The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District & Roseman University College of Medicine present health & wellness series

September 20, 2023 By Jason Roth

Series kicks off with Alzheimer’s Disease on Sept. 25 followed by breast cancer awareness on Oct. 10

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has partnered with Roseman University College of Medicine to present #GetCarded for Health & Wellness, a series of free events held at select library locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The series will cover important health topics and how lifestyle choices impact healthy living.

The series kicks off on Monday, Sept. 25 with “Alzheimer’s Disease: New Horizons” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the first-floor meeting room at the Windmill Library, located at 7060 W. Windmill Ln. Gregory Schneider, MD, Roseman University College of Medicine’s associate dean for clinical education and the medical director of Roseman Medical Group, will discuss Alzheimer’s disease and provide helpful resources for combating the symptoms. The event will also include a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association who will share additional resources with attendees.

On Oct. 10, Dr. Schneider will discuss the signs of symptoms of breast cancer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Enterprise Library, located at 8310 South Las Vegas Blvd.

Admission to the Seating for #GetCarded for Health & Wellness series events is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited. Upcoming events in the series will be announced.

About #GetCarded for Health
To bring important health information to our communities, the Library District has been committed to educating the public on health and wellness initiatives for many years. The Network of the National Library of Medicine’s (NNLM) mission aligns with that goal; therefore, it awarded a grant to the District to create a county-wide initiative called – “#GetCarded for Health.” While encouraging patrons to use the library to research health topics, this project inspires them to practice healthy lifestyle choices, like regular exercise and proper nutrition. The grant funding allows the district to provide new health and wellness programming, expand its medical database, and sponsor a series of health and wellness events with healthcare providers such as Roseman University College of Medicine, Roseman University College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University’s ASPIRE Program, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Nevada Health Centers.

This project is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services under Cooperative Agreement number UG4LM13725 with the University of Washington. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

About the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
About Las Vegas-Clark County Library District The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an independent taxing entity that serves a diverse community across 8,000 square miles. Through its 25 branches and website, the Library District offers a collection of 3.2 million items, including books, movies, music (including streaming and downloadable), online resources, and free programs for all ages. The Library District is a vibrant and vital member of the community offering limitless learning; business and career advancement; government and social services support; and best of all, a place where customers find a sense of culture and community. For more information, and to support Library District programs, please visit TheLibraryDistrict.org.

About Roseman University of Health Sciences
Founded in Henderson, Nevada in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private institution of higher learning training the next generation of undergraduate and graduate level health care professionals that serve, collaborate, and set new standards in their communities and within their professions. With campuses in Henderson and Summerlin (Las Vegas), Nevada and South Jordan, Utah, the University is comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) residency programs, and an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program in partnership with NYU Langone Dental Medicine; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); College of Nursing, offering an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) and Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP), and College of Graduate Studies offering a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS), Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) with a focus in Data Science & Health Informatics, and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS). Roseman University of Health Sciences will also offer a Doctor of Medicine (MD) through its College of Medicine once it becomes accredited. More than 7,800 Roseman graduates are caring for patients, conducting research, and engaged in public health and policy in Nevada, Utah and across the country. Roseman University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. www.roseman.edu.