The Las Vegas Raiders and Intermountain Health today announced a $25 million gift to help build Nevada's first stand-alone children's hospital. 

The gift was led by Raiders owners Mark Davis, Egon Durban, and Michael Meldman – each of whom contributed $5 million toward the development – and the Raiders, which committed the additional $10 million.

“The Las Vegas Raiders are making our largest philanthropic commitment in franchise history because we are dedicated to building a healthier future for kids in Nevada,” said Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. “We want this gift to remind children and families that they have our team backing them and that the support of the entire Raider Nation is in their corner.”  

The hospital, located at the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park, will be the first of its kind in Nevada, anchoring a new future for kids and families across the state and delivering comprehensive, high-acuity pediatric care. 

The 828,000 square-foot standalone children’s hospital will be located on a 33-acre campus and feature 180 patient beds, with room to grow. It will provide advanced emergency services designed specifically for children and a full spectrum outpatient center alongside inpatient and specialty care. 

“The Raiders are committed to excellence, and this gift is a generational investment that will keep families closer, strengthen our community, and give every kid every chance to thrive," said Mitch Cloward, Intermountain Health region president.

In recognition of this landmark gift, Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital’s physical therapy and rehabilitation space, along with its bistro – spaces designed for healing and recovery, will be named in the Raiders’ honor.

The future Las Vegas Raiders Bistro, located adjacent to the hospital’s main lobby, will provide nourishment, comfort, and a moment of respite for families. This will be a space where caregivers and parents navigating the complexities of having a child in the hospital can pause. Whether gathering strength for the next conversation, sharing a quiet meal, or seeking a moment of normalcy, families will find support here. 

"Sports remind us that we do our best when we have the right team around us," said Michael Meldman. "Families deserve to feel supported every step of the way. In addition to the experts at Intermountain Health, the Raiders family stands with our community's kids.”

The Las Vegas Raiders Inpatient Rehab Gym will help children heal, grow stronger, and regain confidence through movement and play. Purposefully created to be both innovative and whimsical, the space will feature advanced therapeutic equipment alongside playful design elements. Here, therapy will feel empowering and fun, while supporting physical recovery, nurturing resilience, independence, and joy. 

The Raiders’ commitment to children’s health helps make every developmental milestone possible.

“When we invest in children, we invest in everything that comes next — their education, their opportunities, and their future,” said Sandra Douglass Morgan, president of the Las Vegas Raiders. “We want Nevada’s kids to know that their home team is cheering them on.”

The Nevada Campaign for Kids will strengthen, address, and extend pediatric care for children across the region. Led by co-chairs Bill and Wendy Hornbuckle, this visionary effort will be accomplished through building a broad coalition of philanthropic, clinical, and community partners committed to exceptional care for children.

The Raiders monumental gift will help make that vision possible by expanding access to exceptional pediatric care and creating a hospital experience designed around the needs of children and families.

“This incredible gift honoring Raider Nation is among the largest contributed through an NFL franchise and serves as a pacesetting prelude to the region’s most impactful and galvanizing healthcare campaign for children ever,” said David Flood, president of Intermountain Foundation and chief development officer at Intermountain Health. “This great organization loves these communities, this state, their players and personnel, and of course, their incredible fans. From our very first conversations with the Raiders leaders, this gift was envisioned as a lasting investment in families for generations to come. We are honored, and hopeful, that many will soon be inspired to follow.”

Intermountain Health has been the official healthcare partner of the Las Vegas Raiders since 2019. Construction is expected to start on the hospital in the coming months, with an anticipated opening date in 2030.

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has committed $20 million to Intermountain Health to expand pediatric behavioral health specialty services in Nevada — one of the largest philanthropic investments of its kind in the state’s history.

The commitment will support the expansion of world-class pediatric behavioral health services, addressing gaps in access to advanced specialty care within Nevada. This commitment also represents significant progress toward ensuring children receive the care they need within their own community.

This collaboration reflects a shared belief between two mission-driven nonprofits: that access to high-quality care should never depend on a family’s ZIP code.

The Helmsley Charitable Trust has made a sustained, multiyear commitment to strengthening Nevada’s healthcare landscape, including prior grants that expanded access to life‑saving ECMO technology, which provides temporary heart and lung support for critically ill patients, across the state. 

Intermountain Health, which has been recognized nationally for excellence in pediatric care and backed by more than a century of children’s hospital expertise, is establishing the groundwork to extend this high standard of healthcare to families in Nevada. This includes a campus with comprehensive world-class services, featuring a 826,600-square-foot standalone children’s hospital.

Walter Panzirer, a Trustee of the Helmsley Charitable Trust, announced the $20 million commitment, which will support a comprehensive behavioral health care model that will expand access, improve continuity of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment across the full continuum of pediatric mental health. 

This commitment will help bring world-class pediatric behavioral healthcare to Nevada, ensuring families can stay together in their community during times of medical crisis.

Youth in southern Nevada will benefit from a comprehensive behavioral healthcare system, Panzirer said. The funding will help establish a centralized continuum of care that ensures patient access to top-notch services and practitioners.

“Many of our children and adolescents navigate behavioral issues, including anger, anxiety, and depression,” Panzirer said. “By providing youth access to equitable and developmentally appropriate services closer to home, Intermountain will strengthen early intervention and reduce reliance on emergency and inpatient care.”

Building on that commitment, Intermountain leaders emphasized how the funding accelerates the community’s momentum to broaden access to advanced pediatric services.

“This generous endorsement helps us to further define and amplify a historic moment in time for children’s health in Nevada,” said David Flood, chief development officer for Intermountain Health and president of the Intermountain Foundation. "Every young person deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life — and today is about very intentionally confronting one of our nation’s greatest healthcare challenges, while celebrating the power and hope that’s created and made stronger when we work together."

This commitment will support Intermountain Foundation’s emerging Nevada Campaign for Kids, a historic effort chaired by Bill and Wendy Hornbuckle. The campaign aims to advance Intermountain’s broader initiative to build a full continuum of pediatric specialty care across the region. By doing so, Intermountain will help keep families together during times of medical crisis and improve health outcomes.

“We’re building world-class behavioral health care, supported by our talented caregivers, and built for children today and for generations to come,” said Mitch Cloward, Region President, Intermountain Health. “This commitment reflects what’s possible when mission-driven organizations work together on behalf of children and families.”

The Helmsley Charitable Trust aspires to improve lives by supporting exceptional efforts in the U.S. and around the world in health and select place-based initiatives. To date, Helmsley has awarded more than $900 million in grants to support rural health in the Upper Midwest and beyond, as well as in two U.S. Pacific territories.

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Intermountain Health ha publicado su nueva Evaluación de las Necesidades de Salud Comunitaria (CHNA, por sus siglas en inglés) y las Estrategias de Implementación de Salud Comunitaria (CHIS, por sus siglas en inglés) para Nevada, en las que identifica dónde se encuentran las mayores necesidades de atención médica para las comunidades y las acciones que se deben tomar para mejorar la salud comunitaria.

El nuevo informe de la evaluación indicó que las necesidades de salud más significativas en el condado de Clark son mejorar el acceso a la atención médica conductual, invertir en factores sociales (como vivienda, alimentos y seguridad), aumentar el acceso a la atención y prevenir lesiones y enfermedades infantiles.

