Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most troubled of them all? Maybe, given a hate-hate relationship with food and body image, it’s Americans. Destinations for Teens Clinical Director Andrew Levander said scores of people are depressed and struggling with eating disorders. “Approximately 30 million people in the United States struggle with an eating disorder,” Levander … [Read more...] about When Body Image Is Everything, Depression May Ensue
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Southwest Medical Associates Adds Two New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical has added two new providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Trina Wiggins, MD joins Southwest Medical’s Medicine On the Move program (www.medicineonthemovenv.com) and specializes in pediatrics. Wiggins completed her medical training at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri and completed … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds Two New Health Care Providers
Health Care Leaders to Speak at Nevada Health Care Forum in Las Vegas
Ninth annual forum event scheduled for Oct. 4 LAS VEGAS – Organizers of the Nevada Health Care Forum, the largest gathering of health care professionals in the state, announced that dozens of the nation’s leading health care industry executives and officials will gather at the ninth annual event on Oct. 4 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino to discuss pertinent health care … [Read more...] about Health Care Leaders to Speak at Nevada Health Care Forum in Las Vegas
Solutions Recovery Inc. Applauds Attorney General Laxalt on
Working Group brings drug abuse awareness to Nevada’s communities LAS VEGAS — Solutions Recovery Inc., a leading addiction treatment center in Las Vegas, commends Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt for his ingenuity in renewing the Substance Abuse Working Group (SAWG). The group was initially created in 2011 to identify and study issues related to substance abuse across … [Read more...] about Solutions Recovery Inc. Applauds Attorney General Laxalt on
REMSA Community Advisor: Can Emergency Medical Services Find You?
The difference between life and death many times is only a matter of seconds. To help REMSA and other emergency medical providers find a patient in the fastest manner possible, it is important that your home be visible and easy to locate. The best place to start is to check your address numbers and see if they are visible from the street. If not, please place or replace the … [Read more...] about REMSA Community Advisor: Can Emergency Medical Services Find You?
Helen Vos Joins Nathan Adelson Hospice
Las Vegas – Carole Fisher, president and chief executive officer of Nathan Adelson Hospice, announced that Helen Vos has joined the nonprofit hospice as Chief Nursing Officer. In this role, Vos will be responsible for the clinical operations of the hospice. Vos brings 30 years of senior executive nursing experience to her position. Prior to joining Nathan Adelson Hospice, … [Read more...] about Helen Vos Joins Nathan Adelson Hospice
REMSA Education Center Graduates 10 Paramedics
Reno, NV – REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority) Center for Prehospital Education has announced that all 10 of its paramedic program candidates from the February 2015 cohort successfully graduated on February 22, 2016. The REMSA Center for Prehospital Education has experienced remarkable success of training paramedics with a 96 percent first-time pass rate on … [Read more...] about REMSA Education Center Graduates 10 Paramedics
Southern Hills Hospital to Break Ground On Nevada’s Newest Community ER
Off-site facility in Las Vegas to increase access, address capacity issues at local ERs, and deliver convenient care to the community Las Vegas – Southern Hills Hospital announced its groundbreaking ceremony for Nevada’s new, community, hospital-based emergency room, ER at the Lakes, at the southwest corner of Desert Inn and Fort Apache roads in Las Vegas. The groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Southern Hills Hospital to Break Ground On Nevada’s Newest Community ER
Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
LAS VEGAS - Families whose children are affected by life-limiting conditions have a new resource to provide better understanding and better outpatient care for their loved ones. The Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada is groundbreaking in its efforts to assist parents in this highly specialized medical treatment. It is the first such … [Read more...] about Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
Southwest Medical Associates Continues to Add New Doctors
In order to help meet the ongoing need for access to health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added several new doctors and healthcare providers, who join over 330 local health care providers in 22 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Dr. Jeffrey Morton joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Center (2704 N. Tenaya Way) and specializes … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Continues to Add New Doctors
Solutions Recovery Announces Expanded Services
LAS VEGAS — Solutions Recovery Inc., a leading addiction treatment center in Las Vegas, announced it has launched multiple initiatives to provide expanded and improved services for clients across Southern Nevada. These efforts include opening a new, on-campus laboratory for drug and alcohol testing, creating an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Downtown Las Vegas and … [Read more...] about Solutions Recovery Announces Expanded Services
Southwest Medical Associates Adds New Doctors and Healthcare Providers
In order to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added several new doctors and healthcare providers, who join over 330 local health care providers in 22 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Dr. Savita Chander joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Center (2716 N. Tenaya Way) and specializes in … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds New Doctors and Healthcare Providers
HealthCare Partners Kicks Off Remodeling of Pahrump Senior Center
WHO: HealthCare Partners Medical Group and the Pahrump Senior Center WHAT: HealthCare Partners Medical Group, a leading medical network across Southern Nevada, has worked with key community members to provide upgrades for the Pahrump Senior Center. Beginning October 17, the Pahrump Senior Center will start to receive new carpeting, new painting, upgraded lighting and … [Read more...] about HealthCare Partners Kicks Off Remodeling of Pahrump Senior Center
Southwest Medical Associates Offering A Free Breast Care Open House
Breast cancer is an important issue for women of Nevada: Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer in the United States is the most common cancer in women, no matter your race or background. Breast cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer among Hispanic women. It is the second most common cause of death from cancer among white, black, … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Offering A Free Breast Care Open House
Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Unveils Expedited Licensure Bill for Medical Professionals
New Bill Will Allow Medical Professionals to Gain Licensing in 60 Days, Shortening the Wait for New Doctors to Practice in State Las Vegas/Reno – Through the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Nevada’s commitment to economic diversification and job growth is resulting in a strengthened Nevada economy. Part of the effort to create jobs in the state is the … [Read more...] about Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Unveils Expedited Licensure Bill for Medical Professionals
HealthCare Partners to Host Open House Event at New Clinic on Nov. 17
HealthCare Partners to Host Open House Event at New Clinic on Nov. 17 WHO: HealthCare Partners Medical Group WHAT: HealthCare Partners Medical Group, a leading medical group across Southern Nevada, invites community members to attend an open house at its new Sun City clinic at 9454 Del Webb Blvd. on Nov. 17. The organization will offer free food and prizes during … [Read more...] about HealthCare Partners to Host Open House Event at New Clinic on Nov. 17
Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care Names Dr. Teresa Hanlon New Medical Director
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care, a local hospice facility that provides compassionate hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Hanlon, M.D., as its new medical director. Hanlon has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of hospice and palliative medicine. A graduate of the University Of Utah … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care Names Dr. Teresa Hanlon New Medical Director