Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Fall 2018

StRoseHospitals.org  9 “Thanks to St. Rose and their R.E.D. Rose program, I was able to get the help I needed when I needed it the most.” —Maria Contreras ROSE REGATTA DRAGON BOAT RACE & FESTIVAL Community strong Dragons and boats and roses, oh my! We’re off to the races for a good cause. Support R.E.D. Rose at the annual Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Race & Festival—cheer on racers and enjoy a great day at Lake Las Vegas! Races start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. See the full schedule at lvdragonboatclub.com . R.E.D. Rose closes the gap The R.E.D. (Responsible Early Detection) Rose program is a collaborative effort between St. Rose Dominican hospitals and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The program provides free clinical breast exams, mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, surgical consultations, and support services to women and men 49 and younger who lack adequate health care coverage. Bilingual services are available. For information, call 702.616.7525 . A real difference With the assistance of R.E.D. Rose funding, Maria was able to get the additional treatment she needed, including a total mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. She also received financial assistance to help her pay for rent and utilities. “The Womens Care / Community Outreach Centers even helped me get health insurance,” Maria says. After finishing chemotherapy, Maria learned that the cancer had spread to her thyroid. She’s had two thyroid surgeries at St. Rose Dominican. Inspired and hopeful Along the way, Maria has leaned on others and gained confidence in herself, too. “My husband travels a great deal, so I’ve had to learn how to bemore self-sufficient,”Maria says. Most ofMaria’s extended family is in Mexico, so they offer their support through caring phone calls. “Through this journey, I’ve met a lot of people who have really inspired me to keep fighting even though it’s difficult,” she says. Today, Maria is hopeful she’s free of cancer. “I’m still trying to stay strong.” The breast cancer gene. Wondering if you should have genetic testing for breast cancer? Learn more with a helpful tool at StRoseReach.org . JADE SPONSORS Ainsworth Game Technology Freedom Medical Supply NV Energy Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging UnitedHealthCare DISTINGUISHED CORPORATE PARTNERS Bank of America Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Levi Strauss & Co Pueblo Medical Imaging Quest Diagnostics Radiology Associates of Nevada PINK SPONSORS

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