Spring 2007 Calendar of events
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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, please call Ann at
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Vista Medical Terrace, Suite 107
2345 E. Prater Way, Sparks
(up the hill from the hospital)
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. Under the medical supervision of Bruce Crawford, MD, board-certified gynecologist, with services provided by Gena Turner, APN/CNP, nurse practitioner, the Women's Continence 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
OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING
Vista Osteoporosis Center at
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
enough, 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
KNEE AND HIP PAIN SEMINARS
10 to 11 AM, Thursday, April 12,
May 10, June 14
Sparks Medical Building, Suite 203
2385 E. Prater Way, Sparks
(connected to the hospital)
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
BETTER BREATHERS OF SPARKS
3 to 4:30 PM, Thursdays:
April 12 – Know your results:
Review of common lab procedures
May 10 – Traveling with oxygen
June 14 – What is COPD?
Vista Medical Terrace, Suite 200
2345 E. Prater Way, Sparks
(up the hill from the hospital)
This free monthly series focuses
on educational support for those
with lung disease and is open to all,
including friends and family members.
Light refreshments are served. For
registration and details, please call
Kim Reyes, Sierra Pulmonary & Sleep
Consultants, at
SENIOR ADVANTAGE SERIES
Noon to 1 PM, Friday, April 13
New treatment options for incontinence
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 urinary incontinence
by Arnaldo Trabucco, MD, FACS,
urologist. Dr. Trabucco will discuss
types and causes of incontinence as well
as surgical and nonsurgical treatment
options. (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. To
register for the class or Senior Advantage,
please call
- Discounts on NNMC's health fair screenings
- Free quarterly seminars
- Quarterly newsletters
- 10% gift shop discount
- 20% discount on all meals in the NNMC cafeteria
- Complimentary newspaper delivered to your room if hospitalized
- Free private billing review when hospitalized
FLASHES WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION
Inner Thin
6 to 7:30 PM, Tuesday, May 15
Sparks Medical Building, Suite 203
2385 E. Prater Way, Sparks
(connected to the hospital)
Tracey Green, MD, family practitioner,
discusses why women find weight
management difficult as they get
older and her weight-loss program
that addresses the physical as well as
psychological issues in women's weight
maintenance. 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. To register, please call
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10 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, April 28
Sparks Fire Department
1605 Victorian Ave.,
Sparks Anderson Elementary School
1055 Berrum Lane, Reno
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. For additional locations, please call
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May 1–31, weekdays by appointment
Diagnostic Breast Care Center and Vista Osteoporosis Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center In recognition of Mother's Day and National Osteoporosis Awareness Month in May, Northern Nevada is giving a beautiful breast cancer awareness bracelet to every woman who has a mammogram or osteoporosis bone density scan during May. Take time this month to take care of your important health needs! Women can significantly reduce long-term health risks with regular mammography and an osteoporosis bone density screening to detect osteoporosis. Please call
AFFORDABLE HEALTH FAIR
7:30 to 11 AM, Thursday, May 3, July 5, Sept. 6, Nov. 1
Northern Nevada Medical Center lobby
Northern Nevada offers an array of low-cost screenings at
its health fairs on the first Thursday morning, every other
month. Receive even more savings -- $5 off every screening
-- with your Senior Advantage membership.
- Lipid profile, including cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL/LDL ratio -- $20
- Lipid profile with blood chemistry panel, including cholesterol, triglycerides (a type of blood fat resulting if more calories are consumed than used), 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
- Thyroid panel including TSH, T4 and T3 -- $75
- ABO/Rh (Blood typing) -- $20
- Testosterone -- $40
- Complete blood count (CBC), indicating viral/bacterial presence and red/white blood cell counts -- $15
- 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
- Lung function and pulse oximetry (oxygen level) screenings -- Free from Sierra Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants
- 15-minute shoulder massage -- $5 from a licensed massage therapist
- Heart-healthy breakfast served from 7:30 to 9 AM at the special price of $2
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 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.
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Northern Nevada Medical Center 2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434 775-331-7000 |
