Helping Our Community
Comprised of the schools of Integrated Health Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Dental Medicine, and Nursing, the Division of Health Sciences is developing academic, research, and community service programs to meet the health care needs of our constantly growing region.
Welcome
The health issues facing Southern Nevada are as complex as they are varied. The size and scope of these issues requires multifaceted and collaborative solutions. Recognizing the growing challenges, UNLV built upon its successful programs to create the Division of Health Sciences.
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What's Happening
How does the body react when you nix sugar from your diet? UNLV nutritionist Samantha Coogan shares a winning solution for withdrawal symptoms, and what to expect when they’re over.
After nearly losing her life in a car accident and being told she wouldn’t walk again, the public health professor is beating insurmountable odds and thriving at UNLV.
UNLV study provides an in-depth look at new fathers’ experiences with PPD.
Packing your lunch doesn’t have to stop once you grow up. UNLV nutritionist offers tips on how to pack a healthy, affordable midday meal.
In the News
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Sep. 17, 2019 | DailyHeralds
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Aug. 15, 2019 | DailyNurse
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Aug. 6, 2019 | Optimal Living Daily
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Jul. 31, 2019 | News Channel 5 Nashville
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Jul. 31, 2019 | The Conversation
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Jul. 30, 2019 | MD Magazine
Accomplishments
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Aug. 7, 2019Kimberly Tomas and Soumya Upadhyay (Health Care Administration & Policy) presented at the 2019 Academy Health annual research meeting in Washington, D.C., in June. Their poster presentations were titled: The Impact of Patient-Provider Communication and Electronic Cigarette Harmfulness: the...