East Paradise

The increase in rain fall in this season going from fall to spring has changed the blooming pattern of several types of plants. These plants on UNLV’s campus have caused allergy season to start early. “Because of the damp and rainy climate there has been an increase of at least 10-20 percent of students and faculty members this season coming into the Rebel Wellness Center having allergy problems from pollen because of the rapid climate change,” said Senior Pharmacist Anne Hartig. The ... Read More

 Drug and alcohol use and cell phone dependency don’t correlate onthe levels of severity, detriment and affect it has on people’s lives, but there are slight resemblances to its frequent usage and addiction.At first glance, iPhones appear to be overrated, trendy and cool with all their unnecessary applications, show off features and $30 a month fee for the Internet you already have at home. Callingand texting were originally its primal need until Zack Morris' phonecapabilities came to an end and people decided to ... Read More

Though many things are tolerated in Las Vegas, a proposed 22% budget cut to Nevada education is not one of them. In response to the $110 million budget cuts proposed by Governor Jim Gibbons, UNLV, Nevada State College and CSN students walked out of their classes Tuesday morning and rallied at the Pida Plaza in protest. An estimated 1,000 students and faculty gathered outside on the UNLV campus. When asked about the protest turnout, Chancellor Dan Klaich said, “I think ... Read More

With the rate of prescription and over-the-counter drugmisuse and abuse on the rise in Southern Nevada, a coalition of localorganizations have partnered to cut the drug supply line: home medicinecabinets.Unused and expired medications will be collected anonymously and withno-questions-asked for safe and proper disposal during the Valley’sfirst-ever “Operation Medicine Cabinet.” The one-day event takes place from9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Las Vegas Sports Center at 121E. Sunset Road, located at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. ... Read More

The Cambridge Recreation Center held a Health Fair for seniors on Friday, January 22. Over 50 local health and wellness-related businesses and organizations gave out information on health issues that affect seniors. Free blood pressure screenings and Flu shots were also available. For more information on Cambridge Recreation Center, call 455-7169 Read More

Con una recesión, la economía estancada y la asistencia sanitaria universal todavía no conseguida, hay un programa en Las Vegas que ayuda a las personas sin seguro médico que no pueden pagar los altos precios de las recetas médicas de marca de fábrica. El programa comunitario The Medicine Cabinet, 1805 S. Eastern, es un programa privado que proporciona medicamentos gratuitos a las personas sin seguro médico con una membresía que cuesta $25 y una mensualidad de $25. Para que le den el ... Read More

La caída en picado de la economía ha impactado a los americanos y ha dado como resultado una pérdida de empleo. Desafortunadamente, muchas personas ya están utilizando las organizaciones comunitarias como la de Three Square para sobrevivir. El Three Square es una organización localizada en el centro de Las Vegas donde se recoge y reparte la comida donada. El Three Square distribuye alimentos como pan, verdura y fruta, productos lácteos, comidas no perecederas y comidas preparadas a organizaciones sin fines de lucro. ... Read More

Una sala con las paredes de un color blanco y vivo y estantes llenos de revistas médicas mientras el paciente está sentado en una silla esterilizada. Éste es el ambiente donde la mayoría de la gente se encuentra cuando recibe la noticia que la enfermedad que tiene es terminal. No importa si ha sido una lucha de cinco años contra el cáncer o un diagnóstico de hepatitis C, cuando uno se entera que nada más tiene un cierto tiempo para vivir, esto ... Read More

  La cantidad de animales que están llenando los refugios de la comunidad ha llegado al punto de que la adopción ya no es suficiente. Los animales necesitan un hogar donde pueden quedarse de manera permanente.             El refugio para animales The Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), que no practica la eutanasia, está a plena capacidad todo el año. Ellos reciben un promedio de más de 300 animales al mes, incluidos perros, gatos, conejos, hurones, patos, etc. Todos necesitan ... Read More

If someone were to ask “What did you do today?” wouldn’t you feel better if your answer could be “I helped a child become more confident” or “I was a role model.”             Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) has been part of the Las Vegas community since 1973. In the BBBS program, a volunteer “Big” meets with an at-risk child once a week where they build friendships and play a part in activities that improve their “Little’s” ability to make decisions.             “We served ... Read More