UMC to donate $12M to help fund transplant center
University Medical Center will contribute $12 million in in-kind programs, services and cash to a campaign to add more transplantation programs in Nevada. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/umc-to-donate-12m-to-help-fund-transplant-center-2454908/
Clark County adds 529 COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths; state data delayed
Clark County on Thursday reported 529 new coronavirus cases and 25 deaths during the preceding day. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/clark-county-adds-529-covid-19-cases-25-deaths-state-data-delayed-2454863/
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer returns Oct. 24
The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer returns Oct. 24 at Red Rock Resort. This year marks the event’s 22nd year in Nevada and...
Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival to return in 2022
Although the Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival won’t return to its full, in-person festivities until 2022, the Las Vegas Dragon Boat Club will host its annual Flowers...
Missed mammogram turns into cancer diagnosis
COVID-19 altered the plans for Deborah Klink, and she missed her annual mammogram in 2020. Fortunately, her breast cancer diagnosis was still caught early enough even though...
New COVID-19 cases, positivity rate continue to fall in Clark County
Deaths from the disease caused by the new coronavirus hold steady in latest report, while hospitalizations tick down by one. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/new-covid-19-cases-positivity-rate-continue-to-fall-in-clark-county-2453564/
Clark County COVID-19 positivity rate falls to ‘moderate’ risk category
The shift from the CDC’s ‘substantial’ transmission risk category highlights progress in slowing the spread of the disease, but more work remains to exit the state’s mask...
Grant A Gift Autism Foundation seeks to expand operations of diagnostic center
A Las Vegas autism services nonprofit is fundraising for more staff following its takeover of a medical therapy and diagnostic center. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/grant-a-gift-autism-foundation-seeks-to-expand-operations-of-diagnostic-center-2452835/
Concerns of a ‘twindemic’ prompt flu shot warnings for Nevadans
Last year’s flu season was extremely mild, as COVID-19 mitigation measures also impacted the viral disease. But there are some warning signs that this year may be...
Bob Herbert remembered as ‘patriarch of the Guard in Nevada’
A Saturday memorial ceremony in Las Vegas honored the service of longtime Nevada Army National Guard leader Bob Herbert, who was also an aide to then-Sen. Harry...