USN Director Goes to Washington

Barbara Wood, USN’s director of university of relations, is in Washington, D.C. representing Nevada at a dinner tonight honoring Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The event is presented by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.

NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell will serve as Master of Ceremonies at tonight’s event, and the dinner will be co-chaired by James Bell, Corporate President and CFO of the Boeing Company and Richard Stearns, the President of World Vision.

Join USN for A Taste of the Arts!

USN is now accepting reservations for it’s Second Annual “A Taste of the Arts” event. This year’s event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at the spectacular roof top Veloce Cibo at The M Resort, this year’s presenting sponsor. Featured artists are Debra Aarens (pastels), Sarah Grear (ceramic art) and Terry Ritter (acrylic and oil paintings of Las Vegas). Guests will experience the art of wine blending and enjoy delicious hors d’ ouerves. Tickets are $85 per person or $160 for two, with proceeds benefiting USN’s community outreach programs. Make your reservation today by calling 702-968-2055 or email bwood@usn.edu.

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USN to Hold Holiday Health Festival

Want the opportunity to shop and get valuable health resource information at the same time?

University of Southern Nevada will host its Holiday Health Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at The Boulevard Mall located at 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy in Las Vegas.

USN pharmacy and nursing students, along with more than 24 health-focused organizations, will provide free health screenings and information to educate the community on how to lead healthier lives. Areas will include, but not limited to, arthritis, diabetes, immunization, weight loss, nutrition, cholesterol, heartburn and respiratory illnesses, and high blood pressure, as well as information on Medicare, SHIP and other health insurance-related matters. Additionally, the Southern Nevada Health District will join the health festival to offer H1N1 information.

“Our health festivals are a great way for our pharmacy and nursing students and orthodontic residents to provide valuable services to the community, providing practical experience for them and a great opportunity for the general public to check up on their health and learn how to prevent illnesses,” said USN’s Director of University Relations Barbara Wood. “This is also a wonderful way for our students and residents to showcase the quality education and training they’re receiving at USN.”

For more information call 702-968-2055 or email bwood@usn.edu.

USN to Participate in Health and Halloween Events

This week, USN’s community outreach efforts are in full swing with the university participating two health-focused, public events. The first is the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 Wellness Expo at the Levi Strauss & Company facility at 501 Executive Airport Drive in Henderson. The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. USN joins more than 15 other businesses in showcasing health and wellness.

Then, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 5 p.m., USN will participate in the Henderson Halloween Havoc at University of Phoenix at 7777 Eastgate Road in Henderson. The public is invited to wander from room to room and experience the Harry Potter/Hogwarts room, Star Wars trooper training, pirate’s tattoo parlor and buried treasure, Disney princess faire, Batman’s cave, wild jungle trek, and more.

Admission is free for both of these events. See you there!

A Bite of Success

Thank you to the Las Vegas community for coming out to the 13th Annual Bite of Las Vegas on Saturday. The Mix 94.1 FM music and food festival attracted about 40,000 people, making it a huge success.

USN’s College of Dental Medicine showcased its orthodontic services to thousands of families, many of which signed up for a free screening and consultation. The college also distributed Halloween tips for people with braces as well as travel toothbrushes with toothpaste. Hundreds of people also signed up for a drawing to win a free, orange iPod Nano. The winner was drawn today. Congratulations to 19-year-old Jennifer Liester of Las Vegas!!!

A special thanks goes out to the volunteers who braved the unusually hot October day to help decorate the college’s Halloween-themed booth and answer questions for the hundreds of visitors who inquired about orthodontic services, including Jason Roth, Angela Bigby, Joycelynn Nicholas, Xan Goodman, Dana Pachar, Candace Butler, Dr. Shaun Perryman, Dr. Kashif Ismail, Dr. Beth Yamashiro, Dr. Diane Rhee, Dr. Alana Whittaker and Dr. Jaleh Pourhamidi. Also, thanks to Sukanya Mandal and USN’s graphic designer Billy George for helping put together the materials. The success of this event would not have been realized without the help of each of these individuals.

Now enjoy some pictures from the event:

The USN College of Dental Medicine booth before the gates opened at 11 a.m.

Orthodontic Residents Dr. Beth Yamashiro, Dr. Shaun Perryman and Dr. Kashif Ismail.

The volunteers.

Blue October takes the stage.

USN Offers Halloween Tips for People with Braces

Dr. Jaleh Pourhamidi, director of the AEODO/MBA residency program at USN’s College of Dental Medicine, and Jason Roth, USN’s director of marketing, were featured on KTNV-TV Channel 13’s Las Vegas FYI segment this morning to share information about good and bad Halloween treats for people with braces. The two also highlighted the services available for children, teens and adults at the Orthodontic Clinic at USN’s College of Dental Medicine. Check out the segment here.

