Clark County Medical Society Alliance Teams with the Shade Tree Shelter for Inaugural...

Clark County Medical Society Alliance Teams with the Shade Tree Shelter for Inaugural ''Healthcare for the Homeless Week''

The Clark County Medical Society Alliance to Support Homeless and
Abused Women and Children in Las Vegas With Education and Awareness
Program
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
The Shade Tree (TST), Las Vegas' largest shelter for homeless and
abused women and children, announced today that they have partnered
with the Clark County Medical Society Alliance (CCMSA) for the
shelter's first-ever "Healthcare for the Homeless Week - March 3
through March 7, 2008."

The CCMSA has planned a full week of education, information and
fun for "Healthcare for the Homeless Week" at TST. Each day of the
week, residents will interact with volunteers from CCMSA and the
community to learn about a wide variety of health topics ranging from
breast health and children's health to nutrition and fitness.

Participants in the program include, gynecologist, Aditi
Sanatinia, M.D. who will kick off the week with an interactive session
on women's health. Pediatric specialist, Randi Lampert, M.D. will
address mothers with a session on children's health. Katie Barin,
D.D.S. will demonstrate the importance of dental health to moms and
kids. To promote wellness and health, Rapid Rehab Elite Fitness,
Pilates & Physical Therapy www.rapidrehablv.com will participate by
creating a customized fitness plan for TST residents. Certified
fitness trainer, Melissa Blynn will lead a personal training session
designed exclusively for TST residents utilizing their grounds as a
fitness environment. Sunny Arfa, creator of a deep relaxation and
positive mind training CD for mothers www.newmamas.com will lead TST
residents through a guided meditation and relaxation session designed
to lower stress. During the same session, certified yoga instructor
Staci Maione, will teach residents how to gain strength and lower
stress through yoga practice.

"We are thrilled to be part of Las Vegas' first-ever 'Healthcare
for the Homeless Week' and to partner with The Shade Tree," said Wendy
Agrawal and Estella Hansen, CCMSA co-presidents. "Part of the CCMSA's
charter is to improve the health of our community's residents and this
program allows us to make an impact with a very hands-on approach."

"We have been very fortunate that the CCMSA has chosen to support
TST this year," said Marlene Richter, executive director, Shade Tree.
"Enabling our residents, through education and instruction, to have a
greater impact on their health and the health of their children is a
very empowering experience. Additionally, we are very grateful that
the funds the CCMSA will raise at their 7th Annual Fashion Show
Luncheon and Silent Auction on April 9 will directly benefit the
shelter as well."

About The Shade Tree

The Shade Tree provides safe shelter to homeless and abused women
and children and their pets. In October 2007, The Shade Tree opened
Noah's Animal House, an innovative program that allows women to escape
abusive situations without leaving behind their pet, eliminating an
all too common barrier to seeking safety. Noah's is the only such
facility in the Western United States to be located on the same
property as a women's shelter. By offering life-changing services that
promote stability, dignity and self-reliance including job
development, life skills and the means to obtain employment at a
living wage, The Shade Tree offers effective solutions to the social
and economic problems of homelessness. For further information, please
visit www.theshadetree.org.

About Clark County Medical Society Alliance

CCMSA is a non-profit organization comprised of physician spouse
volunteers dedicated to improving the health of Southern Nevadans.
CCMSA was officially chartered with the Nevada State Medical
Association Alliance and the American Medical Association Alliance
(AMAA) in 1949. For additional information, please visit
www.ccmsa-lv.org.

CCMSA
Colleen McKenna Slaughter, 702-360-9866
colleen_09@cox.net
or
The Shade Tree
Mary Grego-Smith, 702-385-0072
fd@theshadetree.org

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