Centerwell Senior Primary Care opens 8th location in Las Vegas valley, 1st in Henderson

Friday, April 16th, 2021, 4:53pm

HENDERSON, Nev. (KLAS) — Centerwell Senior Primary Care has a brand-new location. It is in Henderson off Lake Mead Parkway and Water Street.

That makes eight total locations now across the valley. The newest edition celebrated its grand opening Friday.

Doctors there say Carewell facilities are different than many urgent cares or doctor's offices when it comes to clientele.

“We're totally senior-focused, which means everything is about senior care” said Dr. Laura Addis. “We have special flooring; we have special seating, and we spend a lot more time with our patients.”

Doctors are specially trained to meet the needs of seniors aged 65 and older.

Each center also features an activity center offering health education classes, fitness demonstrations and various activities designed with seniors in mind... Read More

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Friday, April 16th, 2021, 4:45pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro Police are searching for a man who they say committed multiple armed robberies at business across Las Vegas.

The suspect is described as follows:

Hispanic man
Late 20’s to early 30’s
Approximately 5’6” to 5’8” tall
Medium build
Wearing black baseball hat, black mask, black t-shirt, dark jeans, white shoes and black firearm

Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Commercial Robbery Section at (702) 828-3591. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com. ... Read More

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Friday, April 16th, 2021, 4:17pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The mother of Jorge Gomez, who was shot and killed by Metro officers after a protest in Downtown Las Vegas last summer, gathered with members of the community Friday. This came as county officials held an hours-long fact-finding review of evidence in the deadly shooting.

During the hearing, protestors rallied peacefully outside the Clark County Government Center, making sure their chants for justice were heard.

Justice for Jorge Gomez: It's a mission that friends, family and several members of the community are fighting for 10 months later. Protestors firmly believe Gomez did not deserve to be shot by officers 19 times.

They say he was running from police and chanted, "I'm running away -- don't shoot!"

Protestors are pleading for those four officers involved to be held accountable for killing Gomez... Read More

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Friday, April 16th, 2021, 4:17pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Employers in manufacturing are having a tough time finding skilled technicians, but a new program being offered on the College of Southern Nevada's Henderson campus, will change all that.

Governor Steve Sisolak joined members of CSN to show off the new manufacturing program, which includes programs in machine operation, production technicians, robotics and mechatronics.

This is going to be a big pipeline for employers in manufacturing to hire from, as well as providing necessary training for others looking to make a switch in careers.

“Many individuals who may be displaced, now have other venues and sectors to look at for employment and this is the fastest growing sector in Southern Nevada,” said CSN President Dr. Federico Zaragoza. “This will help diversify the economy and help people reconnect to employment if, in fact, the jobs they were in aren't coming back.”... Read More

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Friday, April 16th, 2021, 3:59pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- How can buses help you better?

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada wants to know, and your advice is needed as officials look for the best use of federal stimulus funding.

The RTC is putting on virtual and in-person sessions to collect public input on possibilities including "expanding the current service area, extending routes, increasing bus frequency and introducing new routes and a new on-demand transit service," according to an RTC news release.

The community is encouraged to provide their input during the 45-day public comment period from April 15 through May 31... Read More

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Friday, April 16th, 2021, 2:41pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada Health Response on Friday announced a major change in data reporting, discontinuing updates to the COVID-19 dashboard on weekends.

The end of reporting data seven days a week will inflate counts on Mondays and Tuesdays for new cases, deaths and several statistics related to hospitalizations.

“The state’s COVID-19 dashboard will no longer be updated on the weekend. Going forward, the dashboard will be updated Monday through Friday to remain consistent with local health authorities and partners who are discontinuing providing data updates to the state on weekends,” according to a statement from Nevada Health Response... Read More

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Friday, April 16th, 2021, 2:05pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Free COVID-19 diagnostic tests will be available at 56 Las Vegas area Walgreens pharmacies when the program expands on May 1, according to a company news release.

Nationwide, 6,000 Walgreens will provide free testing. That's up from 5,000 sites.

In the Las Vegas area, 56 Walgreens pharmacies will offer drive-thru testing at no cost.

For locations and to schedule appointments, visit www.walgreens.com/covid19testing.

In addition to drive-thru services, the Walgreens offers at-home testing options. Also, beginning this spring, customers will be able to purchase COVID-19 tests over the counter in up to 6,000 Walgreens stores nationwide... Read More

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