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Sunset Park walk to rally support for those with MS

Henderson resident Valerie Sweet has been living with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disorder, for more than a decade. Even though she has her struggles, she is determined to push through and have a normal life. She plans to participate in the Walk MS at 8:30 a.m. April 26 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road.

Health District: Norovirus caused dozens to be sickened

Two cases of norovirus were confirmed by the Southern Nevada Health District Monday after more than a dozen sick people — many of them children — were taken to hospitals over the weekend.

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Firefly salmonella outbreak called worst in a decade

A salmonella outbreak traced to a trendy tapas restaurant sickened nearly 90 people so far and is considered the worst of its kind in Southern Nevada in a decade, a health official said Wednesday.

Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation helps kids adapt without sight

Sixteen years ago, Karen Leavens gave birth prematurely to a son, Adam. Within a few weeks, she and her husband learned he couldn’t see. Without services available for the blind, the Leavens considered moving out of state. In 2006, the Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation came to fruition, and Adam began participating in its programs, which changed his life.