In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

New York Times

Ignoring a partner in favor of your phone, or ‘phubbing,’ can lead to feelings of distrust and ostracism. Here’s how to stop.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Meet Kathryn Pauli, Manager of Well-being and Integrative Medicine at UNLV School of Medicine, and Southwest Medical Hospice Care volunteer.

Wall Street Journal

Extreme heat means even brief contact with hot pavement can burn skin

KSNV-TV: News 3

The city estimates the district will support more than 24,000 jobs and have a $3.6 billion economic impact on the local community.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Southern Nevadans are sweltering through what’s expected to be the hottest 10-day stretch in recorded Las Vegas weather history.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Medical experts say there are several warning symptoms that Las Vegas Valley residents should learn to spot to prevent heatstroke and to help those who may be experiencing heat-related illnesses.

Telemundo

As temperatures soar in the American Southwest, doctors warn that heat-related illnesses aren't the only things keeping emergency rooms full: Cases of contact burns, some as severe as second- or third-degree, have risen sharply. during this heat wave.

NBC News

The burns typically occur when people fall or pass out on sun-scorched pavement and other hot surfaces, which can exceed 160 degrees.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Las Vegas resident Colleen Brola tried to schedule a mammogram in May at a nearby Desert Radiology, but the first available appointment was not until October. She later found one for July on the other side of town.

Las Vegas Sun

Christopher Enzenauer was evicted from his home three weeks ago. With no place to live, he said he turned to the streets. And with that transition came the unavoidable: Surviving in the triple-digit Las Vegas heat.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The extended heat is causing elevated cases of heatstroke and burns.

NFL

The NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative aims to increase and diversify the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in sports medicine and, over time, help to diversify NFL club medical staffs. The students' clinical rotations will begin as training camps open for the 2023 NFL season next week.