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Starlight Children’s Foundation celebrates Child Life Month with Innovative Gown Deliveries to Summerlin Hospital Pediatric Patients
Starlight’s Anatomy Gowns highlight the importance of the power of play and the impact of Starlight programs for hospitalized kids.
On March 20th, the nonprofit Starlight Children’s Foundation is celebrating Child Life Month with a delivery of its one-of-a-kind Starlight Anatomy Gown to kids at Children’s Medical Center at Summerlin Hospital. The Starlight Anatomy Gown is designed to unleash the healing power of play, helping transform an otherwise scary and stressful hospital experience, even in the best possible care. That is why Starlight exists.
Starlight’s essential programs, like the Anatomy Gown, support the critical work of Child Life Specialists in hospitals and medical facilities. The Anatomy Gown was made to promote a more positive experience, by helping ease conversations with patients and giving them an opportunity to interact with healthcare teams to better prepare them for treatments and procedures. Unlike typical hospital gowns, the Starlight Gown is also made with a softer fabric and has snaps on the sleeves and ties on the sides for more privacy. This specific gown features a QR code that, when scanned, takes the patient to an online game where they can learn about the different organs on the gown.
Play provides pediatric patients with positive distraction and moments of joy while temporarily setting aside the challenges of medical symptoms and conditions. Studies have shown that engaging in play can contribute to patients’ well-being and potentially contribute to a speedy recovery.
Starlight programs, like the Hospital Gowns, are offered free of charge to its hospital partners nationwide.
The team at UnitedHealthcre wants people to know if you’re retiring soon or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In 2025, a record 4.18 million Americans will reach retirement age, which equates to over 11,000 people turning 65 each day. This phenomenon, sometimes referred to as “Peak 65” or the “Silver Tsunami,” which began in 2024 and will continue over the next several years – meaning a lot of people and their families are looking for answers about Medicare.
Companies advertising Medicare plans and enrollment opportunities may open their commercials with a person asking – “I just turned 65. What are my coverage options?”
Starting to plan for Medicare coverage when you turn 65 is a little late given the available options and decisions that need to be made.
UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement division can provide an expert to discuss the following important points for people to know:
Think 3-1-3 – when determining when you can sign up for Medicare. You can enroll three months before your birth month, during your birth month, and three months after your birth month with no penalties.
Understand consequences of your choices – You are not required to get Medicare, but there may be penalties if you wait.
Begin planning right after your 64th birthday, considering when you plan to retire, what benefits you need or want, what you can afford and your current health care needs.
Medicare plays an important role in the lives of people as they age. Making the right decisions right from the start can have long-term financial and health consequences so plan early.
The 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report, released today, shows Clark County is performing slightly better than the average Nevada county in population health and well-being, which includes length and quality of life. It also ranks slightly better than the average county in the nation. However, Clark County ranks slightly worse than the average Nevada county in community conditions, which include social and economic factors, the physical environment and health infrastructure.
The rankings, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, provide a snapshot of local health data. They allow states to compare counties on health outcomes such as premature death and life expectancy, as well as health factors including adult smoking, obesity, access to primary care physicians and high school completion rates. The full 2025 report is available at www.countyhealthrankings.org/.
Strengths and Areas for Improvement
Clark County’s strengths include access to exercise opportunities. Data shows 96% of county residents live near a park or recreation facility, compared to 91% statewide and 84% nationally. This reflects years of collaboration among community and government partners, as well as Health District efforts to enhance community design and promote recreational activities.
An area for improvement is the county’s flu vaccination rate. Among Clark County Medicare enrollees, 36% received an annual flu vaccine, compared to 48% nationally. The Health District promotes flu vaccination each year as the best protection against the virus and offers the vaccine at its immunization clinics.
New Model for Health Rankings
This year’s report introduces a new model to better understand how factors such as power, societal rules, and community conditions influence how long and how well people live. The new model looks at how people and groups who hold power form society’s rules and determine whether they are applied in an equitable manner. It also examines how society’s written and unwritten rules, such as policies, laws and traditions, influence whether people act together to benefit everyone’s health and well-being. More information on this model is available on the County Health Rankings website.
Health Rankings Webinar
Health District staff and partners presented Clark County’s health rankings during a webinar today. Topics included:
County Health Rankings Data and Interpretations
An update on the Southern Nevada Community Health Improvement Plan
Smoke-free policies in multi-unit housing
Increasing access to healthier foods for low-income seniors
Expanding access to care through integrated behavioral health at the Southern Nevada Community Health Center
New tools, including the Health and Equity Dashboard and the Substance Use Dashboard
The Health District remains committed to using data from sources like the County Health Rankings to improve programs, services and policies that contribute to a healthier community. The full presentation and webinar are available on the Health District website.
