2021 Fall - Winter

FALL | WINTER ‘21

Contents:

First Lady Visit............................................................... 2

Autumn Safety Harvest............................................... 4

Lunch & Learn..............................................................7

Class Descriptions and Schedule.............................. 9

UMC is committed to the health and well-being of our community, and
as the we step into cooler weather, we’d like take this opportunity to
remind you that preventive medicine plays a key role in your overall
health. If you don’t currently have a primary care provider or would like
to find one closer to home, UMC’s Primary Care physicians offer you
a gateway to Nevada’s Highest Level of Care. Call 702-383-CARE to
schedule an appointment with a UMC Primary Care physician today!

Through the Healthy Living Institute at UMC, we offer many opportunities
for you to participate in wellness education and activities. As you
explore this quarter’s Living Magazine, you will find information about
activities and speakers exploring many wellness topics along your
journey to greater health!

Well-being is not only one’s physical health; it is the ability for one to find
a balance in body, mind and spirit — the whole person. Our goal is to
provide information and guidance in creating a healthy lifestyle using
integrative healing practices and evidence-based health care.

celebrates adults 50 years and better! By joining
this program at no cost, you will receive many different membership
benefits. Members have access to free health screenings and flu shots;
free notary services; office services (free copies and faxing); Café @ UMC
discounts; home delivery of our quarterly Living Magazine; community
blood pressure screenings; and exclusive physician lectures. Additionally,
for any inpatient stays at UMC, Senior Celebration members may be
eligible to have their Part A Medicare deductibles waived.

Please visit www.umcsn.com/Healthy-Living-Institute
You will be able to view the calendar of events, register for classes

and view our newsletters. Be sure to join our email club.
Registration is available on the website. You will

receive email updates and a virtual newsletter. For
more information, please call 702-383-SELF (7353).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
SUNSET PARK TRAIL

Run / Walk starts at 8 a.m. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.

{ Run or Walk the Course }
Your donation includes registration,
race bib, event t-shirt and goodie bag.

Registration: $35 MEDALS FOR ALL
Until October 15 5k FINISHERS

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Sign up to Cheer for Hope

{ }Event Cheerleaders donation includes
t-shirt and pom poms

Senior Celebrations members Scan here for more
details and to register.
{ }use code Senior5 to save $5!

First Lady Visits UMC

On May 6, UMC received a special early morning visit from First Lady
Dr. Jill Biden, who stopped by UMC to thank our front-line health
care workers and deliver White House cookies. UMC hosted the event
in partnership with SEIU Nevada to celebrate the many dedicated
health care workers who continue to work tirelessly to save lives amid
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Biden was joined by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Sen. Jacky
Rosen, Rep. Dina Titus and Rep. Susie Lee.

A man-to-man workshop that gives guys the
tools and confidence to become great fathers

Led by a team of veteran “I gained so much knowledge by
dads, this class gives coming to all the classes, before
expectant and new dads and after my son was born, so I
a chance to talk with other volunteer to give back. I’ve been
men about being fathers. volunteering as a veteran dad
for 17 years, and I still learn new
Get hands-on time holding, things at every class.” -Dave N.
changing and feeding
babies while gaining “Attending the class before my
confidence and preparing first child was born gave me the
for the best time of your life. confidence and skills to not just
be a dad, but to be an involved
Pediatric resident dads from dad from day one. It helped me
the UNLV School of Medicine so much that I felt like sharing the
also attend to answer any skills with other soon-to-be dads
medical-related questions. was really the only option. Helping
awesome guys gain a few skills
to become awesome dads is my
favorite part of the class!”

- Brandon M.

Wednesday, October 13
4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.



APPBOYINOTNMLYENT

COVID-19
VACCINE

COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABLE TO ALL NEVADANS 12+

All Nevadans 12 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19
vaccine at the UMC Advanced Center for Health located at
2231 W. Charleston Blvd.
Schedule your appointments online at
www.umcsn.com/COVIDvaccine, scan
the code or call our team directly at
702-383-1800.
Appointments are limited and available on a
first-come, first-served basis.

EXCLUSIVE MOVIE EVENT ENHANCE YOUR FITNESS

Join us for a free Exclusive Movie Event at
Galaxy Cannery Luxury+ Theatre on

Thursday, November 4 for a 10 a.m. showing.

RSVP by visiting: www.eventbrite.com
and typing “UMC” into the search bar.

For more information,
please call 702-383-SELF (7353)

EnhanceFitness® at
the Healthy Living
Institute at UMC is
a group exercise
class that improves
your balance,
flexibility, bone
density, endurance,
coordination and
mental sharpness,
while decreasing
your risk of falling.

