Vital Views

Auteur(s): UNLV School Of Nursing
  • Résumé

  • Vital Views is a weekly podcast created by UNLV School of Nursing to discuss health care from a Rebel Nursing perspective. We share stories and expert information on both nursing-specific and broader healthcare topics to bring attention to the health trends and issues that affect us. New episodes every Tuesday. Feedback? Questions? Episode Ideas? Email vital.views@unlv.edu.
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  • Understanding Cervical Health with Dr. Marguerite Brathwaite
    Feb 1 2025

    In honor of Cervical Health Month, Dr. Janice Enriquez talks with Dr. Marguerite Brathwaite about cervical cancer screening and women's health. She explains that cervical cancer screening involves Pap smears to detect abnormal cervical cells and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Dr. Brathwaite emphasizes the importance of regular screenings and safe sex practices to prioritize cervical health.

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    10 min
  • Compassion and Meditation with Dr. Nirmala Lekhak
    Jan 23 2025

    Dr. Nirmala Lekhak, a UNLV School of Nursing assistant professor, shares how meditation can enhance cognitive function, memory, and psychological health in older adults, addressing issues like loneliness, depression, and anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of spirituality in improving mental well-being and has researched meditation's effects during COVID-19. Dr. Lekhak highlights the benefits of compassion, kindness, and self-awareness in daily life.

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    15 min
  • Serving the Community Beyond Books with the Library District
    Dec 27 2024

    Minnie Wood, senior lecturer, is joined by Rebecca Colbert and Theron Nissen of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. They delve into the library's health kits, which include a touchless thermometer, wrist blood pressure cuff, and pulse oximeter. These kits, available in all library branches, aim to provide accessible health monitoring tools for the public. The Library District focuses on meeting the community where they’re at, including offering medical models and a ZSpace application for anatomy education that caters to high school nursing students, and digital resources for medical information.

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    20 min

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