News: School of Public Health

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The two-year study will help hospitals improve training, patient safety, and quality of care while working with a shortage of qualified nurses.

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Boaters encouraged to follow a three-step process to properly decontaminate boats.

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Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.

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Parents cite affordability as major barrier to maintaining kids’ medical care.

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UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.

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Outreach urges single parents to keep kids in mind when choosing a partner.

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When Jenny Pharr realized her father got substandard care simply because he was in a wheelchair, she found a new way to improve the system.
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Study to Examine 2,000 Las Vegas Nurses from 9 Hospitals

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UNLV and Local Partners Host Oct. 15 Event to Raise Awareness of Children’s Issues and Urge Policy Makers to Improve Quality of Life for Nevada’s Children
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Annual Report Calls for Education Aimed at Safe Sleeping Environments, Prenatal Care and Drowning Prevention
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Graduate student and instructor Crystal Lee started a nonprofit organization to pair American Indian youngsters and mentors.

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Annual Report Assesses Health Status Of Children Entering School in Nevada; Info Used to Guide Policies, Target Interventions