Religious Observance Information
PAINWeek® is held annually during September, which is also known as Pain Awareness Month. September is recognized as Pain Awareness Month not only by patient advocacy and professional organizations, but also by more than 20 United States Governors and Mayors who made “September Is Pain Awareness Month” proclamations in 2009.
When selecting dates in September during which PAINWeek should be held, a number of elements are considered, including hotel and meeting space availability/pricing, pattern of meeting days, schedules of other pain-related meetings, holidays, and attendee preferences. Based upon feedback PAINWeek has received, we have selected Wednesday through Saturday as the ideal days for the majority of participants.
Based upon a number of factors, we were limited to September 8 – 11 for this year’s PAINWeek meeting. There are 14 religious holidays which occur in September, and we are aware that several of them occur during PAINWeek. Consideration was given to moving the meeting to October, even though that is not Pain Awareness Month, but it would have represented a significant increase in cost for our attendees due to higher hotel and transportation prices.
PAINWeek staff strives to meet the needs of our attendees to the best of our ability—whether that be through the curriculum we offer, scheduling of dates/times, faculty selection, or scheduling to avoid holidays that may be observed by our attendees.
In an effort to support any individuals who may have a personal or religious observance occurring during PAINWeek, we will have a nondenominational meditation room available for attendees from September 7 – 12, twenty-four hours per day.
Additionally, should you be interested in attending any faith-based services, the following information is provided for your convenience:
Christian
- A church of any faith in Las Vegas can be found by visiting:
http://www.usachurch.com/nevada/las_vegas/churches.htm.
- September 8 is Nativity of Mary, and a number of services may be held. Greek Orthodox services are held on the morning of the 8th at:
- St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
5300 South El Camino Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 221-8245
Hindu and Jain
- Hindu Temple of Las Vegas / Jain Center of Las Vegas
1701 Sageberry Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 304-9207
The temple is offering the following services during PAINWeek:
- Sri Ganesh Chatrurhi
Saturday, September 11
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Jain Samvatsari Pratikran
Saturday, September 11
4:00 pm
- Sri Mahaveer Janma Vachan
Sunday, September 12
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Jewish
Services for Rosh Hashanah are available at a number of temples near the Red Rock Casino, Resort, and Spa:
- Temple Sinai (reform)
9001 Hillpointe Road, Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 254-5110
Temple Sinai will provide reciprocity to any reform temple congregant from anywhere in the world at no cost and also sell tickets for services to others.
- Temple Beth Shalom (conservative)
10700 Havenwood Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 804-1333
Temple Beth Shalom may be able to accommodate PAINWeek delegates with the purchase of tickets and should be contacted directly via telephone.
- Young Israel of Las Vegas (orthodox)
9590 West Sahara, Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 360-1333
Young Israel is located approximately 2 miles from the Red Rock Casino, Resort, and Spa. For those who may choose to walk to services, there is a La Quinta® Inn directly next door to the temple. Tickets for 2 days of services are available for $200/person, and the temple is able to assist in the coordination of kosher meals as well as assist attendees in locating a Jewish family keeping a kosher home with whom to stay during PAINWeek.
Muslim