News: Division of Health Sciences

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Campus News |

UNLV removing some of the stumbling blocks for getting students interested in the science and engineering fields. The key: Get 'em while they're young.

Barbara Atkinson
People |

The new School of Medicine planning dean on changes in health care, access to doctors, and what's needed to improve the health of Southern Nevadans.

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Campus News |

Nursing professor's research is tackling Clark County's high mortality rate due to sepsis. Join her University Forum presentation to learn about the types of immune cells involved in sepsis and discuss treatments to boost these immune cells.

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Research |

Stacey Tovino emphasizes need for health law changes to address disparities.

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People |

The assistant professor of nursing says she wants to be the kind of professor who inspires young people to believe they can do anything.

Student gets enhanced clinical training
Campus News |

Students get enhanced clinical training through focused learning with staff nurses and lower instructor-to-student ratio. Partnership began at Summerlin Hospital in 2012, expands to Spring Valley Hospital this fall.

Janet S. Dufek
People |

Declaring a major is a really tough decision for many new students. Here's some advice from one UNLV professor who had a tough time making that choice herself.

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People |
Asking questions and gathering information are the keys to success, according to Marni Montgomery-Blake, the President's Classified Staff Rookie of the Year
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Business and Community |

The planning dean on the new UNLV School of Medicine and what it will mean to Southern Nevada.

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Business and Community |

From family fun activities to health and legal workshops, UNLV offers a number of free resources to the community.

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Business and Community |
Although patients may stop in an emergency room or doctor's office for a medical issue, an underlying mental health need might be interfering with their wellbeing as well. The Nursing School retooled its curriculum to ensure all of its students are ready to treat such patients.
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Business and Community |

Experts from UNLV and University of Nevada School of Medicine meet to discuss health disparities in Nevada.