"Estas evaluaciones son un proceso basado en datos que nos ayuda a priorizar las necesidades de salud y luego a tomar medidas", dijo Lisa Nichols, vicepresidenta de salud comunitaria en Intermountain Health. "Al combinar los datos con la información personal, podemos centrar nuestros esfuerzos allí donde Intermountain Health puede tener el mayor impacto en la salud de la comunidad; a esto lo llamamos necesidades de salud significativas".

También se presta especial atención a la salud de la primera infancia. Iniciativas como las pruebas de detección en los controles de niño sano, las vacunas y la educación sobre el sueño seguro ayudan a las familias a proteger a sus bebés y a prevenir posibles tragedias. Además, este trabajo incluye la prevención del abuso y la negligencia infantil en nuestros vecindarios y comunidades.

El plan de acción también incluye el fortalecimiento de las coaliciones locales y los grupos de defensa para llegar a la mayor cantidad de personas posible.

"En Nevada, los datos señalan sistemáticamente que la salud conductual es un desafío compartido entre las comunidades", dijo Will Rucker, director de salud comunitaria de Nevada en Intermountain Health. "Estamos trabajando para abordar este desafío a través de un enfoque más estructural, fortaleciendo las condiciones que promueven el bienestar antes de que ocurra una crisis. Eso significa generar confianza, aumentar el acceso a través de colaboraciones comunitarias y ampliar la capacidad de los miembros de la comunidad, como educadores y otros adultos de confianza, para reconocer las señales y conectar a las personas con el apoyo adecuado en el momento oportuno".

En las comunidades del sur de Nevada, el informe concluyó que es fundamental ampliar los recursos de salud conductual y fortalecer las iniciativas de prevención del suicidio. Las medidas incluyen mejorar la seguridad, por ejemplo, al facilitar el acceso al almacenamiento seguro de armas de fuego mediante el uso de candados para armas y la capacitación familiar.

La salud en la primera infancia continúa siendo una prioridad clave en Nevada. Los esfuerzos se centran en prevenir problemas de salud, fortalecer los factores de protección y ofrecer educación para la prevención de lesiones adaptada a cada cultura para ayudar a adoptar prácticas seguras.

"Hemos estado colaborando con varios grupos y organizaciones comunitarias, como RTC, Safe Kids of Clark County y la YMCA, entre otros, para aumentar el acceso a dispositivos de seguridad como cascos de bicicleta y chalecos salvavidas", afirmó Rucker. "Todos tenemos objetivos similares, que son proteger y apoyar a nuestros niños y a las familias".

Intermountain Health está trabajando para que el hospital pediátrico Nevada Children’s Hospital se construya en el Parque de Investigación y Tecnología de la UNLV. Se prevé que este hospital estará terminado para 2030.

La metodología de la CHNA incluye trabajar con organizaciones comunitarias, departamentos de salud y otros para encontrar las mayores necesidades de las zonas aledañas.

El informe y las estrategias de implementación ayudan a Intermountain Health a escuchar, enfocarse y actuar frente a las necesidades de la comunidad.

Para obtener más información, se puede acceder al informe completo en la página web de la CHNA.  

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Intermountain Health has published its new Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and the Community Health Implementation Strategies (CHIS) for Nevada, identifying where the greatest healthcare needs for the communities and the actions that must be taken to enhance community health.

The new assessment report found the most significant health needs in Clark County are: improvement in access to behavioral health care, invest in social drivers (such as housing, food, and safety), increase access to care, and preventing childhood injury and illness.

“These assessments are a data-driven process to help us prioritize health needs and then take action” said Lisa Nichols, vice president of community health at Intermountain Health. “By combining data with personal insight, we can focus our efforts where Intermountain Health can make the biggest impact on community health, we call these significant health needs.”

There is also a strong focus on early childhood health. Efforts such as screenings at well-child checks, immunizations, and safe sleep education help families protect their infants and prevent possible tragedies. This work also includes preventing abuse and neglect among children in our neighborhoods and communities.

The action plan also includes strengthening local coalitions and advocacy groups to help reach as many as possible.

“In Nevada, the data consistently points to behavioral health as a shared challenge across communities,” said Will Rucker, director of community health in Nevada at Intermountain Health. “We’re working to address this challenge through a more upstream approach by strengthening the conditions that shape well-being before a crisis occurs. That means building trust, increasing access through community-based collaborations, and increasing the capacity of community members, such as educators and other trusted adults, to recognize the signs and connect people to the right support at the right time.”

In southern Nevada communities, the report found that expanding behavioral health resources and strengthening suicide prevention efforts are vital. Action includes improving safety, including increasing access to safe firearm storage through gun locks and family education.

Early childhood health remains a key priority in Nevada. Efforts are centered on prevention, strengthening protective factors, and delivering culturally relevant injury prevention education to help adopt safe practices.

“We have been engaging with several groups and community organizations, such as RTC, Safe Kids of Clark County, and the YMCA, among others, to increase access to safety devices such as bike helmets and life vests,” Rucker said. “We all have similar goals, which are to protect and support our kids and families."

Intermountain Health is working toward the Nevada Children’s Hospital to be built on the UNLV Research and Technology Park. The children’s hospital is slated to be completed by 2030.

The CHNA methodology includes working with community organizations, health departments, and more to find the greatest needs for the surrounding area.

The report and implementation strategies help Intermountain Health listen, focus, and act to community needs.

To find out more, the full report can be accessed here on the Intermountain Health CHNA webpage.  

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In a moment that captured the heart and soul of Las Vegas, global music icon Bruno Mars announced a $1 million gift to Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital during a live event at Toshiba Plaza with thousands of people in attendance, marking a powerful milestone in the hospital’s campaign for kids.

The announcement came on April 10 — officially recognized as “Bruno Mars Day” — a citywide celebration honoring Mars’ deep roots and enduring commitment to Las Vegas. Bruno Mars Day festivities celebrated the start of his sold out The Romantic Tour, which kicked off April 10 at Allegiant Stadium.

 The day also coincided with MGM Resorts International naming a Las Vegas street in his honor, a tribute to the artist whose performances have helped define the city’s modern entertainment legacy.

“Today, I'm going to donate $1 million to the future Intermountain Health Nevada Children's Hospital,” said Mars to the jam-packed crowd.

The $1 million gift will directly support lifesaving care, advanced pediatric programs, and expanded access for children and families across Nevada.

“This gift is pure Bruno — bold, joyful, and deeply rooted in community,” said David Flood, president of Intermountain Foundation and chief development officer at Intermountain Health.  “Bruno Mars doesn’t just perform in Las Vegas; he invests in its future. Because of his generosity, more kids will receive the care they need regardless of complexity, and the health trajectory of the entire region will be enhanced. This serves as a spark – one that we believe will ignite even more momentum and generosity for this historic campaign.”

On stage, Bill and Wendy Hornbuckle, Intermountain Health’s Nevada Campaign for Kids Co-Chairs; Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, chief nursing executive for Intermountain Health and president of Children’s Health; and David Flood, accepted the gift from Bruno along with “Super Benji” and his mother, Azalea Sanchez. 

