There used to be a joke about healthcare in Nevada that went something like this: Where do you go for the best healthcare in Nevada? The airport. The joke doesn't hold up. Today Nevadans don't need to leave home to access the healthcare they need. That's not to say the industry isn't facing challenges, especially in light of ongoing inflation and the lingering … [Read more...] about Quality Access + Cost
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Aging Wellness Spring Expo Celebrates the Review-Journal Live Well Speaker Series and Active Lifestyles at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 22, 2024 – Nevada’s largest Aging Wellness Expo for active adults 50+ returns for the first seasonal event of the year. The Expo, powered by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and presented by Optum - Nevada, heads to South Point on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 9 AM. to 3 PM. Access to health, financial, and home improvement companies and countless resources are free … [Read more...] about Aging Wellness Spring Expo Celebrates the Review-Journal Live Well Speaker Series and Active Lifestyles at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa
Optum Primary Care Adds New Health Care Provider
LAS VEGAS – Optum Primary Care has added a new health care provider to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Yeo Young "Amy" Yoon, APRN joins Optum Primary Care at Del Webb (8526 Del Webb Blvd.) and specializes in neighborhood care. About Optum – Nevada Optum is the state’s largest multispecialty medical group with over 350 local … [Read more...] about Optum Primary Care Adds New Health Care Provider
Zumba Sentao® and Book Club Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers During February
Two Optum Community Centers in Las Vegas offer classes covering a wide range of interests for local seniors 55 and older, at no cost. Featured classes in February include “Zumba Sentao®” and “Book Club” programs. All classes are open to all area seniors, at no cost, but space for each class is limited to the first 19 participants. WHEN: Physical and social wellness classes … [Read more...] about Zumba Sentao® and Book Club Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers During February
Optum Community Centers Open Houses Scheduled for January – Public Is Invited
WHAT: If you are aged 55 or older, join us for exciting activities, games, great food, and more during these special open house events which are open to the public. Admission is free, no RSVP is required, and you can bring a friend, all at no cost. Enjoy: Annual wellness exams and mammograms Provider meet and greet Licensed insurance agents Entertainment, door … [Read more...] about Optum Community Centers Open Houses Scheduled for January – Public Is Invited
Positive Aging with Pat and Brain Savers Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during January
Two Optum Community Centers in Las Vegas offer classes covering a wide range of interests for local seniors 55 and older, at no cost. Featured classes in January include “Positive Aging with Pat” and “Brain Savers ” programs. All classes are open to all area seniors, at no cost, but space for each class is limited to the first 19 participants. WHEN: Physical and social … [Read more...] about Positive Aging with Pat and Brain Savers Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during January
Industry FocusHealthcare
The healthcare industry in Nevada has never been more relied on than it has in recent years. However, despite COVID being in the rearview mirror, the industry is still facing giant problems. From battling a significant shortage of medical professionals, rising costs and burnout to the point that practitioners are leaving the field altogether, the industry has … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Optum Cancer Care Adds Two New Physicians
LAS VEGAS – Optum Cancer Care has added two new physicians to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Okechukwu Obi, MD joins Optum Cancer Care (2300 W. Charleston Blvd.), specializing in internal medicine. Swetha Pentapati, MD joins Optum Cancer Care (2300 W. Charleston Blvd.), specializing in internal medicine. About Optum Cancer … [Read more...] about Optum Cancer Care Adds Two New Physicians
Beginner Line Dancing and Arthritis Foundation Exercise Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during December
Two Optum Community Centers in Las Vegas offer classes covering a wide range of interests for local seniors 55 and older, at no cost. Featured classes in December include “Beginner Line Dancing” and “Arthritis Foundation Exercise ” programs. All classes are open to all area seniors, at no cost, but space for each class is limited to the first 19 participants. WHEN: … [Read more...] about Beginner Line Dancing and Arthritis Foundation Exercise Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during December
Southwest Medical Adds a New Physician
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical, part of Optum has added a new physician to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Mazia Shafi, MD joins Southwest Medical’s Eastern Health Care Center location (4475 S Eastern Ave.) and specializes in neurology. About Southwest Medical Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care®, was founded in Las Vegas in … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Adds a New Physician
Medicare 101 and Color Expression Art Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during November
Two Optum Community Centers in Las Vegas offer classes covering a wide range of interests for local seniors 55 and older, at no cost. Featured classes in November include “Medicare 101” and “Color Expression Art” programs. All classes are open to all area seniors, at no cost, but space for each class is limited to the first 19 participants. WHEN: Physical and social … [Read more...] about Medicare 101 and Color Expression Art Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during November
Laugh for Longevity and Medicare 101 Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during October
WHAT: Two Optum Community Centers in Las Vegas offer classes covering a wide range of interests for local seniors 55 and older, at no cost. Featured classes in October include “Laugh for Longevity” and “Medicare 101” programs. All classes are open to all area seniors, at no cost, but space for each class is limited to the first 19 participants. WHEN: Physical and social … [Read more...] about Laugh for Longevity and Medicare 101 Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during October
Online Romance Scams and Zumba Toning Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during September
WHAT: Two Optum Community Centers in Las Vegas offer classes covering a wide range of interests for local seniors 55 and older, at no cost. Featured classes in September include “Online Romance Scams” and “Zumba Toning” programs. All classes are open to all area seniors, at no cost, but space for each class is limited to the first 19 participants. WHEN: Physical and social … [Read more...] about Online Romance Scams and Zumba Toning Programs: No-Cost Events at Optum Community Centers during September
Dr. Leo Capobianco of Doctors Center Opens a New Office
LAS VEGAS – Dr. Leo Capobianco of Doctors Center, a contracted provider for Optum – Nevada has opened a new office at 1681 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. in Henderson. This newest location features an in-house laboratory and joins two other locations across the valley. About Optum – Nevada Optum is the state’s largest multispecialty medical group with over 350 local health care … [Read more...] about Dr. Leo Capobianco of Doctors Center Opens a New Office
Optum Care Cancer Care – Radiation Oncology Centers of Nevada Adds Three New Providers
Optum Cancer Care has added three new providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Dr. Daniel Brunnhoelzl joins Optum Care Cancer Care (624 S. Tonopah, Las Vegas) and specializes in radiation oncology. Dr. Vatsal Patel joins Optum Care Cancer Care (624 S. Tonopah, Las Vegas) and specializes in radiation oncology. Ana Manalili, … [Read more...] about Optum Care Cancer Care – Radiation Oncology Centers of Nevada Adds Three New Providers