Nevada is extending Medicaid to former inmates to aid their reentry into society, with a public comment period open until November 24, and aims to cover 12,000 by 2030.

The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is temporarily closing its operating rooms for upgrades, which has caused frustration among some veterans experiencing delays in their medical treatments.

A Las Vegas court awarded $5.2 billion to individuals who claimed severe liver damage from consuming Real Water, including $5 billion in punitive damages.

Las Vegas Athletic Club is reopening its gym pools after the Southern Nevada Health District approved its new lifeguard staffing plan, following a customer's death earlier this year.

Project Marilyn partners with libraries to distribute feminine hygiene kits to those in need, aiming to combat period poverty and uphold dignity for menstruating individuals.

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and the Southern Nevada Health District is promoting the 5-2-1-0 guidelines with Partners for a Healthy Nevada to fight obesity in children.

The Southern Nevada Health District reports seven cases of Mpox in 2024, promoting vaccination and advising locals to avoid contact with symptomatic individuals and observe for symptoms post-exposure.

Las Vegas prepares for the fall season by rolling out updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with health officials urging vaccinations amid rising cases and new variants.

Nurses at Las Vegas’ MountainView Hospital have voted to authorize a strike amid contract disputes over patient safety and work conditions, with 98% in favor.

CSN becomes the first school in Nevada to mandate heart screenings for student athletes, collaborating with Vegas Has A Heart to identify cardiac issues.

Two confirmed cases of rabies in Nevada bats have reignited concerns over the disease, prompting public reminders to vaccinate pets and report any contact with bats.

The article discusses the impact of a cyberattack on Change Healthcare and the steps Nevada is taking to protect affected consumers, including free credit monitoring and advice from the Attorney General.

SNHD and CCSD offer back-to-school vaccinations for students in Las Vegas, with a schedule for necessary immunizations outlined for various age groups.