University Medical Center is transforming surgical care for Southern Nevada patients through its expanding robotics and clinical technology program.

Accidents happen. You might feel confident that you know when to slap a small adhesive bandage on a paper cut and when you need to call an ambulance, but in between there is a gray area where you can treat yourself at home or delay going to the doctor until you can assess the situation further. We spoke to two doctors who gave us their heuristics for evaluating how they would deal with an at-home cut or burn.

The Healthy Living Institute at UMC Hospital is offering free diabetes education classes in Spanish to help the Hispanic community manage a disease that disproportionately affects them.

The Clark County Fire Department and UMC Hospital are reminding the community that safety is a top priority during the holiday season.

University Medical Center in Las Vegas is set to become the first hospital in Nevada to acquire the da Vinci 5 surgical robot.

UMC on Wednesday unveiled a groundbreaking new surgical robot that will be used to help patients. The Las Vegas hospital will become the first Nevada hospital to use the Da Vinci 5, described as the most advanced and integrated robotic surgery platform.

The Healthy Living Institute at UMC offers complimentary car seat inspections and installations with certified child passenger safety technicians for community members.

The Las Vegas valley is feeling the heat with scorching temperatures in the triple digits.

A UMC emergency room doctor wants everyone in the Las Vegas valley to stay safe this Fourth of July holiday.

After a week of extreme heat in Las Vegas, things have cooled down a little, but burn doctors at UMC say it is still hot enough to be dangerous.

A local woman will be able to celebrate her first Mother's Day after a heroic action from a Las Vegas Fire and Rescue crew and UMC nurses.

In this episode of The Academy Podcast, Dr. Mark Guadagnoli sits down with Mason Van Houweling, CEO of UMC. Mason shares his insights on leadership, health care in Nevada and his path to UMC.

Recognizing the expertise and world-class care our team members provide for our community, UMC has been voted the "Best of Las Vegas" in multiple categories, including the prestigious Gold Award for Best Hospital!

University Medical Center unveiled a new playroom within the Lions Burn Care Center earlier this week, dedicating it to one of the hospital's longest-standing volunteers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given the green light for a fresh wave of COVID-19 booster shots, set to roll out later this week. The new booster shot is designed to target a specific virus variant

Hundreds of Las Vegas community members stepped up to help patients in need. The UMC Foundation kicked off its 3rd annual Gift of Hope 5k and Field Day at Cornerstone Park on Saturday.

The Stanley Cup, accompanied by the Vegas Golden Knights members, made a special visit to UMC Hospital, offering staff and local first responders a unique opportunity to take photos with the iconic trophy.

The 4th of July is next week and for many, the holiday means a day off full of fun but it comes with an increased risk of firework-related injuries. Fireworks cause more than 9,000 injuries across the US every year and just recently, local fire crews demonstrated the dangers of fireworks if not handled properly.

The ballroom at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip was full of survivors who went through the unthinkable to get there. One of them was 29-year-old Hugo Betancourt who survived a plane crash back in September of 2019.

UMC has recruited a team of industry-leading surgeons to establish the UMC Orthopedic & Spine Institute in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District.

Hot rods and fresh produce took over the streets to support a hospital in the valley. UMC hosted its Spring Family Wellness Event & Car Show at the Clark County Government Center on Saturday.

UMC has officially begun work on its largest-ever renovation project. The county-managed hospital in Las Vegas celebrated what it calls the UMC ReVITALize Project on Monday with a ceremonial groundbreaking.

Recognizing a need for improved access to highly specialized orthopedic surgery in Southern Nevada, UMC recruited a team of industry-leading surgeons to establish the UMC Orthopedic & Spine Institute.

UMC Children's Hospital received over $200,000 thanks to Spirit Halloween's Spirit of Children program.

UMC Hospital says it has 400 positions available in all departments.

One Las Vegas hospital has ranked top in the nation for its kidney transplant program.

Michael Mitchell has been visiting Hawaii, one of his favorite places in the world, since he was 7 years old, but hasn’t been since 2019.

The UMC Lions Burn Care Center held its annual celebration reuniting child burn survivors with the caregivers who helped them.

RSV and other respiratory viruses spreading this winter season are hitting our youngest population hard, an ICU Physician and Medical Director of UMC Children’s Hospital doesn’t want parents to panic, but to be cautious.

Around 400 high school students were given an up close look at the dangers impaired driving can lead to during a crash scene simulation.

The testing center which opened in January, is located at Las Vegas Boulevard and Elvis Presley Boulevard. Visitors can schedule appointments online or walk-in.

The UMC Lions Burn Care Center hosted a special event on Friday to reunite a family with the team that saved their lives

Vegas Inc’s Health Care Headliners has honored some of the most dedicated medical professionals in the Valley for 16 years.

The Vegas Inc C-Suite Honors recognize top-level executives and some of the Valley’s most accomplished business leaders from public, private and nonprofit companies.

The first pill authorized in the U.S. for treating COVID-19 at home will initially be offered in Nevada primarily to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities because of scarce supplies.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was joined by Santa himself as they set on to deliver gifts to the kids of UMC Children's Hospital.

The clinic serves as urgent care and COVID-19 testing for travelers coming in and out of Las Vegas and airport staff.

They signed contracts with the team and joined some VGK instructors on the ice for hockey and skating lessons.

Dr. Shadaba Asad is an infectious disease specialist working with University Medical Center and the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.

The governor also encouraged all eligible Nevadans to get their booster shot as well.

A local chef reunited with the University Medical Center team that saved his life during a near-fatal accident.

Dr. Sunil Patel with UMC's Center of Transplantation said they typically perform 45 transplants a year. Last year, that number rose to 154.

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Expanded Program Improves Access to Life-Saving Kidney Transplants

The medical team who spent more than five months treating a local man for COVID-19 has said farewell to one of its longest-term patients.

University Medical Center has opened a clinic dedicated to providing ongoing care for community members with long-term medical complications from COVID-19.