Southern Nevada hospitals say the changing demographics of patients and the fact they are better prepared give them confidence they won’t be overwhelmed.
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Elevated smoke and ozone levels from fireworks can affect young children and older residents, as well as people with respiratory illnesses or heart disease.
From free speech to sports, Southern Nevadans find things that unite us.
The abandonment of social distancing by crowds of protesters raises questions about whether communities will see spikes in coronavirus cases as a result.
“I can tell you every single word off the NWA ‘Straight Outta Compton’ album,” Merritt says in the stark video. “I can also sing you every single word from ‘Oklahoma.’ ”
Even in the care of doctors, Abbie Purney said it took four days for her father to get tested, and it took another five days before his family learned the results.
Las Vegas resident Hanna Olivas, who emerged as a right-to-die advocate following her blood cancer diagnosis, has created a nonprofit to assist others living with the disease.
Here are five great parks to socialize your dogs in the Las Vegas Valley as the summer months draw to a close.
Anthony Brasich, 71, is the first patient in the world to participate in Phase I clinical trials of an experimental drug called ARV-110.
This year’s flu season is shaping up to be less severe than last, according to data from the Southern Nevada Health District, which show there have been no deaths linked to the flu so far.
As the sun set on Sunday evening, hundreds gathered at Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Brenda Occhipinti lost her 12-year-old son, Carlo Jr., to the flu last year. The terrible loss has opened her eyes to the risks of leaving children unvaccinated, and she made sure his surviving siblings all got their shots this year.
Las Vegas offers a collection of entertainment, dining and attractions unlike anyplace on earth — smack-dab in the middle of a desert.
Centennial Hills Hospital on Wednesday hosted the Teddy Bear Clinic, an event designed to help younger kids know what to expect when they visit the hospital.
Even though Eddie Garcia lost his hands and feet last year after acquiring a flesh-eating bacteria, he said nothing will stop him from living a normal, active life.
Generosity is any act of kindness or support given with no expectation of exchange or return from the recipient(s).
A man accused of beating a victim to death and mutilating his face in downtown Las Vegas might go to trial.
Google wants to spend “a significant amount of dollars” to offer internet service that will help students and remote workers, an official said.
As part of the Oakland Athletics’ nonrelocation agreement, the team could play seven home games per season away from Las Vegas and its planned Strip ballpark.
The official airport measuring station reached 108 by 4 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday may top out at 112.