The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority Partners with The Michaels Organization to Break Ground on Two New Affordable Housing Developments in Las Vegas
“Double” Groundbreaking Set for March 12, at 10:30 a.m. Bringing More than 200 Affordable Housing Units to Southern Nevada
The “double” groundbreaking ceremony will mark the commencement of construction on the two new communities: Duncan and Edwards located at 5901 W. Duncan Dr.; and 28th and Sunrise located at 2601 Sunrise Ave. Combined, the two new apartment communities will bring 201 new affordable apartments to Las Vegas that will serve households earning 30 to 80 percent of Area Median Income.
Local boy, Carl Lewis III, to be surprised with family Disney World trip,followed by the thrill of practicing with the Desert Dogs, and running onto the field with the team prior to game, March 7
Make-A-Wish Nevada is teaming up with the Las Vegas Desert Dogs to grant the wish of ten-year-old Carl Lewis III who was diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Desert Dogs’ players and coaches will gather at the team’s Henderson facility to surprise Lewis with a Disney World wish reveal, including custom-made Mickey Mouse ears and a proclamation announcement made by Desert Dogs’ coach, Shawn Williams, whose son passed away from cancer. Lewis will also be presented with a framed Desert Dogs’ contract and customized jersey. Lewis will then suit up for practice with the team.
Later that evening, Lewis and his family will be treated to a Desert Dogs’ game during which he will have the thrill of running out onto the field with the team following the presentation of a video about his health struggles and Disney World wish reveal.
A funny, goofy fourth grader, who is homeschooled, Lewis love to read, especially his favorite” Dog Man and Bad Guys” series; he plays video games, collects Funko Pops and Pokémon cards, and enjoys playing sports with friends, when he is able.
After thinking long-and-hard about his wish, Lewis longed for a vacation that the whole family could enjoy. He’s most looking forward to experiencing all of Disney World’s rides, especially Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Train. He can’t wait to meet his favorite characters and eat tons of ice-cream!
Ryan Tingey has been named the Chief Executive Officer for Valley Hospital Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary care facility centrally located in the Las Vegas Medical District, effective February 17, 2025.
As the CEO, Tingey is responsible for all facets of management including strategic planning, business development and physician relations, along with overseeing finance, human resources and quality initiatives. Additionally, he has oversight from a licensure, regulatory and operational perspective of three freestanding emergency departments (FEDs) – Elite Medical Center near the Las Vegas Strip, the ER at North Las Vegas located at North Fifth Street and Rome and the ER at Desert Springs, which will open a replacement facility this summer. Each FED is an Extension of Valley Hospital Medical Center.
Ryan Tingey
“Valley Hospital has a storied legacy of providing award-winning care for residents, athletes and tourists of southern Nevada for more than 50 years,” said Tingey. “Along with caring for our community, we’ve cared for patients from all over the world and athletes ranging from boxers to mixed martial artists to Formula 1 drivers.”
Tingey is especially enthusiastic about the advanced level of care available for cardiovascular, neurological and pulmonary services. “We offer cardiac surgery, brain surgery, and several life-saving pulmonary procedures, including robotic bronchoscopies for the detection of lung cancer, a valve system for the treatment of severe emphysema and ClotTriever® technology for the treatment of pulmonary embolisms.”
Both the neurology and pulmonary services are supported by residents and fellows of Valley Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education program which began in 2006 as an avenue to develop a pipeline of primary care and specialty physicians to remain in the community.
“Today, we have graduates who have established or joined successful practices, providing care for hospitalized patients throughout Southern Nevada and serve as program directors and faculty members in our program to educate the next generation of doctors,” said Tingey.
Before joining Valley Hospital, Tingey served as the Chief Operating Officer at Spring Valley and Henderson hospitals and as an Associate Administrator at Palmdale Regional Medical Center in California. Earlier in his career, he held a number of leadership positions of increasing responsibility with a health system in Houston, Texas.
Tingey earned his Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Brigham Young University and both a Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota.
He is board certified in healthcare management and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).
About Valley Hospital
Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of acute care and specialty hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, outpatient services and physician offices that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and surrounding areas. Located in the Las Vegas Medical District, Valley Hospital, a 306-bed facility, is accredited by The Joint Commission and provides expertise in emergency services, advanced cardiovascular and neurological surgeries and procedures, surgical services, adult behavioral health, and advanced outpatient wound healing and hyperbaric medicine. Its graduate medical education program offers residencies in family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, orthopedic surgery and pharmacy, along with fellowships in gastroenterology and pulmonary/critical care. Since 2023, Valley Hospital earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety, along with awards from US News & World Report as a high-performing hospital for the care of heart attacks, heart failure, kidney failure, stroke and diabetes. It is a certified primary heart attack center through The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association and a comprehensive stroke center through DNV.
