Dr. Wilkes was acknowledged in the Las Vegas Review Journal on January 31, 2012 for all of the amazing philanthropy work he does within our community.

To read the article about Dr. Wilkes in its entirety click on the this link: Dr. Wilkes

Thank you Dr. Wilkes for the selfless giving of your time and love!!

The Nevada Physician Advisory Council, led by founding member Dr. Joseph Adashek, donated $10,000 to Baby’s Bounty this week.  Baby’s Bounty is a local nonprofit organization that provides clothing and baby supplies to newborns of low-income families.  This generous donation will help provide the basic necessities like a safe place to sleep, clothing, and even diapers to these families in need.  To read more about this story, released August 22, 2011 on Fox 5 News, click here.

Did you know that approximately 1 in 3,300 Caucasian children in the U.S. have Cystic Fibrosis? CF is a common genetic condition in individuals of Caucasian and Hispanic ancestry. It is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. A defective gene causes the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that can lead to lung infections or a blockage in the pancreas, which stops the natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. Although there is no cure for CF, advances in research and medical treatments have extended life for individuals with CF.

In July 2008, Desert Perinatal was directly impacted by CF when a staff member (Misty Thomas) gave birth to Mckenna, who was diagnosed with CF at only 2 months old. The CF Panel was added to the Nevada PKU in May of 2008, making it possible to diagnose Mckenna much earlier than the previous age of 4-5. Earlier detection means earlier treatment and a better quality of life. Daily treatment includes Airway Clearance Vest Therapy twice daily with nebulizer treatments, as well as enzymes taken with every meal to help with digestion of meals. At night, a feeding tube helps her receive an 8 hour feed of a special pre-digested formula.

Currently, there is no government funding provided for the CF Foundation, so those affected rely on others to donate in order to further research. How can you help? Join the Desert Perinatal staff in the Great Strides Walk on Saturday, April 9, 2011! If you can’t come and walk with us, donate to the team!

To find Misty’s team (Mckenna’s Mob), go to: Mckenna’s Mob

Come help us “shower” Safe Nest with love on Saturday March, 12th.

We are excited to announce our first mock baby shower to benefit the women & children of Safe Nest.  We are inviting women from all over the Vegas Valley to enjoy complimentary mimosas and treats in the relaxing environment of Belly Bliss.  Aside from giving women the opportunity to browse the adorable boutique items at Belly Bliss we will also have food presentations & samplings compliments of The Organized Cook, Toni Spilsbury and complimentary foot rubs to ease those tired feet.

Join the Desert Perinatal Associates team for the 16th Annual Komen Southern Nevada Race for the Cure.  The team name is “The Perinatal Pack” and the annual race is close to our heart.  Many of our friends and family members have been touched by breast cancer in one way or another, so we proudly support the race.  Our goal is to have the largest team (just missed it last year!).  The race is scheduled for May 7, 2011 in Historic Downtown Las Vegas.  So walk, run or donate with The Perinatal Pack!  Check out our team page at: The Perinatal Pack

Join Desert Perinatal in helping St. Judes Ranch this holiday season!

St. Jude’s Ranch Night of Lights Decorating Event

DPA is sponsoring two houses at St. Jude’s Ranch this holiday season. The first event of the season is to get our houses decorated!!!

Who: All DPA employees, family and friends are welcome

When: Saturday, November 13^th – 10am – 2pm

Where: St. Jude’s Ranch

100 St. Jude’s Street

Boulder City, NV 89005

All you have to do is SHOW UP and be ready to decorate!

December 4^th is the Night of Lights at St. Jude’s.

The decorating on November 13^th is to help prepare for the event. More information to come regarding volunteer opportunities for December 4^th

To Benefit Safe Nest & Baby’s Bounty

Drop off new or gently used baby items and join us for activities, refreshments, information, workshops and prize drawings.

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

9:00am – 1:00pm

Belly Bliss

5761 South Fort Apache Rd., 2nd Floor

(Fort Apache & Russell)

Las Vegas, NV 89148

• Doctors from Desert Perinatal and Sher Institute will be on hand from 11am – 1pm to answer your questions on fertility, conception, pregnancy, vaccinations, lactation, childbirth and more.
• Safe Kids Clark County will be holding a free car seat check in the parking lot from 9am – 12pm
• Win prizes, including Spa treatments donated by Belly Bliss

Sponsored by:

Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine

Help us make health & safety a reality for all Vegas babies!

