Every summer, Nevadans embrace our beautiful outdoors—the parks, pools, lakes, and mountain trails. But July isn’t just about fun in the sun—it’s also UV Safety Month, a time to focus on protecting our skin and eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Why UV Safety Matters

As headlines warn of a rising measles outbreak stretching across multiple states, the question of childhood vaccination is once again at the center of public conversation. But despite the noise, a new poll from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the de Beaumont Foundation reveals a clear truth: most Americans, regardless of political background, believe in the importance of vaccines for children.

CAPC’s training in core palliative care skills—communication, pain and symptom management, caregiver support, and more—can help transform practice, leading to better care quality and improved patient and family experiences. Join more than 120,000 clinicians from all disciplines and care settings who use CAPC clinical training to improve care for patients with serious illness.

The evidence is clear: palliative care improves quality of life for patients—and quality outcomes for health care organizations—resulting in consistent reductions in the costs of care.

Jalees Rehman, University of Illinois Chicago

Nevada’s hospitals are bracing for a major financial blow following the passage of a new federal tax law, often referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” This legislation, championed by President Trump and Congressional Republicans, includes deep cuts to Medicaid—a move projected to strip more than $232 million in annual revenue from Nevada hospitals alone. The consequences could be devastating, especially for rural and community hospitals that rely heavily on Medicaid funding to keep their doors open.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and in Nevada. African American communities face a higher risk, developing lung cancer at younger ages and experiencing higher mortality rates than non-Hispanic white populations. While tobacco use is a well-known factor, new research reveals that where people live—and the conditions shaped by structural racism—can play a major role in lung cancer risk.