Lions Healthfirst Foundation
About Lions Healthfirst Foundation
A stroke, a heart attack, or cancer can start quietly, before symptoms ever show up. Lions Healthfirst Foundation uses ultrasound health screenings, follow-up medical care, and lifestyle changes to look for problems early in Las Vegas communities, then helps people act on what they learn. It also offers therapeutic massage for adults 55+, which gives the foundation a practical, human touch, especially for people dealing with pain, stress, or aching joints.
What sets Lions Healthfirst Foundation apart is its pairing of preventive ultrasound screening with therapeutic massage for adults 55+. That means it can meet people both before symptoms appear and when they are already living with pain or discomfort.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Ultrasound health screening
Uses ultrasound screening to look for health problems before symptoms appear, including carotid artery blockages, thyroid abnormalities, tumors, cysts, kidney stones, liver masses, spleen enlargement, abdominal aortic aneurysm, gallstones, and circulation problems in the legs.
Therapeutic massage
Offers therapeutic massage for adults 55+ to help relieve pain, reduce stress, and address issues such as shoulder and neck pain, aching hips, knees, joints, back pain, sciatica, and tired, aching feet.
Preventative health screenings
Provides preventative health screenings as part of its health-focused approach.
Follow-up medical care
Provides follow-up medical care as part of its approach to supporting health outcomes.
Lifestyle changes
Supports lifestyle changes as part of its approach to improving health outcomes.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Lions HealthFirst Foundation uses preventative health screenings, follow-up medical care, and lifestyle changes to reduce the rate of death or disability from strokes and heart attacks, and to increase the survival rate for cancer victims in Las Vegas communities.
Who they serve
People in Las Vegas communities seeking preventive health screenings, especially those at risk for stroke, heart disease, or cancer, and adults 55+ seeking therapeutic massage.
Our story
Lions HealthFirst Foundation began in 2007 as a project of the Las Vegas International Lions Club. It operates as a public charity and IRS 501(c)(3) organization focused on preventive health services in Las Vegas communities.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Lions Healthfirst Foundation’s services.
Ultrasound screening appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Therapeutic massage appointments are available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, and the massage service is offered for adults 55+.
Events
Laugh-A-Thon
annualAn annual musical and comedy fundraiser featuring local entertainers and special appearances.
Recognition & press
Partners & funders
In the news
Articles featuring Lions Healthfirst Foundation from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What can the ultrasound health screening check for?
It can look for blockages and plaque in the carotid arteries, thyroid nodules and abnormalities, tumors, cysts, kidney stones, liver masses, spleen enlargement, abdominal aortic aneurysm, gallstones, and circulation problems in the legs.
Who can receive therapeutic massage?
Therapeutic massage is offered for adults 55+.
When are screening appointments available?
Ultrasound screening appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
When are therapeutic massage appointments available?
Therapeutic massage appointments are available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
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