Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Summer 2019

StRoseHospitals.org  3 Slipping on the right pair of shades can make you feel celebrity cool. But don’t lose sight of this: Sunglasses are much more than a fashion statement. Their main purpose is to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause cataracts and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. To choose wisely, remember these tips: ●  ● Keep it 100. Look for a tag that says the sunglasses block 99 to 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Low-cost glasses with this level of UV protection will work just as well as expensive ones. ●  ● Go big. Oversized and wraparound shades help block UV rays from the side. And that can mean less sun damage to your eyes. ●  ● Know what matters. Dark lenses, tints, and mirror coatings may make you feel more glamorous, but they don’t affect UV protection. Always check the label to be sure. Sources: American Academy of Ophthalmology; National Eye Institute Sunglasses: Pick the perfect pair Commuting just got cuter. “Welcome to the world” messages appear during morning and evening traffic on the Las Vegas beltway. If you’re passing by, we hope this happy news brings you cheer at the start or end of your day. Turn the page for more sun-safety tips! New babies are big news! Babies—and baby announcements—come in all shapes and sizes. Families who welcome their little ones at St. Rose Dominican’s San Martín and Siena Campuses have the opportunity to share the news in a huge way. St. Rose Dominican now celebrates new arrivals on three giant billboards along Interstate 215. The messages are simple: “Welcome to the world, baby…,” with first names added, along with the date and time that the infants were born. For more about our birth centers, see page 8.