‘Been wanting this for years’: Plans in the works for Nevada’s 1st children’s hospital
Intermountain Healthcare has unveiled the site for Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital at UNLV’s Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/been-wanting-this-for-years-plans-in-the-works-for-nevadas-first-childrens-hospital-3196129/
50% of eligible Nevadans now vaccinated against COVID-19, state says
Nevada passed a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus on Friday as it passed the 50 percent mark for vaccination of eligible residents. Original article:...
Cowboy boots embody American West: heart and sole
From ranching to dancing, cowboy boots embody more than a century of global fascination with the reality and myths of the West. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/rj-magazine/cowboy-boots-embody-american-west-heart-and-sole-3221904/
Menorah is lighted in downtown Las Vegas — WATCH LIVE
In downtown Las Vegas, Rabbi Shea Harlig of Chabad of Southern Nevada will light the first candle setting on a menorah on Fremont Street on Thursday evening...
Major change coming to Medicare Part D in 2025
A switch taking effect Jan. 1 will make prescription drugs more affordable for Americans on Medicare. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/major-change-coming-to-medicare-part-d-in-2025-3191278/
Man says body ‘felt like it was on fire’ from painful monkeypox virus
As more people get the monkeypox vaccine, and as others develop immunity as a result of infection, health officials hope that outbreaks of the once-rare virus will...
Pill for treating COVID at home comes to Nevada, but in short supply
UMC infectious disease doctor hails the Pfizer pill’s authorization as “hands down, next to the vaccine, the most significant milestone in the pandemic.” Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/pill-for-treating-covid-at-home-comes-to-nevada-but-in-short-supply-2504788/
Summer COVID-19 surge continues to recede in Clark County and Nevada
Hospitalizations, cases and deaths decline, according to data released Wednesday, the same day the FDA authorized updated boosters aimed at preventing a winter surge. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/summer-covid-19-surge-continues-to-recede-in-clark-county-and-nevada-2632761/
Quick fix will banish scary-sounding water hammer
Is your house plagued by the frightening sound of banging pipes? It’s probably not evil spirits, but an easy-to-remedy issue known as water hammer. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/home-and-garden/quick-fix-will-banish-scary-sounding-water-hammer-3014278/
Clark County COVID hospitalizations jump as other metrics fall
COVID-19 metrics in Clark County and Nevada capped another week of improvement on Friday, though the number of patients hospitalized increased over the previous day. Original article:...