The Southern Nevada Health District said a total of 14 people from Coronado High School tested positive for tuberculosis after an exposure at the Henderson campus in November.
Education
Roseman University of Health Sciences and the Nevada Cancer Institute Foundation have completed a merger that will reopen the cancer institute building in Las Vegas and could lead to the creation of a medical school at the site by 2017.
An individual at Coronado High School has been diagnosed with contagious pulmonary tuberculosis, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.
Kick. Push. Coast. Turn. Heels down. Chest up. Jump. Hands out. Bend knees. Land. Hands down. Kick. Push. Coast.
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation recently honored 251 schools from 25 states for efforts to create a healthier environment for students. Clark County schools receiving recognition were Sewell and Lunt elementary schools and Northwest Career and Technical Academy.
The Marty Hennessy Junior Tennis Foundation offers local kids an opportunity to learn the game of tennis. In return, they have to become upstanding young people. Members are expected to volunteer with the foundation, perform community service, be stellar students and act as mentors for younger kids.
Visitors to Jean-Marie Auboine’s business are greeted by the overpowering fragrance of chocolate and perfectly preserved chocolate statues. A dragon, eagle, monkey and goblin occupy a desk that would usually belong to a receptionist.
Pushing a scooter, pedaling a bike and walking helps children get their recommended 60 minutes of physical activity, educators said. For Nevada Moves Day on Wednesday, Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen and Clark County School Board Trustee Deanna Wright accompanied school children on a one-mile hike to the school from the Multi-generational Center near Green Valley and Paseo Verde parkways.
Diana Bell has gone from the streets of Las Vegas to becoming a college graduate. At 52, she plans to continue her education.
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