Madisen is an aspiring nurse, but currently a high school senior. She’s recently heard from the University of North Las Vegas for acceptance and waiting for other applications to come back. She’s hoping to attain a nursing degree and pursue a minor in kinesiology. Her...
Federally acclaimed clinic, FirstMed Health and Wellness has moved locations…. About three doors down from where they used to reside. The New location is just a hop from the old one located at 3940 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Suite #110, Las Vegas, NV 89032. Just...
Meet Myesha, our Chief Operating Officer. Myesha is passionate about Behavioral Health and our mission to help children of young ages and adolescents who need assistance.
Meet Lilnetra, our Chief Medical Officer. Her background in the medical field includes the roles of advanced practice nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner. She believes in educating patients on their medical conditions and giving them a say in their...
By Las Vegas Business Press Angela Quinn CEO “We are incredibly proud to receive this gold level designation. This recognition is a result of the dedication and hard work of our entire team,” said Angela Quinn. FirstMed attained an aggregate score of 96.4 out of a...
By Mary Hynes Thousands of Nevadans could lose their no-cost Medicaid health coverage this year as pandemic emergency provisions wind down, according to state officials. Following a three-year grace period during the worst of COVID-19, Medicaid recipients will be...
The signs of child abuse and neglect are not always visible. Abuse is not always marked by distinct physical signs like a bruise or a black eye. Child abuse and neglect can range from ignoring a child’s needs to serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or...
Alcohol, prescription medicines, and other illegal substances can be easily abused. When a pattern occurs of one or more of these things being used so much or so often that it begins to cause significant problems or distress, this is known as substance abuse, or...
Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are defects that are present at birth that affect the structure of a baby’s heart and how blood flows through the heart and out to the rest of the body. CHDs can range from mild to severe, such as a small hole in the heart to leaky...
In 2018, non-Hispanic African Americans were twice as likely as non-Hispanic Caucasians to die from diabetes, with African Americans being 77% more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by adulthood. In addition to this, African Americans were found to be 3.2...