UNR School of Medicine to Hold Free Clinics in September, October
• KTVN Channel 2 News
The University of Nevada School of Medicine will hold free clinics in September and October.
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Health, Wealth and Wisdom
• Reno News & Review
See pages 13-15 for UNR Med's Dr. Packham and Dr. Yang, who discuss how race and wealth affect health at the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation and throughout Washoe County.
State ranks 47th nationwide for active physicians
• Reno Gazette Journal
Nevada’s population continues to balloon, but since 2005 its physician-to-patient ratio has remained “pretty darn flat” despite efforts to attract more doctors to the state.
Nevada's Doctor Count Is Low, But Showing Positive Vital Signs
• KNPR Nevada Public Radio
Nevada added 2,000 doctors over the last decade, according to a new study from the University of Nevada, Reno. However, the state population grew by 200,000 over the same time.
'Aggressive' Screening Fails to Prevent Cardiac Arrest in Athletes
• MedPage Today
"Even with intensive evaluation that exceeds that provided to most adolescent athletes, including both electrocardiography and echocardiography, six athletes subsequently died from undetected high-risk cardiac conditions," commented Thomas Schwenk, MD, of the University of Nevada in Reno. "Implementing intense screening programs for cardiac risk in elite athletes can prevent some deaths, but it is not perfect."
Physician numbers are on the rise, though Nevada still well below the national average
• The Nevada Independent
The number of physicians in Nevada is on the rise, but with an ever-growing population the state is still struggling to catch up to national averages, according to a new report from the University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Medicine.
Dr. John Packham discusses Physician Workforce in Nevada report with Senior Spectrum's Connie McMullen
• 1180 AM America Matters Media - Editor's Desk: Senior Spectrum
Despite a poor ranking among U.S. states, 47th or 48th, depending on the source, we've actually increased the supply of physicians in Nevada by close to 2,000 doctors. We're doing a good job of producing physicians, keeping them in Nevada as well as recruiting them from other states.
Roseann Langlois joins the Advancement and Engagement department at the UNR School of Medicine
• Northern Nevada Business View
Roseann Langlois has joined the Advancement and Engagement department at the UNR School of Medicine (UNR Med) as content marketing manager.
Nevada treading water despite efforts to address doctor shortage
• Las Vegas Review Journal
Nevada’s population continues to balloon, but since 2005 its physician-to-patient ratio has remained “pretty darn flat” despite efforts to attract more doctors to the state.
Nevada's Physician Shortage Showing Improvement; UNR School of Medicine Report
• KTVN Channel 2 News
Nationwide, Nevada has consistently ranked alarmingly low for our number of healthcare workers. While a new study shows those numbers may finally be looking up, the community steps up to fill the gap.
UNR Med Student Outreach Clinics offer free medical services
• KRXI Fox 11 News
If you or someone you know needs medical care, today is the last day to receive UNR Med's free clinic services for the month of July.
The first class of UNR Med's Physician Assistant Studies Program hits the books
• KRXI Fox 11 News
The first class of UNR Med's Physician Assistant Studies Program is getting ready to hit the books for 2018 and in the first class, a brother and sister duo, Amanda and Ryan Wong. The two say they were inspired to become northern Nevada PA's after overcoming obstacles as children.
PA program at UNR Med matriculates siblings
• KRNV Channel 4 News
The inaugural class at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine PA Studies Program is starting classes. In two years the first class will graduate and be ready to start treating patients. The first class includes a brother-sister duo, as well.
Local non-profit hosts free trip to Lake Tahoe for home-bound elders
• KRNV Channel 4 News
Sanford Center for Aging at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, in partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts, the Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology program, and homebound elders living in Washoe County took a recreational bus trip to provide seniors, who haven’t had an opportunity to leave Reno for years, a chance to explore nearby Lake Tahoe.
Local non-profit hosts free trip to Lake Tahoe for home-bound elders
• KRNV Channel 4 News
Local non-profits are hosting a free trip to Lake Tahoe tomorrow for home-bound elders. Multiple colleges at the University of Nevada are partnering up with seniors explore Lake Tahoe.
University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine starts Physician Assistant Studies Program
• Las Vegas Review Journal
Opening another pipeline in the battle to alleviate the state’s shortage of medical providers, the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has launched a new program to train physician assistants.
Annual 'Give 2 Live' Blood Drive Tuesday, Wednesday in Reno
• KTVN Channel 2 News
Dr. Phillip Usera with the department of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine talks to KTVN's Kristen Remington about the imporance of blood donation.
UNR’s School of Medicine Offering Free Medical Exams Through The Summer
• KKOH
University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Medicine is offering free medical exams all summer to people who don’t have health insurance.
UNR Med Physician Assistant Studies Program
• KOLO Channel 8 News
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has a new program that will help create more health care professionals in our state. The School of Medicine just announced the new Physician Assistant Studies Program.
New UNR Women's Health Center
• KOLO Channel 8 News
Women in our area now have more health care options and resources. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine recently opened up a women's health center.
UNR Med announces free clinic services this summer
• KRNV Channel 4 News
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has announced free clinic services located on campus just north of Mackay Stadium off North Virginia St. this summer.
UNR Med's Dr. John Pruett discusses the health effects of separating children from their parents at the US border
• KRNV Channel 4
Dr. John Pruett, Associate Professor; Child and Adolescent Fellowship Director at UNR Med says the separation of children from their families could have severe effects.
UNR Med launches inaugural physician’s assistant program amid shortage
• Nevada Sagebrush
The state of Nevada has a shortage of physician assistants, but the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is looking to help.
UNR Med Program To Combat Medical Staff Shortage
• KUNR Reno Public Radio
Nevada has a shortage of healthcare workers. To combat this problem, the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is starting a physician assistant studies program.
UNR Med announcese new Physician Assistant Studies Program
• KTVN Channel 2
There's a new program at the UNR School of Medicine designed to help improve access to healthcare in the state. Starting next month, UNR Med will be offering a Physician Assistant Studies Program.