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University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
• KKOH 780 AM
Every year, the 17 counties in Nevada are ranked by several health factors. John Packham of the UNR School of Medicine says it’s a snapshot for health and what is driving those health outcomes both good and bad.
• Elko Daily Free Press
Fourth-year medical students from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine received residency assignments during a Match Day ceremony at The Grove in Reno.
• KRNV Channel 4 News
New health rankings for Nevada counties were released Tuesday, March 19 in a public meeting at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
• KTVN Channel 2 News
Tuesday experts gathered to discuss the Nevada Health Rankings released annually by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, ranking counties in Nevada based on their current state of health.
• KOLO Channel 8 News
Every year, the 17 counties in Nevada are ranked – and it’s health that is being looked at. “Each year they provide a snapshot for health and what is driving those health outcomes both good and bad,” said John Packham of the UNR School of Medicine.
• KOLO Channel 8 News
he University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine celebrates its 50th anniversary March 25, 2019, and March 16, there was a sold-out Golden Gala at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.
• KRNV Channel 4 News
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine celebrated their 50th Anniversary by way of a Golden Gala dinner. The dinner included alumni, faculty, and Senator Cortez Masto. The event recognized the achievements and success the school has had over the years.
• KOLO Channel 8 News
“This is huge. It is almost like a getting married or having a baby kind of day for medical students,” says Crystal Phares, a fourth year medical student at University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
• KTVN Channel 2 News
Today the Sanford Center for Aging at UNR Med hosted a panel discussion to keep the senior community informed about resources.
• KOLO Channel 8 News
A less common cancer, it only makes up a little more than three percent of all cancers diagnosed each year. But it is the third most deadly form of cancer. That's because it's an aggressive cancer, and by the time symptoms appear, it's progressed.
• KTVN Channel 2 News
Northern Nevadans who are uninsured, underinsured or without a social security number can receive free medical care this March and April 2019 at upcoming UNR Med Student Outreach Clinics.
• KRNV Channel 4 News
UNR Med offers the free clinics in a continuing effort to assist the region's medically uninsured with needed health care services.
• KTVN Channel 2 News
It's one of the most accepted forms of discrimination. Ageism is rampant throughout our society. The UNR Med Sanford Center for Aging explains what ageism is and how we can avoid being ageist, ourselves.
• KKOH 780 AM
People in Northern Nevada who are uninsured, underinsured, or without a social security number can receive free medical care this March and April at upcoming University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Student Outreach Clinics.
• KOLO Channel 8 News
People in Northern Nevada who are uninsured, underinsured, or without a social security number can receive free medical care this March and April at upcoming University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Student Outreach Clinics. UNR Med offers the free clinics to assist the region's medically uninsured with needed services.
• Washington Post
A newly-launched Dementia Engagement, Education and Research Program, based in the School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Disrupt Dementia, a research-based, non-fiction theater show which UNR Med's Sanford Center for Aging Jennifer Carson, Ph.D., Director, Dementia Engagement, Education and Research Program and Gerontology Academic Program, co-wrote and has performed over 50 times with the ChangingAging Tour, is highlighted in the Washington Post, promoting a more joyful approach to Alzheimer’s.
• LasVegasNow.com
A University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine study shows our state has the 48th lowest number of acting primary physicians across the U.S. That translates to about 62 doctors for every 100,000 people compared to a country-wide average of 82, not nearly enough for everyone.
• Healio Rheumatology
Although the introduction of EHRs may have streamlined physician documentation and billing procedures, Thomas L. Schwenk, MD, and other experts noted that it contributes little to the quality of patient care and represents a significant burden on physicians, potentially elevating the risk for burnout.
• KTVN Channel 2 News
One in three people may be pre-diabetic and don't even know it. Dr. Veronica Brady is an associate professor of endocrinology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and talks with Kristen Remington on ways to prevent diabetes and free pre-diabetes prevention workshops being offered at UNR Med.
• KTVN Channel 2 News
KTVN's Jaimie Hays reports on Project Medical Education Nevada where 14 state and community leaders are medical students for a day
• KRNV News 4 & Fox 11
KRNV's Karsen Buschjost visits UNR Med during the launch of the 50 for FIFTY giving campaign and explains how to support the School of Medicine as it celebrates 50 years of medical education excellence.
• KRNV News 4 & Fox 11
UNR Med's Dr. Schwenk talks to KRNV's Karsen Buschjost about the School of Medicine's 50th anniversary and the 50 days of giving for 50 years giving campaign
• KTVN Channel 2 News
UNR Med's Dr. Schwenk talks to KTVN's Jaimie Hays about the importance of the School of Medicine's community-based presence and community-engaged commitment, and what's in store for attendees of Project Medical Education.
• KTVN Channel 2 News
UNR Med's Dr. Moritz talks to KTVN's Jaimie Hays about the anatomy lab capabilities and what's in store for attendees of Project Medical Education Neavada.
• KTVN Channel 2 News
UNR Med's Dr. Howard talks to KTVN's Jaimie Hays about the importance of medical students having early exposure to patient care through the use of SIM patients.
