The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) promotes the health and well-being of its residents through the delivery or facilitation of a multitude of essential services to ensure families are strengthened, public health is protected, and individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency. The Department is the largest in state government comprised of five Divisions along with additional programs and offices overseen by the DHHS’s Director’s Office. The Nevada Department of Health is the main organization working towards promoting health, preventing disease and well-being. The department’s mission is to protect the lives of all citizens. The main agenda include: the Office of Health Equity, Pharmacy, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Volunteer Health Care,Vital Records,Environmental Health, Maternal and Child Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease and Immunization, Emergency Medical Services,Nursing and the State Public Health Laboratory.
Hospitals in Nevada
Nevada has many distinguished hospitals which serve efficiently the people of the state. The hospitals in Nevada are well furnished with all the modern amenities. The staffs of the hospital are also well trained and render their selfless services to the citizen of the state. Some of the major hospitals of the state of Nevada include:
Boulder City HospitalThe services provided by the hospital includes 24-Hour Emergency Care, Outpatient Surgery and Anesthesia, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Stress Tests, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Telemedicine, Radiology, Laboratory, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Dietary Services and Social Services.
Contact Details901 Adams Boulevard
Boulder City, NV 89005-2213
(702) 293–4111
www.bouldercityhospital.org
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical CenterThe services provided by the hospital includes Emergency care, Acute-care hospitalization, Laboratory testing, Radiology, Physical therapy, Skilled Nursing care and Long Term care.
Contact Details6900 North Durango Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89149-4409
(702) 835–9700
www.centennialhillshospital.com
Complex Care Hospital at TenayaSome of the services provided by the hospital includes: Behavioral Health, Center for Cardiac & Vascular Services, Diabetes Education, Emergency Center, Infusion Therapy, Maternity Center, Oncology Care, Outpatient Pediatric Therapy, Palliative & Supportive Care Services, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Sleep Disorders Center, Spine & Pain Management, Vascular Services and Wound Healing Hyperbaric Medicine.
Contact Details2500 North Tenaya
Las Vegas, NV 89128-0482
(702) 562–2021
www.lifecare-hospitals.comDesert Springs Hospital Medical CenterThe services of the hospital includes: Bariatric Weight Loss, Behavioral Health Services, Cancer Care, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Services, Ear, Nose and Throat, Emergency Services, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Heart Center, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, Orthopedics and Spine.
Contact Details2075 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119-5121
(702) 733–8800
www.desertspringshospital.comDesert Willow Treatment Center6171 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89146-1126
(702) 486–8900
Harmon Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital2170 East Harmon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89119-7840
(702) 794–0100
HEALTHSOUTH Desert Canyon Rehabilitation Hospital9175 West Oquendo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89148-1234
(702) 252–7342
www.healthsouthdesertcanyon.com
Horizon Specialty Hospital640 Desert Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106-4207
(702) 382–3155
www.horizonspecialtyhosp.com/
Blood Banks in Nevada
Blood Banks work efficiently to collect quality plasma in a safe and clean environment. They produce and market life-saving, diagnostic systems, plasma-derived medicines and hospital pharmacy products. Many hospitals run their own organ and blood banks and save lives by providing blood and services to support transplantation and transfusion needs.
Blood-United Blood ServiceLas Vegas, Nevada 89117
1-702-233-9620
www.unitedbloodservices.orgUnited Blood ServiceHenderson, Nevada 89052
1-702-896-5747
www.unitedbloodservices.orgUnited Blood ServiceReno, Nevada 89502
1-775-329-6451
www.unitedbloodservices.orgUnited Blood ServiceLas Vegas, Nevada 89130
1-702-645-3600
unitedbloodservices.orgUnited Blood ServiceNorth Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
1-702-262-5869
unitedbloodservices.orgUnited Blood ServiceHenderson, Nevada 89014
1-702-434-1838
unitedbloodservices.org
United Blood ServicesCarson City, Nevada 89706
1-775-887-9111
www.unitedbloodservices.orgUnited Blood Services - AutologusLas Vegas, Nevada 89104
1-702-438-9850
www.unitedbloodservices.orgUnited Blood Services - RenoReno, Nevada 89502
1-775-329-6451
www.unitedbloodservices.org
Nevada's Medicaid
Nevada's Medicaid works effectively for low-income families by giving them access to best medical facilities by paying their medical expenses including foster and adoptive children, pregnant women and women having breast or cervical cancer and for those people whose income is not enough to meet the cost of required medical services.
To be eligible for Medicaid you should belong to any of the following category:
- pregnant
- over the age of 65
- a child or teenager age 18 or under
- been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer
- need nursing home care
- disabilities
- blind
Nevada's Health programs
The Health Department of Nevada has taken up several health care programs for the benefit of the people of Nevada. Some of the Health care programs of Nevada include:
2-1-1Nevada 2-1-1 is a free service that create awareness about human service and vital health programs that are available in the entire state. Information and Referral (I & R) professionals are available 24/7 to help people with locating the services needed within zip code area. For more information
click here.
Office of Consumer Health AssistanceThe health care environment in Nevada and the U.S. is at a crisis point. There is general agreement that the system, whether by means of the new Health Care Reform law, or other mechanisms, must and will change. Consumers require assistance, information and advocacy to personally manage these changes. For more information
click here.
Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental DisabilitiesThe Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (NGCDD) works toward system's change, advocacy and capacity building activities for people with developmental disabilities and their families to provide equal opportunity, community inclusion and self-determination. For more information
click here.
Office of Food SecurityThe Office of Food Security was established as more than one in six persons (17 percent) do not have enough to eat in Nevada. To solve this critical issue, the office is being operated in the Director’s Office of the Department of Health and Human Services. For more information
click here.
Grants Management UnitThe Grants Management Unit is an administrative unit within the Department of Health and Human Services, Director's Office, that administers grants to local, regional, and statewide programs serving Nevadans. For more information
click here.
Office of Minority HealthThe mission of the Nevada Office of Minority Health is to improve the quality of health care services for members of minority groups; to seek ways to provide education, to increase access to health care services, and to address, treat and prevent diseases and conditions that are prevalent among minority populations. For more information
click here.Tribal LiaisonsThe State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is committed to partnering with the 27 Tribes within the State of Nevada through a Tribal Consultation Process Agreement. This coordination establishes and strengthens ties and relationships with the Tribal Governments as well as provides education and outreach. There is a network of Liaisons who represent each of the DHHS Divisions. For more information
click here.
Immunization Program
The Southern Nevada Health District is dedicated to ensuring that infants, children and adults are immunized against vaccine preventable diseases.
The following services are available:
Immunizations for travelersSeasonal flu vaccinePneumonia vaccine (65 years and older)Immunizations for college studentsImmunization Child Care Program
Nevada Important Data and Statistics
The Nevada State Department of Health maintains health statistics and vital records which are strictly confidential until they are declared as public records. The vital records include birth rates, death rates, infant mortality rates and other health related statistics.
Nevada's Vital Records
Vital Records is Clark County's repository for all birth and death records. In the State of Nevada these records are confidential.
Birth Certificates: The health district has birth certificates for Clark County births from 1973 to the present.
Death Certificates: The health district has death certificates for Clark County deaths from 1988 to the present.
Contact DetailsSouthern Nevada Health District Main Facility330 S. Valley View Blvd.
Submit requests using iPad kiosks located in the lobby area
Monday – Friday 8 a.m – 4:15 p.m
Mesquite Public Health Center830 Hafen Lane
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed from noon to 1 p.m.
