Topic: health and medicine

People | February 26, 2021
Drew Robinson credits the treatment by numerous UNLV physicians for his recovery after a suicide attempt.

Campus News | February 19, 2021
School earns accreditation from Liaison Committee on Medical Education, meaning it meets or exceeds the highest standards for schools of medicine.

Research | February 17, 2021
After pivoting from planned research, a physical therapy professor's Zoom classes offer exercise outlet to Down syndrome patients.

Research | February 9, 2021
Plastinated human head specimens give dental students complete, odor-free, hands-on learning experiences.

People | February 5, 2021
A bout with malaria put Oluwafunmilola Okuyemi on the path to becoming a physician. Today she and UNLV colleagues have pioneered a way to lessen COVID-19 spread during surgery.

Campus News | February 4, 2021
UNLV public health researcher Melva Thompson-Robinson explains the U.S.’s history of medical trauma against people of color, its impact on the pandemic, and tips for meaningful messaging.

Business and Community | January 27, 2021
UNLV vaccine expert Johan Bester examines the ethical considerations behind the decision to get inoculated.

Campus News | January 20, 2021
Volunteer efforts by hundreds of Southern Nevada physicians enhance the medical training of UNLV students.

Business and Community | January 13, 2021
Grant from state of Nevada extends university partnership with Southern Nevada Health District, allows 200 UNLV students to continue vital contact tracing services.

People | January 8, 2021
Members of the inaugural class of the UNLV School of Medicine await the results of Match Day — the day med school students across the nation find out where they will receive their specialty training.

People | December 31, 2020
UNLV public health professor became a go-to source for media in Nevada and worldwide on the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Campus News | December 21, 2020
From groundbreaking research to breaking ground on a new medical education building, the UNLV School of Medicine continues to transform care in the community.