Join us for a life
of better health.

skin cancer awareness

umc offers educational lunch & learn classes as part of
our senior celebrations program. bringing you informative,
informal sessions with top caregivers in their various fields.
free lunch provided.

skin cancer awareness

daniel kirgan, m.d., professor from the kirk kerkorian
school of medicine at unlv department of surgery, chief
of the division of surgical oncology.
monday, october 18 • noon - 1 p.m.
healthy living institute at umc
901 rancho lane • suite 180

charleston/rancho ln., behind cvs, next to umc

join us and learn about skin cancer awareness. we will also
offer free spot skin cancer checks.
space is limited. rsvp: 702-383-7353 (self)

UMC and Community Partners to Announce
$6M Effort to Expand HIV Testing in Nevada

On the 40th anniversary of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S.,
UMC and its community partners announced the launch of a
$6 million, five-year effort to significantly expand HIV testing in
Southern Nevada. Dr. Jerry Cade, Medical Director of the UMC
Wellness Center, announced this valuable program alongside Rep.
Dina Titus, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy and Dr.
Fermin Leguen, District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada
Health District.

As a result of a joint effort between the Southern Nevada Health
District, UMC and the Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center,
community members will soon
have access to testing services
for HIV and other sexually
transmitted infections at all nine
UMC Quick Care locations in
the Las Vegas Valley. Launching
in the coming weeks, this
program will receive annual
grant funding from the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.

Important new class/event Diabetes Self Management
guidelines at HLI for everyone’s Program (DSMP)
protection: Take Control of your Diabetes
with this six-week program. You
• All classes are subject to will learn the skills you need to
change based on CDC take control of your health. Topics
guidelines. include: healthy eating, exercise,
communication skills, and a step
• All classes require RSVPs. by-step plan to improve your
No walk-ins health and your life.
Wednesdays, Oct. 13 - Nov.17
• All participants must wear masks 10 a.m. - noon

• Social distancing will be enforced Enhance®Fitness
Enhance®Fitness focuses on
• Virtual class options available dynamic cardiovascular exercise,
for some classes. Please inquire strength training, balance and
for details. flexibility — everything older
adults need to maintain health
Wellness Classes and function as they age.
Balance exercises are included
AARP Safe Driver Course throughout the class.
Sign up now for a great class Tuesdays and Thursdays
that will teach you how to adapt 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
to changes in yourself, the laws,
the car and the road. Refresh your Fall Family Events
driving skills and discover proven
driving methods to help keep you Kohl’s Cares 4U at UMC Children’s
and your loved ones safe on the Hospital Halloween Safetacular
road. Take the class and you may and Boo-ster Bonanza
be eligible for up to three years of Please check The Healthy Living
auto insurance discounts. Institute’s website and Facebook
page for details about this event.
Class fees: $20 for AARP members; We will offer family safety activities,
$25 for non-members. Payment education and giveaways!
by check made out to AARP or Location and details coming soon.
by cash only. Come 15 minutes
early to complete your paperwork.
Please bring your AARP card and
driver’s license.
Fridays, October 15, November 19
and December 17
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information and to register:
call 702-383-7353 (SELF) or go to
umcsn.com/Healthy-Living-Institute

Autumn Safety Harvest Exclusive Senior
In partnership with AAA, CCSD Celebration Events
Police, Kohl’s Cares, and
Nevada Office of Traffic Safety Annual Heart Healthy Thanksgiving
please join the Healthy Living Join us for our Annual Senior
Institute at UMC on National Car Celebrations Heart Healthy
Seat Check Saturday. Thanksgiving with UMC’s chefs.
We will offer free car seats (while Don’t miss this great experience!
supplies last, child must be Please call early to register, as this
present), in addition to car seat event fills quickly.
education and inspections. Thursday, November 18
Valley High School Noon - 1 p.m.
2839 Burnham Ave.
Saturday, September 25 Annual Senior Celebrations
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Holiday Potluck
Join us for our Holiday Potluck and
New Class crafting event. Bring your favorite
Powerful Tools for Caregivers dish as we celebrate the holiday
Are you taking care of an adult season. Enjoy lunch, conversation
relative, partner, friend or parent? and a seasonal craft.
Caregiving can be difficult and Please call early to register, as this
holds many challenges. Powerful event fills quickly.
Tools for Caregivers gives you Thursday, December 16
the skills to care for yourself while Noon - 1 p.m.
caring for someone else. By
taking care of your own health Senior Celebrations
and well-being, you become Exclusive Movie Event
a better caregiver. We hope Join the staff of the Healthy
that by taking this six-week Living Institute at UMC for a free
workshop, caregivers will be able Exclusive Movie Event at
to better manage emotions, Galaxy Cannery Luxury+ Theatre.
increase self-confidence and RSVP by visiting: www.eventbrite.com
self-care behaviors, and use local and typing “UMC” into the search bar.
resources. Thursday, November 4, 10 a.m.
Tuesdays, September 7 - October 12
1:00 p.m.- 2:30 pm

