Neighborhood Health Series

December 7, 2023 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. PDT

The holiday season is full of joy, but for many, it is also a time of increased responsibility, stress, and obligation. Find out how to practice self-care during the holiday season, navigate family dynamics, and to support others who may be feeling less merry. Enjoy a memorable holiday NHS with other NHS attendees.

Presented by Michele Brock, NP and Shawnna Fitzwater, NP, Roseman Medical Group

January 18, 2024 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. PST

Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Zepbound are just a few of the FDA-approved drugs now used for weight loss. Made famous by social media, are these drugs safe for healthy weight loss? An overview of potential risks and benefits associated with prescription and over-the-counter weight loss drugs will be provided to help attendees better understand weight loss options.

Presented by: Dr. Leiana Oswald

February 15, 2024 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PST

The Benefits of Good Oral Health for Humans and Our Beloved Canine Companions & Mission Alignment: Cure For The Kids and Roseman Dental & Orthodontics: Treating Medically Compromised Patients with Specialized Care

Double Header Dental Health Month! Come join us for back-to-back sessions focused on dental health for adults, dogs, and children with specialized healthcare needs. What do we know about the intersection of human and animal dental health? How can we maintain health and extend the life of our furry family members, through regular preventative dental health? Meet Dr. Thacker, Director of Roseman’s Dental Clinics, Program Director of Roseman’s AEGD program, and Associate Professor. Dr. Thacker’s military background, dental training, and love for animals come together with a compassionate and holistic overview of human and canine Dental Health. Meet Dr. Thacker’s dogs and learn more about how to care for your pet’s teeth. Following that, Dr. Alice Chen, Pediatric Dentist and Associate Professor will partner with Dr. Joseph Lasky, Oncologist and Medical Director at Cure For the Kids (C4K) to talk about how the Roseman C4K missions align to provide coordinated, empathic, patient-focused dental care to children with cancer or other critical diseases. How is their care different and how do the two organizations work together to maintain health, prevent complications, and support the patient’s journey to health and recovery? Come learn 2x as much in this Dental Double Header in celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Presented by: Dr. Matthew Thacker and his canine companions & Dr. Joseph Lasky and Dr. Alice Chen

March 21, 2024 | 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. PST

Many of us have experienced sticker shock learning the cost of the medications prescribed to us or a loved one. In other instances, we are pleasantly surprised by an affordable co-pay. What drives the enormous variation in pricing for prescription drugs? Who sets these prices, drug companies, insurers or providers? How do insurance companies decide what they will cover, and what they will not? And how do those without insurance grapple with the cost of needed medications? If a drug is too expensive, what can be done? Learn more about how to navigate the world of drug pricing and come away with greater confidence in understanding this complex and often opaque part of America’s healthcare system.

Presented by: Dr. Manas Mandal

April 18, 2024 | 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. PDT

Have you ever wondered how the prescription drugs you see in movies and TV function? Learn the function of drugs depicted, and if these depictions are accurate with Dr. Christopher So, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences with Roseman’s College of Pharmacy. How accurate are these portrayals and references? How do these messages impact the way we see these drugs?

Presented by: Dr. Christopher So

May 16, 2024 | 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. PDT

With almost 300 days of sunshine a year, Las Vegans must exercise diligent and consistent preventive eye health practices to protect their eyes from damage. How can we protect our eyes at every stage of our life? What risks must we be aware of and what diseases/complications are part of each stage of life? How often should we see an ophthalmologist, or is an Optometrist prepared to help steward our eye health? What overall health measures should we be mindful of in keeping our eyes healthy? Learn more about how to keep our “windows to the soul” healthy and well.

Presented by: Dr. Surajit Dey