Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation supports success in education for critically ill children, their siblings, as well as for children whose parents are diagnosed with cancer. In 2008, after much research, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NVCCF) created the first education program for children diagnosed with cancer and other life- threatening illnesses in … [Read more...] about Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Expands Education Services with Learning Pod for Critically Ill Children
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Two-Day Blood Drive April 3-4 Highlights Critical Need for Type O Donors, Both Positive and Negative
Extended Hours Allow for Additional Appointments at JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino JW Marriott Resort & Spa Las Vegas and Rampart Casino, in conjunction with Vitalant, to host two-day blood drive April 3-4. Now, the team has extended donor hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for additional appointments. While all blood types are needed, there’s a critical … [Read more...] about Two-Day Blood Drive April 3-4 Highlights Critical Need for Type O Donors, Both Positive and Negative
Appointments Available For COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic To Be Held At Chuck Minker Sports Complex For Those Age 70 And Older Feb. 17-19
Online Advance Registration Required Appointments are available for a vaccination site for those ages 70 and older that will open Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. The city of Las Vegas, in partnership with the Southern Nevada Health District is pleased to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations Feb. 17-19. Vaccine dosages are provided by … [Read more...] about Appointments Available For COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic To Be Held At Chuck Minker Sports Complex For Those Age 70 And Older Feb. 17-19
Liberty Dental Plan, UNLV School of Dental Medicine Accepting Appointments for Children’s Dental Prevention Clinic
LIBERTY Dental Plan of Nevada (LIBERTY), the state’s dental Medicaid administrator, in a joint effort with UNLV School of Dental Medicine, opened a children’s dental prevention clinic earlier this month, providing preventive oral health care services to pediatric patients throughout southern Nevada, including those covered by the state’s Medicaid plan. Appointments can be made … [Read more...] about Liberty Dental Plan, UNLV School of Dental Medicine Accepting Appointments for Children’s Dental Prevention Clinic
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Feb. 3-5 At Doolittle Community Center For Those Age 70 And Older
Online Advance Registration Required A vaccination site for those age 70 and older will open Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Doolittle Senior Center, located at 1930 N. J St. The city of Las Vegas, in partnership with Roseman University, Touro University and Nevada State College is pleased to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations Feb. 3-5. Medical students will assist with the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Feb. 3-5 At Doolittle Community Center For Those Age 70 And Older
Van to Transport Homeless Unveiled Today; Made Possible with $50K Gift from SilverSummit Healthplan to The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE
In an effort to help the homeless population in Southern Nevada,SilverSummit Healthplan recently donated $50,000 to the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE. The donation, which supports the city of Las Vegas’ Recuperative Care Center (RCC) located at 1581 N. Main Street in the Corridor of Hope, was used to purchase an ADA-compliant van to safely and easily … [Read more...] about Van to Transport Homeless Unveiled Today; Made Possible with $50K Gift from SilverSummit Healthplan to The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE
Save a Life During National Blood Donor Month
JW Marriott Resort & Spa Las Vegas and Rampart Casino host their first blood drive of 2021 with Vitalant commemorating National Blood Donor Month. January is National Blood Donor Month. Blood donors are vital to ensuring blood is available for the one in seven people who enter the hospital and require blood to survive. Eligible blood donors are … [Read more...] about Save a Life During National Blood Donor Month
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Announces Virtual Caregiver Schedule for January
While Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health will not hold any site-based programming at its facility until further notice, the center will continue to offer virtual education, support and therapeutic programs. All programs are designed for family and professional caregivers, featuring topics of interest to those who care for individuals with ALS, Alzheimer’s, … [Read more...] about Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Announces Virtual Caregiver Schedule for January
Lee Canyon’ Sixth Annual Chris Ruby a Weekend of Racing Benefitting Nevada Donor Network Jan. 8 – Jan. 10, 2021
Lee Canyon announces the sixth annual Chris Ruby Cup, Friday, Jan. 8 through Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. The fun, all-ages and ability levels ski and snowboard banked slalom race is a weekend-long benefit for Nevada Donor Network, a nonprofit that coordinates, recovers, and allocates lifesaving organs and tissues for Nevada transplant patients. Races run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about Lee Canyon’ Sixth Annual Chris Ruby a Weekend of Racing Benefitting Nevada Donor Network Jan. 8 – Jan. 10, 2021
Golden Knights’ Shea Theodore Honors Grandmother, Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative with Comprehensive Cancer Centers
Announced today at a ceremony in front of City National Arena, Comprehensive Cancer Centers (Comprehensive) and Vegas Golden Knights’ star defenseman Shea Theodore have teamed up to raise awareness and provide proactive measures to combat breast cancer. A new fund has been created for Susan G. Komen Nevada known as “Kay’s Power Play.” The fund is named in Kay Darlington’s … [Read more...] about Golden Knights’ Shea Theodore Honors Grandmother, Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative with Comprehensive Cancer Centers