RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada Health Centers in Carson City is looking for people to participate in clinical research trials for norovirus and an oral GLP-1 medication.
“We’ve been very excited to be able to bring opportunities of major biopharmaceutical, clinical research, new, innovative medications and such to our patient population,” said Dr. Sangeeta Wagner, Nevada Health Centers.
NVHC joined forces with Javara, a leading integrated research organization (IRO), in 2023 to bring clinical research to Nevadans, beginning in the greater Carson City area.
Nevada Health Centers has conducted fourteen trial opportunities over the years. They’re recruiting for 5 trials right now, including norovirus and an oral GLP-1 medication. “This medication is an oral medication for adults that will help them in the same ways. It’s nice because it will give patients the alternative instead of having to inject themselves once a week,” added Dr. Wagner.
NVHC is looking for people who are 18 or older, with diabetes, obesity, heart failure prevention, hypothyroidism, and covid.
The norovirus trial is for people 60 or older. The CDC reports, there are 2,500 norovirus outbreaks in the U.S. each year, and the virus is responsible for 58% of foodborne illnesses.
“For most of us, otherwise healthy adults, we can just have a few days of some mild discomfort. But in the vulnerable population, adult patients or those very young, it can lead to dehydration or death. Important to decrease the spread of it as much as we can. Currently, there is no approved vaccine for it, nor is there an antiviral,” said Dr. Wagner.
Dr. Wagner says Clinical trials are an essential step in developing new medications and therapies, and the norovirus vaccine trial, part of a national study, aims to reduce the impact of the disease that sickens thousands of people every year, leading to lost work productivity, school absences, hospitalizations, and more.
The deadline to apply is closing in 4 to 6 weeks. Plans are in place to expand the clinical research program to other NVHC facilities in the state.
If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more, please contact Jason Elenberger at jason.elenberger@javararesearch.com or our research team phone line at 775.200.9775.
You can also call Nevada Health Centers.
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Updated February 26, 2026 – 8:28 pm
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A deadly crash involving a semi tractor-trailer and a tow truck has closed US-95 in both directions at mile marker 73 in Nye County, the Nevada Highway Patrol said Thursday.
NHP responded to the crash at approximately 2:16 a.m. on Feb. 26, 2026.
Details about the crash were not immediately available, but both drivers were confirmed dead at the scene.
Both northbound and southbound travel lanes on US-95 at mile marker 73 remain closed as of the initial report. The closure is located approximately 13 miles north of Beatty, Nevada.
Drivers headed northbound are advised to take US-93 through Alamo, Nevada, then Highway 318 to Highway 375, then Highway 6 westbound into Tonopah, Nevada.
Drivers headed southbound out of Tonopah are advised to take US-6 eastbound to Highway 375, then Highway 318, then US-93 into Alamo, Nevada.
NHP said additional information will be released following the preliminary investigation.
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — World-renowned free climber and Las Vegas local Alex Honnold is soaring to new heights with a new mission: helping everyone explore Nevada and all that the Silver State has to offer.
Travel Nevada, the state’s tourism agency, partnered with Honnold on the venture. FOX5’s Jaclyn Schultz spoke to Honnold after his recent success climbing atop Taipei 101. Streaming service Netflix broadcast the free climb live to millions of viewers.
Honnold is already an advocate for outdoor preservation across Nevada, and worked to preserve thousands of climbing routes on public lands like Red Rock Canyon.
“Everyone I meet is like, ‘Why would you live in Vegas?’ They think, they think I just spent all my time on the Strip. The Strip is cool– it’s incredible in its own way, world-class entertainment and everything. But man, the outdoor access is unparalleled,” Honnold said.
“I moved here for a reason. I think it’s the best climbing. I think it’s arguably some of the best access in the world. Having a convenient airport and sort of convenient living coupled with very convenient rock– there just aren’t that many places like that in the world,” Honnold tells FOX5.
“Get A Little Out There With Alex Honnold” features outdoor adventures across Nevada, and takes people along to discover hidden gems in different towns and communities.
What’s the most “underrated place” in Nevada, according to Honnold?
“Ely, Nevada,” Honnold said. “The potential, the bare bones of having a small town at the base of giant mountains, the access to skiing, the access to trails–I was like, this is as good as any kind of Colorado resort town,” Honnold said.
Nevada’s tourism has notably taken a nosedive over the past year. Various businesses, local leaders and state agencies have worked to lure back tourists, international visitors and domestic travelers.
“Part of the appeal of making the show is that you do just want more people to know about the opportunity. Nevada’s 80% public land. You can just go out and have adventures virtually anywhere,” he said.
Episode 1 of Honnold’s series drops February 26 on Outside TV. You can learn more here: Travel Nevada
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