Mars asked Benji to come out on stage when announcing the gift. The crowd chanted Benji’s name, a Las Vegas resident and Intermountain Health patient who has faced cancer three times, and whose strength has inspired caregivers and families alike as a reminder for whom this gift is dedicated.

“Being with Benji and his mom on stage with Bruno made this about more than a donation,” said Wendy Hornbuckle. “It turned the spotlight on the urgent need for more pediatric care in our community and what’s possible when people come together to support kids and families.” Bill Hornbuckle, chief executive officer and president of MGM Resorts International added. “Today served as a reminder of what’s possible when music, generosity, and community come together for kids, Las Vegas style.”

Intermountain Health will build the stand-alone children’s hospital at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Harry Reid Research and Technology Park, in southwest Las Vegas, which is planned to open in 2030.

Intermountain Health is committed to funding two-thirds of the $1 billion+ project needed to complete the comprehensive vision for Nevada Children’s Health, including the standalone children’s hospital. Intermountain has commissioned Intermountain Foundation to seek the remaining funding through philanthropic support. 

Foundation leadership is working closely with the Hornbuckles in building the leadership framework of the campaign, which will provide an opportunity for individuals and organizations at all levels to become a part of this historic endeavor, and to impact the lives of countless families.

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Intermountain Health hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the new Intermountain Health District Clinic in Henderson, Nevada. 

This new medical office building brings together five existing clinics and introduces three new ones.

The state-of-the-art 45,000-square-foot facility brings together senior primary care, oncology, and children’s health under one roof—creating a comprehensive and convenient hub for families across southern Nevada.

The District Clinic will also introduce wound care and palliative care, two new service lines, expanding the reach of Intermountain Health’s offerings in the community.

“What the District Clinic provides is a beautiful, single, modern location designed to strengthen access, improve coordination, and support long-term growth,” said Trevor Smith, Intermountain region vice president of Medical Group Operations. “We know that as our lives become busier than ever and our days fill with activities, it is more vital than ever to make world-class care as convenient as possible.”

With this facility, Intermountain Health is increasing access to high-quality, preventive, and specialty care to help meet the growing healthcare needs of the community—ensuring people can receive the care they deserve close to home.

“We are excited about what this means for our community and we’re so appreciative to Intermountain Health for making increased access to care a priority,” said Monica Larson, Henderson Mayor Pro Tem. “With population growth comes the need for services – for employment, for healthcare – and Intermountain is focused on bringing all of these to our community. These investments by Intermountain Health in our community are important for the well-being of our community and future generations.”

The focus on these clinics is to help bring important touchpoints for people to find providers and help get established with regular health visits, important screenings, and more.

“Intermountain Health’s mission is to help people live the healthiest lives possible, and that starts with making sure everyone has access to primary care physicians and that each person is able to see their primary care provider regularly,” said Lana Dawood, MD, associate medical director for Senior Primary Clinics for Intermountain Health. “Establishing preventive care where patients are receiving the right screenings keeps people healthy, out of the hospital, and living their lives to the fullest.”

There are also plans for additional growth, with the Badura Clinic, in southwest area, scheduled to open this summer and a comprehensive stand-alone Nevada Children’s Hospital breaking ground later in 2026 with opening planned for 2030.

For more information, or to find providers /clinics, go to intermountainhealth.org.

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Intermountain Health and Shriners Children’s anunciaron una afiliación colaborativa que establece un acceso más conveniente a la reconocida atención especializada sin fines de lucro en ortopedia pediátrica en Nevada. Ambas organizaciones han firmado una carta de intención para formar una nueva afiliación estratégica enfocada en mejorar la vida, el bienestar y la salud de los niños en el estado.

La afiliación une a dos organizaciones impulsadas por su misión con un compromiso compartido de ofrecer atención pediátrica especializada, segura y de alta calidad para todos los niños, independientemente de su capacidad de pago. A través de un liderazgo conjunto, gobernanza, planeamiento estratégico y operaciones coordinadas, la afiliación está diseñada para crear una línea de servicios sostenible e integrada en ortopedia y rehabilitación pediátrica que sirva tanto a las comunidades locales como regionales.

“Esta afiliación refleja nuestra creencia compartida de que los niños y las familias merecen la mejor atención posible cerca de su hogar”, dijo Mitch Cloward, presidente regional de Intermountain Health. “Al unir los recursos de Intermountain, la experiencia clínica y el profundo compromiso con la salud comunitaria con las capacidades especializadas de Shriners Children’s, estamos fortaleciendo un modelo de atención que mejora el acceso, apoya a las familias y ayuda a los niños a recibir la atención adecuada cuando más la necesitan”.

“Cuando servimos juntos, podemos hacer más por la comunidad”, dijo Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, directora ejecutiva de enfermería y presidenta de Children's Health en Intermountain Health. “En el centro de esta afiliación se encuentra un compromiso común en construir un modelo de cuidados médicos que mejoren el acceso al cuidado pediátrico y al resultado de estos cuidados. Al reunir los recursos y la experiencia clínica de Intermountain con las capacidades especializadas de Shriners Children’s, podemos seguir llegando a más niños que necesitan atención”.

Como parte de esta afiliación y como muestra de su compromiso duradero con la comunidad de Las Vegas, Shriners Children’s tendrá una clínica ortopédica pediátrica independiente ubicada dentro de la recientemente construida Intermountain Health Badura Clinic, en el suroeste de Las Vegas, la cual se anticipa abrirá sus puertas este verano, y posteriormente en el Outpatient Services Center en el campus de Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital. Shriners Children’s también será el proveedor oficial de servicios ortopédicos, empleando personal clínico y no clínico que respalda sus operaciones.

“Shriners Children’s ha servido a los niños de Nevada durante décadas por medio de clínicas de ayuda comunitaria y telesalud”, dijo Leslie Stewart, MD, presidente de la junta directiva de Shriners Children’s. “Esta clínica representa un paso hacia adelante importante al continuar proveyendo nuestro cuidado pediátrico especializado a más niños en una comunidad en expansión. Nos enorgullece expandir nuestra misión en colaboración con Intermountain Health, y servir a más niños y familias en el área de Las Vegas”.

Esta afiliación también incluye planes de explorar un modelo de colaboración clínica. A través de esta estructura, las organizaciones podrán coordinarse en base a protocolos clínicos basados en las mejores prácticas, el uso compartido de datos y la integración clínica en el campo de cuidados médicos. Todo esto con el objetivo de ofrecer servicios de alto valor y costo efectivo a pacientes pediátricos y sus familias.

Para apoyar el éxito a largo plazo de esta afiliación y reforzar el compromiso compartido de mejorar la vida de los niños y las familias en la comunidad, Shriners Children’s proporcionará recursos dedicados y experiencia estratégica para apoyar a Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital y fortalecer sus servicios de ortopedia y rehabilitación pediátrica, en alineación con la misión de Shriners Children’s de ofrecer atención compasiva y de alta calidad.

Además, Shriners Children’s se comprometerá a proporcionar asistencia financiera para los pacientes de Shriners Children’s que reciban servicios a través del hospital y la línea de servicios, trabajando en coordinación con pagadores externos y con los programas de asistencia financiera de Intermountain.

