News: Division of Health Sciences

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A trio PhD grads serendipitously end up at the same university and use their leadership positions to facilitate big changes.

Medical students stand with large cut out of a pink heart.
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School of Medicine student reflects on how her volunteer experience is bridging the gap between the community and medicine.

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51ԹϺ nursing student fills in on the Cirque du Soliel stage when he's not in class.

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41 percent of the Class of 2022 staying in Nevada for the next stage of their medical training.

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As someone who initially left the school system in eighth grade and was abused and homeless, a young Sharon Jalene never would have guessed she would end up earning three college degrees.

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Cheryl Maes says having a “service mindset” helps her balance her various roles.

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Meet six students who share a family bond.

A man stands in front of a wall that reads "School of Public health"
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School of Public Health Alumnus of the Year Brian Labus was instrumental in Nevada's fight against COVID-19, serving on the governor's task force and leading a small army of contact tracers.

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Future healthcare providers learn about challenges that prevent people from seeking treatment.

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51ԹϺ School of Dental Medicine names Drs. Jesse Falk and Michael Moody its Alumni of the Year.

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Dr. Sierra Mastrantonio offers advice for aspiring students.

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Former dean Carolyn Sabo, who helped oversee nursing evolve from department to its own school, retires after 37 years at 51ԹϺ.