Helping Our Community
Comprised of the schools of Allied 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
University physicians say advances in treatment provide promising options.
The first-generation student became president of Student Technologists Association in Radiological Science and plans to return this fall for another degree in MRI pathology.
Esport championship, an Oprah Moment, and a (somewhat) daring neurologist — News from around campus
School of Medicine professor Dr. John Ham leads state's only organ transplant program.
In the News
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Sep. 18, 2017 | KTNV-TV: ABC 13
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May. 16, 2017 | Health Imaging
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Feb. 13, 2017 | Las Vegas Review Journal
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Aug. 2, 2016 | Premium Times
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Jul. 11, 2016 | Las Vegas Review Journal
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Jul. 11, 2016 | Las Vegas Sun
Accomplishments
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Apr. 23, 2018Samantha Coogan (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) has been named president-elect for the Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Coogan’s many responsibilities will include organizing and leading quarterly and annual meetings, providing guidance about legislative policies, fundraising,...