Esta afiliación se basa en la sólida relación existente entre Intermountain Health y Shriners Children’s en Utah, donde ambas organizaciones están dedicadas a avanzar la atención pediátrica. “Cuando Intermountain Health y Shriners Children’s trabajan juntos en Primary Children’s Hospital, nuestra comunidad se beneficia”, dijo Dustin Lipson, presidente de Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital en Salt Lake City. “Estamos uniendo experiencia, compasión y propósito para asegurarnos de que los niños de toda la región tengan acceso a las mejores innovaciones en atención pediátrica”.

Aun cuando esta sea la primera vez que Shriner’s tenga presencia en las nuevas clínicas de Nevada, ya han formado parte de la comunidad por décadas a través de clínicas comunitarias y proporcionando transporte a sus ubicaciones en el sur de California y Salt Lake City. Además, el torneo de golf Shriners Children’s Open PGA Tour y el juego de fútbol americano universitario East-West Shrine Bowl, han tenido una conexión duradera con el área de Las Vegas.

Juntos, Intermountain Health y Shriners Children’s impulsarán enfoques innovadores en la prestación de atención pediátrica, respetarán y honrarán la historia y misión únicas de cada organización, y colaborarán de manera transparente para ayudar a que los niños de nuestra comunidad vivan sus vidas más saludables.

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Intermountain Health and Shriners Children’s announced a collaborative affiliation that establishes more convenient access to renowned nonprofit pediatric orthopedic specialty care in Nevada. 

Both organizations have signed a letter of intent to form a new strategic affiliation focused on improving the lives, wellbeing, and health of children in the state.

The affiliation brings together two mission-driven organizations with a shared commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and specialized pediatric care for all children – regardless of the ability to pay. Through joint leadership, governance, strategic planning, and coordinated operations, the affiliation is designed to create a sustainable and integrated pediatric orthopedic and rehabilitation service line serving both local and regional communities.

“This affiliation reflects our shared belief that children and families deserve the very best care, close to home,” said Mitch Cloward, Intermountain Health region president. “By bringing together Intermountain’s resources, clinical expertise, and deep commitment to community health with the specialized capabilities of Shriners Children’s, we’re strengthening a model of care that improves access, supports families, and helps kids get the right care when they need it most.”

“When we serve together, we can do more for our community," said Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, chief nursing executive and president of Children's Health at Intermountain Health. "At the heart of this affiliation is a shared commitment to build a model of care that improves access to pediatric care and advances outcomes. By bringing together Intermountain’s resources and clinical expertise with the specialized capabilities of Shriners Children’s we can continue to reach more children who need care.”

As part of the affiliation, and as a demonstration of their long-standing commitment to the Las Vegas community, Shriners Children’s will own and operate an independent pediatric orthopedic clinic, located within the newly constructed Intermountain Health Badura Clinic in southwest Las Vegas, scheduled to open this summer, and eventually the Outpatient Services Center on the Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital campus. Shriners Children’s will also serve as the provider of record for orthopedic services, employing clinical and nonclinical staff supporting its operations.

"Shriners Children's has been serving Nevada children for decades through outreach clinics and telehealth," said Leslie Stewart, MD, chairman of the Board of Trustees for Shriners Children's. "This clinic represents an important step forward in continuing to provide our specialized pediatric care to more children in a growing community. We are proud to expand our mission in partnership with Intermountain Health and to serve more children and families in the Las Vegas area."

The affiliation also includes plans to explore a clinical collaboration model. Through this structure, the organizations will coordinate on best practice clinical protocols, data sharing to support quality improvement, and clinical integration across care settings, all with the goal of delivering high-value, cost-effective services to pediatric patients and their families.

To support the long-term success of this affiliation and to further a shared commitment to improving the lives of children and families in the community, Shriners Children’s will provide dedicated resources and strategic expertise to support the Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital and strengthen its pediatric orthopedic and rehabilitation services in alignment with the Shriners Children's mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

In addition, Shriners Children’s will commit financial assistance for Shriners Children’s patients receiving services through the hospital and service line, working in coordination with third-party payers and Intermountain’s financial assistance programs.

This affiliation builds on the strong existing relationship between Intermountain Health and Shriners Children’s in Utah, where both organizations are dedicated to advancing pediatric care for kids. “When Intermountain Health and Shriners Children’s work together at Primary Children’s Hospital, our community benefits,” says Dustin Lipson, president of Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. “We are uniting expertise, compassion, and purpose to ensure that children across the region have access to the very best innovations in pediatric care.”

While Shriner’s will be new to Nevada in terms of the new clinics, they have been a part of the community for decades through outreach clinics and transportation to their facilities in Southern California and Salt Lake City. Additionally, the Shriners Children’s Open PGA Tour golf tournament and East-West Shrine Bowl college all-star football game have long-standing connections to the Las Vegas area.

Together, Intermountain Health and Shriners Children’s will advance innovative approaches to pediatric healthcare delivery, respect and uphold the unique history and mission of each organization, and collaborate transparently to help children in our community live their healthiest lives.

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Intermountain Health has selected experienced healthcare leader, Russ Williams, as the president of Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital.   

In his new position, Williams will help lead the development and future operations of Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital.  

Williams brings more than two decades of leadership experience in pediatric and academic healthcare.   

“The Nevada Children’s Hospital represents one of the most important investments we can make in the future of our region. Families across our state deserve access to world-class, comprehensive pediatric care close to home, and this hospital will transform what is possible for generations to come,” said Mitch Cloward, Intermountain’s region president. “Russ brings the proven leadership, vision, and expertise needed to guide this critical work forward.” 

Most recently, Williams served in senior leadership roles at Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin, Texas, where he supported a rapidly growing pediatric platform and strengthened partnerships across clinical, academic, and community teams.   

Williams has also held leadership positions at Seattle Children’s, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, and the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Across these roles, Williams led system operations, regional programs, patient experience efforts, and major capital philanthropic projects—including the opening of new children’s hospitals.   

“His deep experience in pediatric healthcare and his commitment to community partnership make him the right leader at the right moment. We are proud to welcome Russ, and we look forward to building a stronger, healthier future for Nevada’s children together," said Cloward. “His experience and steady leadership will play a key role as we build and prepare to open Nevada Children’s Hospital.”  

"Russ understands that this extraordinary opportunity to significantly transform pediatric health across Nevada does not happen without community," said Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, chief nursing executive and president of Children's Health at Intermountain Health. "Russ' commitment to partnering with caregivers, physicians, community leaders, philanthropic supporters, and families will increase the access to pediatric care that is needed today and build a healthy future for our children tomorrow."  

Intermountain Health will build the stand-alone children’s hospital at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Harry Reid Research and Technology Park, in southwest Las Vegas. In 2025, Intermountain announced the architects and contractors for the project and subsequently began design work. 

Intermountain Health is committed to fund two-thirds of the $1 billion+ project needed to complete the comprehensive vision for Nevada Children’s Health, including the standalone children’s hospital. Intermountain has commissioned Intermountain Foundation to seek the remaining funding through philanthropic support.  

“This is more than a philanthropic campaign – this is a historic moment,” said David Flood, president of Intermountain Foundation and chief development officer at Intermountain Health. “We are essentially committing two dollars for every dollar of philanthropic support invested by our community because we believe this hospital deserves nothing less than bold, visionary partnership.” 

