Caravan for Mammogram

Professor leads research team in groundbreaking discovery 

Aurelio Lorico, MD, PhD is lead author of a study with implications for HIV, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer’s, and more.  Touro University Nevada — the state’s largest medical school and its only school of osteopathic medicine — recently hosted a press conference to share its role in groundbreaking global medical research.  Aurelio Lorico, MD, PhD, Professor […]

Library District and Golden Knights invite you to #GetCarded

Just in time for Library Card Sign-Up Month this year, the power of a library card is being amplified with so many great incentives that you’ll want to be first in line throughout September.  This annual celebration of all the library offers (books, yes — but also hands-on technology, free homework help, art galleries and […]

Animal Instinct

Dr. Aaron Bivens was one of the world’s most cherished veterinarians, and his loss is deeply felt in the community of animal lovers and beyond. Las Vegas recently lost one of the world’s most admired, respected, and impactful veterinarians.  Dr. Aaron Bivens died July 30 from injuries sustained in a drowning accident at Lake Mead. […]

Thousands to Attend “Communities United Multicultural Festival” Celebrating Diversity and Right to Vote

The festival, which will foster understanding across communities by featuring music, performances, art, food and vendors from many different cultures, is a powerful rebuke to the alarming rise in hate crimes and divisive rhetoric  WHAT: Communities United Multicultural FestivalWHEN: Saturday Sept. 9, 2023, 4-9 p.m.WHERE: Clark County Government Center Amphitheater500 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las […]

For reparations, revolutionary change will require revolutionary thinking

By Darryl L. Fortson, M.D.  Revolutionary change requires revolutionary thinking. And make no mistake — obtaining reparations for slavery in the United States would be true revolutionary change.  Blacks in America have struggled mightily to effect this revolutionary change for the descendants of slaves — by repeatedly petitioning the United States government, to no avail, […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | SHARON BRADDY-MCKOY

‘It’s about inclusion, not exclusion’ Sharon Braddy-McKoy made history as the first Black woman to serve in a director capacity at Southwest Gas Corporation. She has been Vice President of Human Resources since 2012 and was promoted to Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer in 2022, — responsible for company-wide oversight and strategic direction for […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: DR. KASEY ABANONU, MD

‘I must be honest and say: Las Vegas’ medical care is ahead of most other places’ CenterWell Senior Primary Care supports every dimension of senior health — physical, emotional and social wellness — so you can live a healthier, happier life. When you become a CenterWell patient, you’re cared for by experienced, compassionate doctors and […]

Getting Ready For Class With Cox Back-To-School Fairs!

Cox Las Vegas is proud to announce its annual Cox Back-To-School Fairs will be held over four consecutive Saturdays starting Saturday, July 15 and concluding on Saturday, August 5. The event is sponsored by Clark County Credit Union.  The Cox Back-To-School Fair is the longest-running, most visible school-readiness event in Southern Nevada — serving as […]

KNIGHT VISION

Legendary singer Gladys Knight will make her Smith Center debut in August. Seven-time Grammy-winning superstar Gladys Knight will perform her many hits — spanning pop, R&B, gospel and adult contemporary — at the Smith Center on August 18. Tickets are available now at TheSmithCenter.com.  The celebrated singer of the iconic melody “Midnight Train to Georgia,” […]

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