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40 new residents headed to MountainView Hospital

The first medical residency program at MountainView Hospital has received accreditation, which means as many as 40 doctors-in-training will be working at the Las Vegas facility in July.

Las Vegans prepare for blessing from Pope Francis

Javier and Yolanda Valdez and their two daughters are packed to board a red-eye out of McCarran International Airport on Monday, heading east to join more than a million pilgrims hoping to receive a blessing next week from Pope Francis.

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Chef Kerry Simon dies at age 60

Las Vegas chef Kerry Simon died early Friday morning, according to the Clark County coroner.

4 Southern Nevada salmonella cases linked to imported cucumbers

An investigation has begun into a multistate outbreak of salmonella poona infections potentially linked to imported cucumbers from Mexico, including seven cases in Nevada, four of which are in Clark County.

Housing authority fined $47,000 by OSHA

Southern Nevada’s struggling public housing agency owes $47,000 in fines for six serious safety violations identified by the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Las Vegas HEALS honors six area doctors

Six Southern Nevada physicians have been honored by a nonprofit organization committed to improving access and delivery of medical care in the region.

Las Vegas cancer care provider partners with USC

Another prominent health care organization is planting its flag in Southern Nevada. Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and the University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center announced a partnership Tuesday.