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Hello, Nevada!

Together with the generosity, leadership, and vision of the state of Nevada and in partnership with our community, Intermountain Children’s Health is building Nevada’s first stand-alone Children’s Hospital in our shared journey of building the nation’s model health system for children.

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A nonprofit health system, Intermountain has been serving the children of Nevada, and now we’re preparing to do even more. Our guiding philosophy is The Child First and Always, and we’re dedicated to helping children live healthy lives.

For decades, Las Vegas community leaders and healthcare professionals have discussed the need for a standalone children’s hospital in the area. While some local hospitals provide specialty care, none offers comprehensive subspecialty pediatric services. With nearly three million residents, Las Vegas is the largest U.S. metro area without a dedicated children’s hospital. Nevada also ranks low in pediatric healthcare access, quality, and cost, forcing many families to seek care elsewhere. Intermountain Children’s Health plans to address this gap by building a children’s hospital offering full pediatric services, including PICU, level IV NICU, cardiac ICU, oncology/BMT, and comprehensive behavioral health.

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With this new children's hospital, we're making a collective promise. A promise to every child that they'll have the opportunity to live their healthiest lives and pursue their dreams.

Katie Welkie, Vice President of Children's Health, CEO, Primary Children's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Intermountain different?

We’re a nonpofit health system. Intermountain Health is a nonprofit health system, which means we exist to benefit our community. Rather than paying “profits” to an owner or shareholders, we’re able to channel those funds back into our business operations — allowing us to offer more affordable, world-class care to our patients and the families who love them.

Intermountain Health has the track record to deliver. Nevada’s first stand-alone Children’s Hospital will open in 2030. A construction project of this type and magnitude will take approximately five years from ground-breaking to completion.

When will the new hospital open?

The new hospital is projected to be open and caring for patients in 2030. We’ll be sharing construction updates with the community.

What can I look forward to in order to track progress?

We’ll have an evolving list to share with you in the months ahead. Each new event will be one more step on our journey to providing overall, comprehensive pediatric care for Nevada’s children and families — think of these events as a drumbeat. Follow us on social media.

What services already exist to benefit my child?

Here’s a link to our existing pediatric services in Nevada.

Are you hiring?

Yes! Whether you want to start a new career path, take on a greater challenge, or find more flexibility, Intermountain Health offers a variety of opportunities to put you on the path to a rewarding lifetime career. Learn more at intermountainhealthcare.org/careers.

How can I get involved?

Learn more about Intermountain Children’s Health in Nevada and follow our shared progress.

How can I contribute financially?

As a nonprofit system and charitable organization, Intermountain Children’s Health is founded on philanthropy. Learn more about how you can donate and join us in building the nation's model health system for children here in Nevada.

For Providers: Intermountain Children’s Health Network Nevada

What is the Intermountain Children’s Health Network Nevada?

The Intermountain Children’s Health Network Nevada supports and connects independent pediatricians who are providing exceptional care in Nevada. It aims to address barriers such as low reimbursement, rising overhead costs, difficulty accessing local specialists, and navigating non-clinical supports.

What is the shared governance model with pediatric primary care?

Intermountain Children's Health Network Nevada is a physician led and professionally managed clinically integrated network with participating practice physician leadership driving the board and committees. We convene independent pediatricians, drawing inspiration from successful pediatric networks across the US, to support the needs of Nevada's children and their doctors, insurers, and community.

What support services does the network offer to pediatric practices?

Independent pediatric practices that join the Intermountain Children's Health Network Nevada will have an opportunity to prioritize and pilot business service offerings that have been successful in other markets. Available services include group purchasing for supplies and vaccines, high-quality night nurse call service, and meaningful continued medical education that supports maintenance of board certification, with future services determined by physician-identified opportunities.

Who leads the Intermountain Children’s Health Network Nevada?

The network is led by Medical Director Sheryl Morelli, MD, along with a dedicated team of professionals. Pediatricians throughout the state are invited to engage with the network.

How does this align with our plans to build a children’s hospital?

We know that board-certified pediatricians bring a wealth of specialized knowledge and experience in child healthcare. Intermountain is attentive to Nevada's physician leaders and recognizes the professional and personal significance of a local freestanding children's hospital to you. As demonstrated in many markets, pediatric clinically integrated networks like Intermountain Children's Health Network Nevada support a children's hospital ability to provide comprehensive and coordinated family-centered care.

Who should I contact for more information about the network?

If you have further questions, you can contact Lee McAllister, Network Manager, at Leann.McAllister@imail.org or by phone at (508) 685-0918.

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