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Dignity Health Nevada leader retiring after 23 years

Rod Davis, director of the strategy and management of Dignity Health Nevada including the St. Rose Dominican campuses and subsidiary organizations, retires at the end of this year after 23 years in his current position and more than 40 in hospital administration.

Final flight ends 21-year run for AirTran

AirTran Airways has ceased to exist in an industry that has reshaped itself into something that would not be easily recognized when the Dallas carrier took its first flight about two decades ago.

Holiday spirit of giving, all year long

During the season of giving, Jeanne Kilduff is busier than ever.

Alternative healing methods include reiki, acupuncture and music programs

The new year brings with it new opportunities to make lifestyle adjustments. While many individuals pursue physical fitness, some turn to alternative healing methods to keep a healthy mind and spirit.

Dehydration, poor diet fuel painful kidney stones

Dr. Dale Carrison, chairman of emergency medicine and chief of staff at University Medical Center, calls Southern Nevada the “Kidney Stone Capital of the World.” The dry climate contributes to the dehydration that is one of the major factors in developing the stones.

Body has its own system of cleansing

Dietitians are wary of products and diets that promise quick cleanses. Sometimes they are just diuretics, causing fluids to pass through the body more quickly. Others can cause real harm as the body turns on itself.

Springs Preserve show is for the birds

Clint Carvahlo and his Extreme Parrots were semifinalists on “America’s Got Talent” and appear nightly at Planet Hollywood’s V Theater, but their current Springs Preserve gig may be “the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done,” Carvahlo says.

Restaurant scene enjoys rebound in 2014

Las Vegas’ restaurant realm staggered a bit for a few years during the worst of the recession, but like the most dedicated Strip imbiber it regained its footing during 2014 and partied on in high style.