News: Division of Health Sciences

An image of Kirk Kerkokorian Building
Campus News |

Approach aimed at lifting Nevada from its low rankings in health care access. 

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Campus News |

A roundup of news about the brights spots on campus.

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UNLV History |

A transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV hits a major milestone.

students working with infant manikins as part of nurse camp
Campus News |

Students from across the country attended the weeklong program to learn more about what it's like working in the nursing field.

A student checks the eyes of a medical manikin.
Campus News |

A $400,000 federal appropriation provides UNLV's Clinical Simulation Center with state-of-the-art resources for nursing students to hone their skills.

Rebecca Scherr, MD
Business and Community |

Dr. Rebecca Scherr creates better environments through healthier school lunches, smoke- and vape-free parks, and areas around the city that offer physical activities.

A student stocks the UNLV Food Pantry.
Campus News |

Appointments will be available Mondays through Wednesdays for food pickup and donations.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

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People |

After spending most of her public health career living out of a suitcase, Louisa Messenger has settled down to bring her expertise in infectious diseases and insects to Las Vegas.

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People |

Crystal Rose Schulz, a 2022 Alumna of the Year, launches an initiative to prioritize the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans and their living spaces.

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People |

A trio PhD grads serendipitously end up at the same university and use their leadership positions to facilitate big changes.

Medical students stand with large cut out of a pink heart.
People |

School of Medicine student reflects on how her volunteer experience is bridging the gap between the community and medicine.