Topic: health and medicine

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From left: Dr. Kate Martin, Joann Strobbe, Dr. Alison Netski, Joy Thomas, and UNLV President Chris Heavey pictured at the news conference announcing Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s $2 million gift to establish a fellowship endowment.
Business and Community |

An endowment will help sustain UNLV fellowship training and build the specialist workforce Southern Nevada needs.

Dr. Lyanna Joy LaFredo greeting the Tressler family in an exam room.
Business and Community |

These clinics play a vital role in improving access to healthcare for students who might otherwise face financial, cultural, linguistic, and transportation-related barriers to care.

Dr. Robert Hernandez in front of the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.
Campus News |

The school is producing future physicians whose licensing exam scores and residency match rates rival medical schools across the country.

Dr. Edward Co is an associate professor and a residency associate program director at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine.
Business and Community |

After completing the internal medicine residency program, Dr. Edward Co chose to stay with the medical school to train future generations of physicians.

Melba Borrero, Dr. David Di John, and Aaryana Mostafaeipour posing in a clinic hallway.
Business and Community |

The Maternal Child Wellness Program provides family-centered outpatient care for low-income women, infants, children, and youth affected by HIV.

Jeremy Kilburn on right speaks with a surgeon wearing scrubs
People |

UNLV, UMC, and military medicine partners are on a mission to strengthen healthcare in Southern Nevada.

Experts

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Assistant Professor of Psychology

An expert in depression, mHealth, and mental health of older adults.

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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

An expert in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.

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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

An expert in neuroscience, glia biology, and human behavior.

 

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Associate Professor, School of Public Health

An expert in health disparities, children's health, and culturally responsive health communication.

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Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program

An expert in child and adolescent psychiatry and behavioral health.

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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

A licensed clinical psychologist and expert in addiction, sexual trauma, substance use disorders, and gambling disorder.