The unusual pattern nationwide has health officials puzzled — or, as one authority put it — “flu-ummoxed.”
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State and federal health authorities are investigating ongoing outbreaks at Nevada hospitals and nursing homes of a drug-resistant “superbug” that can lead to serious illness and even death.
Months of spot shortages at pharmacies and supermarkets have been exacerbated by the recall at Abbott, which was forced to shutter its largest manufacturing plant.
Hundreds of others have been infected with COVID-19 at least three times, according to new data from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.
In 1947, seven nuns took over operations of Henderson’s Basic Magnesium Hospital that would become Rose de Lima hospital.
Gov. Steve Sisolak and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Berra have pledged millions for crisis stabilization centers and for three-digit emergency lifeline.
Not all experts agree on who needs a second booster, but those with underlying medical conditions might benefit the most as antibodies begin to wane.
Two federal advisory committee members say evidence doesnt support a need for four shots.
The Collaboration Center will take a 5-acre horse ranch and transform it into expansive services for people with disabilities and their families.
Nevada students entering the 12th grade will now be required to be vaccinated against meningitis before school begins.
February emerged as the fourth deadliest month of the pandemic in Clark County, with the highest number of COVID-19 deaths reported since vaccinations became widely available, public health data shows.
Clark County on Wednesday reported 155 new coronavirus cases and 16 deaths over the preceding day, as officials said they saw more positive signs in the pandemic’s course.
Doctors, nurses, patients and others gathered for a nondenominational prayer service Thursday to boost the morale of frontline health care workers.
The Southern Nevada Health District still has a variety of testing locations open throughout the valley.
The Meadows School’s free expo will feature summer camp representatives offering various summer programs and activities for boys and girls ages Pre-K through 12th grade.
As the last day of operations for the drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Fiesta Henderson draws near, the testing site at Texas Station is scheduled to operate until February 20.
The tests first became available to order through the federal government last week.
The couple were married for a year in the 1970s before going their separate ways. But on Tuesday, they remarried at MountainView Hospital.
The American Red Cross blood supply remains at dangerously low levels despite generous donations after declaring its first blood crisis earlier this month.
Of the 47.8 million Americans ages 65 and older, the average income is only $38,515, according to the U.S. Census, and their average net worth is $170,516.