“Having recently surpassed $640 million in contributions for Primary Children’s Hospitals in Utah, we credit that campaign’s success to the generous Utah donor community who dreamed big and helped us reimagine what pediatric care could be for our communities,” added Flood. “We’re now working with donors, community leaders, and organizations in Nevada to envision and create transformational change that will outlast all of us.”  

Intermountain Foundation announced Bill and Wendy Hornbuckle last fall to lead the Nevada Campaign for Kids – the most ambitious philanthropic effort ever undertaken to launch comprehensive children’s health services in the state.  

“Building Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital demands bold leadership – and we have that with Intermountain Health and Russ Williams,” said Bill Hornbuckle, chief executive officer and president of MGM Resorts International and Intermountain Health’s Campaign for Kids chair. “Russ understands that life-changing healthcare requires legacy-defining philanthropy. The partnership between Intermountain Health and our community of donors will define what is possible. I am proud to stand beside them and invite our community’s leaders to join us in building something that will change the trajectory of healthcare in Nevada forever.”    

For more information, visit connect.intermountainhealth.org/childrens-health-nevada.  

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As kids return to school beginning this week in Nevada on Monday, bicycles, scooters, and e-bikes will be increasing around Clark County. This is also at the time that first responders have seen an alarming rise in the number of crashes and fatalities involving these modes of transportations for children and adults. 

The Intermountain West also has the fourth-highest traumatic brain injury hospitalization rate in the country for children. Some of these injuries could be prevented by wearing a helmet. 

Child trauma incidents historically rise in the summer months, and peak in July. 

“I have personally seen the profound impact of the head injuries that can occur in our children here from bikes, e-bikes, scooters, and more,” said Taryn Bragg, MD, pediatric neurosurgeon with Intermountain Health in Las Vegas. “Traumatic brain injuries can be devastating for kids and their families with lifelong aftereffects. Helmets, and proper-fitting ones at that, are vital to our safety for our children, as well as adults.”

Dr. Bragg is the only full-time, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon in the entire state of Nevada. She sees the effects that head injuries have on families on a near-daily basis.  

 Parents can check the fit of their child’s helmet by making sure of the following:

• The helmet fits snugly and sits level on the child’s head. 
• The helmet fits two finger widths above the child’s eyebrow
• The side strap V-shape fits just under the child’s ears.
• One adult’s finger can fit between the child’s chin and the strap. 

“Helmets are not a one size fits all situation,” said Will Rucker, Nevada Community Health director. “As parents, and as a community, we need to be sure that our vulnerable children are protected as much as possible. Make sure those helmets fit and are being worn properly.” 

Safe Kids of Clark County have been working diligently with communities to get the word out on bike helmet safety.  

“Parents should take the time to ride or walk the route to school with their children, to make sure that they are always following the rules of the road. Also, remember the helmet is the most important piece of equipment that the child must have,” said Jeanne Marsala, MSN, RN, Executive Director Clark County Safe Kids.

Officials in Nevada have been working to help curb the injuries and fatalities over recent years. New e-scooter ordinances that began May 21, 2025, detailing several new restrictions including a speed limit of 15 mph and limits on riding in park areas, and riders under age 18 must wear a helmet.

“Please, slow down in school zones, obey crossing guards, and stay alert for children biking and walking to school,” said Commissioner Michael Naft. “It is a responsibility of drivers to acknowledge and share the road with all road users. By remaining mindful and considerate of all modes of transportation in school zones, we can ensure a great start to the school year.”

Intermountain Health is committed to strengthening collaborations with local organizations, state and local officials, and community advocates working to prevent and decrease injuries for children. This commitment is part of the Intermountain Community Health Needs Assessment.

The bike safety event was held at Amplus Academy and the school participated with several students’ showing proper helmet safety while riding a bike course. Amplus Academy is next to the site where Nevada’s first comprehensive stand-alone children’s hospital will be built to meet growing regional children’s health needs. It will include specialty-based care, such as oncology and cardiovascular services, and others that patients have had to travel out-of-state to receive this care. 

The new children’s hospital, projected to be completed by 2030, is an historic initiative that represents one of the most significant and exciting opportunities to elevate children’s health in Nevada. Philanthropy and community partnerships are critical to make this vision a reality, and campaign planning is underway.      

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La selección de estas empresas constructoras proporciona un nivel alto de experiencia a este proyecto único, combinando la pericia y el conocimiento de PENTA en la administración de proyectos de alta envergadura en Nevada y el conocimiento extenso e innovador de Jacobsen en la construcción de instalaciones con fines médicos, el cual incluye la segunda ubicación de Intermountain Primary Children´s Hospital en Lehi Utah, abriendo este último sus puertas a principios de 2024.

“Durante el proceso de selección de la empresa constructora, fue vital encontrar tanto la calidad de construcción como los contactos ya existentes en Nevada”, dijo Lawrence Barnard, presidente de Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital. “Nevada Children’s Hospital está orientado a ser vanguardista y a darle la bienvenida a las familias cercanas con el servicio compasivo característico de Intermountain”.

El nuevo hospital infantil representa una de las oportunidades más significativas y fascinantes para mejorar la salud de los niños en Nevada. La filantropía y la colaboración con la comunidad son clave para hacer que esta visión se convierta en realidad, y el plan para la campaña está en proceso.

Una vez terminadas, las instalaciones atención médica pediátrica serán parte del primer hospital autónomo en Nevada que esté dedicado en su totalidad a la salud infantil. Esto incluye atención especializada, tal como los servicios de oncología y cardiovasculares, además de otros para los cuales los pacientes tienen que salir del estado.

“Intermountain Health Children´s Hospital será una incorporación increíble para la comunidad de Las Vegas, y The PENTA Building Group está fascinado en trabajar con Jacobson Construction para que se haga realidad”, dijo John Cannito, presidente y director ejecutivo de PENTA. “Al ser una empresa de construcción de Las Vegas, vemos esta oportunidad como algo más que un proyecto de construcción: es una oportunidad de ser parte de algo maravilloso que va a hacer que el sur de Nevada sea un lugar mejor para nuestras familias y amigos. Nos enorgullece haber sido seleccionados por Intermountain Health como socios en esta iniciativa histórica”.

“Para Jacobsen Construction, trabajar con Penta en la construcción y entrega de este proyecto es la culminación de dos décadas de trabajo continuo y estrecho con Intermountain Healthcare para realizar proyectos inspiradores que sirven a las personas más vulnerables de nuestras comunidades”, dijo el presidente y director ejecutivo de Jacobsen, Gary Ellis. “Hemos atesorado los muchos años que hemos trabajado en proyectos de impacto en Primary Children’s y en otras muchas instalaciones de Intermountain. Que hayan confiado en nosotros para este proyecto irrepetible y que podamos basarnos en esa relación duradera para solucionar problemas juntos relacionados a estas instalaciones, es un privilegio maravilloso”.

La dirección de la empresa constructora Jacobsen estará a cargo del vicepresidente Blake Court, cuyo trabajo continuo con Intermountain se extiende a más de 19 años.

En enero, se anunció que las firmas Shepley Bulfinch y Gensler estarían encargadas de la arquitectura del proyecto y, por lo tanto, comenzaron el trabajo de diseño. La semana pasada, Intermountain Health, The Gardner Group y la UNLV Research Foundation firmaron los acuerdos para la construcción de un hospital infantil con servicios de salud completos en la parcela de UNLV Research y Technology Park.

