Fall 2005 Calendar of events
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KNEE AND HIP PAIN SEMINARS
10 to 11 AM, Thursday, Sept. 22,
Red Lion Inn, Humboldt Room, Elko
10 to 11 AM, Thursday, Oct. 13, Nov. 10,
Dec. 8
Sparks Medical Building, Suite 203,
2385 E. Prater Way, Sparks (connected
to Northern Nevada Medical Center)
Learn more about the causes of hip and
knee pain and available treatment options
at this free seminar presented by the
Joint Care Center of Northern Nevada.
This program at Northern Nevada
Medical Center offers innovative solutions
for knee and hip pain in partnership with
some of the area's outstanding orthopedic
specialists. Take steps to preserve your
quality of life by registering for the seminar
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MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION PLAN
INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS
9:30 to 11 AM,Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. 28 and 29
Medicare's new prescription
drug coverage offers
potential savings for many
seniors. Signing up during
the initial enrollment period
of Nov. 15, 2005–May 15,
2006 also can mean lower
premiums. Don't miss one of
these free seminars sponsored
by Northern Nevada Medical
Center that will provide
important information on the
new prescription plans. Refreshments will
be served. Registration:
AFFORDABLE MONTHLY HEALTH FAIR
7:30 to 11 AM, Thursday, Oct. 6,
Nov. 3, Dec. 1
Northern Nevada Medical Center lobby
Northern Nevada presents a variety of
low-cost and free health screenings at these
health fairs scheduled on the first Thursday
of each month. Services include: $10 for
CBC panel (presence of infection and
red/white blood cell count), $15 for lipid
profile (cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL/LDL "good"/"bad" cholesterol and ratios) or
$20 for both lipid profile and blood
chemistry panel (including 14 different
measurements), $35 for thyroid (TSH)
screening, $20 for osteoporosis bone
density screening (a quick and painless
heel scan), free fitness and body fat testing
by Northern Nevada Rehabilitation and
$50 for prostate cancer screening coupon,
including PSA blood test and physical
exam by family practitioner Vance Alm,
MD, Vista Family Medicine. Then, relax
with a 15-minute chair massage for
$5 by licensed massage therapist
Victoria Wallington, LMT. Fasting for
12 to 14 hours is required for best results
in lipid profiles. After the screening, enjoy
a heart-wise breakfast in the cafeteria for
$1.50 served until 9 AM.
Details:
BETTER BREATHERS OF SPARKS
3 to 4:30 PM, Thursday:
Oct. 13 -- When to call your doctor
and what to do in an emergency
Nov. 10 -- Proper breathing techniques
in day-to-day living
These monthly meetings focus on
educational support for those with lung
disease. Speakers address living with the
disease and available treatment options.
This free series is sponsored by Sierra
Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants and the
American Lung Association of Nevada.
To register for the class or for more
information, please call class coordinator
Kim Reyes, respiratory therapist, at
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT TEA
9 to 11 AM, Friday, Oct. 14, Nov. 11,
Dec. 9
Board room -- hospital third floor
Our patients need you, and so do we!
Join the friendly, service-focused team at
Northern Nevada Medical Center by
becoming a volunteer! We are seeking
people who are personable, friendly, over
18 and willing to volunteer in a great
environment. You choose your hours,
minimum four-hour shifts. Current
departments in need of volunteers include:
nutrition services, emergency department,
hospital gift shop and patient relations.
The hospital hosts a monthly volunteer
orientation on the second Friday morning
each month. Light refreshments are served.
Please call Betsy Mellinger, volunteer
relations coordinator, at
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SERIES
All events noon to 1 PM, Friday:
Oct. 14 -- It's time to talk about women's
urinary incontinence
Bruce Crawford, MD, gynecologist
and medical director of the Women's
Continence Center, tells why surgery isn't
the only option for the nearly half of all
women who suffer from urinary
incontinence.
Nov. 11 -- Lifesaving tips from REMSA
Mitch Nowicki, REMSA paramedic,
presents tips on what to do in an
emergency to save the life of a loved one
-- or yourself.
These free monthly presentations focus on
health and wellness information for active
older adults. Refreshments are served.
