Stroke Education
A stroke occurs when a blockage of an artery prevents blood from reaching cells in the brain, or an artery ruptures inside or outside of the brain, causing hemorrhage. If you suspect that you or someone you care about is having a stroke, call 911. For more information, visit the Stroke Education booth at the Spring Valley Summer Health Fair on August 9, 11 AM – 1 PM. Complimentary information kits will be available. Click here for event details, or visit www.springvalleyhospital.net.
Neonatal ICU Expansion
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 4 to commemorate the start of a $9 million expansion project, which will add a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to its campus.
The Level III NICU will have 18 beds and extend from the existing six-bed Level II Special Care Nursery, where three more Level II beds will be added. The NICU will feature the advanced medical technology and experienced nursing staff necessary to care for babies who are born extremely premature or with life-threatening conditions.
The construction should be completed first quarter 2009, with services being offered to the community upon receipt of certification from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Licensure and Certification.
Left to right: Fran Brown, SVH Board of Governors; Karla Perez, VP Valley Health System; Kelly Hughson, RN, SVH Women's Services Director; Adrianna Escobar Chanos, SVH Board of Governors, Chair; Dr. Marc Leitner, SVH Pediatrics, Chair; Dr. Mercedes Cruz, SVH Neonatology, Chair; Leonard Freehof, SVH CEO; and Dr. Keith Brill, SVH OB/GYN, Chair.
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The Valley Health System c/o Valley Hospital Medical Center 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 |
