VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Northern Nevada Medical Center welcomes people who are personable, caring and age 18 or better for a variety of volunteer positions. Current departments include gift shop, emergency department, nutrition services, special events and patient relations. Flexible hours. To learn more, call Ann at 356-0141.

WOMEN'S CONTINENCE CENTER
Vista Medical Terrace, Suite 107, 2345 E. Prater Way, Sparks (up the hill from Northern Nevada Medical Center)

The Women's Continence Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center is the area's first medical practice dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for the evaluation and treatment of women facing urinary incontinence. The center provides the latest in biofeedback, physical therapy and nonsurgical management alternatives as well as surgical services. For an appointment or more information, please call 356-8980.

OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING
Vista Osteoporosis Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center, Vista Medical Terrace, Suite 115, 2345 E. Prater Way, Sparks (up the hill from the hospital)

After menopause, all women are at risk for osteoporosis, but a family history of the disease, being of slender build, being an Asian or Caucasian woman and other factors also increase risk. Osteoporosis is both preventable and, if detected early, treatable. Low-dose X-ray bone density scans are the best way to achieve early detection. Osteoporosis screening qualifies for Medicare reimbursement. For an appointment, please call 356-1212.

KNEE AND HIP PAIN SEMINARS
10 to 11 AM, Thursday, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14
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 at 331-4933.

SENIOR ADVANTAGE SERIES
Noon to 1 PM, Friday, Oct. 13
Lung function: Prevention and screening for lifelong healthy breathing
Sparks Medical Building, Suite 203, 2385 E. Prater Way, Sparks (connected to Northern Nevada Medical Center)

Northern Nevada Medical Center's Senior Advantage program for adults 55 and better offers a wealth of advantages to make your best years even better for a lifetime fee of $10 for individuals/$15 for couples. Benefits include free seminars such as this presentation on what you need to know about healthy lung function for quality of life by Carole Bonnici, Sierra Pulmonary Education and Rehabilitation. (The seminar is $5 for non-members.) The event includes lunch. The Senior Advantage series offers quarterly presentations that focus on health and wellness information for active older adults. To register for the class or Senior Advantage, please call 1-800-874-5775.

Additional Senior Advantage benefits include:

• Discounts on NNMC's health fair screenings
• Free quarterly seminars
• Quarterly newsletters
• 10 percent gift shop discount
• 20 percent discount on all meals in the NNMC cafeteria
• Complimentary newspaper delivered to your room if hospitalized
• Free private billing review when hospitalized

AFFORDABLE HEALTH FAIR
7:30 to 11 AM, Thursday, Nov. 2 Northern Nevada Medical Center lobby

• Lipid profile including cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL/LDL ratio -- $20
• Lipid profile with blood chemistry panel, including cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL/LDL ratio and profiles with computerized report on 14 blood chemistry levels -- $25
• Thyroid screening (TSH), screening for an overactive or underactive thyroid gland -- $40
• Complete blood count (CBC), indicating viral/bacterial presence and red/white blood cell counts -- $15
• Thyroid panel including TSH, T4 and T3 -- $75
• ABO/Rh (Blood typing) -- $20
• Hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin), routine dietary screening for diabetics -- $30
• Testosterone -- $40
• Memory screening -- Free from Senior Bridges
• PSA prostate cancer testing, including blood screening and exam -- $55
• Osteoporosis screening, a quick and simple heel scan -- $55
• Body fat and fitness screening -- Free from Northern Nevada Rehabilitation
• 15-minute shoulder massage -- $5 from licensed massage therapist Victoria Wallington, LMT
• Heart-healthy breakfast served from 7:30 to 9 AM at the special price of $2.

Randall Pierce, MD

Fasting is required for best results in blood screenings. Discounts on screenings are available for Senior Advantage members!
Details: 1-800-874-5775.

FLASHES WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION
6 to 7:30 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 14
Breast health and botox:
Beyond beauty

Jeffrey K. Beall, MD

FLASHES presents the latest news in breast health with an update on mammography from Randall Pierce, MD, radiologist. Then, learn about new applications for botox, the nation's most popular cosmetic procedure from Jeffrey K. Beall, MD, otolaryngologist. 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: 1-800-874-5775.

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH MAMMOGRAPHY SPECIAL
Oct. 1–31
Diagnostic Breast Care Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center
Vista Medical Terrace, Suite 115, 2345 E. Prater Way, Sparks (up the hill from the hospital)

American women have a one in eight lifetime chance of having 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 better and annual clinical breast exam. Help beat the statistics with regular screening! Treatment is most effective if the disease is diagnosed early. Northern Nevada is offering screening* mammograms at its Diagnostic Breast Care Center in October for the special rate of $85 in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please call 356-5800 for more information or an appointment.
*Special rate is for self-paid procedures only. Screening mammograms are for those without implants or previously detected disease. Diagnostic mammograms also available; please call for more information.

NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER COMMUNITY FLU VACCINE CLINICS
8 to 11 AM, Saturday, Oct. 7,
Washoe County Senior Services Center,
9th and Sutro Streets, Reno

9 AM to noon, Thursday, Oct. 12,
Toscana Community Association,
220 Meritage Drive, Sparks

10 AM to 1 PM, Thursday, Oct. 19
and 26 and Nov. 9 and 16,
Shopper's Square, Reno

9 AM to noon, Tuesday, Oct. 24,
Sparks Senior Citizens Center,
97 Richards Way, Sparks

10 AM to noon, Saturday, Oct. 28
and Nov. 4, 11 and 18,
Northern Nevada Medical Center lobby

10 AM to 1 PM, Wednesday, Nov. 1,
Reno YMCA, 1300 Foster Drive, Reno

10 AM to 1 PM, Wednesday, Nov. 8,
Sparks Family YMCA, 850 Baring Blvd.,
Sparks

8 to 11 AM, Tuesday, Nov. 14,
Lazy 5 Regional Park,
7100 Pyramid Lake Highway, Sparks

Northern Nevada is offering flu and pneumonia vaccine clinics at a variety of community locations. The flu vaccine is $25. Pneumovax, which offers protection from pneumonia for about six years, also is available for $35. Medicare Part B recipients are free with Medicare ID card. Flu shots are available to people nine years of age and older. Dates are subject to change based on vaccine availability. Please call 1-800-874-5775 to verify clinic dates or visit www.IchooseNNMC.com. For a complete listing of community fl u vaccine events, please call the Washoe County Health Department fl u hotline at 328-3724.

Seminars are held in Sparks Medical Building, Suite 203, 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, please call at 1-800-874-5775 or visit our website at www.IchooseNNMC.com.

For additional wellness and fitness classes and workshops, go to http://wdce.tmcc.edu for Truckee Meadows Community College classes and www.sparksrec.com for Sparks Parks and Recreation classes.

Mohsen Tamasaby, MD

NNMC welcomes new family practitioner to Sparks

Mohsen Tamasaby, MD, has joined Jeffrey Lovett, MD, and Quinton Thomas, MD, at Triangle Family Medicine in Suite 309, Sparks Medical Building (adjacent to NNMC), 2385 E. Prater Way, Sparks. For an appointment or more information, please call 331-6400.

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