News: Division of Health Sciences
As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.
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Actors help UNLV's School of Nursing students sharpen skills and improve their patient interactions.
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University Libraries helps consumers navigate the confusing world of health care news.
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Master's student Carissa Hernandez is dedicated to her second career as a nurse educator.
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School of Dental Medicine Alumna of the Year Dr. Brandi Dupont pursued a career in oral health to help better serve those in need.
For nearly 20 years, UNLV Dental Medicine professor Christina Demopoulos has helped Southern Nevada children improve their dental health.
School of Nursing grad student Erika Kimble finds success as an entrepreneur in the dermatology field.
A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s response to COVID-19 and faculty experts who have helped the community make sense of the pandemic and its impact to daily life.
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UNLV experts provide tips and tricks for your dinner, workout routine.
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New UNLV study finds that drivers of flashy cars are less likely to yield for pedestrians.
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How does the body react when you nix sugar from your diet? UNLV nutritionist Samantha Coogan shares a winning solution for withdrawal symptoms, and what to expect when they’re over.
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After nearly losing her life in a car accident and being told she wouldn’t walk again, the public health professor is beating insurmountable odds and thriving at UNLV.