Complimentary
Health and Wellness Classes

Skin Cancer Awareness Support Groups
Lunch and Learn
Join Dr. Daniel Kirgan as he Cancer Support Group
discusses the latest information We welcome cancer survivors,
on skin cancer awareness, families, caregivers, and friends to
the dangers of unprotected learn more about survivorship and
exposure, encouraging sun-safe experience camaraderie and
habits and treatment of skin support for one another.
cancer. We will also offer free First Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m.
spot skin cancer checks.
Cancer Survivor
Space is limited, please call to RSVP. Holiday Celebration
Monday, October 18 Saturday, December 11
Noon - 1:00 p.m. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Stop the Bleed Classes for New and
These sessions provide valuable Expectant Families
information about the steps
necessary to stop severe bleeding Car Seat Inspections
with the appropriate use of Did you know that three out of four
pressure, dressing and tourniquets, car seats are installed incorrectly?
while waiting for emergency The Healthy Living Institute at
responders to arrive. UMC proudly offers free car seat
Mondays, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8 education and inspections from
3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. certified technicians. Email us at
Stretch & Refresh [email protected]
Bring awareness to your mind and or call 702-383-SELF (7353) for
body with this 30-minute fusion more information about
class of flexibility and relaxation. scheduling your personal
All levels welcome and mats educational session and
provided. inspection.
Mondays, Noon - 12:30 p.m.

For more information and to register:
call 702-383-7353 (SELF) or go to
umcsn.com/Healthy-Living-Institute

A Mindful Approach To Baby Basics II (Soothing and

Childbirth Education Sleeping)

This class is designed to educate This is the second part of our free
parents about the childbirth
Baby Basics education for new
process. We will discuss both
parents and those who need
medicated and non-medicated a refresher. We will continue to
forms of pain control. We
discuss basic baby care and
encourage parents to take this
focus on sleeping and soothing
course in their seventh or eighth techniques.
month of pregnancy. This class Monday, October 18 and

is offered as a two-part series on Tuesday, December 14
Tuesdays or an all-day Saturday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

class. Please call for registration Boot Camp For New Dads
information or register online. Led by a team of veteran dads,
Tuesdays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2
4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. this class gives expectant and

new dads a chance to talk with

Breastfeeding Preparation other men about being fathers.

Let us help you to get off to a Dads learn baby basics, ask

great start with breastfeeding! questions, discuss concerns, gain

Learn what you’ll need to confidence and prepare

know to successfully meet your for the best time of their lives.
breastfeeding goals. Birth partners We encourage fathers to bring
their babies.
and other family members are
Wednesday, October 13
welcome to attend.
Mondays, Oct. 11 and Dec. 6 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.- 6:30 pm Infant Massage
Learn techniques to calm and
Baby Basics relax your baby, as well as
Join us and learn the basics of relieve discomfort. Massage also
newborn baby care. You will also promotes better sleep. Infants 6
receive information on how to weeks to 1 year old.
properly care for yourself after Tuesday, November 9
you deliver. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Thursdays, Oct. 7 and Dec. 2
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Complimentary
Health and Wellness Classes

BREASTFEEDING Triple P: The Power of Positive
SUPPORT Parenting
This seminar introduces the
If you have any five key principles of positive
breastfeeding parenting.
questions or Wednesday, October 13
concerns, please 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
email us at
healthylivinginstitute@ Triple P: Raising Confident,
umcsn.com to Competent Children
schedule a FREE In this seminar, parents are
consultation with introduced to the building blocks
our IBCLC Lactation for helping children become
Consultant. confident and successful.
Wednesday, October 20
Infant & Child CPR - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
AHA Friends & Family
This American Heart Association Triple P: Raising Resilient Children
Friends and Family class teaches Parents are introduced to the
family members how to be life- strategies for helping children
savers by providing infant and manage their feelings and deal
child CPR skills. with stress.
Monday, November 15 Wednesday, Oct. 27
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Safe Sitter®
Safe Sitter is for children 11 to 14
years of age. This class teaches
them how to be safe when
they’re home alone, watching
younger siblings or babysitting.
Students learn life-saving skills
such as how to rescue someone
who’s choking, practice CPR skills
and receive helpful information
like what to do if there’s severe
weather.
Monday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Register online. No walk-ins.

For more information and to register:
call 702-383-7353 (SELF) or go to
umcsn.com/Healthy-Living-Institute

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