A German Shepherd named Kilo was shot multiple times during a gun battle in Florida between police and a man suspected of shooting at officers earlier in the night. Fortunately for Kilo, he was wearing a protective vest, which saved his life. Unfortunately, thousands of other K-9s officers across the country perform their duties without…
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Unprotected Heroes Vests Save K-9s Lives as They Protect and Serve Communities
(Family Features) A German Shepherd named Kilo was shot multiple times during a gun battle in Florida between police and a man suspected of shooting at officers earlier in the night. Fortunately for Kilo, he was wearing a protective vest, which saved his life. Unfortunately, thousands of other K-9s officers across the country perform their…
ALZHEIMER’S SET TO MOVE FROM THE MOST DAUNTING GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS TO THE 21ST CENTURY’S FISCAL NIGHTMARE
ALZHEIMER’S SET TO MOVE FROM THE MOST DAUNTING GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS TO THE 21ST CENTURY’S FISCAL NIGHTMARE OECD and the Global Coalition on Aging Convene at Harris Manchester College, Oxford University to Shape New Approaches for Solutions Oxford, UK (26 June 2013) – The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Harris Manchester College, Oxford…
Northern Nevada Medical Center Announces New CEO, Alan Olive
Northern Nevada Medical Center Announces New CEO, Alan Olive (Sparks, NV) Northern Nevada Medical Center welcomes Alan Olive, MPH, MHA, as new CEO for the 108-bed hospital in Sparks, NV. Born and raised in Reno, Olive has 19 years of healthcare leadership experience. He has served as CEO at northern Nevada hospitals including Carson Tahoe’s…
RENOWN HEALTH WELCOMES 71 NURSE GRADUATES
RENO, Nev. (July 5, 2013) – Renown Health is excited to welcome 100 new employees, including 71 local registered nurse (RN) graduates, several experienced RNs, and 20 more employees in front-line patient care and other roles. The new hires will meet for their first day of orientation at Renown Regional Medical Center on Monday, July…
TERRY MURPHY RECOGNIZED AS SHARE HUMANITARIAN OF THE MONTH
TERRY MURPHY RECOGNIZED AS SHARE HUMANITARIAN OF THE MONTH Terry Murphy, a longtime local businesswoman and community leader who is president of Strategic Solutions and serves as president of Downtown Las Vegas Alliance, is the SHARE Humanitarian for the month of May for her volunteering efforts with Veterans Village, The Rape Crisis Center and…
Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents Romeo & Juliet for an unforgettable season finale
SHAKESPEARE’S PLAY AND PROKOFIEV’S ENDURING SCORE BRINGS THE ‘MONTAGUES’ AND ‘CAPULETS’ TO LIFE IN THIS RIVETING BALLET CHOREOGRAPHED BY JAMES CANFIELD “For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo.”- William Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet is Co-Sponsored by: Madeleine & Don Andress and Wendy & Richard Plaster …
AARP: George Davis Appointed AARP State President
George Davis Appointed AARP State President African-American Business Executive is Top Advocate for AARP’s 3.1 million members California PASADENA, Calif., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — George Davis of Los Angeles, CA, has been appointed AARP California State President. Prior to his appointment, Davis was acting state president and served for two years on the state’s…
Veterans Village Las Vegas Receives $97,000 in Mattresses
The Home Depot continues to support Veterans Village Las Vegas The Home Depot Foundation (THDF) recently donated a truckload of mattresses valued at more than $97,000 to Veterans Village Las Vegas. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting VeteransVillage since its inception last year, continues to increase its support to…
CVS Caremark Emphasizes Commitment to Older Americans at Annual American Society on Aging Conference
Company highlights the importance of medication adherence in helping seniors on their path to better health CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS) will highlight how medication adherence plays a vital role in helping older Americans on their path to better health at the 2013 Annual American Society on Aging Conference, which is being held in Chicago this week….
