Neonatology in Nevada
Neonatology care in Nevada is primarily located in Reno and in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
In Reno, neonatology services are located at Renown Health and St. Mary’s Health Network, both units providing level III NICU care.
In Las Vegas, and the surrounding area, neonatology services can be found within several health care system networks.
HCA Healthcare has 3 NICU units in the Las Vegas Valley. Sunrise Children’s provides the highest level of NICU care, including complex cardiac care and ECMO service for neonates in the State of Nevada. Mountain View Hospital is a level III NICU, and Southern Hills Hospital has a level II NICU.
Valley Health System has 4 NICU units throughout the valley, all providing level III NICU care. Those units are located at Summerlin Medical Center, Henderson Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital, and Centennial Hills Medical Center.
Dignity Health has a level III NICU at St Rose Dominican Siena Hospital, and a level II NICU at St Rose San Martin Campus.
UMC Children’s Hospital has a level III NICU and is the location of the states only pediatric burn unit and pediatric transplant services.
Life in Nevada
Nevada is the 7th largest state in the United States, but also one of the least populated. The 3 million residents of NV, primarily live in Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City.
The Las Vegas Strip is home to the largest number of concentrated hotel rooms in the world and is known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World”. Foodies from all over the world come to Las Vegas for a variety of fine dining experiences. A night out on the strip can vary from a Cirque de Soleil show, visiting the Mob Museum, any number of night clubs, or a concert at one of the many hotel venues.
Las Vegas is also home to many professional sports teams, including the Vegas Golden Knights (hockey), The Las Vegas Raiders (American football), the Las Vegas Aces (basketball), The Las Vegas Aviators (baseball), and the Las Vegas Aces FC (American soccer).
Lake Mead is a short drive from the Las Vegas strip, where you can enjoy swimming, water skiing, fishing, and camping. Hoover Dam is a major tourist attraction, with nearly a million people touring the dam each year.
Outdoor adventures can also be found in several national and state parks not too far from Las Vegas. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation, Mt. Charleston, and Valley of Fire are just some of the closest areas to enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and biking.
Reno is in the NW corner of Nevada, along the Nevada-California border, and is about 20 miles from Lake Tahoe. It is know as the “Biggest Little City in the World”.
Similar to Las Vegas, Reno is home to many hotels/casinos, and has a busy night life. Living in Reno, you can experience all 4 seasons, with unlimited outdoor recreation activities in the area mountains and at Lake Tahoe, with adventures for all ages and abilities.
The Nevada representative to the AAP District VIII SONPM Council is Erin Willey (erin_willey@hotmail.com)