In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51ԹϺ
Nevada ranks 45th in the U.S. for active physicians per 100,000 population, 48th for primary care physicians and 49th for general surgeons. When broken down by medical specialty, Nevada has fewer specialists than the U.S. rate for nearly every specialty or subspecialty.
From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas he planned to put the issue of reducing drug costs at the center of his politics and political agenda.
During his speech, Biden frequently addressed the scrubs- and white coat-clad students and faculty from 51ԹϺ’s health sciences programs, including the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, who filled in rows on a staircase under a banner reading “Lowering costs for American families.”
Gaslighting is no longer a novelty, but in the meantime there is a new 'lighting' in the dating world: bluelighting. We already knew that the light coming from your television, smartphone or laptop is bad for your eyes, but your relationship can also suffer from all those screens. Glasses with a blue light filter will not help, but what will?
During labor and delivery, you need a partner who's 100 percent able to support you. Child labor and delivery can be a wild ride for the birthing person, and having the support of a loved one throughout can make for more than a good story.
State Sen. Roberta Lange (D-Las Vegas) tested the waters for a bill that would address Nevada’s ongoing health care provider shortage by mandating that insurance companies accept a provider who meets their qualifications and applies to be in their network.
Some of Nevada's brightest minds in medicine are now taking the next step toward becoming doctors. On Monday, 60 51ԹϺ's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates got their white coats. This marks an important rite of passage for medical students.
Having a newborn after losing another is a unique experience filled with conflicting emotions.
It was quite the celebration as 60 members of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51ԹϺ took part in their white coat ceremony. The ceremony is an important rite of passage for medical students and signals the halfway point in their careers.
Most of us probably already know intuitively that body image affects our satisfaction and enjoyment of sexual experiences. For many people, putting on a pair of pants that feel too tight, seeing a less-than-ideal number on a scale, or just thinking they’re not looking good on a given day can be a serious turn-off in the bedroom. For those who chronically experience poor body image, it’s common to report lower sexual satisfaction, more difficulty talking about sex, and even avoiding sexual activity altogether.
Working odd shifts — outside the usual 9-to-5 — is as much a signature characteristic of Las Vegas as casinos that never close, merciless summer heat and costumed characters ambling about downtown.
51ԹϺ is getting ready to recognize the valley's future medical professionals. 60 medical students will be honored during the rite of passage as they transition from classroom to clinic.