LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical has added a new physician to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: David Richards, MD joins Southwest Medical’s Banburry Cross Healthcare Center location (10105 Banburry Cross Dr.) and specializes in internal medicine. About Southwest Medical Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare®, was founded in Las … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Adds New Physician
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Corporate Sponsor Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, was founded in Las Vegas in 1972 and is Nevada’s largest multispecialty medical group. For nearly 50 years, it has provided experienced, compassionate, innovative and high-quality care to patients throughout southern Nevada. A healthcare provider that has been around that long knows that a community’s … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Southwest Medical Associates Six New Health Care Providers
LAS VEGAS - Southwest Medical has added 6 new physicians to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Kenneth Brandt, DO, joins Southwest Medical (270 W. Lake Mead) as a physician in the adult medicine department. Jonathan Hyatt, CRNA, joins Southwest Medical (2350 W. Charleston) as a nurse anesthetist in the anesthesiology … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Six New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical Associates Adds Five New Health Care Providers
LAS VEGAS - Southwest Medical has added 5 new physicians to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Kelli Ann Biggans, PA, joins Southwest Medical (888 S. Rancho) as a physician assistant in the cardiology department. Julie Cipriani, LPN, joins Southwest Medical Urgent Care (888 S. Rancho) as a licensed practical … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds Five New Health Care Providers
Dr. John and Shelley Rhodes Awarded 2019 Heitkotter Award
LAS VEGAS – Dr. John Rhodes, senior medical director for the Mountain West Region of primary and adult medicine for Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, and his wife Shelley have been recognized for their longtime contributions by Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School as recipients of the school’s 2019 Heitkotter Award. “We have been blessed by the many contributions … [Read more...] about Dr. John and Shelley Rhodes Awarded 2019 Heitkotter Award
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Diane Fearon PresidentLexicon Bank “I am most thankful for opportunities to be successful while contributing to a strong southern Nevada. Being part of a new community bank that is committed to doing good and doing well, is exhilarating.” Lincoln Spoor Founder and CEO Frites Las Vegas “I am thankful to live in the United States - a country where democracy … [Read more...] about Last Word
Around the State: March 2017
USA Parkway Extension Hits Midway Mark The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has reached the 50 percent milestone in the completion of the USA Parkway extension. The project connects Interstate 80 and U.S. 50 in Storey and Lyon counties. USA Parkway was originally constructed as a privately-built, six mile road connecting I-80 to the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center east … [Read more...] about Around the State: March 2017
Southwest Medical Associates Adds Two New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical has added two new providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Trina Wiggins, MD joins Southwest Medical’s Medicine On the Move program (www.medicineonthemovenv.com) and specializes in pediatrics. Wiggins completed her medical training at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri and completed … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds Two New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical Associates Announces Six New Providers
Southwest Medical has added six providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Estrella Borromeo, APRN joins Southwest Medical’s Tropicana Health Care Center (4835 S. Durango Dr.) and specializes in adult medicine. Borromeo completed her medical training at the Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Announces Six New Providers
Around the State: April 2016
Health Plan of Nevada and Southwest Medical launch “Medicine on the Move” United Healthcare’s Health Plan of Nevada and Southwest Medical have launced a portable doctor’s office called “Medicine on the Move”. The mobile medical center is designed to lower barriers to healthcare, such as transportation, child care, work obligations and the low number of primary care physicians … [Read more...] about Around the State: April 2016
”Medicine on the Move” Hits Southern Nevada Streets This Spring to Bring Health Care to Nevadans Where They Live and Work
New mobile medical center by Health Plan of Nevada and Southwest Medical makes it easier for Nevadans to access primary and preventive care LAS VEGAS – UnitedHealthcare’s Health Plan of Nevada and Southwest Medical, a part of OptumCare, are launching “Medicine on the Move,” a portable doctor’s office that brings health care closer to people’s homes and workplaces. The … [Read more...] about ”Medicine on the Move” Hits Southern Nevada Streets This Spring to Bring Health Care to Nevadans Where They Live and Work
Southwest Medical Associates Adds Five New Doctors
In order to help meet the ongoing need for access to health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added five new doctors, who join over 330 local health care providers in 22 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Dr. Suchada Chaiwechakarn joins Southwest Medical’s Flamingo Health Center (5580 W. Flamingo Road) and specializes in … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds Five New Doctors
Southwest Medical Associates Continues to Add New Doctors
In order to help meet the ongoing need for access to health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added several new doctors and healthcare providers, who join over 330 local health care providers in 22 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Dr. Jeffrey Morton joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Center (2704 N. Tenaya Way) and specializes … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Continues to Add New Doctors
Southwest Medical Associates Adds New Doctors and Healthcare Providers
In order to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community, Southwest Medical has added several new doctors and healthcare providers, who join over 330 local health care providers in 22 medical health care centers across Southern Nevada. Dr. Savita Chander joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Center (2716 N. Tenaya Way) and specializes in … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds New Doctors and Healthcare Providers
Southwest Medical Associates Offering A Free Breast Care Open House
Breast cancer is an important issue for women of Nevada: Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer in the United States is the most common cancer in women, no matter your race or background. Breast cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer among Hispanic women. It is the second most common cause of death from cancer among white, black, … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Offering A Free Breast Care Open House
Southwest Medical Associates Announces New Providers
Southwest Medical has added new providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Dr. Stephanie Ashman joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Center (2716 N. Tenaya Way) and specializes in medical management. Ashman completed her medical training at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York and completed her residency at Albany Medical … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Announces New Providers