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School of Integrated Health Sciences News

With many degree offerings that are accredited by national organizations, the School of Integrated Health Sciences offers dynamic classroom instruction, laboratory/clinical practice, research, and mentoring. Our students develop skills that help them break into health-related fields and further their graduate or professional studies.

Current Integrated Health Sciences News

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Campus News |

Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

Some early studying during the opening week of the Spring 2026 semester (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).
Campus News |

A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

a woman pushing a stroller with a young child as another child run alongside them
Research |

Through UNLV-UNR Extension collaboration, Kara Radzak hopes to better inform new mothers about proper exercise before and after childbirth.

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Research |

UNLV nutrition professor Sara Rosenkranz on choosing your proteins and what to do about those new federal guidelines.

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Campus News |

UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

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Campus News |

A collection of the top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

Integrated Health Sciences In The News

New York Times

Here’s what to know about the 12-3-30 workout.

Elle Magazine

Walking backwards for 15 minutes a day can relieve back pain and plantar fasciitis. Experts reveal the health benefits.

Verywell Health

Like many online trends, the idea likely came from a wellness influencer or self-proclaimed "guru" who made unsubstantiated claims.

The Independent UK

It’s a simple way to shake up your routine and strengthen underused muscles

MSN

Looking to revitalize your fitness routine? A straightforward yet impactful method could be to start walking backwards. While a brisk forward walk offers myriad benefits – strengthening bones, building muscle, boosting cardiovascular health, and easing stress – its familiar rhythm can become monotonous. This is where retro walking, or reverse walking, presents a compelling alternative.

 

Las Vegas Review Journal

Graham McGinnis, an associate professor in UNLV’s kinesiology and nutrition sciences department, said the school district’s start time changes appear to prioritize the needs of high school students over middle schoolers. McGinnis, who studies disruptions to sleep patterns, said there is greater need to help high schoolers get better rest because research shows they tend to get less sleep than other students.

Integrated Health Sciences Experts

An expert in behavioral nutrition.
An expert in physical therapy and movement disorders, including Parkinson's.
An expert on the use of lasers in diagnosing and treating brain tumors.
An expert in physical therapy, rehabilitation epidemiology, and hospital mobility.
An expert on sports and medical nutrition, exercise science, and weight management. 
An expert in radiography and diagnostic medical imaging.

Recent Integrated Health Sciences Accomplishments

Van “DocDoc” Whaley (Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences), faculty-in-residence and A&P program coordinator, recently presented at ExplOER Nevada 2026, a statewide virtual symposium focused on open and affordable learning. His session, "Reimagining Learning Beyond the Textbook: Open Course Design for Equity, Rigor, and Enjoyment at Scale,"…
Individuals associated with the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences recently published in PLOS One. Bryson Carrier (Interdisciplinary Health Sciences); James Navalta (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences); and co-authors Jennifer A. Bunn from Sam Houston State University; Chris Eschbach from 12th State Nutrition; Joel D. Reece from…
MRI adjunct Randy Reichenfeld MSRS, RT(R)(MR), MRSO (Radiography) presented at the Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology Conference (ACERT) on February 6, 2026. His presentation was titled "Re-envisioning MR Education: Reassessing Standards for Future Excellence."
Radiology Program Director Heidi Shelton D.C., R.T(R) and Clinical Coordinator Chrissie Choa MSRS, R.T(R) (both Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences) presented at the Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT) Conference on February 5, 2026. The title of the presentation was "Cultivating Student Success Through…
Kai-Yu Ho (Physical Therapy) played a key role in this high-impact publication through her collaboration with an extensive network of internationally recognized scholars from North America, Europe, and South America. Contributing to a systematic evidence and gap map published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, one of the…
Noehealani Antolin (Medicine), Blessing Imade (Medicine), Ana Reyes (Medicine), Selam Ayele (Medicine), Eric Aguila (NLV VA Medical Center), Jenny Kent (Integrated Health Sciences), Deborah A. Kuhls (Medicine), Szu-Ping Lee (Integrated Health Sciences), presented a poster titled, "Adaptive Driving Assessments and Return to Independent Driving…