Health News

It’s a broad term for a lot of experiences. Learn how to tell if yours are serious.

Read what two psychiatric professionals have to say about dementia caregiver burnout and ways to prevent it.

Joint replacement surgery sounds so invasive, but what does it really entail? Here’s the breakdown.

Stress and anxiety could be negatively affecting your heart health AND heart disease can cause stress and anxiety. Here’s how to break the cycle.

If your goal is to lose weight, but nothing seems to be working, bariatric surgery can get you where you want to be.

This holiday season, when families gather and the risk of spread is high, be aware of common RSV symptoms, treatments and preventive actions.

Put self-care at the top of your to-do list. Identify when stress is affecting you and how you can manage it.
 

It’s more common than you know. Learn how to avoid it turning into diabetes.

Souzan El-Eid, MD, FACS, Medical Director of the Breast Care Center at Summerlin Hospital, discusses the importance of screenings and new treatment advances.

Is getting a mammogram at the top of your to-do list? If not, schedule it now. It may save your life!

Prostate cancer is the second-most-common cancer among American men, and often has few outward signs. Screening for it is important.

These five recommendations can help ensure that your child is ready to learn and perform their best the entire year.

Find out what recovering patients have to say about Summerlin Hospital’s Outpatient Therapy Center.

The "Earn While You Learn" program offers area residents the opportunity for full-time employment and a career pathway in hospital-based nursing.

COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on mental health. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, here are ways to identify issues and get help.

Whether your allergy symptoms are frustrating or debilitating, there are steps you can take to enjoy rather than dread spring.

Getting ready for surgery can be scary. However, planning ahead can help you feel more confident and prepared for success.

Learn the risk factors, signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer and the age at which you should begin screenings.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, talk to your doctor about ways to address and prevent chronic wounds associated with the disease, such as diabetic foot care. 

Get to know Amanda Skenandore, RN, BSN, CIC, an infection prevention nurse at Summerlin Hospital and award-winning author of historical fiction.

Knowing the signs and symptoms can save your life!

Want a fresh start for 2022? Create realistic, reasonable goals to set yourself up for success.

The first and only orthopedic surgery and inpatient rehabilitation facility in the Las Vegas area, Valley Health Specialty Hospital provides care for adults suffering with orthopedic pain, injuries and debilitating medical conditions.

Free seminars offered in-person or online provide an easy way to learn about weight-loss surgery. Here’s what you need to know.

 A physician explains what a stress test entails and how it can help keep your heart health on track. Plus, learn three quick tips to prepare.

In a nutshell, cardiovascular diseases include conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. Find out more about some of the conditions that fall under this big umbrella.

When you need emergency care, minutes matter. Learn about the new freestanding emergency department coming to the Aliante community.

A hospital stay can be understandably scary for young patients. Having someone to help ease the way can make all the difference.

What to eat today? Find tips to help keep you healthier and prevent a problem known as chronic inflammation.

When he was stricken by a terrible stomach sickness, Billy Noordin never thought the problem might be his heart.

Veterans sacrifice so much for others. Learn how Valley Hospital is honoring them with a final heartfelt sendoff.

A display at Desert Springs Hospital celebrates the special relationship with the community’s frontline health workers.

When personal protective equipment was unavailable, Emory Deschamps coordinated efforts to make sure hospital staff had adequate supply.

Providing compassionate care for critically ill patients, this mother and daughter duo draw on each other's strengths to get through the day.

When the pandemic began, Jennifer Rivera was finishing nursing school and her graduation ceremony was postponed. Her manager had other plans.