An OIG inspection found vacancies and longer waits at the Southern Nevada VA, forcing thousands of veterans into telehealth and out‑of‑state referrals.

Southern Nevada Health District says medetomidine — "rhino tranq" — has been detected in local street drugs. Officials urge testing, rescue breathing and immediate medical care.

A Las Vegas mother says the baby she was told she'd lost survived after a D&C; state records show the physician received a public reprimand and fine.

FDA found image-quality problems at Summerlin Hospital and required the facility to stop mammography. Affected patients were told their scans may need re-evaluation; the hospital says it will cover re-checks.

Patients at Nevada Fertility Institute say they were told embryos would be moved to California and then found the clinic locked and a landlord notice about unpaid rent. Families are seeking answers and the state board's complaint process.

Southern Nevada Health District is investigating travel-associated Legionnaires’ cases linked to Harrah’s Laughlin; the resort has disinfected water systems and is notifying guests.

Nevada drivers face car insurance rates significantly above the national average, with a projected increase of 6.5%, placing a financial strain on many residents.

SNHD offers free diabetes management classes in English and Spanish to address the health crisis in Southern Nevada.

The Las Vegas LGBTQ+ Center's federal funding for mental health services was briefly cut, then restored within 24 hours, ensuring continuity of their critical support programs.

State data show a 33% rise in Nevada's Candida auris cases through 2025, with Las Vegas hospitals carrying much of the burden and federal tallies lagging.

A newly filed suit says Sunrise Hospital nurses gave morphine to a patient with a documented allergy and failed to prevent a bedsore that led to sepsis and death.

Southern Nevada Health District warns of a measles case at Harry Reid International Airport with potential exposure risk near Gate D1 on December 13; travelers advised to check vaccination status.

Barry Manilow postpones January shows for surgery after a lung cancer diagnosis; he won't need chemo or radiation. His comeback is set for Valentine's weekend in Las Vegas.