Business and Community
| April 13, 2011
There's No Place Like (Healthy) Home
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ collaborates with community partners to inspect and fix homes, making them safe and improving the living conditions of local residents.
Topic: health and medicine
Research
| April 5, 2011
Helping Problem Gamblers
Professor Bo Bernhard's latest research shows that treatment is effective in helping problem gamblers. He discusses the project and the data that shows these programs are a solid investment.
Research
| February 25, 2011
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Report Confirms Viability of Nevada's Problem Gambling Treatment Programs
A 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ survey finds that treatment for problem gambling is effective.
Research
| January 11, 2011
Teen Moms
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ working with local nonprofits and churches to lead pregnancy prevention program.
Research
| December 3, 2010
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Researcher Teams with U.S. Air Force to Study Effects of Air Transport on Muscle Injury
Professor Barbara St. Pierre Schneider Awarded $2.26 Million To Test Impact of Air Transport on Skeletal Muscle Crush Injury; Estrogen as Intervention
Research
| November 30, 2010
Ask for Unleaded
Study shows hazards in synthetic turf poses health risk to kids.
Business and Community
| November 24, 2010
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Leads Community Effort To Combat Rising Teen Pregnancy Rates in Southern Nevada
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center for Health Disparities Research Partners with Local Churches on Prevention Program Targeting African-American Youth
Campus News
| November 10, 2010
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Nursing Encourages Participation in Great American Smokeout Nov. 18
Nursing Professor Outlines Strategies for and Benefits of Smoking Cessation; Leads Effort to Eliminate Tobacco Use on Area College Campuses by 2012
Business and Community
| October 15, 2010
Mentoring Makes a Difference
Residency program started by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ nursing professor bolsters retention among Nevada nurses.
Research
| October 14, 2010
Get the Lead Out: New Testing Guidelines Urged to Protect Children from Lead in Synthetic Turf
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Professor Shawn Gerstenberger and National Team of Public Health Officials Release Findings from Investigation into Lead in Synthetic Turf
Research
| October 4, 2010
Clark County Child Fatalities Down in 2009, But Drowning and Accidental Overdoses Rise
Annual Child Death Review Tracks Incidents of Child Fatalities and Arms County Officials with Needed Information to Drive Prevention Efforts
Research
| September 10, 2010
Food for Thought: Simple Tips to Keep Kids Eating Healthy This School Year
Helpful Hints from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Nutrition Researcher – and Mom – Molly Michelman Make Eating Right Easy and Fun for Kids