CCCN and UNLV partner to help Southern Nevadans to quit smoking

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and UNLV have joined forces to help people who smoke tobacco products kick the habit with their “I Quit For” campaign...

3 November 2016
By Dr. Matthew W. Schwartz

New help changes the game when a heart attack strikes

Recently implemented approaches to cardiac care often provide life-saving benefits for Southern Nevada patients ....

3 November 2016
By Dr. Christian Young

All about intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is an umbrella term for a dieting technique that cycles between periods of fasting and non-fasting. Unlike traditional diets, it does not focus ...

3 November 2016
By Amie Bourdua and David Lugo

Anyone can tip the scales toward a healthier lifestyle

"Am I too fat to work out?”

3 November 2016
By Adam Davidson

Tips and tricks for dodging diabetes

In less than 20 years, the diabetes rate in Nevada has more than doubled. That alone should be enough to make most Nevadans trade ...

3 November 2016
By Angie Forbes

Adult strabismus — Help does exist

Most people would probably admit that childhood is an awkward time. It’s a time of learning and growth — both mentally and physically....

3 November 2016
By Julie Nelson

Sniffle season strategies: How to avoid the flu

Your head aches, and so does every muscle in your body. You’re cold one minute and hot the next. Your throat is scratchy and you’re starting to cough. You might be coming down with ...

3 November 2016
By Dr. Rutu Ezhuthachan

Healthy Habits: Keeping fit after office hours

Pediatrician Trina Wiggins, 55, practices a leg-over-arm pushup in preparation for a Ms. Fitness competition while training at her local YMCA in Las Vegas June 24, 2016.

We all need to blow off steam somehow. Given the special burdens that medical professionals face on a daily basis, Health Care Quarterly thought it might be interesting to find out what they do for themselves to refresh and keep healthy. Their responses ...

31 July 2016
By VEGAS INC Staff

Rising numbers of opioid addiction creating alarm on a national level

According to the 2016 United Nations’ World Drug Report, the number of heroin users nationally is now approximately one million, three times the number of people addicted to the drug just 10 years ago...

31 July 2016
By Amanda Llewellyn

Finding an exit from a life on the streets

Rick Denton and Leslieann Farrell, members of WestCare's VIVO project, look for a homeless couple near Flamingo and Industrial roads during a homeless outreach Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

It’s early June, and the suffocating mid-summer heat hasn’t yet consumed the valley ...

31 July 2016
By Amanda Llewellyn

Smart shopping can lead to a healthier life

Most people are familiar with the grocery store, but how much do any of us really know about the products we purchase?

31 July 2016
By Kristen Race

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada: A lifeline for seniors

Client Judith Cran and senior companion Rosalind Robinson packing for the day's activities.

There are various ways to tell the tales of what Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada does for senior citizens through programs like Meals on Wheels and Senior Companion. For clients like Judith Cran and Carmen Roybal, these programs are vital to their quality of life...

31 July 2016
By Leslie Carmine

Hitting the road: Southwest Medical's on-the-go mobile medical center

Patient Geoff Post, left, gets a check-up with David Livingston LPN (licensed practical nurse) in a Medicine on the Move mobile clinic exam room at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission Wednesday, June 15, 2016. The clinic is from Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, in partnership with Health Plan of Nevada and Sierra Health and Life.

Health Plan of Nevada and Southwest Medical Associates, a part of OptumCare, have partnered to design and commission a customized mobile medical center to bring health care directly to residents in Nevada...

31 July 2016
By J. Greg Griffin

Nevada is in the top 15 states for drug overdoses

More people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2014 than during any previous year on record ...

31 July 2016
By Mike Murphy

How heroin and other opiates can transcend the social ladder

"My mom was a stripper and my dad was a taxi cab driver. I was none of those things," said Vanessa. "My parents both used heroin and were HIV positive because of needle use. I lived in a nice house in Summerlin. I never pictured myself like everyone else that used drugs."

When she found out she was pregnant, Vanessa stopped using drugs and alcohol...

31 July 2016
By Jessica Kanter

Las Vegas navy veteran first in the world to receive revolutionary bladder cancer treatment

May 20, 2016, was a landmark day for many, including those devoted to treating cancer, the Las Vegas medical community and a local Navy veteran...

31 July 2016
By Dr. Nicholas J. Vogelzang

Uncracking the code to a healthier you

Just because you don’t have a family history of certain conditions does not mean that you are not at risk...

31 July 2016
By Dr. Robb Rowley

Progressive supranuclear palsy — The search to cure a hard-to-diagnose disorder

More recently, PSP has gained attention as a research model for potential therapeutic agents in the most common neurodegenerative disorder — Alzheimer’s disease ...

31 July 2016
By Dr. Brent Bluett

A young hero's gift of life

Catherine Guillet's daughter, Lauren, died at the age of 15. One of Lauren's favorite sayings was, "God only picks the most beautiful flowers. We’re all a part of the garden, meant to be different and beautiful. In order for us to flourish, we have to get rid of the weeds."

Even if Lauren hadn’t told me her wishes, we would have donated her organs and tissue because ...

31 July 2016
By Catherine Guillet

Healthy Habits: Dr. Carl Allen

Dr. Carl Allen has been golfing since 1990.

'I enjoy the time spent with my colleagues, our beautiful courses, getting better at scoring and the amazingly peaceful environment...'

