Nevada has never excelled in education. Ranked consistently in the bottom five states for educational achievement, Nevada’s leaders in education are tackling the issues and looking to change education's trajectory. Challenges of undervaluing education, chronic absenteeism amongst students, advancements in technology, overpopulated classrooms and a teacher shortage … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Roseman University
Roseman University’s EMPOWERED Program Launches Podcast to Shine Light on Families Navigating Substance Use During and After Pregnancy
LAS VEGAS – May 24, 2024 - With the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Overdose Data to Action Grant through the Southern Nevada Health District, EMPOWERED is launching a new podcast, “EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to Resiliency.” Co-hosed by Farzad Kamyar, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction medicine, and Amani Wilson, … [Read more...] about Roseman University’s EMPOWERED Program Launches Podcast to Shine Light on Families Navigating Substance Use During and After Pregnancy
2024 Nevada Business AwardsBattle Born
Nevada State Bank Nevada State Bank is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Nevada Business Awards, joining with business leaders across the state to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding local companies. Each business being honored is unique, with its own history, its own set of challenges to be overcome and its own list of victories over … [Read more...] about 2024 Nevada Business Awards
Industry FocusEducation
It's an unfortunate reality that, when it comes to education, Nevada has earned failing grades for years. Although the Silver State has seen some improvements, it is still far behind the national average. Recently, Nevada educators met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the many challenges they are up against and the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Around the StateSeptember 2022
CCSD Partners with Paper to Provide Academic Support The Clark County School District has announced a partnership with Paper to provide one-on-one instructional support to approximately 300,000 students in the district, at no charge. Paper is an online program that works with school districts to provide tutors in over 200 subject areas in English, Spanish, French and … [Read more...] about Around the State
Covinnovations Announces Partnership with Roseman University for COVID-19 Treatment and Therapy Research — Preliminary data for new late-stage treatment shows at least 93.5 percent survival rate for patients who are oxygen dependent or intubated —
LAS VEGAS – CovInnovationsTM, a Las Vegas-based biotech company, is announcing a strategic partnership with Roseman University of Health Sciences for research on COVID-related therapies and treatments, particularly a new medical advance that has shown significant increase in survival rates for late-stage COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization and oxygen or who have been … [Read more...] about Covinnovations Announces Partnership with Roseman University for COVID-19 Treatment and Therapy Research — Preliminary data for new late-stage treatment shows at least 93.5 percent survival rate for patients who are oxygen dependent or intubated —
Healthcare Heroes2021
Corporate Sponsor It means the world to us to provide care to the communities where we live and work. At Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care, it’s something we have been doing for nearly 50 years. Across each passing decade, the health and well-being of our patients, our community and our team members continues to be our top priority. We want to see patients stay … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Roseman University Presents Neighborhood Health Series on April 28 on Topic, COVID-19; Pharmacy Faculty and Students Create Masks
Roseman University's Neighborhood Health Series announces a live special virtual Zoom with medical experts answering questions regarding COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 28, 5 to 6:30 pm. Sponsored by Clark County Credit Union, this virtual edition will answer guests questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and features medical experts: Tom Hunt, MD, Chair of the Department of Family … [Read more...] about Roseman University Presents Neighborhood Health Series on April 28 on Topic, COVID-19; Pharmacy Faculty and Students Create Masks
Tripp Umbach Presents Need for New Medical School in Southern Nevada with Roseman University College of Medicine
Roseman University College of Medicine hosted a Town Hall titled, “Taking Medical Education and Healthcare Transformation to the Next Level,” presented by Tripp Umbach, regarding the need for a third medical school in southern Nevada. Tripp Umbach’s reputation is well-known in the healthcare education sector of Las Vegas. Recently, the group engaged in key stakeholder … [Read more...] about Tripp Umbach Presents Need for New Medical School in Southern Nevada with Roseman University College of Medicine
Roseman University Receives Proclamation Recognizing Its Excellence in Healthcare
Roseman had a significant event for the University of Health Sciences in Nevada’s healthcare spotlight. On May 15, President Renee Coffman and Dr. Mark Penn, Dean of the College of Medicine, were invited to attend a legislative session where state Senators Joe Hardy and Marilyn Dondero-Loop introduced them to the legislative body. Dr. Hardy presented and read a Proclamation … [Read more...] about Roseman University Receives Proclamation Recognizing Its Excellence in Healthcare
Industry Focus: Education
Education has long been a hot-button issue in Nevada, oftentimes because of a negative perception. Recently, executives representing education in Nevada met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss this perception, the challenges the state faces and solutions moving forward. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Around the State: January 2017
Rural Nevada Receives Over $188 Million Investment for FY 2016 The US Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) has announced that, for fiscal year 2016, rural Nevada received $188 million in support of housing, community facilities, water systems and businesses. Further, the department announced that a total of $1.35 billion has been obligated statewide since 2009 … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2017
Industry Focus: Education
With new legislation affecting Nevada’s educational system, leaders in the industry are adjusting to new funding, accountability measures and changing demographics. All agree that new efforts must be put in place to raise awareness of the value of quality education, as well as the state’s academic improvements. Recently, these leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Building a Healthy Economy
Until recently, the term “medical tourism” largely referred to Americans traveling out of the country looking for affordable healthcare in technologically advanced but less expensive venues, from Mexico to Thailand and parts in between. Now the term is starting to come home, often referring to domestic travel of American citizens within U.S. borders, traveling to find the … [Read more...] about Building a Healthy Economy
Industry Focus: Power Women
Women executives are no longer a novelty in board rooms. They represent a growing percentage of businesses across the state. Nevertheless, women face a unique set of challenges and many believe the glass ceiling has not yet shattered. Recently, a group of successful female executives met at the Las Vegas offices of Gordon Silver to discuss issues facing women in … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Power Women