Speaking of Halloween, check out the flyer USN’s talented Graphic designer, Billy George, created to help spread the message about Halloween treats. Those monsters have nice teeth.

USN-Sponsored Events

September is a busy month here at USN. On Friday, Sept. 18, the university will host the In Business Las Vegas Management Survival Camp. The subject for this outstanding business seminar is “Leadership: Driven to Succeed” and will offer attendees the knowledge to choose the road to leadership and steer their company and employees in the right direction. The speakers will include Bill Granda, Regional Director of Paradigm Associates and Jan L. Jones, Sr. VP of Communications and Government Relations, Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. Check-in and Breakfast begin at 8 a.m. and the program runs from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register here.

USN is also a sponsor of In Business Las Vegas’ 2009 Diversity in Action Awards, a program that recognizes people who have made contributions in support of diversity in the Southern Nevada business community, including nationality, physical/mental disabilities, sexual orientation, and age or gender equality. Some of these people will have overcome adversities and obstacles to advance diversity. The awards event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Loews Lake Las Vegas. A special publication recognizing the honorees will be available on Sept. 25. Event details will be available soon.

Finally, USN is proud to sponsor Utah Business Magazine’s Health Care Heroes, an event and special publication recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality of health care in Utah. Honorees will be recognized at a special luncheon held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Little America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. For more information, visit Utah Business.

USN to Co-Host Health Festival in Seven Hills

Continuing its community outreach in the Las Vegas Valley, the University of Southern Nevada (USN) and Seven Hills Surgery Center have teamed up to present a free, public health festival providing complimentary wellness screenings and health information. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 876 Seven Hills Drive in Henderson.

Local healthcare organizations, along with USN pharmacy and nursing students, will offer blood pressure and blood sugar screenings as well as information on common health issues, including arthritis, diabetes, immunization, cholesterol, heartburn and respiratory illnesses.

Food and refreshments will be served. Seven Hills Surgery Center is the presenting sponsor for the health festival. For additional information, please call (702) 968-2055 or e-mail bwood@usn.edu.

USN’s Health Festival Provides Valuable Service To Community

Thank you to everyone who joined University of Southern Nevada for its Summer Health Festival on Saturday, June 20. Also, thank you to our outstanding nursing and pharmacy students and the dozens of health care organizations for offering health screenings and information to the public as well as to our orthodontic residents for providing free orthodontic screenings.

Check out the coverage of the event on KTNV-TV (ABC-Las Vegas) and KVVU-TV (FOX-Henderson).

USN is committed to providing outstanding public service through our community outreach programs.  Check back for information about our next health festival.

USN to Hold Summer Health Festival

University of Southern Nevada will host its Summer Health Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at its College of Dental Medicine’s recently opened, state-of-the-art Orthodontic Clinic at 4 Sunset Way in Henderson (Sunset Vista Professional Park at Sunset and Mountain Vista).

The event will provide free orthodontic screenings and consultations for children, teens and adults by the USN College of Dental Medicine’s team of board certified faculty and licensed orthodontic residents. USN offers affordable, high-quality orthodontic services, including braces in a 12,000 square-foot classroom and clinic facility equipped with the latest in imaging technology.

USN pharmacy and nursing students, along with a variety of health-focused organizations will also provide free health screenings and information on common health issues, including arthritis, diabetes, immunization, cholesterol, heartburn and respiratory illnesses, and high blood pressure to educate the community on how to lead healthier lives.

“Our health festivals are a great way for our pharmacy and nursing students and orthodontic residents to provide valuable services to the community, providing practical experience for them and a great opportunity for the general public to check up on their health and learn how to prevent illness,” said USN’s Director of University Relations Barbara Wood. “This is also a wonderful way for our students and residents to showcase the quality education and training they’re receiving at USN.”

United Blood Services will be onsite accepting blood donations. According to the organization that supplies life-saving blood to Southern Nevada hospitals, the summer months are extremely difficult for blood collections due to scheduled vacations and the Valley’s hot weather. However, during the summer months the need for blood increases as the heavy traffic on our roads and highways raises the potential for accidents.

Southern Nevada area hospitals are currently using about 280 units of blood per day and not enough blood is collected to meet the demand, forcing United Blood Services to import blood. Last year 10,000 units of blood were imported to keep up with the demand.

Advance appointments for blood donation are encouraged. To schedule an appointment call 562-2166 or go online to www.bloodhero.com and type in sponsor code: UNSOUTHNV.

USN will also hold a free raffle with prizes awarded each hour during the event. Free food and drinks will be available and Mix 94.1 fm will distribute giveaways. Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets will offer complimentary bottled water to all in attendance.