Hospitals and nursing homes in Southern Nevada reported a record number of potentially fatal Candida auris cases in January, state data shows.
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Candida auris cases have reached their highest levels, months after Nevada’s congressional delegation called for a better plan for fighting the fungus.
The Thanksgiving holiday is likely partially to blame for a steep increase in cases in the past week in Clark County and statewide.
The move aims to ease a shortage of pediatric nurses as hospital units remain full.
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.
UMC infectious disease doctor hails the Pfizer pill’s authorization as “hands down, next to the vaccine, the most significant milestone in the pandemic.”
Insurance is available through Nevada Health Link to those who don’t qualify for Medicaid or Medicare or don’t have employer insurance. Enrollment extends into January.
Cases have been trending up since mid-September. Deaths, a disease indicator that lags a month or more behind cases, have been trending down since August.
The demand for testing in Nevada has grown as coronavirus cases have surged across the country, especially in the Southwest.
The U.S. government awards $61 million to Nevada hospitals treating Medicaid patients during pandemic.
The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the agency that connects uninsured Nevadans to qualified health plans, has extended a special enrollment period through May 15.
Hanna Olivas, 45, who has a rare blood cancer, has become an advocate for laws to allow patients with terminal illnesses to medically end their lives.
Pure Maintenance, a Utah-based mold removal expert known for its non-destructive, demolition-free mold remediation method, has added Jackie Henson as its newest partner for the Las Vegas area. Henson’s addition brings the number of Pure Maintenance partners serving different areas around Las Vegas to three. This means that more residents and property owners in the […]
Morning lows will be in the mid-70s, with highs at or near 100 into next week.
Memorial Day marks the beginning of what’s been dubbed the “1oo deadliest days” of the year on roadways.
Early voting begins Saturday for the June 11 primary. Here’s what you need to know.
Colin Czech is accused of killing a man outside a downtown convenience store and eating parts of the victim’s face, police said.