Harrah's Entertainment, NV Energy, Green Choice Paints and the Springs
Preserve Unite Together to Provide Hospice with 'Green' Upgrades
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Nathan Adelson Hospice, Southern
Nevada's largest non-profit hospice care provider, is undergoing green
upgrades on Nevada's Make a Difference Day, Saturday, October 25th.
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An extensive team of workers from Harrah's Entertainment, NV Energy,
Green Choice Paints, the Springs Preserve, building experts from Lucchesi
Galati and a number of other organizations will continue working on
upgrades and updates throughout the week.
"With the economic downturn and the issues facing the health-care
industry today, these renovations are that much more appreciated," said
Carole Fisher, president and CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice. "The work being
done here by this wonderful group of volunteers will allow us to continue
to care for our patients, their friends and family in a healthier, more
sustainable environment.
The much-needed renovations at the hospice include:
-- Refurbishing the public restrooms by installing new water-efficient
toilets, sinks and faucets and installing new countertops;
-- Giving the bird aviary a fresh look using eco-friendly paints and
supplies;
-- Replacing light fixtures with more energy efficient bulbs and fixtures;
-- Cleaning common areas;
-- Painting doors and window trim using eco-friendly paints and supplies;
-- Weather stripping doors and windows to reduce heating and cooling
needs;
-- Switching out all batteries with re-chargeable batteries; and
-- Working on planting desert-friendly landscaping around the campus.
"In these challenging economic times, it is important that we continue
to remember the organizations in our community that provide care to those
that are most in need," said Jan Jones, senior vice president of
communications and government relations, Harrah's Entertainment. "Harrah's
Entertainment is proud to be a part of the team that has organized the
first climate-friendly 'Make a Difference Day' and delivered important
renovations to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, one of Las Vegas' most-needed
facilities."
Other organizations participating in this Make a Difference Day at the
Nathan Adelson Hospice include Anning-Johnson Company, Ecolab, Home Energy
Connection, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue, Love Engineering, Moen, Nedco
Supply, Nevada Attorney General's Office, Nevada Decor Source, Ruiter
Construction, Sierra Air and Stiles and Associates.
The Nathan Adelson Hospice provides over $1 million annually in
uncompensated care and is the only hospice in Southern Nevada that provides
care to pediatric patients. With over 300 employees and 250 volunteers,
services include in-home and in-patient care reaching the entire valley and
Pahrump. Nathan Adelson Hospice is committed to its mission to provide
dignified compassionate care and support to those with life-limiting
illnesses and their loved ones.
About Harrah's Entertainment
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded
casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 70
years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties,
expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four
continents. The Company's properties operate primarily under the
Harrah's(R), Caesars(R) and Horseshoe(R) brand names; Harrah's also owns
the London Clubs International family of casinos and the World Series of
Poker(R). Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value
with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent
products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology
leadership. Harrah's is committed to environmental sustainability and
energy conservation and recognizes the importance of being a responsible
steward of the environment. For more information, please visit
http://www.harrahs.com and for more information about Harrah's
environmentally sustainable efforts, please visit
http://www.harrahs.com/codegreen.
SOURCE Harrah's Entertainment
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