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 at 1-800-874-5775 or visit our website at www.nnmc.com. For additional wellness and fitness classes and workshops through Truckee Meadows Community College Community Services, go to http://commserv.tmcc.edu.

VISTA DIAGNOSTIC
CENTER SOUTH
Vista Diagnostic Center South offers MRI, CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound with Northern Nevada Medical Center's personalized brand of quality healthcare in a convenient south Reno location, 25 McCabe, just off South Virginia, between South Meadows Parkway and Arrow Creek Parkway. For more information or an appointment, please call 852-5444.

SIERRA PULMONARY &
SLEEP CONSULTANTS
Suite 310, Vista Medical Terrace, 2345 E. Prater Way, Sparks (up the hill from the hospital)
Does anyone complain about your snoring or excessive movement while sleeping? Do you have excessive daytime sleepiness? Do you wake in the morning with headaches? Have you ever fallen asleep while driving? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Sierra Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants can help. Board certified in sleep disorders, Michael Lucia, MD, and his staff provide clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep-related conditions. For more information or an appointment, please call 351-2600.

OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING
Vista Osteoporosis Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center Suite 115, Vista Medical Terrace 2345 E. Prater Way, Sparks (up the hill from the hospital)
The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates 28,000 Nevadans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, 80 percent of them women and the vast majority undiagnosed. 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 treatable and preventable if detected early enough. Low-dose X-ray bone density scans are the best way to achieve early detection. Osteoporosis screening qualifies for Medicare reimbursement. Appointments: 356-1212.

Northern Nevada Medical Center welcomes new CEO
Margaret S. (Meg) Cleary joined Northern Nevada Medical Center as chief executive officer in January. She brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership, most recently as president of Woodland Healthcare of Woodland, CA. "I'm impressed by the shared vision for Northern Nevada Medical Center that I've heard from physician leadership and members of the hospital Board of Governors, and I'm pleased to join an organization with such strong community support," she said.

AFFORDABLE MONTHLY HEALTH FAIR
7:30 to 11 AM, Thursday, April 1, May 6, June 3 Northern Nevada Medical Center lobby
Northern Nevada Medical Center 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 screening (a quick and painless heel scan which qualifies for Medicare coverage); 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 Evert Broderick, LMT, Towards Balance. Fasting for 12 to 14 hours required for best results in lipid profiles. After the screening, enjoy a heart-wise breakfast for $1.50 served until 9 AM in the cafeteria. Details: 1-800-874-5775.

KNEE AND HIP PAIN SEMINARS
10 to 11 AM, Thursday, April 8, May 13 or June 10
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.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SERIES
Noon to 1 PM, Friday, April 9 -- My aching head
Richard Harris, MD, pain management specialist, discusses types of headache -- including stress-related -- their prevention and treatment options.

Noon to 1 PM, Friday, May 14 -- Take charge of your healthcare
Brian S. Lauf, MPAS, PA-C, physician assistant, offers tips to assure your visit with your primary care provider is spent productively -- on you and your most important healthcare concerns.

Noon to 1 PM, Friday, June 11 -- Weight training and fitness for older adults More and more studies reveal that working out holds immeasurable benefits for people in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. The YMCA's fitness staff shows how to get started.

These free monthly presentations for active adults are sponsored by Northern Nevada Medical Center. Refreshments are served. Reservations required: 1-800-874-5775.

5TH ANNUAL FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION DAY
11 AM to 3 PM, Saturday, April 24 Shoppers Square, Plumb Lane and South Virginia, Reno, and Sparks Fire Department, 1605 Victorian Ave., Sparks
Northern Nevada Medical Center joins a statewide coalition of healthcare providers in offering free childhood immunizations for infants and toddlers. Free childhood wellness information and activities also will be provided. Details: 356-6530.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for a way to give back to the community? 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 three-hour shifts with a six-month commitment. Current volunteer needs include: greeter, emergency department, gift shop and patient relations. Call volunteer services coordinator Laurie Pruett for more information at 356-5769.

FLASHES -- WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION
Can your body's reflexes reveal your state of health? 6 to 7:30 PM, Tuesday, April 27
Based on the acupuncture theory and the fact that the body is electrical, Contact Reflex Analysis (CRA) tests specific points on the body to determine the strength or weakness of a single point. Specially trained in CRA, pharmacist and certified clinical nutritionist Dr. John Burton, Burton's Wellness Center, will discuss how this unique system measures the body's own biochemistry to determine the needs of a particular area. Using this reflex information, an exact structural and/or nutritional support can be given to help the body heal. FLASHES -- Females Learning and Sharing Healthcare Education and Support -- is a free quarterly women's health education series sponsored by Northern Nevada Medical Center. Registration: 1-800-874-5775.

NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER/QUEST DIAGNOSTICS BLOOD DRIVE
7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Thursday, June 3 Northern Nevada Medical Center parking lot
Do a favor for those in critical medical need by participating in this Sparks blood drive sponsored by Northern Nevada Medical Center and Quest Diagnostics. Donors are required to show ID and must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Call Risa Ronan at 356-4033 for an appointment or more information.

MAY MAMMOGRAPHY AND OSTEOPOROSIS SPECIALS
May 1-31, weekdays by appointment
Diagnostic Breast Care Center and Vista Osteoporosis Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center Take time this month to take care of your important health needs! Women can significantly reduce long-term health risks with regular mammography and osteoporosis bone density screening to detect osteoporosis. These procedures can save lives. In recognition of Mother's Day and National Osteoporosis Awareness Month in May, Northern Nevada offers these special women's health offers: screening* mammogram for $50 (regularly $65) and bone density heel scan for $10 (regularly $20). Call 356-5800 for a mammography appointment and 356-1212 for a bone density heel scan appointment. For information on a grant program providing mammography for qualified uninsured and underinsured women, call 1-888-463-8942 and ask for the Women's Health Connection.

*Screening mammograms are routine mammograms for women with no symptoms such as pain, lumps or implants.

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