Se espera que la ceremonia de primera palada tenga lugar a principios de 2026 y se planea que el hospital abra en 2030.

Según un estudio de investigación independiente llevado a cabo por Applied Analysis, el hospital, que contará con 200 camas, brindará atención especializada a los niños y las familias de Nevada, dará al estado un impulso económico de 724 millones de dólares durante un periodo de construcción aproximado de cinco años, y proporcionará un beneficio económico anual de 841 millones de dólares una vez que abra.

Intermountain Health brinda atención médica a pacientes en más de 80 clínicas en 65 ubicaciones en el sur de Nevada. Gracias a su extensa red de profesionales de la salud, Intermountain Health brinda servicios primarios, especializados y de urgencias centrados en el paciente a aproximadamente 350,000 residentes de nevada en los condados de Clark y Nye.

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Intermountain Health has selected The PENTA Building Group in partnership with Jacobsen Construction to build the first-ever stand-alone comprehensive children’s hospital in Nevada.

The selection of these construction firms brings a wealth of experience to the historic project, combining PENTA’s familiarity and expertise in leading large-scale projects in Nevada with Jacobsen’s innovative and expansive knowledge in healthcare construction, which includes the second Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital campus that opened in Lehi, Utah, in early 2024.

“It was vital for us in the contractor selection to bring both ingenuity and craftmanship along with the aspect of homegrown Nevada connections,” said Lawrence Barnard, president of the Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital. “The Nevada Children’s Hospital is poised to be state-of-art, welcoming families close to home with the compassionate service for which Intermountain is known.”

The new Intermountain children’s hospital represents one of the most significant and exciting opportunities to elevate children’s health in Nevada. Philanthropy and community partnerships are critical to make this vision a reality, and campaign planning is underway.  

When complete, the Intermountain pediatric healthcare facility will be the first stand-alone hospital in Nevada that is fully and comprehensively dedicated to children’s health. This includes specialty-based care, such as oncology and cardiovascular services, among others that patients currently must travel out-of-state to receive.

“The Intermountain Health Children’s Hospital is going to be an incredible addition to the Las Vegas community, and The PENTA Building Group is excited to partner with Jacobson Construction to help make it a reality,” said John Cannito, president and CEO of PENTA. “As a local Las Vegas contractor, we see this as more than just another construction project; it’s an opportunity to be part of something amazing that is going to make Southern Nevada a better place for our families and friends. We are proud to be selected by Intermountain Health as a partner in this historic initiative.”

“For Jacobsen Construction, joining Penta in the building and delivery of this project is the culmination of two decades of continuous close work with Intermountain Healthcare to deliver inspiring projects that serve the most vulnerable in our communities,” said Jacobsen President and CEO Gary Ellis. “We have treasured the many years of working on impactful projects at Primary Children’s and many other Intermountain facilities. To be entrusted by them with this truly once-in-a-generation project, and to be able to draw on that longstanding relationship to solve problems together for this facility is an amazing privilege.”

Jacobsen’s construction leadership will be headed by Vice President Blake Court, whose continuous work with Intermountain spans more than 19 years.

In January, the firms Shepley Bulfinch and Gensler were announced as architects for the project and subsequently began design work. Last week, Intermountain Health, The Gardner Group, and the UNLV Research Foundation signed agreements for a comprehensive children’s hospital to be built on the land at the UNLV Research and Technology Park.

Groundbreaking is expected in early 2026, with the hospital projected to open by 2030.  

The 200-bed hospital will provide highly specialized care for children and families in Nevada, give the state a $724 million economic boost during five years of anticipated construction, and deliver $841 million in annual economic output once the hospital opens, according to an independent research study conducted by Applied Analysis.

Intermountain Health offers patient care at more than 80 clinics at over 65 locations across southern Nevada. With its extended provider network, Intermountain Health delivers patient-centered primary, specialty, and urgent care services to approximately 350,000 southern Nevadans in Clark and Nye counties.   

Follow the Intermountain Health’s Nevada Children’s Hospital for updates.

LAS VEGAS: Intermountain Health, The Gardner Group y la Fundación de Investigación de la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLVRF, por sus siglas en inglés) anunciaron recientemente que firmaron el contrato de arrendamiento del terreno en el Parque de Investigación y Tecnología Harry Reid de la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV, por sus siglas en inglés).  

En octubre, estas tres entidades firmaron los contratos para la construcción de un hospital de niños integral en el terreno. Se celebró una ceremonia de inauguración de un cartel que marcaba esa ubicación con la presencia de los líderes de Intermountain, los líderes de la UNLV, funcionarios locales y estatales, defensores de la comunidad y el gobernador Joe Lombardo. El cartel dice: “Futura ubicación del primer hospital de niños integral independiente en Nevada”.  

Cuando se termine, el hospital de niños de Intermountain Health será el primer hospital independiente en Nevada que se dedique completa y exclusivamente a la salud de los niños. El hospital incluye atención especializada, como oncología y cardiología, además de otros servicios que no se brindaban en el estado. 

El nuevo hospital de niños es una iniciativa histórica que posiblemente represente una de las oportunidades más significativas, transformadoras y emocionantes de promover la salud de los niños en Nevada. La filantropía y las alianzas comunitarias serán fundamentales a la hora de convertir esta visión en una realidad.   

“A medida que damos este paso trascendental, quiero expresar mi agradecimiento hacia la UNLV y hacia los muchísimos otros socios locales de atención médica y organizaciones comunitarias que se han unido a nosotros en este esfuerzo por mejorar el acceso a la atención pediátrica altamente especializada”, dijo Mitch Cloward, presidente de Intermountain Health en la región de Desert, que incluye el sur de Nevada y el sudoeste de Utah. “El hospital es solo una parte de un esfuerzo integral entre Intermountain Health y muchos socios comunitarios apasionados para mejorar la salud y el bienestar general de los niños de Nevada. Otras áreas de enfoque incluyen la mejora del acceso a la atención, la alineación de equipos multidisciplinarios en todo el estado para coordinar mejor la atención y la resolución de problemas, y la proporción proactiva de recursos a las comunidades a fin de preservar la salud de los niños”.   

El diseño del hospital está en marcha, al igual que la planificación clínica y de personal, incluso el reclutamiento sustentable.  Ahora, los arquitectos podrán adaptar el trabajo al sitio específico, y la firma del contrato también representa que se podrá avanzar con los planes de construcción. 

“Mejorar los resultados de salud para los niños de nuestra comunidad es un objetivo que todos compartimos, y este consenso es un paso importante en el camino hacia la construcción de la infraestructura y el apoyo necesarios para cumplir las necesidades de atención médica de nuestra región en crecimiento”, dijo Chris Harvey, presidente interino de la UNLV. “En nombre de la universidad y la Fundación de Investigación de la UNLV, nos emociona formar parte de la llegada de este importante recurso comunitario al sur de Nevada y al Parque de Investigación y Tecnología Harry Reid de la UNLV”.   

