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The Lincy Institute identifies best practices to expand health care services and sustain healthy communities throughout Southern Nevada. The collaboration of public and private sectors, the development and expansion of educational health care programs, and advocacy for health policy are essential to increase access and quality health care for all members of our community.

Aims

The Lincy Institute continuously seeks to improve the health outcomes in Southern Nevada by focusing on:

  • Access to Healthcare
  • Public Health Infrastructure
  • Health Equity
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Past

2018

  • Oct 15: The UNLV School of Medicine, Lincy Institute Colloquium

    THE UNLV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: RETHINKING GOVERNANCE, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT The Lincy Institute Colloquium Series, No. 2 Breakfast Reception: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Scheduled Event: 9:00 - 11:15 a.m. The launch of the...
  • Jul 24: Opioid and Prescription Drug Speaker Series

    Lesley Dickson, MD, FAPM, LFAPA, will present on “Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder.” She attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine where she also completed a residency in psychiatry. She is...
  • Jun 14: Learn How to Become an Addiction Counselor in Nevada

    Learn about UNLV's graduate certificate in Addiction Studies and undergraduate minor in Addiction Treatment, Nevada licensing requirements for alcohol, drug, and gambling counselors, and careers in our local community....
  • Jun 12: Opioid and Prescription Drug Speaker Series

    Dona M. Dmitrovic, MHS, Foundation for Recovery, will present on the history of opioid addiction and recovery in the US in her presentation entitled, “We Do Recover!” Peer recovery support services models and fighting stigma...
  • May 22: Opioid and Prescription Drug Speaker Series

    Dr. Chia-Liang Dai will speak on a marathon training program for addiction recovery among people who participate in a residential recovery program and homeless services. This program emphasizes the important role physical...
  • Apr 10: Learn How to Become an Addiction Counselor in Nevada

    Learn about UNLV's graduate certificate in Addiction Studies and undergraduate minor in Addiction Treatment, Nevada licensing requirements for alcohol, drug, and gambling counselors, and careers in our local community....
  • Feb 23: Battling the Opioid Epidemic

    As the opioid crisis devastates more and more communities in Nevada, the country, and the world, the William S. Boyd School of Law will bring together leading experts to address key questions: What do we know about the...

2016

2015

  • Dec 02: Community Mental Health Forum

    The Las Vegas Sun spent several months exploring community challenges created by lack of treatment for children with mental health problems. The Las Vegas Sun spoke with parents and siblings, educators, doctors, judges,...
  • Nov 13: Integrated Health Care Workshop

    The Lincy Institute and the UNLV Mental and Behavioral Health Coalition invite you to attend The Integrated Health Care Workshop with keynote speaker, Jeff Capobianco, Ph.D., from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...

2014

  • Sep 29: Valuing a UNLV Medical School

    On September 29, 2014, The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) hosted a forum for the Southern Nevada community "Valuing a UNLV Medical School." The forum detailed the significant economic and...

2013

  • Nov 05: Closing the Gap: The Case for an Allopathic Medical...

    "Closing the Gap: The Case for an Allopathic Medical School in Southern Nevada"

  • Sep 04: Call for Collaborations Information Session

    Call for Collaborations Community Capacity-Building Planning Awards  Information Sessions will on July 29, 7-10:30 a.m. & September 4, 4:30-6 p.m., at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension...
  • Jul 29: Call for Collaborations Information Session

    Call for Collaborations Community Capacity-Building Planning Awards  Information Sessions will on July 29, 9-10:30 a.m. & September 4, 4:30-6 p.m., at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension...
  • May 03: Brookings/Lincy-Game Change: What Have We Learned?

    Members of the UNLV community are invited to attend a summit to discuss how Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute are reframing public policy issues in Nevada. Please join us to learn more about our ongoing...
  • Mar 07: Diversity Leadership Forum

    Please join the Office of Diversity Initiatives as it marks Women's History Month with a forum discussion moderated by Dr. Marya Shegog, Director of Health Programs, The Lincy Institute. The discussion will be on healthcare...

2012

  • Jan 19: Nevada for Health Communities: Building Systems to...

    "Nevada for Health Communities: Building Systems to Integrate Community Development and Health" As the connections between health and community development become increasingly apparent, foundations, health institutions,...