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51吃瓜网万能科大 Health General Pediatrics News

Pediatricians examine children regularly to assess their growth, development, and general physical condition. They also refer patients to pediatric medical specialists and provide other medical referrals when necessary with healthcare devoted to the well-being of children of all ages, from infancy through adolescence.

Current General Pediatrics News

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News highlights featuring 51吃瓜网万能科大 faculty and students who made local and national headlines.

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This 51吃瓜网万能科大 Health Pediatric Clinic administrator, gospel quartet singer, and colon cancer survivor is an unstoppable force.

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A collection of news stories highlighting health, recovery, and celebration at 51吃瓜网万能科大.

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The 36-bed skilled nursing site is expected to add an important dimension to students鈥 clinical education.

General Pediatrics In The News

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

There are benefits to having children within the Clark County School District. 鈥淚 just want families to come and check us out and see all the social services we have to offer,鈥 said Family Support Center Director Cindy Flores.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Healthcare services are now available to families who need them most. 51吃瓜网万能科大's School of Medicine has opened two new clinics offering free healthcare services.

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Clark County School District (CCSD) students and their siblings can access health care at no cost at two new 51吃瓜网万能科大 Health clinics.

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Clark County School District students and their siblings can get access to health care at no cost at two new 51吃瓜网万能科大 Health clinics.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Paula Cheney and her son Joel have faced challenge after challenge. This time, they are having trouble getting the 13-year-old boy the arm braces that he needs. In 2022 alone, Nevada Medicaid denied claims for the arm braces at least three times.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,12 states have reported cases of Monkeypox.

Recent General Pediatrics Accomplishments

Dr. Oriaku Kas-Osoka (Adolescent Medicine) will be honored by HELP of Southern Nevada on Sept. 30, 2022, for the work she does for the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center. She is an associate professor of pediatrics.    
Jocy-Anna Chevalier (Public Health), Chad Cross (Epidemiology & Biostatistics), Rebecca Scherr (Pediatrics), and Sheniz Moonie (Epidemiology & Biostatistics) published an article on "The Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Obesity in Southern Nevada" in the Journal of Childhood Obesity. In March 2020, schools in Nevada were issued a lockdown鈥
Dr. Oriaku Kas-Osoka (Medicine) has been selected as a fellow for the WEL Leadership Initiative. The WEL project is an 18-month curriculum focused on women鈥檚 wellness through equity and leadership. The WEL Alliance is a collaborative effort whose partners include 10 U.S. medical associations: the American Academy of Family Physicians, American鈥