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Southern Nevada officials clarify COVID changes post …

WebAlthough the federal COVID-19 public health emergency officially ended on May 11, officials say the dangers of contracting or spreading the virus aren’t over. But personal measures, including

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Free COVID self-test kits available in Clark County

WebThu, Dec 15, 2022 (2 a.m.) Free self-test kits for COVID-19 are now available at three new vending machines in Clark County. The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) has …

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Las Vegas slowly builds resources to deal with youth mental health

WebThu, Dec 9, 2021 (2 a.m.) After 21 months of unpredictable and stressful circumstances, it’s safe to say most communities across the country are promoting conversations about …

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Las Vegas’ Lou Ruvo Center continues studying the effectiveness …

WebThe Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas took part in the clinical trial that the FDA required as a condition for traditional approval. Now, the …

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A new pharmacy helps the Center tackle prevention, …

WebThe health district also operates Collect2Protect, in which residents can receive free at-home HIV tests. The Center, in addition to free HIV testing offered, will host an event with presentations

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Solutions for Nevada’s long-standing nursing shortage …

WebIn January, Gov. Steve Sisolak said the state health department and board of nursing have called on eligible nursing students to “strongly consider” becoming a nurse apprentice to help with

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An $11.3 million grant renewal will continue to power important …

WebThe Center for Neurodegeneration and Translational Neuroscience, jointly operated by UNLV and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, has …

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The Center builds access to wellness with new …

WebIts Downtown headquarters is packed with resources—individual and group mental health services, a free computer center, meeting spaces, yoga classes, shower services for the housing …

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Taking care of teens’ mental health during the pandemic

WebOne silver lining to emerge from this pandemic is the newfound emphasis on prioritizing adolescents’ mental health, the experts say. There are more help outlets …

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Southern Nevadans seek solutions for students’ mental health issues

WebThu, Feb 9, 2023 (2 a.m.) A new study published by the National Institutes of Mental Health confirms what many parents already know about children’s mental health after pandemic …

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New Las Vegas health vending machine aims to help with HIV and …

WebGrace Da Rocha. Thu, Dec 1, 2022 (2 a.m.) Las Vegas health officials hope a new vending machine that dispenses free, clean needles and other items will help prevent the spread …

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Five years in, the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center remains a …

WebThe 4,700-square-foot-center serves and provides outreach to as many as 700 people per month, connecting them with mental health resources, legal aid and more.

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Investments in the Las Vegas Medical District aim to improve …

WebThu, Sep 8, 2022 (2 a.m.) Locals should start noticing changes in the Las Vegas Medical District soon. Established by the City Council in 1997, the 674-acre area west of …

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Dr. Marc J. Kahn on opening UNLV’s med school during a global …

WebC. Moon Reed. Thu, Mar 4, 2021 (2 a.m.) Starting any job amid a pandemic can be daunting, but imagine if the position involved leading a new medical school. Dr. Marc J. …

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Las Vegas Valley health officials and activists gear up as …

WebShannon Miller. Thu, Aug 18, 2022 (2 a.m.) It has been two weeks since the White House declared monkeypox a public health emergency, with cases surging in several states …

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For those suffering from fibromyalgia, feeling is believing, Las …

Web"I would become depressed, too, if no one thought my symptoms were real,” says Dr. Mitchell D. Forman, a professor at UNLV School of Medicine.

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Nevada advances as other states backslide on gender-affirming …

WebSince 2021, interest-group backed Republican lawmakers in Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas have attempted to effectively ban gender-affirming health care for …

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Vibrational sound therapy offers touchless healing and relaxation

WebVibrational sound therapy offers touchless healing and relaxation. Vibrational Sound Therapist Carey-Sue Kaplan demonstrates a sound therapy session on a model …

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Health Care Quarterly

WebHealth Care Quarterly. These 10 headliners are leading the way—and making a mark in the industry and the health of our community as they forge their path.

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Turntable Health's closure leaves Downtown patients in the lurch

WebLeslie Ventura. Wed, Jan 11, 2017 (4:33 p.m.) Turntable Health, a membership-based primary care practice in Downtown Las Vegas, will close its doors on January 31. Touted …

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