Each fall, Gov. Joe Lombardo and Nevada Volunteers honor the Stars of Nevada-Governor’s Points of Light Awards on extraordinary Nevadans who positively influence our state through volunteerism and service. Online nominations are now open for 2025 finalists.
“These awards celebrate the individuals and organizations who model Nevada values of service, responsibility, cooperation, compassion, and the power of partnership,” Beth Bartel, Nevada Volunteers Commission Chair said. “It’s an inspirational and aspirational experience to learn about the impact that service has across Nevada.”
The Stars of Nevada – Governor’s Points of Light Awards is the highest honor bestowed by a Nevada Governor and the nonprofit Nevada Volunteers.
“Service strengthens Nevada communities, and we believe those who give their time and energy to help their fellow Nevadans deserve to be recognized,” Zanny Marsh, Nevada Volunteers Executive Director said.
For more than 25 years, Nevada Volunteers—the Governor’s Commission on Service—has inspired a culture of national service and volunteerism across Nevada. Through its grant-making partnership with AmeriCorps, the nonprofit administers funding for national service programs and projects for Nevada’s unpaid workforce.
Online nominations will be accepted through May 31, 2025, and can be submitted at the Nevada Volunteers website or by clicking/visiting this link.
The date of the 2025 Stars of Nevada-Governor’s Points of Light Awards presented by Caesars Entertainment will be announced in March.
About Nevada Volunteers
Nevada Volunteers leverages its unique access to federal, State, and private financial investment, training and support for initiatives that improve the well-being for Nevadans. Our vision is a Nevada of engaged individuals, organizations, and communities striving for bright futures for all Nevadans.
Cassius Lockett, PhD, has officially assumed the role of District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. He was selected by the Southern Nevada District Board of Health in November 2024 and began his tenure on February 24, 2025, after previously serving as the Deputy District Health Officer-Operations.
Dr. Lockett brings extensive experience in public health. He previously served as Director of the Disease Surveillance and Control and Community Health divisions at the Health District. Before that, he was the Public Health Director for San Mateo Couty from 2016 to 2021.
As the leader of an agency responsible for the health and well-being of more than 2.3 million residents and 41 million visitors annually, Dr. Lockett aims to strengthen essential services and public health programs.
“I’m excited to expand my role and build on our relationships with community partners at this critical time for public health,” said Dr. Lockett. “The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vital role public health agencies play in ensuring the health and well-being of our communities. Today, we continue to address pressing public health challenges, including rising congenital syphilis cases, extreme heat conditions, substance misuse and the re-emergence of vaccine preventable diseases. Strengthening our public health infrastructure will be a top priority during my tenure.”
Dr. Lockett will oversee six divisions withing the Health District: Administration, Community Health, Disease Surveillance and Control, Environmental Health and the Southern Nevada Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center. The agency operates with an annual budget of $172 million.
During the span of his career, Dr. Lockett served as Chief Epidemiologist in Sacramento County and an Epidemic Intelligence Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He also spent nearly a decade teaching epidemiology, infectious disease and informatics at Walden University. Dr. Lockett holds degrees in Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences and Nutrition/Epidemiology from the University of California, Davis.
The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Dr. Mohi Alkadri has joined Nevada Heart and Vascular Center. Dr. Alkadri holds board certifications in general internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, interventional cardiology, and venous and lymphatic medicine. He’s also a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention.
MOHI ALKADRI MD
“Dr. Alkadri’s extensive and highly specialized experience makes the best team of cardiologists in the state that much better,” said Dr. Tony Alamo, Nevada Heart and Vascular’s chief physician executive and chief medical officer. “His focus on evidence- based cardiac treatment and patient well-being aligns with our commitment to provide the best possible care to our patients throughout southern Nevada.”
Dr. Alkadri is a graduate of October 6 University Medical School in Cairo, Egypt, and completed his residency training in internal medicine at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in Jefferson, LA. He’s been practicing in southern Nevada since 2014.
About Nevada Heart and Vascular Center
Nevada Heart and Vascular, founded in Las Vegas in 1998, is Nevada’s largest cardiology practice. The group provides patients with comprehensive cardiac and vascular services, a complete range of the latest technology and treatment options, and its own state-of-the-art vascular imaging center. For more information, visit nevadaheart.com.
