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
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.
UNLV nurse practitioner offers expertise after national task force releases new recommendation.
In the News
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Apr. 24, 2019 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Apr. 5, 2019 | KSNV-TV: News 3
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Apr. 5, 2019 | Dentistry Today
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Apr. 4, 2019 | DailyNurse
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Apr. 1, 2019 | Lenotizie
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Apr. 1, 2019 | The Epoch Times
Accomplishments
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Apr. 15, 2019Jennifer R. Pharr (Environmental and Occupational Health) recently co-authored an article titled "Accessibility and Accommodations for Patients with Mobility Disabilities in a Large Healthcare System: How are we doing?" The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accessibility of and...