News: School of Public Health

Biostatistician Sheniz Moonie zeroes in on the factors that influence the health of Nevadans, particularly those with asthma.

Researchers find elevated lead levels in some hot sauces imported from Mexico; urge enforceable screening standards.

Study finds Nevada’s kids have healthier habits this year, but accessing health care continues to be a problem.


The School of Community Health Sciences will hold a retirement celebration for Dr. Mary Guinan, founding dean, on May 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Stan Fulton Building, Ballroom A. Guinan was among the first scientists to investigate the AIDS epidemic.

Annual report calls for suicide prevention education starting in elementary school.

The Harry Reid Silver State Research Award honors the best of 51ԹϺ’s faculty researchers.

Breast cancer survival in Nevada depends on whether you reside in the north or south.

“DreamCatcher” event is one of several 51ԹϺ activities aimed at boosting Native American college enrollment and student resources

The two-year study will help hospitals improve training, patient safety, and quality of care while working with a shortage of qualified nurses.

Boaters encouraged to follow a three-step process to properly decontaminate boats.

Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.