In a recent 17-month period, the two largest ambulance companies in Southern Nevada — AMR and MedicWest — have reached the 90 percent on-time contractual obligation with Clark County once and zero times, respectively.
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Only one case has been reported in Clark County this month, as cases dwindle across the U.S. and other countries.
The Nevada Board of Pharmacy is appealing a recent ruling from a judge who determined that the board can no longer regulate marijuana.
Cases and hospitalizations in Clark County and statewide plateau this week after increasing the prior week for the first time in three months.
Las Vegas officials envision the city’s two-decades-in-the-making medical district as a hub for health care into the future.
Last week, Clark County’s levels were designated as medium, and the week before that as high.
Individuals can make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations, routine immunizations and monkeypox vaccinations.
All of the cases are in men who identify as having sex with other men, the Southern Nevada Health District said Wednesday.
In Nevada and nationwide, 988 will replace the 10-digit suicide and mental health hotline number, an early step in the state’s efforts to bolster response to mental-health crises.
Major pharmacy chains and a state regulatory agency said Friday that they’re continuing to work with the FDA on how to best implement the change.
A probable case of monkeypox virus has been reported involving a man in his 40s, according to a Southern Nevada Health District news release.
Clark County School District Board Trustee Katie Williams donated her $2,000 quarterly board stipend to an anti-abortion pregnancy center Thursday as the organizations have come under increased scrutiny.
The individual, a man in his 30s who did not require hospitalization, was diagnosed in another state.
Under Gov. Steve Sisolak’s new order, no agency can use resources to assist outside authorities investigating people for receiving or providing abortions in the state.
Abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy are enshrined in Nevada state law through a process that would be difficult to undo.
Intense heat grips southern Nevada every summer. However, in recent years, the topic of worksite heat stress safety has become a focus. In 2022, Federal OSHA introduced its national emphasis program on heat stress safety. The same year, Nevada OSHA also issued its state heat stress guidelines for businesses. As summer 2024 approaches, it’s time […]
A Board of Regents meeting Thursday could become a platform for dialogue on UNLV’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests, as different sides surrounding the Israel-Hamas war are expected to speak.
A weak trough passing north of Las Vegas will bring some gusty winds as the only blemish on a Memorial Day weekend forecast, says the National Weather Service.
Nicholas Bott, 44, had been facing a felony charge of child abuse and a gross misdemeanor count of contact with a minor.
Safety while boating at Lake Mead National Recreation Area has long been an issue, leading to several deaths almost every year since 2000.