News: Division of Health Sciences

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Business and Community |
Although patients may stop in an emergency room or doctor's office for a medical issue, an underlying mental health need might be interfering with their wellbeing as well. The Nursing School retooled its curriculum to ensure all of its students are ready to treat such patients.
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Business and Community |

Experts from UNLV and University of Nevada School of Medicine meet to discuss health disparities in Nevada.

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Business and Community |

UNLV nursing professors share their list of milestones that have affected nurses and improved health care in our state.

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Campus News |

University’s top ranked graduate/specialty programs include Boyd Law School’s legal writing program at No. 3, dispute resolution at No. 9.

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Business and Community |

UNLV professors weigh in on some of the state’s big battles and quiet victories in community health.

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Campus News |

Alumni Association announces recipients of its Alumni of the Year, Outstanding Faculty Awards. Fred Albrecht receives top honors.

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People |

Professor Du Feng comes from a long line of teachers, but as a child, swore she would never follow in her parents and grandparents footsteps. Now, teaching and research are her passions.

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People |

The psychiatric nurse practitioner discusses why she loves teaching students how to work with the mentally ill.

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Research |

Biostatistician Sheniz Moonie zeroes in on the factors that influence the health of Nevadans, particularly those with asthma.

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Research |

They won’t firm your bottom but they can help you get fit.

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Campus News |
Topol, cardiologist and professor of genomics at The Scripps Research Institute, will discuss how the digital revolution affects health care.
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Research |

Breast cancer survival in Nevada depends on whether you reside in the north or south.