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Medicare report: 6 of 14 Vegas valley acute care hospitals rated 1 …

and last updated 11:08 AM, Aug 29, 2022. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Quality medical care is top of mind for Nevadans, but a recent hospital report by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services is

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New report: Nevada ranks last in youth mental health …

WebAccording to Mental Health America, in 2021, Nevada ranked 51st when it comes to overall access to care. In 2022, Nevada …

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UMC opens Nevada's first COVID-19 recovery clinic in …

WebThe UMC COVID-19 Recovery Clinic is located at 4231 N. Rancho Drive, within UMC’s Rancho Quick Care location. Appointments are required and community members can visit www.umcsn.com

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Health experts seeing return of 'tripledemic' in Southern Nevada

WebHealth experts in Southern Nevada are encouraging people to get vaccines as soon as possible for the flu and COVID as numbers have been shown to increase …

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Southern Nevada Health District releases Community Health …

WebLAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Southern Nevada Health District has released its 2020-2021 Community Health Assessment. Health officials say they have worked …

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Valley doctor warns parents about triple virus threat …

WebValley doctors are sounding the alarm as the number of cases of a third respiratory illness is on the rise in Las Vegas hospitals, and health experts expect a severe flu season and another COVID wave.

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Las Vegas nonprofit helps fill health care gaps in community amid …

WebThe impact of the health care crisis is being seen across Nevada and all fields of medicine. Las Vegas Heals will host expos every three months to help fill the …

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Underinsured North Las Vegas residents hopeful with new clinic …

WebKTNV. North Las Vegas residents celebrate the opening of FirstMed Health+Wellness clinic. The services the clinic will provide include primary care, mental …

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Henderson hospital celebrates debut of improved pediatric ER …

WebHENDERSON (KTNV) — Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Siena Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to debut new pediatric emergency room facilities. The …

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'They saved my life': North Las Vegas clinic providing vital resources

WebA woman is crediting a North Las Vegas clinic for saving her life. Channel 13's Abel Garcia explains how clinics like this one provide vital services to the …

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Gov. Lombardo signs executive order to address health care …

WebIn 2019, the Nevada Legislature created the Patient Protection Commission to review issues related to health care needs across the state. On Friday, Gov. Joe …

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Clark County ranks 6 healthiest, County Health Rankings says

WebThe data revealed Clark County ranks 6th healthiest in Nevada and was obtained through a ranking system that compared factors that influence health. Factors …

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Local health officials bracing for late-January COVID-19 surge

WebLAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Health officials are on high alert as a new surge of COVID-19 is expected to peak in late January following Christmas and New Year …

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Medical care made more accessible thanks to free evening clinics

WebMaking health care more accessible for our under-served communities is the goal of a collaboration between the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and …

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Las Vegas doctor representing Nevada in the National Alliance on …

WebDr. Sheldon Jacobs, a longtime Las Vegas resident, is now part of a national grassroots organization called "Nami," or the National Alliance on Mental Illness where …

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Nevada Health Centers' Mammovan back in Vegas, provides …

WebRhonda Johnson, the Program Manager for the Nevada Health Centers Mammovan, says the unit is intended to help women in underserved areas. “If you look …

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Initial designs unveiled for 'unique' Clark County opioid treatment …

WebAccording to the Southern Nevada Health District, from Jan. 2018 to July 2022, 1,412 people died from opioid-related overdose deaths in Clark County and police …

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SNHD investigating tuberculosis case at Las Vegas elementary …

Weband last updated 10:13 AM, Apr 03, 2024. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating after an active case of tuberculosis was discovered at a …

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LV Crisis Response Team sees success with new strategy

Weband last updated 12:03 AM, Dec 08, 2018. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — There is a small crisis response team that is making a big impact when it comes to the emerging …

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Las Vegas doctor loses license; Nevada board approves settlement …

WebLAS VEGAS (KTNV) — An infectious disease doctor 13 investigates exposed as being in hot water with the state has now lost his license. Dr. Dhaval Shah …

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Study sheds light on childhood bullying, mental health struggles in

WebHowever, a new study is believed to be the first to confirm how bullying leads to distrust, and in turn, mental health struggles in teens. The study in the journal Nature …

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Change Healthcare: Electronic payments going live on Friday

WebOn Wednesday, Change Healthcare said electronic prescribing is now fully functional. They added that electronic payments are expected to be live on Friday, March …

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