In recent years, University Medical Center (UMC) has experienced a rapid financial transformation, shedding its negative reputation for heavy reliance on Nevada taxpayers through the implementation of sound strategies to ensure the hospital’s future viability while promoting improved quality of care. UMC now stands as an example of financial stability while continuing to … [Read more...] about Meet the New UMC: Strategic Investments, Sound Financial Decisions Drive UMC’s Rapid Turnaround
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UMC’s Healthy Living Institute Offers Wellness, Parenting and Senior Celebrations Education
Complimentary Classes for the whole family LAS VEGAS – With the new year comes a renewed focus on health and wellness. “Well-being is physical health, along with the ability to find a balance in body, mind and spirit,” said Lisa Pacheco, director of the Healthy Living Institute at UMC. “We strive to provide our community with a variety of convenient classes that will help … [Read more...] about UMC’s Healthy Living Institute Offers Wellness, Parenting and Senior Celebrations Education
Eleventh Annual Healthcare Heroes
LEGACY The first and longest running program of its kind in Nevada, Healthcare Heroes was born in 2006 with 10 categories and a seemingly endless supply of nominees. Since the beginning, Healthcare Heroes has been a catalyst to help grow healthcare in the Silver State. Taking the idea of contributing to healthcare a step further, the Healthcare Heroes scholarship fund was … [Read more...] about Eleventh Annual Healthcare Heroes
Park Place Infiniti to Sponsor UMC’s “You Drink, You Drive, You Lose” event
LAS VEGAS – Park Place Infiniti will again be a platinum-level sponsor of the University Medical Center (UMC) annual “You Drink, You Drive, You Lose” event on Friday, Dec. 11, starting at 10 a.m., in front of UMC’s Trauma Center, 1800 W. Charleston Blvd. “Educating our youth on the importance of being a responsible driver is a priority for our dealership,” said Joe … [Read more...] about Park Place Infiniti to Sponsor UMC’s “You Drink, You Drive, You Lose” event
Hospitals in Nevada: An Industry in Transition
Some things that don’t change in healthcare: the importance of patient outcome, patient experience, patient compliance and patient ability to pay for services. Other things in healthcare are changing rapidly: bio-engineered medications to treat specific patients, imaging devices take the place of exploratory surgery, the model for healthcare, the way hospitals are reimbursed … [Read more...] about Hospitals in Nevada: An Industry in Transition