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Teachers Health Trust Presents Diabetes Day - Hosted at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

Join the Teachers Health Trust for a free Diabetes Day hosted at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Learn more about how diabetes affects your heart, vision, circulation and health. Educational booths will feature experts on diabetes, stroke, hearts, osteoporosis, breast cancer and wound care. Plus screenings for blood pressure, bone density, blood glucose, vision and more. 
 
Saturday, May 19, 2012
9 a.m. to Noon
Sunrise Hospital Auditorium
3186 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109

The Sunrise Health System of Hospitals Awarded Re-certification as Primary Stroke Centers from The Joint Commission

This distinction recognizes hospitals for offering the best possible treatment for stroke patients...

Skin Cancer: How to Perform a Self-Exam

Skin cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer in the United States, with over two million new diagnoses every year. In fact, skin cancers account for more than half of all cancer cases in the U.S. according to the American Cancer Society. Although many men and women are at an increased risk for this condition due to excessive sun exposure or past sunburn, there are steps that can be taken to detect skin cancer in its most treatable stages. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends regular self-exams of the skin to catch this potentially deadly disease as early as possible.

To perform a skin self-exam, follow these steps:

• Download the American Academy of Dermatology body mole map to document any moles that you may find and to learn more about what you may be looking for.
   
• First, step in front of a large mirror in a well-lit room. Check the bare skin of your front and back for any abnormal spots or moles. Raise your arms to check your right and left sides.
   
• Then, bend your elbow so that you can examine your palm, hand, forearm, upper arm, and underarm in detail. Repeat for the opposite side.
   
• Sit on the floor. Carefully examine your feet, toes, and the skin in between the toes. Also check the soles of your feet for any abnormalities.
   
• Next, use a mirror to see the skin of your back and neck. It is also important to check the scalp for any signs of skin cancer—you may need to part your hair for a better look.
   
• Finally, use your mirror to check your lower back and buttocks.

When looking for skin abnormalities, follow the American Academy of Dermatology’s ABCDE’s of melanoma. Any moles or discolorations with asymmetry, an irregular border, varied colors, large diameter, or that evolve in their shape and size may actually be a cancerous growth. 

If you have any further questions about skin self-exams or if you are interested in seeing a cancer specialist in the Las Vegas area, contact Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center at (702) 880-2700.

Happy Mother's Day! from Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center

In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’ve put together a list of quotes honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society:

• Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.  --Marion C. Garretty
   
• All I am or can be I owe to my angel Mother.  --Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President
   
• My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.  --George Washington, U.S. President
   
• There never was a woman like her. She was gentle as a dove and brave as a lioness... The memory of my mother and her teachings were, after all, the only capital I had to start life with, and on that capital I have made my way.  --Andrew Jackson, U.S. President

*View our full list of Mother’s Day quotes

Sunrise Health Launches ER Check-In Feature with iTriage App

 “iNotify” lets residents quickly alert hospital staff of their arrival from their Smartphone...