First day of CCSD staff COVID-19 testing woes

Unvaccinated Clark County School District (CCSD) staff are required to get tested for COVID-19 weekly or until they provide proof of vaccination.

CCSD adding more COVID-19 testing sites for staff to reduce long lines

Clark County School District announced Wednesday afternoon it will be expanding its COVID-19 testing options to better accommodate staff who haven’t provided proof of vaccination.

Clark County School District expands COVID testing opportunities for staff

The Clark County School District has expanded COVID testing options for staff who have not provided proof of vaccination.

CCSD expands COVID-19 testing options for unvaccinated employees

The Clark County School District announced Wednesday it’s adding more COVID-19 testing sites for employees required to undergo weekly screenings.

CCSD expands COVID-19 testing options for staff who have not provided proof of vaccination

The Clark County School District has expanded COVID-19 testing options for staff.

UNLV professor’s cancer surgery delayed due to hospital bed shortage

UNLV law Professor Michael Kagan was supposed to have surgery last week to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his neck.

NSHE faculty urge health officials to require Covid shot by start of fall semester

Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) faculty and staff Tuesday urged state health officials to mandate a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for college students “as soon as possible,” calling further delay a “failure.”

NSHE faculty urge health officials to require COVID shot by start of Fall semester

NSHE staff and faculty pushed for the board to call an emergency meeting as soon as next week to mandate Covid-19 vaccines before the fall semester 2021.

Nevada leaders consider COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students at public colleges, university

COVID-19 vaccination rates among college-aged adults are among the lowest of in Clark County. With college students heading back to class in a few weeks, state leaders are looking at ways to improve vaccination numbers.

NervGen Pharma and Massachusetts General Hospital Collaborate on Preclinical Studies in Alzheimer’s Disease

NervGen Pharma Corp., a clinical stage biotech company dedicated to creating innovative solutions for the treatment of nervous system damage, announced yesterday it has entered into a research collaboration with Dr. Ksenia Kastanenka of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to study the effects of NervGen’s lead compound, NVG-291, in validated animal models of Alzheimer’s disease.

Rapid at-home Covid-19 tests gain popularity as testing demand grows in Las Vegas valley

A testing alternative is now sparking interest across the nation and right here in our valley.

Doctors observe rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations among children

In general, the vast majority of children do very well handling COVID-19. But as the number of hospitalizations rises, a new trend is emerging with more kids being hospitalized, too.

How to talk to your vaccine-hesitant friends and family

Having the tough conversations is important.

NervGen Pharma and Massachusetts General Hospital Collaborate on Preclinical Studies in Alzheimer's Disease

NervGen Pharma Corp., a clinical stage biotech company dedicated to creating innovative solutions for the treatment of nervous system damage, announced today it has entered into a research collaboration with Dr. Ksenia Kastanenka of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to study the effects of NervGen's lead compound, NVG-291, in validated animal models of Alzheimer's disease.

Medical experts say to expect a COVID booster shot

Health officials from throughout the world, including right here in the Las Vegas valley, are discussing the possibility of a third COVID shot.

Altruism offers a path out of the pandemic

There is something uniquely human about the positive feelings we all experience when we do something good for someone else.

Trainers, doctors, therapists: is it OK to ask professionals if they’re vaccinated?

Experts say the question is acceptable – even advisable – in everyday interactions, though you might not get an answer.

Trainers, doctors, therapists: is it OK to ask professionals if they’re vaccinated?

Experts say the question is acceptable – even advisable – in everyday interactions, though you might not get an answer.