In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Las Vegas Review Journal

In the worst moments of her seven-year battle with Essure, Lorena Llamas remembers being terrified by seeing blood clots the size of her hand, wondering whether she’d survive.

Romper

Believe it or not, there are some seemingly harmless habits that can undermine your sex life. Some of them even take place far away from the bedroom.

VegasDesi

The more you talk with Dr. Buddhadeb Dawn, the more you realize this physician-scientist is a perfect fit for the new UNLV School of Medicine.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Want to drop a few pounds before the holiday feasting begins but don't want to go to the gym or under the knife?

Las Vegas Sun

There’s simply no one more knowledgeable about how to get a medical school off and running than Paul Umbach, who has provided consultancy for 20 of the 30 med schools that have been launched in the U.S. since 2005.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

The Southern Nevada Health District received notification from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirming the first case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in a child in Clark County.

Las Vegas Sun

A two-phase plan to build out the UNLV Medical School was created as a way to move the school forward, but it could become a major setback that turns off donors and results in a half-finished, lackluster institution.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

When it comes to the word education, what comes to mind? Maybe days as a child on the playground.

The Virginian-Pilot

Just over a year ago, Dr. Deborah Kuhls was nearing the end of her shift in the University Medical Center's trauma unit in Las Vegas. It was a Sunday like any other, the trauma surgeon said.

Las Vegas Review Journal

David Becker said he strives for honesty and compassion in his day-to-day work as a photojournalist.

And the night of Oct. 1, 2017, was no different, he said during a panel discussion Friday night at UNLV.

Las Vegas Sun

Freelance photographer David Becker pauses to collect himself as he stares down at the notes on his lap he says he needs to accurately detail the sequence of events from a year ago. He’d ramble otherwise, he says.

Las Vegas Review Journal

They sought a carefree weekend out on the town.

Some were from Vegas, many drove in from Southern California, and others journeyed on a plane to escape the worries of their everyday lives.