Renown leaders honored with healthcare hero awards
• ThisIsReno.com
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School of Medicine in the News
Michael Epter Awarded Academic Faculty Teacher of the Year Award
• EPMG
Mike Epter, DO, FAAEM, was recently named the Academic Faculty Teacher of the Year by the Emergency Medicine Residents at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Two School of Medicine Outreach Clinics Offer Free Care This Month
• KTVN Ch. 2
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The University of Nevada School of Medicine will offer two free Student Outreach Clinics in August.
Diabetes conference comes to UNR
• Daily Sparks Tribune
The University of Nevada School of Medicine will hold its annual diabetes conference “No More Heart Disease: Addressing Major Modifiable Risk Factors” on Sept. 17 at the Peppermill Convention Center, 2707 S. Virginia St.
Healthcare Heroes, Celebrating the First Five Years
• Nevada Business
Dr. Ole Thienhaus is the dean for the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Center for Molecular Medicine Unveiled at the UNR Campus
• Nevada Business
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The University of Nevada, Reno, in conjunction with the University of Nevada School of Medicine and the Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease have completed the Center for Molecular Medicine.
South Lake Tahoe housing needed for UNR medical students
• Tahoe Daily Tribune
The University of Nevada School of Medicine is asking members of the South Lake Tahoe area to open their homes to medical students studying in the community this year.
Women's Health Assessment Program
• KTVN Ch. 2
She's an associate professor, Dr. Jennifer Zebrack, of internal medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Reno house fire: Experts say financial straits can lead to desperate measures
• KTVN Ch. 2
“The loss of a home is considered a basic threat to people,” said psychiatrist Dr. Ole Thienhaus, dean of the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
First diversity task force meeting covers broad range of topics
• Las Vegas Business Press
Bolstering funding for the University of Nevada School of Medicine was the prime concern for Dorothy Gallagher, a member of the state higher education system's Board of Regents.
Mesa View Recruiting New Physicians
• Mesquite Local News
Pettit is currently in the residency program at University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno.
Back to Basics
• RGJ.com
Dr. Carol Scott, director of the sports medicine fellowship program at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, says she has seen an increased interest in boot camp-style workouts, and they have several benefits.
Ask the Doctor: Sports Medicine (Part 1, Part 2)
• KTVN Ch. 2
Dr. Carol Scott, sports medicine director at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, addresses heat exhaustion in youth.
Gregory Pari Chair Microbiology and Immunology
• Northern Nevada Business Weekly
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Gregory Pari has been named chair of the department of microbiology and immunology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Free health clinic Saturday for Washoe County's uninsured
• Reno Gazette-Journal
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The University of Nevada School of Medicine’s Student Outreach Clinic for this month will be held on July 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
National, local efforts take aim at epidemic of obesity in children
• Las Vegas Review-Journal
"I think a lot of the problem is that you have a lot of shift workers here in Las Vegas, and quick access to lower-cost buffets and food items, around-the-clock access to food and alcohol," said Robin Morello, a bariatric nurse with the University Weight Loss Center, a partnership of University Medical Center and the University of Nevada School of Medicine
The University of Nevada School of Medicine school offers free care clinic this month
• Daily Sparks Tribune
The University of Nevada School of Medicine’s Student Outreach Clinic for this month will be held on July 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a general clinic at which adults and children will be seen.
Pari named to chair position at University of Nevada School of Medicine
• Reno Gazette-Journal
Gregory Pari has been named chairman of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Sunrise nurses under scrutiny
• Las Vegas Review-Journal
Dr. David Gremse, professor and chair of pediatrics of the University of Nevada School of Medicine, said that nurses who work in a neo-natal unit are specially trained, often the best of the best.
Center for Molecular Medicine: Public Opening
• ProHealth
The public is invited to enjoy a day of discovery and tour the new Center for Molecular Medicine, home to the new Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease.
New facility aims to ease RN shortage in area
• Las Vegas Review-Journal
The three-story building will consolidate the campus’ nursing and medical students, and boost enrollment totals for both education programs.
Of mice and Molecular Medicine
• Reno Gazette-Journal
When the University of Nevada, Reno's $77 million Center for Molecular Medicine opens in September, it will house 40,000 mice and state-of-the-art laboratories to conduct research into possible cures for muscular dystrophy, breast cancer, stroke, herpes and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other illnesses.
At UNR, budget cuts help sharpen university's focus
• Las Vegas Sun
It also operates the University of Nevada School of Medicine, which has facilities in Las Vegas and Reno.
Chair of Pharmacology
• KUNR
University of Nevada, Reno President Milt Glick speaks with Joseph Hume, Chair of Pharmacology at UNR.
On the move
• Las Vegas Sun
Technology/Research: John Gosche of the University of Nevada School of Medicine.