UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine has an ambitious plan to help the state’s ailing health care sector: get 100 doctors to town.

UNLV’s medical students conduct walkability studies of Las Vegas neighborhoods to get a more holistic view of factors that affect people’s health outcomes. They evaluate transportation, food access, air quality, and amenities, identifying gaps and devising plans to address issues. Students have spoken about their experiences at legislative sessions about inequities in healthcare.

The new, three-year dermatology residency will boost the number of available residency positions in the department from two to three.

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has an ambitious plan that could help the state’s ailing health care sector: get 100 doctors to move to the city.

Alexandra Wuopio, a first-year medical student at UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, recently spent days of intense study huddled with several classmates and one other person — someone none of them knew but who would be crucial to their training.

Dr. David Di John said it's all about prevention, recommending an updated COVID-19 shot for his patients.

Podcasts — about politics, sports, careers, crime and other facets of daily life — are all the rage these days. But the podcast Kim Palchikoff produces and hosts might touch on any of those topics and any emotion the human mind can conjure.

Join us for a dynamic conversation with Dr. Tanya Crabb as we explore the complex interplay of mental health, physical health, culture, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, gender roles and family history. She emphasizes the importance of a mind-body approach to mental health, encouraging health professionals to peel back the layers and look deeply into each client’s life experiences. She stresses the importance of approaching individuals with curiosity and respect. Lastly, we discuss the importance of self-care, examining the diverse strategies individuals can employ to nurture their well-being.

Spring Valley chiropractor Dr. Doug Brady is seeing an uptick in patients in recent years as more people have become educated about chiropractic care via social media.

For Samantha Mujica, a fourth-year medical student at UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, it seems like the work never stops.

In 2014, due to a need for better health care in Las Vegas, the state Legislature approved the creation of a new school of medicine at UNLV, now called the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. The school was founded with an intended focal mission of caring for the Las Vegas community.

Nevada law provides some consumer protections against medical debt collection practices, but those protections do not apply to the debt consumers are racking up with medical credit cards.