News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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Medical assistant Tiffany Robledo's life was upended when she was put on UNLV Medicine's curbside testing program, but she wouldn't have it any other way.
The new dean of the UNLV School of Medicine says the coronavirus pandemic offers a chance to improve the way we deliver health care.
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Planning and effort at UNLV Medicine's public testing location helping to put patients at ease, contribute to public health fight.
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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For students in Medicine, Nursing, and Dental Medicine, those furthest along heading to front lines while classmates cope with rearranged clinical work.
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Residency program brings 83 new physicians to Southern Nevada.
UNLV School of Medicine faculty physicians, fellows, residents, and students care for our community in several hospitals in Southern Nevada.
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Clinic taking appointments to test for coronavirus in patients who meet CDC criteria.
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Take a walk, practice mindfulness, give Fido some special attention, and other ideas from the UNLV School of Medicine's director of wellness.
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As coronavirus concerns grow, UNLV researchers available to provide expertise.
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Cam Johnson says working as director of IT operations for the medical school is a fitting culmination of his career.
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A collection of news stories from February highlighting the people and research of UNLV.