Reservations required:
SENIOR BRIDGES PSYCH SERIES
Lunch served 11:30 to 11:55 AM;
lecture noon to 1 PM, Friday:
Oct. 21 -- BAD (Bipolar Affective
Disorder)
Dec. 16 -- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder)
Lindell Bradley,MD, Senior Bridges
medical director, discusses senior healthcare
issues at this free seminar series open to
community healthcare professionals.
Complimentary lunch; one CEU pending.
Details:
FLASHES WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION
Nonsurgical options for women's urinary
incontinence
6 to 7:30 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 8
Gena Turner, APN/CNP, nurse practitioner
at the Women's Continence Center,
discusses diagnosis and treatment choices
for women facing urinary incontinence.
FLASHES -- Females Learning and
Sharing Healthcare Education and Support
-- is a free quarterly women's health
education series sponsored by Northern
Nevada Medical Center and presented by
healthcare professionals. Registration:
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
MONTH MAMMOGRAPHY SPECIAL
Oct. 1-31
Diagnostic Breast Care Center at
Northern Nevada Medical Center
2345 E. Prater Way, Suite 115, Sparks
(Vista Medical Terrace, up the hill from
the hospital)
American women have a one in eight
lifetime chance of developing breast
cancer. Nevada women are statistically
less likely than other American women
to take the healthcare steps needed to
detect early breast cancer: monthly
breast self-exam, annual mammography
for women 40 and older and annual
clinical breast exam. Help beat the
statistics with regular screenings!
Treatment is most effective if the
disease is diagnosed early enough.
Northern Nevada is offering screening
mammograms at its Diagnostic Breast
Care Center in October for the special
rate of $70 in recognition of National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Call
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7th ANNUAL SUSAN G. KOMEN
BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
NORTHERN NEVADA RACE FOR THE
CURE®
7 to 9 AM -- Registration and packet
pickup
8 AM -- Welcoming remarks
8:15 AM -- Survivors' ceremony
9 AM -- 5K run followed immediately
by 5K walk
9:15 AM -- 1-mile fitness walk Sunday, Oct. 2
IGT Headquarters, 9295 Prototype Drive, Reno
Support the Komen
Foundation's quest
for a cure for breast
cancer as well as
funds for local breast
cancer education,
screening and
treatment programs
at the Komen Northern Nevada Race
for the Cure®. Since its inception, the
event has raised hundreds of thousands
of dollars for community breast cancer
programs. Race for the Cure® is the
largest series of 5K runs in the United
States, and the Komen Foundation is
one of the largest funders of breast
cancer research worldwide. The event
includes a sanctioned 5K run and fun
walk-run, as well as free entertainment,
product displays and samples from
many local and national companies.
To register, volunteer or receive more
information about the Race, please call
NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER COMMUNITY
FLU VACCINE CLINICS
8 to 11 AM, Saturday, Oct. 8, Washoe
County Senior Services Center, 9th and
Sutro Streets, Reno
9 AM to noon, Tuesday, Oct. 11 and
18; 9 AM to noon, Saturday, Oct. 29,
Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26; and during the
monthly health fairs 7:30 to 11 AM,
Thursday, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1, Northern
Nevada Medical Center lobby
10 AM to 3 PM, Thursday, Oct. 13
and 27; and Nov. 10 and 17, Shoppers Square, Reno
9 AM to 1 PM, Tuesday, Oct. 25, Sparks Senior Citizens Center,
97 Richards Way, Sparks
10 AM to 3 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 1 and
15, Sparks Family YMCA, 850 Baring
Blvd., Sparks
10 AM to 3 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 8 and
22, Reno YMCA, 1300 Foster Dr.,
Reno
Northern Nevada is offering flu and
pneumonia vaccine clinics at a variety of
community locations. The flu vaccine is
$25, and pneumovax, which offers
protection from pneumonia for about six
years, also is available for $35. Flu shots
are free for Medicare Part B recipients
with Medicare ID card. Flu shots are
available to people 10 years of age and
older. Dates are subject to change based
on vaccine availability. Please call
Northern Nevada Medical Center Campus
Seminars are held in Suite 203, Sparks Medical Building, 2385 E. Prater Way, Sparks (connected to Northern Nevada Medical Center), unless another location is given.
For free physician referral or health information on more than 1,100 topics, call
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Northern Nevada Medical Center 2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434 775-331-7000 |
