Education is critical to Nevada’s workforce, economy and lifestyle. But Nevada’s public education ranks at or near the bottom of national rankings, and only 30 percent of Nevadans hold post-secondary education degrees or certificates. In the K-12 system, rankings are created from more indicators than simply academic, according to Traci Davis, superintendent, Washoe … [Read more...]
Nathan Adelson Hospice Names Rosamari McNulty as Vice President for Employee and Volunteer Solutions
LAS VEGAS - Carole Fisher, president and chief executive officer of Nathan Adelson Hospice, announced that Rosamari McNulty has been promoted to the position of vice president for Employee and Volunteer Solutions at the state’s largest non-profit hospice. McNulty has been with Nathan Adelson Hospice since 2009. Prior to her promotion, she was the senior director of Human … [Read more...]
University Orthopaedics and Spine Brings Together Four Surgeons
University Orthopaedics and Spine has brought together four accomplished orthopaedic surgeons to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Brock Wentz, MD joins University Orthopaedics and Spine (4750 W. Oakey Blvd.) and specializes in orthopaedic surgery. Wentz completed his medical training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, … [Read more...]
The Evolution of Medical Education in Nevada
In November, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Medicine began accepting applications and interviewing students who will start their medical school education in summer 2017. That sounds like good news – and it is – because of Nevada’s severe shortage of physicians. However, it’s only one step by Nevada healthcare professionals to help the state catch up. … [Read more...]
Building Healthcare in Southern Nevada with the Clark County Medical Society
Stated right in the vision statement of Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) is the fact that the organization is as much an advocacy and education group for patients as for physicians and professionals working in the healthcare field. Chartered in 1955, CCMS is dedicated to advocating for physicians, patients and community health; to preserving the physician/patient … [Read more...]
Around the State: June 2016
University of Nevada School of Medicine Graduates Doctors, Releases Report Last month, the University of Nevada School of Medicine held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2016 in the Lawlor Events Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. The school graduated 66 students who will take a short break before beginning their residency training programs and are entering … [Read more...]
Around the State: May 2016
Housing Prices Rise Across Nevada According to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors’ (GLVAR) most recent report, the median price of single-family homes is up 7.3 percent from the same reporting period a year ago to $220,000 in Southern Nevada. Chase International Real Estate also recently released a report indicating that the median price of a home in the Reno/Sparks … [Read more...]
Provenance Healthcare Welcomes Dr. Robb Rowley – an Accomplished Career in Genetics Brings New Resources to Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Provenance Healthcare, a leading adult genetic counseling, testing and healthcare provider headquartered in Las Vegas, is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Robb K. Rowley, MD. “Dr. Rowley has a remarkable record of innovation in genetics and genetic research,” said Mark Black, president and CEO of Provenance Healthcare. “His work encompasses a rare feat in … [Read more...]
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...]
Donate $10 or More by Sept 10 To Help Keep Chef Wes Kendrick Out of Jail & Receive a Free Dessert
Table 34 Las Vegas Executive Chef Wes Kendrick is one of more than 60 business and civic leaders from throughout southern Nevada who will be “arrested” and put “behind bars” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up fundraiser on Thursday, September 10. All Table 34 guests who donate $10 or more toward Chef Kendrick's bail prior to September 10 online or at the … [Read more...]
Tenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Legacy Celebrating its 10th year, Healthcare Heroes began with the dual goal of honoring individuals that excel in healthcare and helping fund scholorships for Nevada’s future healthcare educators. After realizing there wasn’t a program in place to honor individuals that have done amazing things to propel healthcare in the Silver State, Healthcare Heroes was born with 10 … [Read more...]
Juan Collazos, M.D., Joins HealthCare Partners Medical Group
LAS VEGAS – Juan Collazos, M.D., has joined HealthCare Partners Medical Group, a leading physician-run group providing primary, specialty and urgent care in Southern Nevada. Collazos is now treating patients at the Tenaya Pediatrics clinic, located at 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 260 Las Vegas, NV 89128. At the Tenaya Pediatrics facility, Collazos combines his experience with … [Read more...]
Aron Rogers, D.O., Joins HealthCare Partners Medical Group
LAS VEGAS – Aron Rogers, D.O., has joined HealthCare Partners Medical Group, a leading physician-run group providing primary, specialty and urgent care in Southern Nevada. Rogers is now treating patients at the West Craig clinic, located at 3960 W. Craig Rd., Suite 101, N. Las Vegas, NV 89032. At the West Craig facility, Rogers combines his experience with the latest in … [Read more...]
Ninth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Legacy Now in its ninth year, Healthcare Heroes began with the dual goal of honoring individuals that excel in healthcare and helping fund scholarships for Nevada’s future healthcare educators. After realizing there wasn’t a program in place to honor individuals that have done amazing things to propel healthcare in the Silver State, Healthcare Heroes was born with 10 … [Read more...]
How Healthy is Nevada?
Here’s the bad news. When it comes to overall health, Nevada ranks in the lower half among all 50 states. That’s according to the 24th annual America’s Health Rankings from United Health Foundation. The report, the longest running of its kind in the country, placed Nevada No. 37 among all 50 states for overall heath, which is the same ranking the state received last year. … [Read more...]
Healthcare Heroes 2013
The Healthcare Heroes Legacy Now in its eighth year, Healthcare Heroes began with the dual goal of honoring individuals that excel in healthcare and helping fund scholorships for Nevada’s future healthcare educators. After realizing there wasn’t a program in place to honor individuals that have done amazing things to propel healthcare in the Silver State, Healthcare Heroes was … [Read more...]
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: July 2013
Projects Las Vegas, 89101 Government Las Vegas’ new City Hall has been chosen as the 2013 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association. The eight-level, 308,000 SF building replaces the former City Hall that was constructed in 1971. The facility created office space for up to 570 staff members for the City of Las Vegas. The new structural design … [Read more...]
Healthcare in Nevada: Prognosis Encouraging
Nevada’s 2013 healthcare checkup reveals an industry under an unprecedented combination of pressures – little surprise there – but also one that is holding its own, moving quickly to adapt, gearing up to provide the best patient care possible, and looking confidently to the future. “Nevada’s healthcare industry is in a state of flux as a result of the changes occurring on a … [Read more...]
What has the most potential to improve education in Nevada?
“Two words: community involvement. Money alone is not enough to combat apathy. We have dedicated teachers in our classrooms. We also need dedicated parents and mentors to motivate our students. When we all come together, amazing and transformative things happen.” Dwight D. Jones • Superintendent, Clark County School District “We must commit to three tasks to accomplish … [Read more...]
Healthcare Heroes 2012
Healthcare Heroes began in 2006 as a way to help address the then critical shortage of healthcare educators in Nevada. Today, the event has become a statewide fixture in the hearts and minds of Nevada’s healthcare stakeholders. The program has a two-fold purpose that has remained unchanged in the seven years since the inaugural event. It’s a vehicle to donate scholarship funds … [Read more...]
