News & Stories
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Student Spotlight: Danny Aldis, School of Occupational Therapy
If Danny Aldis never got into Touro University Nevada, chances are his life would be drastically different.
Touro University Nevada Occupational Therapy Students Mentor Youth through Par Fore Program
The School of Occupational Therapy wrapped up its first year of the PAR FORE program, an initiative that helps students mentor at-risk youth by teaching them valuable life lessons on the golf course.
Touro Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies Has Partnered With Veterans Village 2 to Provide Healthcare Assistance to Underserved Community
Touro University Nevada (TUN) has partnered with non-profit Veterans Village 2 to provide free healthcare, via the university’s Physician Assistant Studies mobile healthcare clinic, for those veterans living in the community.
Touro University Nevada Medical Students Pave Way for Improved Marijuana Dui Testing
In mid-May, Nevada lawmakers passed bill AB135 and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed, creating a new law that will change the standard for DUI testing for marijuana impairment thanks to the dedication and hard work of two medical students.
Touro University Nevada Graduates Its Most Recent Class of Health Care and Education Professionals during Spring Commencement
Touro University Nevada, a non-profit, private Jewish institution, celebrated the accomplishments of nearly 300 graduates during two Spring Commencement ceremonies, May 12 and June 5.
Touro University Nevada DO Student and Faculty Members Receive Prestigious Scholarships for Extraordinary Research
After two years of hard work and research, Bersabel Woldemariam can take solace knowing her efforts paid off.
Students Assist Underserved Community in New Mobile Healthcare Collaborative
As part of a community-wide effort to address the health concerns in low-income neighborhoods, students from the Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies (PA) programs helped provide immunizations at Hartke Park in North Las Vegas on April 6.
DO Students Spread Awareness of Asian Flush Syndrome, Win First Place in State Competition
Vincent Pan, DO19, and Jocelyn Nguyen, DO19, were recently awarded first place for their poster on Asian Flush Syndrome in a contest held by the Nevada State American College of Physicians.
Touro University Nevada Accepting Applications for Summer Research Fellowship
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is pleased to announce its annual Research Fellowship program for summer 2017, open to Nevada undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college program. Selected students will receive a $1,500 stipend for participating in the program.
Lisa Ross Receives Prestigious Certification to Assist Touro University Nevada Accreditation Transition
Lisa Ross, Accreditation Specialist for the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University Nevada, recently completed her certification from The National Board for Certification of Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education.
Southwest Medical Associates Donates $145,000 to Enhance Training of Touro University Nevada Physician Assistant Students
Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare, donated $145,000 to the Touro University Nevada Physician Assistant Studies Program to fund the purchase of new equipment and training materials.
Touro University Nevada Receives $1.2 Million-Dollar Grant to Launch Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
Touro University Nevada is pleased to announce it has received a $1.2 million dollar grant from Governor Brian Sandoval’s executive budget. The grant will fund the development of a one-year geriatric medicine fellowship program that will graduate four fellows per year. The university plans to have the first fellows in place by July 2017.
Touro University Nevada Unveils 2nd Mobile Healthcare Clinic to Serve Opportunity Village
Touro University Nevada and Opportunity Village alongside faculty, staff and students, community partners, alumni and others unveiled the university’s second mobile healthcare clinic during a press conference held Thursday, November 10. The unveiling also featured an announcement of a $1.5 million-dollar donation from the Engelstad Family Foundation to fund the staffing and operations of the clinic.
Touro University Nevada Welcomes Dr. Mara Hover
Touro University Nevada is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Mara Hover to its faculty as the Associate Dean for Clinical Education and Medical Director of the Sharon Sigesmund-Pierce & Stephen Pierce Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
Touro University Nevada Welcomes Dr. Daliah Wachs to its Faculty
Touro University of Nevada is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Daliah Wachs to its faculty as the Director of Communication Skills and Service Learning.
Community Leaders and Local Families Come Together to Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting Of Expanded Touro Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities
Touro University Nevada, joined by community leaders, local families and children, will celebrate the expansion of its Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting on Wednesday morning. The ceremony will also unveil and recognize the Center naming thanks to a generous donor gift.
Community Partners Celebrate and Reopen Medical Clinic at Shade Tree
NV Energy, Caesars Entertainment, Touro University Nevada and additional community partners joined together to ceremoniously cut the ribbon and reopen the Stallman Touro Clinic at The Shade Tree on Thursday, May 26.
Annual Assistive Technology Fair Showcases Student-Developed Devices Designed to Aide those in Need
Touro University Nevada’s School of Occupational Therapy students exhibited one-of-a-kind inventions they designed and built to benefit disabled individuals at the annual Assistive Technology Fair on Wednesday, May 25.
Touro University Nevada & the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents Kick Off 2016 With Free Family Health Fair
Touro University Nevada and The Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents alongside community partners are pleased to host a fun and informative health fair for the entire family.
Touro University Nevada Appoints John J. Dougherty, D.O. As Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is pleased to announce the appointment of John J. Dougherty, D.O., as Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Henderson campus. Dr. Dougherty will start as Dean at Touro on February 1, 2016, following the retirement of Touro’s founding Dean, Dr. Mitchell Forman.
