Grant initiative supports purchasing 50 ultrasound devices in Nevada
A $4.2 million contribution by the Helmsley Charitable Trust intends to support diagnostic capabilities at rural and urban healthcare providers across Nevada. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/grant-initiative-supports-purchasing-50-ultrasound-devices-in-nevada-2581116/
Drain pan is useless if it is not connected to drainpipe
Many people have drain pans installed under their water heaters or washing machines, but many of those pans are not connected to a drainpipe. With that setup,...
Weevil damage to agaves starts in May
Agave weevil control is done from about the middle of April until the middle of May. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/home-and-garden/weevil-damage-to-agaves-starts-in-may-2580183/
Nevada hospitals with ‘superbug’ outbreaks identified
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services said there have been 14 deaths among patients this year. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/nevada-hospitals-with-superbug-outbreaks-identified-2579572/
Donors sought for Battle of the Badges blood drive
Monday’s Red Cross blood drive spurs competition between North Las Vegas fire and police departments. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/north-las-vegas/donors-sought-for-battle-of-the-badges-blood-drive-2579310/
Nevada COVID-19 metrics continue to rise
Clark County’s case rate per 100,000 people, another key CDC metric, also increased this week from 86.07 to 110.69. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/nevada-covid-19-metrics-continue-to-rise-2578673/
Outbreaks investigated at 9 local hospitals, 3 skilled nursing facilities
State and federal authorities are investigating outbreaks in Southern Nevada of drug-resistant fungus Candida auris, which an lead to serious illness and even death. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/outbreaks-investigated-at-9-local-hospitals-3-skilled-nursing-facilities-2578634/
Arizona’s mountains are best for seeing dozens of hummingbird types
Chasing iridescent and irresistibly charming hummingbirds is best done in the canyons of southeastern Arizona’s mountains from April to August. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/recreation/arizonas-mountains-are-best-for-seeing-dozens-of-hummingbird-types-2578516/
The COVID testing company that missed 96% of cases in Nevada
State and local officials across Nevada signed agreements with Northshore Clinical Labs, a COVID testing laboratory run by men with local political connections. There was only one...
Las Vegas contracted with lab at center of COVID test investigation
The city of Las Vegas contracted with Northshore Clinical Labs to provide limited COVID-19 testing early this year, a city representative said this week. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/las-vegas/las-vegas-contracted-with-lab-at-center-of-covid-test-investigation-2578286/









