SPH’s Dr. Jason Flatt has been enlisted by Social Issues Theatre to provide guidance on the Enable Me Theatre Pilot Program’s development. Read more about the Enable Me Theatre Pilot Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionizing dementia care: broadwayworld.com/las-vegas/arti…

Our annual Honors Ceremony recognizes the achievements of our faculty, staff, students & celebrates our scholarship winners! 👏 Thankful to all of our donors who make it possible to support our students as they pursue their education. 💫 View more photos: facebook.com/media/set/?set…

Is flag football the future of high school sports in Vegas?

SPH's Dr. Jennifer Pharr joins City Cast Las Vegas to talk about the Raiders/UNLV Sports and Health (RUSH) program and the future of high school sports in Las Vegas. 🏈

Listen to the episode: open.spotify.com/episode/06U2Tj…

Welcome to the #RebelsForever family, #UNLVGrad class of 2024! 🎓

Want to celebrate our UNLV SPH Spring 2024 graduates with us? Join us at 4pm today to watch our graduate students cross the stage 🎓: youtu.be/_lcnpgGlkxc

Tomorrow, 5/11, tune in at 9am to watch the undergraduate commencement 🎉 : youtu.be/LGARBPuNI0E

Qatar, camels, and the Convergence and Culture in Well-Being in the Built Environment! Dr. Erika Marquez and Dr. Louisa Messenger recently attended a workshop in Doha, Qatar where they had discussions with a multi-disciplinary group about health and the built environment. ✨

Focusing on the fundamentals.

We partnered together with UNLV to host students from local middle schools for a R.U.S.H. event.
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RUSH stands for Las Vegas Raiders, @UNLV, Sports and Health and is a one-day event that introduces 200 sixth- through eighth-grade girls to flag football, encourages them to pursue sports in high school and helps address issues of mental health and nutrition among young girls. 👏🏾🩶🖤

Meet Abby Wood, the director of student life maintenance and a SPH doctoral student. Beyond managing everyday fixes of the physical spaces, she is also a leader who prioritizes the mental well-being of her staff and the students they serve. Read more: unlv.edu/news/article/q…

Congratulations to our undergradu public health student, Vidhani, who was recognized at multiple student recognition ceremonies! Vidhani was celebrated as an Outstanding Student Leader during the Rebel Awards and received the Advocacy Impact Award during the Impact Awards! 👏🎉

Upward Bound students got to tour the SPH PARAVEC (Parasitology & Vector) lab recently! Aspiring STEAM high school students learned about the various studies currently being conducted in the lab, meet some of the lab’s bugs, and hear more about SPH programs. 📚🦟

Thank you to all of the speakers and everyone who joined us and SN Health District during the 2024 Community Forum: COVID-19 Impact on Disparities! The forum was filled with insightful discussions on disparities in various communities and a great conversation on community engagement.

Every spring, UNLV and NSHE's Board of Regents recognize the achievements of faculty in teaching, research/creative activity, service, & student achievements. We are so proud of all of our faculty & grad student who were recognized during the 2024 Academic Achievement Awards! 🎉

Dr. Jennifer Pharr was interviewed by KSNV News 3 Las Vegas yesterday to discuss the RUSH program and how it will help boost the mental health and well-being of middle school girls. The next RUSH clinic is happening tomorrow! 🏈 news3lv.com/news/videos/ar…

New podcast interview out open.spotify.com/episode/6iE4ow… UNLV School of Public Health

.UNLV School of Public Health associate professor Jennifer Pharr, in collaboration with the Las Vegas Raiders, introduces a hands-on, one-day event to middle school girls encouraging them to pursue sports in high school to address issues of mental health and nutrition.
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Congratulations to Dr. Erika Marquez, the winner of UNLV’s 2024 Community Engagement Award for Community-Based Research! 🎉 Read about how Dr. Marquez and community partners worked to ensure equitable access to resources and vaccines for all Nevadans: unlv.edu/news/article/e…

This week, we will be hosting the Community Forum 2024: COVID-19 Impact on Disparities with SN Health District! Join us on Thursday, April 18 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM to learn about health disparities and COVID-19 in Southern Nevada. Register for the event: unlv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bx…

Middle school is a challenging time for many, especially for girls. Associate professor Dr. Jennifer Pharr is leading RUSH (Raiders, UNLV, Sport, and Health) to empower young girls through sports, mental health support, and nutrition education. Learn more: unlv.edu/news/article/f…

Congrats to Cristina for receiving the February 2024 Admin Faculty of the Month Award! 🎉 She is a project manager for the Dept. of Social & Behavioral Health. This award recognizes outstanding colleagues who go above and beyond to advance UNLV's mission. unlv.edu/news/unlvtoday…