Helping Our Community
Comprised of the schools of Integrated Health Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Medicine, 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
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
After spending most of her public health career living out of a suitcase, Louisa Messenger has settled down to bring her expertise in infectious diseases and insects to Las Vegas.
Crystal Rose Schulz, a 2022 Alumna of the Year, launches an initiative to prioritize the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans and their living spaces.
A trio PhD grads serendipitously end up at the same university and use their leadership positions to facilitate big changes.
In the News
- Sep. 19, 2023 | Psychiatric Times
- Jul. 23, 2023 | KSNV-TV: News 3
- Jul. 18, 2023 | KSNV-TV: News 3
- Mar. 15, 2023 | Telemundo Las Vegas
- Mar. 15, 2023 | Las Vegas Sun
- Feb. 14, 2022 | Desert Companion
Accomplishments
- Sep. 5, 2023