Health News from The Valley Health System
Spring 2009

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Spring 2009 Calendar of Events

Reservations are required for all events. Please call our Direct DoctorsSM Plus referral line at 702-388-4888 to register. After dialing the number, please select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish to be automatically connected to a representative.

Join Senior Advantage Today!
This program is especially for adults ages 55 and older, offering access to wellness classes, seminars, discounts and much more for a one-time, $10 membership fee. Call 702-853-3008 or visit www.IchooseValleyHealthSystem.com to learn more.

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February

Living With Congestive Heart Failure*
February 24, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Desert Springs Hospital
Lunch included

March

Diabetes Awareness
March 18, 8 to 10 AM
Valley Hospital
Continental breakfast and free glucose (sugar) check included

Transfusion-Free Medicine and Urology Surgery
March 21, 1 to 2 PM
Valley Hospital
Light refreshments included
To RSVP, please call 702-671-8954.

Women's Health: Metabolic Syndrome
March 25, noon to 1:30 PM
Summerlin Hospital
Lunch included

Get the Facts About Incontinence (Overactive Bladder)
March 26, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Centennial Hills Hospital
Lunch included

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Is It a Cold or Allergies?*
March 31, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Desert Springs Hospital
Lunch included

April

Intro to Nintendo® Wii™: Keeping Mentally and Physically Fit*
April 7, 1 to 2 PM
Valley Hospital
Light refreshments included

Advance Directives and Living Wills ... Do You Have a Plan?*
April 15, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Spring Valley Hospital
Lunch included

Planning Ahead -- Don't Face the Burden Alone, Be Prepared
April 23, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Centennial Hills Hospital
Lunch included

Foot Health*
April 28, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Desert Springs Hospital
Lunch included

Spine Health*
April 29, noon to 1:30 PM
Summerlin Hospital
Lunch included

May

Celebrating Women -- Stroke Awareness Tea*
May 7, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Valley Hospital – 2020 Goldring
Lunch included

Medicare Appeals
May 11, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Spring Valley Hospital
Lunch included

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Laugh Confidently Again (Continence Issues)*
May 12, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Desert Springs Hospital
Lunch included

Transfusion-Free Medicine and General Surgery
May 23, 1 to 2 PM
Valley Hospital
Light refreshments included
To RSVP, call 702-671-8954.

The Admitting Process from A–Z*
May 27, noon to 1:30 PM
Summerlin Hospital
Lunch included

"Oh! My Aching Joints" -- Signs, Symptoms and Relief
May 28, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Centennial Hills Hospital
Lunch included

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Senior Health Fair
May 20, 8 AM to noon
Desert Springs Hospital, click here for more information.

Ongoing

AARP Driver Safety Classes
Spring Valley Hospital
Must attend both sessions if held on two days
Feb. 28, 8 AM to 5 PM
Mar. 17 – 18, 8 AM to noon
Apr. 25, 8 AM to 5 PM
May 20 – 21, 5 to 9 PM

Yoga for Seniors
Tuesdays, 4:30 PM
Desert Springs Hospital
$20 per month
For more information, please call 702-369-7911.

Water Aerobics*
Various days and times
For more information, call 702-388-4665.

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Coffee Breaks
9 to 10 AM
Desert Springs Hospital
Light refreshments included
RSVP required. Please call 702-369-7911.
Mar. 12, Restless Legs Syndrome
Apr. 9, Collette Vacations
May 14, Advances in Wound Care

*This seminar is open to Senior Advantage members only. Please call us at 702-853-3008 if you would like to join.

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