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 356-0141.

WOMEN'S CONTINENCE CENTER
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 non-surgical management alternatives as well as surgical services. For an appointment or more information, please call 356-8980.

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 356-1212.

KNEE AND HIP PAIN SEMINARS
10 to 11 AM, Thursday, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8
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 1-800-874-5775.

SENIOR ADVANTAGE SERIES
Noon to 1 PM, Friday, Jan. 12
Fitness over 50:
Strength and flexibility at every age
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 maintaining cardiovascular health, strength and flexibility throughout life by Louise Nelson-Kortland, Northern Nevada Rehabilitation occupational therapist. (The seminar is $5 for nonmembers.) 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 1-800-874-5775.

Additional Senior Advantage benefits include:

• 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
6 to 7:30 PM, Thursday, Feb. 15
FLASHES presents some of the latest news in treating women's incontinence issues from Bruce Crawford, MD, gynecologist and medical director of the Women's Continence Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center. Dr. Crawford will discuss new alternatives for treating incontinence, including InterStim® therapy. Dr. Crawford is one of only two physicians in the state providing this technology for treating 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. To register, please call 1-800-874-5775.

MARCH FORWARD MAMMOGRAPHY SPECIAL
March 1–31, weekdays by appointment
Diagnostic Breast Care Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center Northern Nevada Medical Center encourages women to "March forward" with the breast cancer awareness message with a screening mammogram special rate of $90* (regularly $145). Pass the message forward to your sister, mother, daughter and best friend. Breast cancer now affects one in eight American women, but they can significantly reduce long-term health risks with regular mammography. Please call 356-5800 for an appointment.

*Special rate includes all mammography and reading fees and is for procedures self-paid at the time of service. Screening mammograms are for those without implants or previously detected disease. Diagnostic mammograms also available; please call for more details.

AFFORDABLE HEALTH FAIR
7:30 to 11 AM, Thursday, March 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; see back cover for details!

• 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
• Hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin), routine dietary screening for those with diabetes -- $30
• 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 licensed massage therapist Victoria Wallington, LMT
• Heart-healthy breakfast served from 7:30 to 9 AM at the special price of $2

Northern Nevada Medical Center Campus