Veterans Village Collaborates with Heaven Can Wait Animal Society
Veterans to pilot dog adoption program WHAT: VeteransVillageLas Vegas, a comprehensive housing and resource facility for U.S. veterans and their families, is collaborating with Heaven Can Wait Animal Society (HCWAS) Las Vegas. Two veterans will pilot a dog adoption program by volunteering to assume responsibility for the care of a dog while staying…
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in…
SLCC Joins National Program to Train Baby Boomers for Jobs
Salt Lake Community College was recently chosen to join the Plus 50 Encore Completion Program, a national effort to train 10,000 baby boomers for new jobs in healthcare, education and social services. The program is sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The College will assist adults age 50 and over in completing…
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting…
US Senator Dean Heller, recently appointed member of Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to Tour Veterans Village Las Vegas Tomorrow
WHAT: US Senator Dean Heller will tour Veterans Village Las Vegas tomorrow. Recently appointed as a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Heller will learn first-hand about Veterans Village Las Vegas, a comprehensive and highly innovative housing and resource facility for U.S. veterans and their families. Veterans Village opened in 2012 in a…
Jewish War Veterans Come Together to Help Veterans Village Las Vegas
Veterans Village Las Vegas, is a comprehensive housing and resource facility for U.S. veterans and their families and located in a repurposed Econo Lodge motel on Las Vegas Boulevard, has a new support group – more than 60 members of the Jewish War Veterans Murray L. Rosen Post 64. According to Senior Vice Commander Steve…
National Nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation Joins Forces with Parent-giving to Increase Awareness of Contributions of Caregivers
The national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Parentgiving.com, based in Montclair, New Jersey. Keith Maddox, CEO of Parentgiving, presented a check for $10,000 to Cass Forkin, founder of Twilight Wish Foundation at their Doylestown, PA offices on January 10, 2013. The funding received from Parentgiving will be used…
The 20 Pearls Foundation Inc. Presents An Evening with Violin ‘Soul-o-ist’ Karen Briggs In Support of the HerShe Group Foundation, Inc.
The 20 Pearls Foundation Inc. Presents An Evening with Violin ‘Soul-o-ist’ Karen Briggs In Support of the HerShe Group Foundation, Inc. Thursday, January 31, 2013, 6:30 p.m. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Tickets are $65 & $70, plus any additional service fees To purchase tickets, please visit The Smith Center Box Office, call…
Hometown Health Announces Region’s First Electronic Member ID Card
Hometown Health Announces Region’s First Electronic Member ID Card RENO, Nev. (Oct. 22, 2012) – For all those who dig through wallets, purses or pockets to locate their insurance ID cards, Hometown Health now offers an alternative – the Hometown Health eCard. With the region’s first Electronic Member ID Card, Hometown Health members can access…
Innovative Senior Housing Community Takes Shape in Tucson include Horses! (equine therapy)
Read about the role of horses and Dr. Andrew Weil along with other exciting news about Watermark’s latest innovation in senior living, The Hacienda at the River in Tucson, Arizona. Innovative Senior Housing Community Takes Shape in Tucson Partnerships and Affiliations Announced Tucson, Ariz. – Before concrete is even poured for the Hacienda at the…
Hometown Health Offers Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Renown South Meadows
Hometown Health and Senior Care Plus will provide northern Nevada residents with the convenience of drive-thru seasonal flu shots, Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon, at Renown South Meadows Medical Center, 10101 Double R Blvd. This event is one of more than 45 scheduled Renown Health flu and pneumonia shot offerings around the…
Free Screenings During Senior Fest
Hundreds of seniors will take advantage of free health screenings offered at Senior Fest 2012, Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reno Town Mall. Last year, seniors lined up at the large tented area to participate in this once a year community outreach for tests offered by the health care team…
There’s No Place Like Home
There’s No Place Like Home By Michael Clark If you are on Medicare and have had a recent hospital stay, experts say there is about a 1-in-5 chance you will find yourself back in the hospital again within a month. Hospital readmissions are not only expensive they are hard on both patients and families. According…
Senior Care Plus Offers Free Screenings During Senior Fest
Senior Care Plus, a Medicare Advantage Plan from Hometown Health, will offer free lab screenings during Senior Fest. Senior Fest is Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reno Town Mall. Lab screenings will be offered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees, age 50 and older, can receive screenings regardless of…
Million Hearts™ Social Media- Caregiver Video Contest
Million Hearts™ Social Media- Caregiver Video Contest Twitter @MillionHeartsUS Week One (7/9)- We are launching our first video #contest next week in partnership with @CDCgov! Check back for details on #prizes and more! Week Two (7/16)- Our first video #contest launches today! We invite #caregivers to join and share their stories. http://go.usa.gov/vEq @CDCgov Week Three…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Willow Creek
www.willowcreeklv.com Who We Are A Little Bit of History… Founded in 1992, Willow Creek Association (WCA) is a not-for-profit Christian organization that exists to maximize the transformative power of the local church. Our vision is to see every local church reach its full redemptive potential — becoming an unbridled conduit for the transforming power of…