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Domestic Abuse and COVID-19
UNLV criminal justice professor Gillian Pinchevsky on the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on victims of intimate partner abuse and how society can help protect them in the future.
New UNLV Center Advances Global Fight Against Alzheimer’s
The Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience will advance research and the science of treatment for Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders.
From Employment as a Nurse to an Employer
School of Nursing grad student Erika Kimble finds success as an entrepreneur in the dermatology field.
Combating Coronavirus Anxiety as Communities Reopen
Mental health expert Dr. Michelle Paul provides strategies on fighting off anxieties as people return to work, outside activities.
Medical School Moves Forward with First Permanent Building
Recently released artist's renderings show plans for the building that is scheduled to be under construction in February 2021.
UNLV Cares Food Pantry Affected by Global Pandemic
Rebel Raiser Crowdsourcing Campaign Kicks Off to Fill Shelves
School of Medicine Partners with State to Assist Health Care Workers
The partnership is designed to help health care workers deal with stress resulting from the pandemic.
Answering a Call for Help from a Pediatric Clinic
Professor Elena Gandía García created a service-learning class to address the need for medical interpretation services for the Lied Pediatric Clinic and served as a mentor to colleagues.
Passionate About Helping Patients Overcome Language Barriers
UNLV Spanish professor Deborah Arteaga volunteers to provide valuable medical interpretation services to under-served patients.
In the Age of COVID-19: How an Infectious Disease Doc and Family Live
Dr. David Di John recommends frequently discussing the disease with your family.
Working Beyond Fears to Deliver Patient Care
Tracy Geiger leads the School of Medicine team as it provides COVID-19 tests to thousands of Southern Nevadans
Class of '20: John Olawepo
Whether studying the health impacts of fuel in mass transit or obesity in HIV patients, the public health grad has pursued meaningful work at UNLV.
Impossible to Predict
UNLV internist Rajany Dy says accurately forecasting who will survive COVID-19 just can’t be done.
Ruptured Routines: Social Distancing and Kids with Autism
Dr. Rooman Ahad offers tips and resources for parents of children with ASD.
Mass Casualty in Slow Motion
Six School of Medicine emergency physicians reflect on what they are learning from the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Vaccinate or Not?
UNLV’s Director of Bioethics explores whether vaccine-refusing parents will reconsider their beliefs in light of COVID-19.
UNLV Doctors on Work and Family During the Pandemic
Internal medicine residents in UNLV's School of Medicine are honing valuable skills as they work with COVID-19 patients and their families.
Ergonomics 101: Working from Home During Coronavirus
As remote work and distance learning become a way of life, UNLV occupational therapist Donna Costa offers hacks for a healthy home office and exercise routine.