Topic: health and medicine

A man sits at a desk
People | November 24, 2021

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Media Relations Manager Paul Joncich balances work with facing a steady diet of fastballs.

stressed woman works on computer with toddler on lap and slightly older child sitting next to her doing homework
Research | November 19, 2021

Research by UNLV communications expert Natalie Pennington finds that texts, video calls burdened the mental health of working moms during pandemic.

Two men sit at a table
People | November 19, 2021

The relationship between the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and University Medical Center helps push forward the quality of health care in the region.

Carly Chang holdings in prayer position
People | November 9, 2021

What started as a way to cope with anxiety turned into a lifestyle, one that nursing undergrad Carly Chang is hoping to share with others.

A woman stands in her office surrounded by UNLV memorabilia
People | October 22, 2021

If there's a UNLV logo on it, School of Medicine admissions coordinator Alyssa Hill owns it. And if it doesn't come with a logo on it, she'll paint it on herself.

Richard Gunderman giving a talk
Business and Community | October 15, 2021

Visiting lecturer stresses the importance of students educating themselves with knowledge that runs beyond medical textbooks — including even that from a legendary basketball coach.

A woman holds a portrait outside a hospital
People | October 6, 2021

Former Army medic Gregory Peistrup, the School of Nursing Alumnus of the Year, died after testing positive for disease in September 2020.