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dr. JD McCourt

Dr. J.D. McCourt likes to run to stay in shape.

'On a typical day, when sitting down for a meal, I like to make sure I have some of each of the five food groups...'

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dr. Souzan El-Eid

Dr. Souzan El-Eid, a surgeon with the Comprehensive Cancer Centers Of Nevada, workouts on a stationary bike Monday, June 20, 2016.

Working out on a regular basis, whether it’s a class or going to the gym on your own, as well as maintaining a healthy diet is important for living a long life...

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dr. Matthew Schwartz

Dr. Matthew Schwartz, a radiation oncologist, works out at Lifetime Fitness Green Valley in Henderson Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

'Spending time with my family is important to me and being able to do something that we all enjoy is my favorite part...'

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dr. Yolanda Flores

Yolanda Flores (pictured in the white hat) is a runner.

'I enjoy the energy, endurance and strength achieved by exercising...'

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dr. Teddy Sim Jr.

Chiropractor Teddy Sim, left, teaches a Zumba class at Lifetime Fitness, 121 Carnegie St., in Henderson, Sunday, July 3, 2016.

'During the day, I am adjusting spines; afterward I am just dancing the night away...'

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dr. Trina Wiggins

Pediatrician Trina Wiggins, 55, practices the splits in preparation for a Ms. Fitness competition while training at her local YMCA in Las Vegas June 24, 2016.

'I enjoy performing to inspire and motivate others to pursue their athletic passion...'

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dr. Robert Kessler, D.O.

Dr. Robert Kessler, D.O., has been biking for 20 years.

"I am lighter than I was in high school...'

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dr. Andrew Cash

Dr. Andrew Cash uses body-weight resistance using a TRX at Anthem Fitness in Henderson June 24, 2016.

I have lifted weights since high school and I also worked on cardio through cross country running, basketball, rugby and Jiu-Jitsu ...

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dan Heller

Dan Heller plays basketball at 1801 S. Monte Cristo Way, on June 17, 2016.

'It’s not what you eat, it’s how much you eat...'

31 July 2016

Healthy Habits: Dr. Jeffrey Cummings

Dr. Jeffrey Cummings works out in his home gym in Henderson, Sunday, July 3, 2016.

It leaves me feeling like I am protecting my health and longevity ...

31 July 2016

Health Care Quarterly: Top Doctors 2016

Health Care Quarterly: Top Doctors 2016

We reached out to more than 4,000 physicians and medical professionals in Southern Nevada. We asked them who they recommend in a variety of specialties and are proud to share with you the top names — those doctors who were recommended over and over again ...

26 May 2016
By VEGAS INC Staff

Staying one step ahead of brain cancer

Cancer survivor Susan Hilburger teaches yoga at various studios, gyms and corporations around the Las Vegas area.

More than 100,000 chemical reactions take place within the brain every single second...

25 May 2016
By Anthony V. Nguyen, M.D. and Matthew Schwartz, M.D.

Advocating for our doctors … and ultimately our patients

It’s been a remarkable seven years here in Southern Nevada. And, now, it’s time for an exciting new chapter not only for me but the medical organization that advocates for so many...

25 May 2016
By Dr. Souzan El-Eid

An eating disorder is a disease, not a decision

Restaurants, dinner parties, celebrity chefs and food television networks; eating is a way of life. Other than we ate too much, or we didn’t eat enough, most of us don’t give it a second thought...

25 May 2016
By Ronald Hedger, DO

Make wound care a priority

Individuals suffering from a break in the skin leading to a wound or ulceration that has not appropriately healed within two to four weeks are at risk ...

25 May 2016
By Naz Wahib, MD

Patient Success Story: Shonna Joiner

Two-time breast cancer survivor Shonna Joiner, center, is shown with nurse practitioner Paula Jordan, left, and nurse Marlene Calimlim.

In May 2011, Shonna Joiner discovered a lump ...

25 May 2016

Living with autism: Children aren’t the only ones affected

Floor supervisor Katrina Campbell works with a client during an Adult Day Service class for individuals with disabilities at Easter Seals Nevada.

Debbie knew her dad was angry. It wasn’t in the expression on his face or even the tone of his voice. As a child with autism ...

25 May 2016
By Tina Jeeves

Zarah Villareal, pathology assistant

Zarah "Zee" Villareal, a pathology assistant, is framed by a CT scanner at Southern Hills Hospital Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. The scanner is sometimes used to locate areas in the body for biopsies (like a tumor for example).

After spending a day with Zarah Villareal, pathology assistant with the Southern Hills Hospital Laboratory Department, and hearing her phone ring and that greeting several times within a short period, one quickly learns that a day in her work life is much like being a human pinball ...

26 February 2016
By Joyce Goedeke

Michael Mondheim and Jonathan Oishi, medical students

Michael Mondheim, left, a third-year medical student at Touro University, consults with Dr. David Renton after examining a patient at the Touro Health Center Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016.

It’s easy to imagine medical students in their white coats with a stethoscope around their necks. However, the reality of the day-to-day life of medical school is vastly different...

25 February 2016
By Melody Crickman

Deborah Loh, orthodontic resident

Deborah Loh is a student at Roseman University.

When you ask Deborah Loh what motivates her, her answer is simple. It’s her patients...

25 February 2016
By Jason Roth
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