Topic: health

Medical Student Inspired to Help the Underserved
man in front of Petra in Jordan
People | November 13, 2019
The refugee experiences of his parents and of people he observed while studying overseas helped fuel his desire to become a doctor.
The Interview: Thessa Hilgenkamp
Thessa Hilgenkamp, performing an ultrasound.
People | November 4, 2019
The first NIH-funded project at UNLV for this physical therapy professor will focus on people with Down Syndrome.
A Life in Medicine: Three Different Stages of a Medical Career
medical school sign
People | October 29, 2019
A veteran doctor, a young surgeon, and a student discuss their experiences and the future of medicine.
'Good, Better, Best' for a Healthier Las Vegas
Woman sitting at desk
People | October 16, 2019
Tanya Stringer of UNLV Medicine uses a childhood mantra to keep her on track.
As Health Care Expands in Nevada, Health Law Grows as Well
A man in a greay suit and a woman in a black jacket stare at each other across a table.
Campus News | September 26, 2019
Boyd’s Health Law concentration feeding a high-demand area that will only have more, and more complex needs, as more doctors start to work in the state.
New Research Links Early-Life Mortality and Family Structure, Educational Attainment, Income
UNLV sign on campus
Research | July 9, 2019
A new study reveals stark disparities in mortality risk among children and youth across several measures of parental socioeconomic status.
Attorney Discusses Legal Pitfalls Faced by New Physicians
Campus News | July 3, 2019
Lawyer Crane Pomerantz advises new doctors that there's more to being successful than practicing good medicine.
The Geometry of Walking with Prosthetics
A portrait of doctoral student Michael Issacs
People | February 14, 2019
Ph.D. student Michael Isaacs goes back to the basics to helping people with disabilities walk.