Department of Surgery News
The department of surgery delivers rigorous, hands-on surgical training in a high-acuity environment, emphasizing technical excellence, critical thinking, and compassionate patient care. The department is home to a general surgery residency and an acute care surgery fellowship, with faculty at the forefront of robotic surgery in addition to providing 24/7 care at the UMC Trauma and Burn Center.
Surgery In The News
Every summer, hospitals across Clark County treat patients from all walks of life whose bodies can no longer cope with the extreme heat.
Las Vegas’ summer heat is drawing tourists to town this weekend, but health experts are warning that the sun and high temperatures can become dangerous quickly.
Fatal wrong-way crashes are increasing in Nevada, with Clark County accounting for the largest share of those deadly collisions, according to a new analysis from UNLV's Nevada Traffic Safety Research Center.
The corridor, roughly 530 yards long, has a posted speed limit of 45 mph and no marked crosswalks between 28th Street and Mojave Road. Police said all three pedestrians were taken to University Medical Center following the crashes. Doctors at UMC see the consequences firsthand of crashes around the valley, not just on East Charleston.
The corridor, roughly 530 yards long, has a posted speed limit of 45 mph and no marked crosswalks between 28th Street and Mojave Road. Police said all three pedestrians were taken to University Medical Center following the crashes. Doctors at UMC see the consequences firsthand of crashes around the valley, not just on East Charleston.
Hospitals and clinics across the Las Vegas valley are continuing to deal with staffing shortages across nearly every level of care, from doctors and nurses to critical support staff. While some progress is being made, medical professionals say the region still has a long way to go to meet the needs of its growing population.