LAS VEGAS – Dr. Nilesh “Neil” Gokal of Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare, has been awarded an honorary Pi Alpha Award by the Pi Alpha Honor Society. The recognition took place Oct. 30 as part of the physician assistant (PA) banquet held at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino for the PA students of Touro University in Henderson. The award recognizes accomplishment … [Read more...] about Dr. Neil Gokal Awarded Honorary Pi Alpha
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Southwest Medical Associates adds four new health care providers
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare has added four new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas Community: Stephanneth Adams, DNP, APRN joins Southwest Medical’s Nellis Health Care Center (420 N. Nellis Blvd.) and specializes in gynecology. Mona Baidwan, MD joins Southwest Medical’s Nellis Health Care … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates adds four new health care providers
Southwest Medical recognized as a winner of the 11th Annual Intalere Healthcare Achievement Award
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, was recently announced as one of the winners of the 11th Annual Intalere Healthcare Achievement Awards. Through this awards program, Intalere, a health care services company, recognizes its members for their outstanding and innovative contributions to their patients, community and business partners in reducing healthcare costs, … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical recognized as a winner of the 11th Annual Intalere Healthcare Achievement Award
Southwest Medical adds three new physicians
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare has added three physicians to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas Community: Doyle Huey, MD joins Southwest Medical’s Oakey Health Care Center (4750 W Oakey Blvd.) and specializes in pain management. Bryan Werner, MD joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Care Center (2704 N Tenaya … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical adds three new physicians
Southwest Medical Associates adds three new health care providers
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare has added three new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community. Sami Akhchin, PA-C joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Care Center (2704 N. Tenaya Way) and specializes in urgent care. Jemelyn Hedrick, RN joins Southwest Medical’s Siena Heights Urgent … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates adds three new health care providers
Last WordWhat is the best place you’ve visited in Nevada, outside of Las Vegas or Reno?
Anna Catlett Vice President of MarketingSouthwest Medical Associates / OptumCare “The Ruby Mountains are incredible for hiking and horseback riding. I love to visit Elko County with my family. I am proud to support rural counties through Medicine on the Move, a mobile healthcare center offering healthcare throughout rural Nevada, on behalf of … [Read more...] about Last Word
Southwest Medical Associates adds eight new health care providers
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare has added eight new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community. Michael Albring, MD joins Southwest Medical as a hospitalist. Albring completed his medical training at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania and completed his residency … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates adds eight new health care providers
Southwest Medical Associates Adds Three New Health Care Providers
LAS VEGAS - Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare has added three new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Nyla Abbey, PA-C joins Southwest Medical's Summerlin Health Care Center (10105 Banburry Cross Dr.) and specializes in adult medicine. Abbey completed her medical training at Touro … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds Three New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical Associates Adds Nine New Health Care Providers
Las Vegas - Southwest Medical Associates, a part of OptumCare has added nine new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Faegh Aderangi, MD joins Southwest Medical’s Siena Health Care Center (2845 Siena Heights Dr.) and specializes in adult medicine. Aderangi completed his medical training at St. James School of … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds Nine New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical Associates Adds Seven New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical Associates, a part of OptumCare has added seven new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Syed Ahmad, MD joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Care Center (2704 N. Tenaya Way) and specializes in adult medicine. Ahmad completed his medical training at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds Seven New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical Associates Adds Six New Providers
Southwest Medical Associates, a part of OptumCare has added six new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Prentice Bowman, MD joins Southwest Medical as a hospitalist. Bowman completed his medical training at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee and completed his residency at … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds Six New Providers
Industry Focus: Healthcare
The healthcare industry continues to face challenges involving access to care, physician shortages and coordination between providers in the Silver State. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these issues and new opportunities on the horizon for the industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Southwest Medical Associates Adds 11 New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical has added 11 new providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Dr. Wahida Azimi, DO joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Care Center (2704 N. Tenaya Way) and works as a hospitalist. Azimi completed her medical training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania and completed her residency at … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds 11 New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical Associates Announces 10 New Providers
In order to help meet the growing need for access to health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added 10 new providers, who join over 350 local health care providers in 25 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Sharon Froese, APRN joins Southwest Medical’s Civic Center Drive Health Center (2225 Civic Center Dr.) and specializes in … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Announces 10 New Providers
Come Run with Ronald McDonald at the 12th Annual Runnin’ for the House 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Who: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas What: Runnin’ for the House certified 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, Run with Ronald McDonald, Meet and Greet with Carrot Top, Pancake Breakfast, Expo Booth area, Microsoft interactive gaming tent, great Raffle items, and tours of the RMHC House When: Saturday, April 16, 2016 Registration begins at 7 a.m.; … [Read more...] about Come Run with Ronald McDonald at the 12th Annual Runnin’ for the House 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
17th Annual HeART of Giving Gala Raises More than $300,000 for Families Who Depend on the Ronald McDonald House
LAS VEGAS – Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) rocked the night away at its Black and White, Rock the Nite event! Every once in a while, the stars align and the magic happens. That was the case with the 2015 HeART of Giving Rock “n” Roll Gala. The Oct. 17 event, held at the Keep Memory Alive Events Center, honored Southwest Medical Associates for their ongoing impact they … [Read more...] about 17th Annual HeART of Giving Gala Raises More than $300,000 for Families Who Depend on the Ronald McDonald House
McDonald’s and Lexus of Las Vegas Present the HeART of Giving Gala Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – The McDonald’s owner-operators of Greater Las Vegas and Lexus of Las Vegas are pleased to present the HeART of Giving Gala celebrating 17 years of service to families in need through Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas. This rock ‘n’ roll inspired event will be Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center located at the … [Read more...] about McDonald’s and Lexus of Las Vegas Present the HeART of Giving Gala Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
Tenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Legacy Celebrating its 10th year, Healthcare Heroes began with the dual goal of honoring individuals that excel in healthcare and helping fund scholorships for Nevada’s future healthcare educators. After realizing there wasn’t a program in place to honor individuals that have done amazing things to propel healthcare in the Silver State, Healthcare Heroes was born with 10 … [Read more...] about Tenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Brian Ekberg, PA-C, Joins HealthCare Partners Medical Group
LAS VEGAS – Brian Ekberg, PA-C, has joined HealthCare Partners Medical Group, a leading physician-run group providing primary, specialty and urgent care in Southern Nevada. Ekberg is now treating patients at the Pecos clinic, located at 283 N. Pecos Road, Henderson, NV 89074. At the Pecos facility, Ekberg combines his experience with the latest in medical technology to … [Read more...] about Brian Ekberg, PA-C, Joins HealthCare Partners Medical Group
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors Park Place Infiniti is sponsoring the fourth annual Blow Out Breast Cancer event, presented by the Smiles for Survivors foundation and Square Colour Salon and Spa. [Read More...] Governor’s Office of Energy Approves Solar Tax Incentives Highlighting its commitment to renewable energy in Nevada, the Governor’s Office of Energy … [Read more...] about Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives