March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, Sunrise Health will be offering EZ Detect kits for only $5. EZ Detect™ is the most advanced home test available to check for hidden blood in stool. The third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States is colorectal cancer (ACS, 2009). Prevention and early detection through screening can drastically lower the incidence of colorectal cancer.

TO RESERVE YOUR KIT TODAY, CALL: 702-233-5300

Lunch & Learn: US Census 2010 and You
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: h2u at Sunrise Hospital
3061 S. Maryland Pkwy, #102
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Free to attend, lunch included. Anna Talamo of the US Census will present information on the importance of properly filling out your US Census. Reservations required. Call 702-233-5300.

AARP Safe Driving
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: h2u at Sunrise Hospital
3061 S. Maryland Pkwy, #102
Las Vegas, NV 89109
$12 for AARP Members and $14 for non-members. Attend this class and receive a discount on our automobile insurance. Call 735-5510 to reserve your spot.

Lunch & Learn: Complimentary Therapy Program 
Tuesday, March 11, 2010 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: h2u at Sunrise Hospital
3061 S. Maryland Pkwy, #102
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Free to attend, lunch included. Reservations required. Call 702-233-5300.

Lunch & Learn: Personal Health Awareness – Nutrition, The Keys to the Kingdom
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: h2u at Sunrise Hospital
3061 S. Maryland Pkwy, #102
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Free to attend, lunch included. Reservations required. Call 702-233-5300.

Outpatient Diabetes Classes (March 22, 23, 24)
Monday, March 22 – Wednesday, March 24 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: 3101 S. Maryland Pkwy, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89109 (next door to Denny’s restaurant) Please attend all three nights of the series. You are welcome to bring a spouse/friend/significant other. This is a free program for adult diabetes patients. Classes are taught in English. Call 702-233-5454 to register.

Lunch & Learn: Advantages of Assisted Living
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: h2u at Sunrise Hospital
3061 S. Maryland Pkwy, #102
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Free to attend, lunch included. Reservations required. Call 702-233-5300.

Physician Brunch Lecture
Wednesday, March 30, 2010 9:30 am
Location: Sunrise Hospital
3186 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Join Dr. Umakanthan, an Interventional Cardiologist with Las Vegas Cardiology, and learn about DVT risk factors and treatment options. Plus, receive a free, non-invasive screening provided by Venous Forum. Reservations required, call 702-233-5300.

Prepared Childbirth Class
Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:30 am – 4:40 pm
Location: The Breast Center at Sunrise
3006 S Maryland Pkwy, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Cost of the class is $45.00. The childbirth preparation class is designed to acquaint expectant parents with everything they need to know about the third trimester of pregnancy, labor and delivery, cesarean section, post-partum and newborn care. Tours of Labor & Delivery and the Maternal Infant Unit are available at the completion of the class. NICU tours available upon request. To register, call 702-233-KIDS (5437).

Prepared Childbirth Class
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8:30 am – 4:40 pm
Location: The Breast Center at Sunrise
3006 S Maryland Pkwy, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Cost of the class is $45.00. The childbirth preparation class is designed to acquaint expectant parents with everything they need to know about the third trimester of pregnancy, labor and delivery, cesarean section, post-partum and newborn care. Tours of Labor & Delivery and the Maternal Infant Unit are available at the completion of the class. NICU tours available upon request. To register, call 702-233-KIDS (5437).

Breast Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, March 2 and March 16, 2010 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Breast Center at Sunrise
3006 S Maryland Pkwy, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Free breast cancer support group offered to all women in the community who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. No RSVP required. For more information, call 702-784-1947.

Young Survivor’s Breast Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, March 10 and March 24, 2010 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Breast Center at Sunrise
3006 S Maryland Pkwy, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Free breast cancer support group offered to all women in the community 40 years old and younger who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. No RSVP required. For more information, call 702-784-1947.

Look Good…Feel Better
Monday, March 29, 2010 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: Breast Center at Sunrise
3006 S Maryland Pkwy, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Look Good…Feel Better is a free, non-medical, brand-neutral, national public service program created to help individuals with cancer look good, improve their self-esteem and manage their treatment and recovery with confidence. RSVP at 702-784-1947.

Epilepsy Support Group
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sunrise Hospital Auditorium
3186 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Free and open to the public. Registration not required. For more information, call 702-731-8115.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Friday, March 19, 2010 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Nevada Neurosciences Institute at Sunrise
3131 La Canada St, Suite 101
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Free. To register, call 702-784-7904.

Zumba® Gold
Monday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Cost for each class is $3. Call 255-5404 to RSVP. Doctor’s release required for all exercise classes.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Every Tuesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Free. RSVP Required, call 702-255-5404. A free blood pressure log will be supplied to you to track your readings.

Yoga
Every Thursday 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Cost for each class is $5. Call 702-255-5404 for required reservation. Bring exercise mat and doctor’s release.

Line Dancing with Suzy
Every Thursday 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Cost is $2.00. Reservation required, call 702-255-5404.

US Census and You
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Free to attend, light refreshments included. Anna Talamo of the US Census will present information on the importance of properly filling out your US Census. Reservations required. Call 702-255-5404.

FREE Medicare Counseling with SHIP Counselor
Thursday, March 11 and March 25, 2010 9:15 am – 11:15 am
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Free Medicare counseling. By appointment only. Call 702-255-5404.

Alzheimer’s Support Group
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Christine Terry and Elaine Eisler of the Alzheimer’s Association will lead this support group that provides an opportunity for family, friends, caregivers and others to meet regularly for mutual emotional support and to exchange coping skills with one another in matters relating to Alzheimer’s disease. Reservations required, call 702-255-5404.

Lunch & Lecture: FDIC Insured Market CD’s
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Free. Reservations required, call 702-255-5404. Please join Rick LaSpaluto, CFP, to learn about CD’s.

O2 on the Go Support Group
Friday, March 19, 2010 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Free. Reservations required, call 702-255-5404. Learn about your illness and help others become more informed.

Lunch & Lecture: Advantages of Assisted Living
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: h2u MountainView Office
8524 Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Free. Reservations required, call 702-255-5404. Lunch provided by Paradise Valley.

Lunch & Learn: Know Your Heart and How to Treat it Right
Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Southern Hills Hospital 9300 W. Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Join us to learn more about heart health and prevention tips including how to prevent high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Reservation required. Call 702-880-2700.

AARP Safe Driving
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Southern Hills Hospital Education Classroom 9300 W. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89148
$12 for AARP Members and $14 for non-members. Attend this class and receive a discount on our automobile insurance. Call 702-880-2700 to reserve your spot.

Sunrise Health is the most technologically advanced hospital network in the central Southwest. Committed to providing the finest healthcare, Sunrise Health includes Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, MountainView Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center and Sunrise Children’s Hospital, as well as outpatient diagnostic, imaging and surgical centers. Specialty services include a suite of the latest diagnostic and surgical technologies, The Nevada Neurosciences Institute, a designated comprehensive cancer center, The Breast Center at Sunrise, the state’s only children’s hospital and the region’s only certified stroke center.

For more information about Sunrise Health visit www.SunriseHealthInfo.com.

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