Skip to main content

The Rise of the RSV, Food Insecurity in Southern Nevada | Nevada Week

Email share
by
Natalie Cullen
• Published on
Nevada Week | Season 5

The Rise of the RSV, Food Insecurity in Southern

What is behind the surge in RSV? And high prices are making food insecurity worse.

Nevada Week
1 / 3 Videos
The Rise of the RSV, Food Insecurity in Southern
Nevada Week
The Rise of the RSV, Food Insecurity in Southern
Rise of RSV
Nevada Week
Rise of RSV
Food Insecurity
Nevada Week
Food Insecurity

Nevada Week | The Rise of the RSV, Food Insecurity in Southern Nevada     

SEASON 5: EPISODE 20 | Airdate: 11/25/2022                                                     

Doctors are raising the alarm as the number of case of RSV and other respiratory illnesses in young children rises. Why we’re seeing a surge and what it could mean for hospitals. Plus, food prices have soared leaving many people in Southern Nevada to struggle. How aid agencies are working to get food to those in need.

Guests

  • Dr. Rebecca Meyers, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
  • Brian Labus, Assistant Professor, UNLV School of Public Health
  • Regis Whaley, Director of Advocacy and Research, Three Square Food Bank
  • Deacon Tom Roberts, President and CEO, Catholic Charities

Resources