“Hoy es un día de celebración, ya que avanzamos con el primer hospital de niños independiente del sur de Nevada. No ha sido un recorrido fácil, por lo que resulta gratificante ver cómo se materializa”, dijo Dan Stewart, presidente de Development Nevada, Gardner Group. “Esto cambia la cara visible de la atención médica en nuestro mercado y les otorga un recurso muy necesario a todos los habitantes de Nevada”. 

En enero, se anunció a las compañías Shepley Bulfinch y Gensler como arquitectos del proyecto y, posteriormente, iniciaron el diseño, un proceso que durará la mayor parte de este año. Los contratistas se anunciarán en un futuro cercano.  

La colocación de cimientos está prevista para comienzos de 2026, y la apertura del hospital para el 2030. El nuevo hospital tendrá capacidad para más de 200 camas.  

El hospital brindará atención altamente especializada para niños y familias en Nevada, generará un impulso económico de 724 millones de dólares para el estado durante los cinco años previstos de construcción y emitirá 841 millones de dólares anuales de rendimiento económico una vez que esté funcionando, según un estudio de investigación clínica independiente realizado por Applied Analysis.   

"Este es un paso significativo tanto para Intermountain Health como para los residentes del sur de Nevada," dijo Michael Naft, comisionado del condado de Clark. “El hospital infantil independiente brindará a las familias acceso a cuidados críticos, y su presencia ayudará en los esfuerzos de nuestra región para reclutar a los médicos capacitados que necesitamos desesperadamente.”

Intermountain Health brinda atención a pacientes de 80 clínicas en más de 65 ubicaciones en todo el sur de Nevada. Con su amplia red de proveedores, Intermountain Health brinda servicios de atención primaria, especializada y cuidados de urgencia centrados en el paciente a aproximadamente 350,000 (trescientos cincuenta mil) personas del sur de Nevada en los condados de Clark y Nye.    

Obtenga más información sobre Intermountain Health en intermountainhealth.org.  

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Intermountain Health, The Gardner Group, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Research Foundation (UNLVRF) recently announced completion of a land lease agreement at UNLV’s Harry Reid Research and Technology Park.  

In October, these three entities signed agreements for a comprehensive children’s hospital to be built on the land. A ceremonial unveiling of a sign marking that location was held with Intermountain leaders, UNLV leaders, local and state officials, community advocates and Governor Joe Lombardo. The sign reads: “Future Site of Nevada’s First Stand-alone Children’s Hospital.”  

When completed, the Intermountain Health children’s hospital will be the first stand-alone hospital in existence in Nevada that is fully and comprehensively dedicated to children’s health. This includes specialty-based care, such as oncology and cardiovascular, among other services that patients have had to travel out-of-state to receive.  

The new children’s hospital is a historic initiative that represents one of the most significant  and exciting opportunities to elevate children’s health in Nevada. Philanthropy and community partnerships are critical to make this vision a reality, and campaign planning is underway.   

“As we take this monumental step, I want to express my appreciation for UNLV and our many other local healthcare partners and community organizations who are joining us in these efforts to improve access to highly specialized pediatric care,” said Mitch Cloward, president of Intermountain Health’s Desert Region, which includes southern Nevada and southwest Utah. “The hospital is one aspect of a comprehensive effort between Intermountain Health and passionate community partners to holistically improve the health and well-being of Nevada’s children. Other focus areas include improving access to care, aligning multidisciplinary teams across the state to better coordinate care and problem solving, and proactively providing communities with resources to keep kids healthy.”     

The design of the hospital is well underway, as is clinical and workforce planning, including sustainable recruitment.  The architects will now be able to adapt the work to the specific site, and the completion of the lease also means the ability to move forward with construction plans. 

“Improving health outcomes for children in our community is a vision we all share, and this agreement is an important step on the path to building the infrastructure and support required to meet the healthcare needs of our growing region,” said UNLV Interim President Chris Heavey. “On behalf of the university and the UNLV Research Foundation, we are thrilled to play a role in bringing this important community asset to Southern Nevada and the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park.”   

“Today is a day of celebration as we move forward with southern Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital. This has been a challenging path, and it is gratifying to see this development come to fruition,” said Dan Stewart, president of Development Nevada, Gardner Group. “This changes the face of healthcare in our market and delivers a much-needed resource for all Nevadans.” 

In January, the firms Shepley Bulfinch and Gensler were announced as architects for the project and subsequently began design, a process that will take most of this year. The contractors will be announced in the near future.  

Groundbreaking is expected in early 2026, with the hospital projected to open by 2030. The new hospital will be sized to accommodate more than 200 beds.  

The hospital will provide highly specialized care for children and families in Nevada, give the state a $724 million economic boost during five years of anticipated construction, and deliver $841 million in annual economic output once the hospital opens, according to an independent research study conducted by Applied Analysis.    

“This is a significant step for both Intermountain Health and for southern Nevada residents,” said Michael Naft, Clark County Commissioner. “The standalone children’s hospital will provide families with access to critical care, and their presence will assist in our region’s efforts to recruit the skilled clinicians we desperately need.” 

Intermountain Health offers patient care at more than 80 clinics at over 65 locations across southern Nevada. With its extended provider network, Intermountain Health delivers patient-centered primary, specialty, and urgent care services to approximately 350,000 southern Nevadans in Clark and Nye counties.    

Learn more about Intermountain Health at intermountainhealth.org.  

LAS VEGAS – Intermountain Health caregivers today joined Martin-Harris Construction leaders and subcontractors for a ceremonial beam signing and topping-off ceremony on its first ever new build in Nevada, a 90,000-square-foot medical building that will bring critically needed health services to the southwest valley of Las Vegas.  

In addition to Martin-Harris Construction and HDR, Inc., the Badura Clinic construction project team also includes TJK Electrical Engineering, and VBFA Engineers.

On Tuesday, everyone was given the opportunity to sign the final steel beam before it was raised and placed on the top of the building, along with another ceremonial beam, signifying the end of the vertical raising of the coral desert colored structure.  

“Today marks a key milestone as we see this important project come to fruition that will serve so many people in our community. Access to healthcare is vital to helping people live the healthiest lives possible,” said Mitchell Cloward, president of Intermountain Health’s Desert Region which is comprised of southwest Utah and southern Nevada. “We are grateful for the expertise of Martin-Harris, HDR Inc., and the subcontractors who have been working diligently to create a medical center for generations to use here in the Las Vegas area.”  

The new Intermountain Health clinic will offer pediatric care, women’s health services, radiation therapy, oncology services, adult primary care, and senior primary care services.  

“Soon the day will be here that this building will be filled with compassionate, skilled caregivers ready to help our patients,” said Keyona Cole, chief nursing officer of Intermountain Health’s Desert Region. “We are excited to offer both primary and specialty care creating convenience for our community. This location will allow our teams to continue to provide proactive, preventive care to help our patients stay ahead of and manage health conditions.” 

The Spring Valley location for the new clinic in the southwest Las Vegas-area was strategically chosen, as it enhances access for patients in an area experiencing rapid growth.

The services located in the clinic allow residents to get care near their home that could have taken them across the county for similar help. 

“With today’s event, we are excited to celebrate all of our caregivers who will be providing care for patients in clinics at this location and all of our patients who will be receiving care here,” said Jon Woozley, interim chief medical officer and associate chief medical officer for advanced practice for Intermountain Health. “Intermountain Health is focused on simplifying the healthcare journey for patients while prioritizing proactive care to keep our communities healthy. Being able to access not only primary care but many specialty areas in one convenient location makes it easier for patients to focus on their health and well-being.”   

