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Program offers coping tools for Las Vegas shooting survivors

A psychologist and firefighter who survived 9/11 will lead free programs this week on fostering emotional well-being, aimed at helping survivors and others affected by the Oct. 1 shooting in Las Vegas.

Nevada fines Las Vegas group home owner $25K

State officials have slapped Emper Ebiya, the owner of a filthy Las Vegas group home that housed severely mentally ill residents, with a $25,000 fine — the maximum penalty authorized by law.

Lake Mead rangers cracking down on glass, Styrofoam

Anyone caught by “No Breaks” patrols in the park on Saturday and Sunday can expect to receive a citation and lose their banned items. Violators also could be fined up to $5,000.

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Clark County slides in annual survey of health outcomes

Clark County’s health outcomes — based on residents’ longevity and how healthy they feel — fell to 10th among Nevada counties, down from sixth over the past three years, according to the 2018 County Health Rankings report.

Las Vegas-area hospitals are quick to discharge the mentally ill

In a health care world increasingly driven by profits, Nevada’s mentally ill patients are being cycled out of hospitals before they’re ready. In many cases they land right back in the hospital.