plans to offer free heart ultrasound screenings from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 30 and June 6. Screenings offered include echo (heart), carotid and abdominal aorta.
Screenings are offered in partnership with the American Institute of Medical Sonography for adults 21 or older. No insurance is needed, and screenings involve no dyes, fasting or injections.
Walk-ins will be accepted as space is available. To schedule an appointment, all 702-369-4216.
RESET SUMMERLIN EVENT SET FOR JUNE 1
Reset Summerlin is scheduled to be hosted by The Fit Labs, 8645 W. Flamingo Road, the first Sunday of every month. The next one is scheduled for June 1.
The Reset Project offers a morning full of health, wellness and fun. The cost is $15 per person during preregistration or $25 at the door.
For more information, visit theresetprojectlv.com or facebook.com/theresetproject.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP TO MEET AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM JUNE 4
A bereavement group plans to meet at 10:30 a.m. June 4 at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane. Meetings are open to the community, and coffee is served.
For more information, email vegasrita1@aol.com or call 702-596-4321.
SPRINGS PRESERVE PLANS HEALTH, HEALING & HAPPINESS CONFERENCE
The third annual Health, Healing & Happiness conference is set for June 7 and 8 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Produced by belsandia.com, the third annual gathering is scheduled to continue coverage of natural solutions that embrace the whole body, mind and spirit. World-class speakers are set to offer knowledge about nutrition, fitness, spirituality and personal development.
For more information, visit health-healing-happiness.com.
HEALTH EVENTS SET AT SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LIFESTYLE CENTER
The Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center-West, 8680 W. Cheyenne Ave., plans to host a stress management program Thursday evenings through June 6.
Preregistration is required. To register, call 702-877-5356.
For more information, visit smalv.com or call 800-638-4113.
CHRONIC LUNG CONDITION GROUP TO MEET
Better Breathers Support Group, for people living with asthma, COPD, lung cancer or other chronic lung conditions, is set to meet from 1 to 2 p.m. June 12 at Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center-West, 8680 W. Cheyenne Ave. Family and friends are welcome. Meetings are slated for the second Thursday of each month.
To RSVP, call 702-677-3056.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP HOSTS WEEKLY MEETINGS
GriefShare, a national program for those dealing with loss, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road. Weekly meetings include showings and discussion. For more information, call the group at 702-481-5833.
SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL PLANS BABY-RELATED CLASSES
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive, offers many baby classes — Baby Basics 1 & 2; Babywearing Workshop; Birth Basics; The Birth Plan Workshop; Breastfeeding Basics; Infant CPR; Infant Massage; Meditations for Healthy Pregnancy and Birth; Natural Birth Methods; Planned Cesarean Birth; Prenatal Fitness Class; Prepared Childbirth Education; and Twins/Multiples Preparation Class.
To learn more about dates, times and costs, visit summerlinhospital.com/community-information. To register for classes, call 702-233-7103.
