In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51ԹϺ

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for the 51ԹϺ School of Medicine are right on track, according to the governor.

The Growth Op

A study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has found that smoking marijuana while pregnant isn’t such a great idea. Use of the drug can lead to impaired fetal growth and other medical issues in the womb, Jordana Boneh, an assistant professor at the school, told 8newsnow.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Researchers from 51ԹϺ are warning against marijuana use during pregnancy. A study by the university’s School of Medicine reveals that daily marijuana use is associated with impaired fetal growth and increased placental vascular resistance.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

An anti-smoking and anti-vaping campaign starts at 51ԹϺ Monday.

HighYa

Elite Singles is an online dating service that claims to cater to those who are over 30, highly educated, and serious about finding a long-term match.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Nevada is the No. 2 state for flu activity behind Louisiana, and Las Vegas is the No. 4 metropolitan area in the country, according to a new flu index that uses data on prescriptions to treat the virus.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Many people have something about themselves they don't like, a physical feature they'd like to change.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

On Oct. 1 2017, the Clark County Office of the Coroner and Medical Examiner was overwhelmed by death.

Las Vegas Sun

Ian Ayers says he has known he was a man since a young age. But he did not always present himself as a man out of concern for his safety.

KSNV-TV: News 3

“We've proven ourselves decisively in each step of this process,” Dean John Fildes told News 3 in his office Thursday.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The 51ԹϺ School of Medicine has received provisional accreditation by the accrediting authority for medical schools throughout the U.S. and Canada, the university confirmed Wednesday.

Becker's Hospital Review

University of Nevada, Las Vegas was granted provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, bringing it one step closer to full accreditation, a goal it plans to reach by the 2021-22 academic year.