Sat. Sept 25th
9am-1pm

September is National Baby Safety Month and we of course are all about making sure every baby is happy, healthy and safe from conception to delivery to life after birth.  Unfortunately some in our local community do not have the resources to make this ideal a reality.  That is why we are teaming up with our friends at the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine to have our first annual “Vegas Baby Bonanza”.

We encourage our patients and any valley residents to drop off their gently used baby items and children’s clothing for two local charities, Baby’s Bounty and Safe Nest.  In return for the donations, residents will get to take part in the free Vegas Baby Bonanza at Belly Bliss.

Vegas Baby Bonanza is a celebration of all things baby in Vegas, baby!

You can learn about everything from vaccinations, lactation, in vitro fertilization, childbirthing, etc.
Doctors from Desert Perinatal and Sher Institute will be on hand from 11am-1pm to answer any special questions.

Safe Kids Clark County will also be holding their monthly free car seat check in the parking lot of Belly Bliss from 9am-12pm.

We will have free raffle prizes including spa treatments.

Light refreshments will be served.

So bring your baby and your baby gear and help us make baby safety a reality for all Vegas babies.

Dr. Paul Wilkes is known by his patients for his amazing bedside manner and wonderful sense of humor.  But did you know he is actively involved with several charities?  Although he supports many charities, he serves on the Board of Directors for 3 that are especially important to his views.

Patrick Kelley Youth Foundation

In keeping with the beliefs of Patrick Kelley, the PKYF believe all children should have the opportunities & resources to reach their full potential.  As a result, the foundation encourages underprivileged children to obtain an education and become involved in after-school activities.  The children are given goals (such as good grades, citizenship and school attendance) for upcoming quarters and when these goals are achieved, they are rewarded with a bicycle and helmet.  In 2010, they also hope to fund at least (2) $20,000 scholarships to high school seniors.  PKYF also believes that children can learn life long lessons through sports.  To find out more information, visit:  Patrick Kelley Youth Foundation

Jump for Joy Foundation

Jump for Joy (J4J) concentrates its efforts on reversing and preventing childhood obesity.  J4J strives to educate children and their families about the dangers of living an unhealthy lifestyle and the potential issues that can occur in the future.  By raising awareness of childhood obesity in our neighborhoods and throughout the community, J4J hopes to empower our youth with confidence and health as they grow into adults.  They provide all of the following for free: fitness camps once a month (age group specific), fitness fairs, health screenings (quarterly), diabetes monitoring kits for kids in Clark County and school programs.  Additionally, they sponsor the J4J Gym Shoe Drive as a method to obtain funds and gym shoes for our youth.  To find out more information, visit: Jump for Joy Foundation

Sight for Life

Sight for Life believes all Nevadans with treatable vision loss should have access to care regardless of their ability to pay.  Their goal is to provide charitable eye care services to those who would otherwise have no hope.  Many doctors are willing to donate their time to patients with sight threatening diseases, but often, medication and supplies are needed that cannot be covered.  Sight for Life was created to fill this void.  The foundation provides medical and surgical eye care for common diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, keratoconus and retinal detachments, as well as others.  Additionally, Sight for Life sponsors the Annual Swing for Sight Charity Golf Tournament.  To find out more information, visit: Sight for Life

For the past seven years, a dozen Las Vegas men are honored for their endeavors in the community and philanthropic spirit.  The event is called the Vegas Dozen and was started in 2003.  The men chosen range from celebrities, to entrepreneurs, to extraordinary volunteers.  These individuals are selected for going above and beyond the call of duty in order to make Las Vegas a better place to live.  Proceeds benefit Nevada Cancer Institute.

This year’s event was held on April 13, 2010 at Saks Fifth Avenue – Fashion Show Mall.  Desert Perinatal Associates is proud to announce that our very own Dr. Joseph Adashek was among the twelve honorees.