Intermountain Health offers patient care at over 65 clinics across southern Nevada, including 30 that are award-winning senior primary care clinics recognized for providing exceptional healthcare for adults 65 and older.

With its extended provider network, Intermountain Health delivers patient-centered primary, specialty, and urgent care services to approximately 350,000 southern Nevadans in Clark and Nye counties.  

The Intermountain Badura Clinic is expected to open at the beginning of 2026. Providers that will be located at the Badura Clinic will be announced later.  

Learn more about Intermountain Health at intermountainhealthcare.org.   

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The YMCA of Southern Nevada hosted the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day^® on April 26th from 12pm-2pm located at the Durango Hills YMCA. 

The free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. With water safety top of mind, registration for our Safety Around Water (SAW) program designed with a specific sequence of skills proven to ensure children have a safe and fun aquatics experience will also begin on Healthy Kids Day. 

The Y offers this program at no cost to youth in our community.

Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare Las Vegas families for a safe, healthy, and fun summer. One of the biggest highlights of the event is early access to the YMCA’s outdoor water park, giving families a head start on summer fun before it officially opens for the season. 

In addition, engaging safety around water demonstrations will be offered, helping parents and kids learn essential tips to stay safe in and around the water. The day also features a variety of community vendors, making it a celebration for the whole family.

"It’s crucial for kids to stay active during the summer, both physically and mentally," said Shene Tracy, Sr, experience director for the YMCA of Southern Nevada. “At the Y, we’re dedicated to providing families with the resources they need to build healthy habits year-round. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community event designed to encourage families to explore all the amazing summer activities the Y has to offer.”

Locally, Healthy Kids Day is sponsored by Intermountain Health, and POOLCORP.

Intermountain Health has made children health and safety part of their main health priorities. The critical areas were identified as part of the current Community Health Needs Assessment, which was built from extensive research from local health status, health needs, and assets that allow the nonprofit health system to inform and identify key local area health priorities, including the sustaining health needs of children and families. 

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children in Las Vegas and the surrounding area. The majority of drowning deaths occur in family pools. The most common drowning victim is a child four years of age or younger, occurring between noon and dinner. These tragedies often occur while parents are home and there is a brief lapse in supervision.

“We encourage parents and youth to learn the ABCD’s of drowning prevention: Adult Supervision, Barriers like self-closing gates, Classes, swimming, water safety & CPR and devices like life jackets,” said Will Rucker, community health director for Nevada for Intermountain Health. “There is no substitute for active adult supervision, which is why we recommend an “adult water watcher” be assigned any time children are swimming or around water to prevent drowning.”

Today, Intermountain Health donated 129 life jackets to the YMCA of Southern Nevada to be used for free at the four waterpark YMCA locations. 

Intermountain announced in October, plans to build Nevada’s first comprehensive stand-alone children’s hospital.The facility, set to be located in the UNLV Research and Technology Park, is projected to be completed by 2030, providing specialized pediatric care to meet the growing needs of the region.

For more information, contact the YMCA of Southern Nevada at (702) 240-9622 or visit lasvegasymca.org. 

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Las Vegas. La YMCA del sur de Nevada organizó el Healthy Kids Day^® (Día del Niño Saludable) anual el 26 de abril de 12 p. m. a 2 p. m. en la YMCA de Durango Hills. El evento anual y gratuito ofrece una variedad de actividades familiares para fomentar la salud de los niños, de las familias y un comienzo saludable de la temporada de verano. Teniendo presente la seguridad en el agua, en el Día del Niño Saludable también comenzará la inscripción para nuestro programa Seguros cerca del agua (SAW, por sus siglas en inglés), que está diseñado con una secuencia específica de habilidades probadas para garantizar que los niños tengan una experiencia acuática segura y divertida. La YMCA ofrece este programa sin costo para los jóvenes de nuestra comunidad.

Patrocinado a nivel nacional por Peanuts, la misión del Día del Niño Saludable es preparar a las familias de Las Vegas para un verano seguro, saludable y divertido. Uno de los aspectos más destacados del evento es el acceso anticipado al parque acuático al aire libre de la YMCA, que les permite a las familias disfrutar de la diversión veraniega antes de la apertura oficial. Además, se ofrecerán demostraciones interesantes de seguridad en el agua, que ayudarán a padres y niños a aprender los consejos imprescindibles para mantenerse seguros en el agua y cerca de ella. La jornada también contará con la presencia de distintos proveedores de la comunidad, lo que la convertirá en una celebración para toda la familia.

“Es fundamental que los niños se mantengan activos durante el verano, tanto física como mentalmente”, indicó Shene Tracy, directora sénior de Experiencia de la YMCA del sur de Nevada. “En la YMCA, nos dedicamos a ofrecer a las familias los recursos que necesitan para crear hábitos saludables durante todo el año. El Día del Niño Saludable es un evento comunitario divertido y gratuito diseñado para animar a las familias a explorar todas las actividades estupendas de verano que ofrece la YMCA”. 

A nivel local, el Día del Niño Saludable cuenta con el patrocinio de Intermountain Health y POOLCORP.

Intermountain Health hizo que la salud y la seguridad de los niños sea una de sus prioridades de salud principales. Se identificaron las áreas importantes como parte de la Evaluación de necesidades de salud comunitaria actual, que se creó a partir de una amplia investigación del estado de salud local, las necesidades de salud y los activos que permiten al sistema de salud sin fines de lucro informar e identificar las prioridades clave de salud del área local, incluidas las necesidades de salud sostenibles de los niños y las familias. 

Ahogarse es una de las principales causas de muerte infantil en Las Vegas y sus alrededores. La mayoría de las muertes por ahogamiento se producen en las piletas de las familias. Las víctimas de ahogamiento más comunes son los niños menores de cuatro años y se producen entre el mediodía y la cena. Estas tragedias suelen ocurrir cuando los padres están en el hogar y hay un pequeño lapso en la supervisión.

“Recomendamos a los padres y jóvenes a que aprendan los principios básicos de la prevención del ahogamiento: supervisión de un adulto, barreras como puertas de cierre automático, clases, natación, seguridad en el agua y RCP, y dispositivos como chalecos salvavidas”, informó Will Rucker, director de Intermountain Community Health en Nevada. “No hay nada que pueda sustituir la supervisión activa de un adulto, por lo que recomendamos que se asigne un ‘adulto vigilante del agua’ cada vez que los niños estén nadando o cerca del agua para evitar que se ahoguen”.

Actualmente, Intermountain Health ha donado 129 chalecos salvavidas a la YMCA del sur de Nevada para que se utilicen de manera gratuita en las cuatro sedes de la YMCA de los parques acuáticos. 

En octubre, Intermountain anunció su intención de construir el primer hospital infantil independiente de Nevada. Se prevé que el centro, situado en el Research and Technology Park de la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV, por sus siglas en inglés), esté terminado en 2030 y ofrezca atención pediátrica especializada para satisfacer las crecientes necesidades de la región.

Si quiere obtener más información, comuníquese con la YMCA del sur de Nevada al (702) 240-9622 o visite lasvegasymca.org.  

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