News: School of Public Health

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People |

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they dealt with deadly viruses, used a crate for a desk, and faced a life-altering medical crisis.

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Research |

Annual survey shows the number of Silver State kindergarteners with health insurance has spiked to 92 percent.

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Research |

Changes to full-day kindergarten in Nevada could impact the health of the state’s children and adults.

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Campus News |

W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds support research and awareness programs for Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy at UNLV, Children’s Advocacy Alliance.

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Campus News |

As spring gets off to an early start, UNLV and CCSD program monitors allergen counts.

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Campus News |

Henderson residents with homes built before 1978 could qualify for free home inspection, repair and/or removal of lead-based paint.

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Business and Community |

Community event to focus on issues related to children’s quality of life in Nevada and includes free admission to Las Vegas Natural History Museum.

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Campus News |

Gerstenberger, a faculty member at UNLV since 1997, was named interim dean of the school in 2013.

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Research |

Annual survey of entering Nevada kindergarteners reveals 30 percent are overweight or obese and nearly 13 percent do not have health insurance.

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

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Campus News |

Two students will be honored as outstanding graduates for their advancement of healthcare research, academic and personal achievements Dec. 17.