DIGNITY HEALTH WELCOMES NEW DOCTOR TO PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
Dignity Health Medical Group, which is affiliated with Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican hospital systems, announced the addition of Dr. Emily Peterson to its primary care clinic.
The clinic, 10001 S. Eastern Ave., is accepting new and returning patients.
For more information, visit dhmgnv.com.
VEGAN AND HEALTHY EATING PRESENTATION PLANNED AT ACTIVE ADULT CENTER
The Centennial Hills Active Adult Center plans to host a vegan and healthy eating presentation for adults 50 or older at 12:30 p.m. April 16 at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. The presentation is free to those with a $2 annual adult center membership. For more information, call the center at 702-229-1702.
COMPASSION CARE HOSPICE OF NEVADA PLANS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The Centennial Hills Active Adult Center plans to host a presentation about how to become a hospice volunteer with Compassion Care Hospice for adults 50 or older at 11 a.m. April 21 at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. The presentation is free to those with a $2 annual adult center membership. For more information, call the center at 702-229-1702.
WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY TO HOST MEDICARE WORKSHOP
The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a free Medicare workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. April 29 and May 29.
The event is set to cover benefits and beneficiaries, deductibles and copays, how to file a claim, how to detect and report Medicare fraud and abuse, caregiver protection and more.
For more information, call 702-507-3964.
HEALTH LECTURE PLANNED MAY 4
The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a health lecture on acid reflux, diverticulosis, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia from 2 to 4 p.m. May 4.
Dr. Tikva Butler is set to discuss how to manage, improve and reverse these conditions with lifestyle changes and herbs.
For more information, call 702-507-3964.
HEALTH EVENTS SET AT SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LIFESTYLE CENTER
A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease workshop is planned from 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 10 at Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center-West, 8680 W. Cheyenne Ave. (look for the entry marked Social Club). A workshop explaining disease management will help participants develop a plan for daily living. To register, call 702-877-5356.
The center also plans to host the Better Breathers Support Group from 1 to 2 p.m. April 10. Learn more about living with lung conditions such as asthma, COPD and lung cancer. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend in support of loved ones. To register, call 702-677-3053.
The center also plans to host an advanced directives information session at 9 a.m. April 24. Medical directives for care of those who become incapacitated will be discussed. To register, call 702-677-3053.
For more information, visit smalv.com or call 800-638-4113.
LEARN ABOUT HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES
A free Healthcare Decision Day is planned from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m April 16 at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive.
Stop by the admitting/registration department to learn more about the benefits of having an advance directive. Representatives from the Valley Health System and Nathan Adelson Hospice are scheduled to be on hand to answer questions.
For more information, visit nhdd.org.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE ON OXYGEN TO HOST MEETING
O2 On the Go, a support group for people with pulmonary diseases, is slated to meet from 10 a.m. to noon April 18 at the H2U MountainView Office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114. It schedules its meetings for the third Friday of every month.
For more information, call 702-233-5474.
SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL PLANS BABY-RELATED CLASSES
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive, offers many baby classes — Baby Basics 1 & 2; Babywearing Workshop; Birth Basics; The Birth Plan Workshop; Breastfeeding Basics; Infant CPR; Infant Massage; Meditations for Healthy Pregnancy and Birth; Natural Birth Methods; Planned Cesarean Birth; Prenatal Fitness Class; Prepared Childbirth Education; and Twins/Multiples Preparation Class.
To learn more about dates, times and costs, visit summerlinhospital.com/community-information. To register for classes, call 702-233-7103.
STOP SMOKING WORKSHOP PLANNED THROUGH APRIL 28 AT SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL
A free Freedom from Smoking workshop is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through April 28 in Classroom 1B (past the cafeteria) at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive.
The American Lung Association invites smokers desiring to quit to attend. Create a week-by-week, personalized plan.
For more information, call 702-233-7470.