Sponsor Optum – Nevada will showcase the 45-foot-long Medicine on the Move mobile medical center and welcome expo attendees to the Optum Lounge at the M Resort Spa Casino Pavilion
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The second seasonal event of Nevada’s largest Aging Wellness Expo for active adults is presented by Optum Nevada, Inc., with support from the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Host and head to M Resort Spa & Casino. Pavilion Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature more than 60 exhibitors offering a wide range of services including healthcare, home improvement, retirement planning, beauty and wellness, and preventive testing. If you arrive early, you can enjoy a coffee and pastry station provided by Intermountain Health and Select Health. The Comprehensive Cancer Center offers healthy juices and snacks in the afternoon. We promise a day full of valuable information, interactive experiences, and fun activities.
Attendees will have access to Optum-Nevada’s impressive Medicine on the Move before heading to the M Pavilion. The facility is a 45-foot-tall, state-of-the-art mobile medical center with two exam rooms, urinalysis, and a laboratory for urinalysis. In addition to blood testing and radiology labs and digital mammography equipment, the facility also features a comfortable lobby, restrooms, wheelchair elevators, and heating and air conditioning. Medicine on the Move travels throughout the state to make care easy for patients. At the Expo, in parallel with Medicine on the Move, Optum and Southwest Medical patients will have access to additional labs for their annual health exams on-site, free of charge.
In the Optum Lounge, Expo guests can meet with a healthcare provider to discuss health history, review prescriptions, set up other important health tests and create a care plan. Attendees will also learn about Optum and Southwest Medical care services at interactive stations, get take-home information, and have fun taking selfies at Optum’s photo booth.
The Review-Journal Live Well Speaker series features a variety of top experts and speakers throughout the day. Speakers from Optum and Southwest Medical will headline the series on the Pavilion Main Stage, featuring:
9:30 a.m. – “10 Myths about Aging” with John Rose, M.D., President and CEO of Optum, Nevada
10:00 a.m. – “Living Your Healthiest Life/Optum Community and Activity Center” Optum Community Center Deputy Director Erica Wiggins, RN, Mobile Health, Maternal Child and Adult Health Pre-Visit
11 a.m. – “Why is Medicare so beneficial?” with Jade Jones, owner of AJ Assurance Consultants.
1:00 p.m. – “Urgent Care or ER?” with Dr. Neil Gokal, Medical Director, Southwest Medical
Other Live Well Speaker series topics include “2025 SCAN Benefits Overview” by Stanton Sasaki, vice president of sales for SCAN Health Plan; “Visiting Memory Lane” with internationally acclaimed author, meditation and stress management expert Chikki Tau. “Mastering Modern Technology: Easy Tips for Everyday Life” by Ishan Abraham and Logan Yeager. “About Total Joint Replacement” by Dr. Keith Kotecki of Nevada Orthopedics. Also joining the fall speaker lineup is Marla Letizia, founder of Long-Life Era™ Community, a global community collective focused on 360 degrees of longevity. He strives to eliminate ageism and advocates “the mindset to live for over 100 years.” Letizia is also a guest contributor for the Review-Journal Live Well Sunday section column and digital newsletter.
At CenterWell’s Move & Groove stage, YMCA Health & Wellness Director Jonathan Jimenez and his vibrant staff will be performing fitness demonstrations with fun freestyle routines. Entertainment on the Pavilion Main Stage includes a performance by NBC’s The Voice Season 19 finalist Joseph Soule, energetic dance routines by the Las Vegas Golden Gals, traditional hula by Halau Hula O Kareihoku, and hourly prize drawings. Included.
This year’s RJ Village will feature Review Journal’s print and digital products, including rjmagazine, Best of Las Vegas magazine, and expo specials for new RJ subscribers. This village is designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of what Review Journal has to offer. Glenn Cook, Editor-in-Chief and Senior Vice President of News, Victor Jokes, Opinion Page Columnist, Todd Dewey, Sports Betting Reporter, Noble Brigham, Breaking News Reporter, Las Vegas Golden Knights Reporter Award-winning journalists will appear throughout the day to deliver remarks, including Danny Webster of Jim Prather, Vice President of Digital Strategy; Also participating will be 7@7 Digital News Anchors Cynthia Puga and Lena Blitz, 7@7 en Español Digital Anchor Rosana Romero, and various members of the 7@7 Digital News team.
The expo marks Optum Nevada’s ninth year as a sponsor of the highly anticipated twice-yearly event. Expo Gold Sponsors include Intermountain Health, Comprehensive Cancer Centers, and SCAN Health Plan. CenterWell is the silver sponsor and UMC and P3 are the marquee sponsors. Visit AgingwellnessExpo.com for real-time updates and schedules. Also, for more news and information about an active lifestyle, follow Aging Wellness on the Review-Journal’s Facebook page.
About Optum – Nevada
Optum is the state’s largest multispecialty medical group with more than 350 local providers through Optum Specialty Care, Optum Primary Care, Southwest Medical, and contracted primary and specialty care through Optum – Nevada for Medicare Advantage patients. Gain access to a vast network of providers. For us, success means the health and well-being of our patients. In this way, we are contributing to building a health system that works better for everyone. For more information, visit optum.com/nevada. Optum – Nevada and Southwest Medical patients can also call 1-702-933-1383. Health Plan of Nevada and Sierra Health and Life members please call 1-800-382-0870.
About review journal
Since 1909, the Las Vegas Review-Journal has been Nevada’s leader in general media. Over the years, we have transformed from an award-winning newspaper delivering local and community news to a newspaper delivering a wide range of topics and coverage around the world. Review-Journal has enhanced its multimedia and digital platforms through its website Reviewjournal.com. This includes a network of niche publications, breaking news, e-newsletters, customized content, custom printing, production studios, and more to meet your specific needs. the needs of both readers and advertisers.
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Wanda English Blair 702-383-0223, (email protected)
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