Nevada has 76+ licensed hospitals providing comprehensive healthcare across the state. The Las Vegas valley dominates with major medical centers including Sunrise Hospital, University Medical Center (UMC), and numerous specialty facilities. Northern Nevada's Reno area features Renown Regional Medical Center and Saint Mary's Health Network. Thirteen critical access hospitals serve rural communities across Nevada's vast geography.
These Nevada hospitals have earned national recognition for excellence in patient care, specialized treatment, medical research, and clinical outcomes. Many feature accredited specialty centers and collaborate with academic institutions.
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada
Nevada's only Level I trauma center and largest public hospital. Home to the state's only accredited children's hospital, burn center (one of 64 nationally verified), and transplant center. Teaching hospital affiliated with UNLV School of Medicine.
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada
Largest acute care hospital in Nevada. Founded 1958. Operates Sunrise Children's Hospital and Sunrise Health System network. Leader in cardiac care, treating more cardiac patients than any hospital in Southern Nevada. Level II trauma center.
Clark County and Las Vegas valley hospitals provide comprehensive medical services to Nevada's largest metropolitan area. Major hospital networks operate multiple campuses and specialty centers throughout the city.
East Las Vegas
24/7 emergency department, surgery, cardiology, orthopedics. Part of Valley Health System with freestanding ERs at Desert Springs and Green Valley Ranch (Henderson).
Phone: (702) 457-4000North Las Vegas
24/7 emergency services, trauma surgery, cardiology, women's health. Operates freestanding ERs at Valley Vista and West Craig locations providing 24-hour emergency care to north valley residents.
Phone: (702) 833-1000South Las Vegas
Full-service facility with emergency department, orthopedics, cardiology. Sister hospital to Valley Health Specialty Hospital offering acute rehabilitation and orthopedic specialties.
Phone: (702) 731-3000Southwest Las Vegas
24/7 emergency department, surgery, cardiology. Operates multiple freestanding ERs: ER at The Lakes, ER at Desert's Edge, and ER at South Las Vegas Boulevard for convenient access.
Phone: (702) 880-2100Northeast Las Vegas
Community hospital with emergency services, surgery, cardiology, orthopedics. Features cardiovascular and thoracic surgery specialty programs serving northeast valley.
Phone: (702) 233-1000Center Strip/Vegas Valley
24/7 emergency department serving central Las Vegas area. Freestanding emergency facility (ER at Desert Springs) available for patients needing immediate care.
Phone: (702) 733-8800North Las Vegas
Community hospital providing emergency services, surgical services, and acute care. Serves north valley community.
Phone: (702) 649-7711Fast-growing Henderson and southwest valley areas feature several major medical centers serving the booming residential communities and tourists in this region south and east of Las Vegas.
Henderson, Las Vegas, Boulder City
Multi-campus Catholic health system with four major hospitals and seven neighborhood ERs. Siena Campus is a Level III trauma center. Operates one of largest inpatient oncology departments in southern Nevada.
Green Valley, Henderson
Full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency department. ER at Green Valley Ranch provides convenient freestanding emergency care in southeast valley.
Phone: (702) 564-2000Summerlin/West Las Vegas
Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by American Heart Association. Cancer care with inpatient oncology for adults and pediatrics. Emergency department, surgery, women's health services.
Phone: (702) 233-7000Northern Nevada's Reno and Sparks metropolitan area is served by Renown Health (largest healthcare network in the region), Saint Mary's Health Network, Northern Nevada Health System, and emerging facilities like Sierra Medical Center opened in 2022.
Downtown Reno
Only Level II trauma center in northern Nevada, treating 80,000+ ER and trauma patients annually. Home to northern Nevada's only children's hospital. Serves regional area spanning Sacramento to Salt Lake City.
Reno
352-bed acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services. Features region's first Geriatric Accredited Emergency Department (GEDA), award-winning cardiology and orthopedic surgery programs.
Southeast Reno
Reno's newest full-service hospital with 170 beds. Comprehensive medical services including advanced cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and women's health. Represents major expansion of healthcare capacity in Reno area.
Phone: (775) 229-1000Sparks
124-bed acute care hospital in Sparks. Features Heart and Vascular Institute. Earned 2025 Safety Grade recognition for commitment to patient safety. Part of Northern Nevada Health System.
Phone: (775) 356-4004The state capital Carson City and South Tahoe regions are served by Carson Tahoe Health, a comprehensive system with 20 locations and 240 licensed beds covering Carson City, Gardnerville, Yerington, South Reno, Lake Tahoe, and rural mountain communities.
20 locations across Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe, and surrounding areas
Comprehensive health provider with 240 licensed beds serving Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, Carson Valley, South Reno, Dayton, Lake Tahoe, Yerington, and mountain communities. Includes acute care hospitals, urgent care centers, and clinics.
Nevada has four officially designated trauma centers providing 24/7 emergency care. University Medical Center (UMC) is the state's only Level I trauma center serving adult and pediatric patients. Other facilities provide Level II and Level III trauma services.
Highest level of emergency trauma care available in Nevada:
Advanced trauma care facilities:
Specialized trauma care for appropriate cases:
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Nevada features four major children's hospitals and numerous specialty medical centers focused on cardiac, oncology, orthopedic, and other specialized treatment. These facilities are equipped with advanced technology and specialized pediatric care teams.
Las Vegas
Largest and most comprehensive children's hospital in Nevada. Features one of the largest pediatric cardiology programs in the Western U.S. Provides complete pediatric specialty care.
Address: 3186 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109Las Vegas
Nevada's only designated Pediatric Trauma Center. Features world-class Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level III NICU. 24/7 pediatric emergency department and comprehensive specialty services.
Address: 800 Hope Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106Reno
Northern Nevada's only dedicated pediatric hospital. Offers region's only 24/7 pediatric emergency department. Features only Level III NICU in northern Nevada area.
Address: 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV 89502Summerlin/West Las Vegas
Pediatric hospital care for infants, children, and adolescents. Features general pediatric unit, Pediatric ICU, and pediatric emergency room serving western suburbs.
Address: 160 W. Bengal St, Las Vegas, NV 89144Cardiac & Heart Centers: Nevada Cardiovascular and Thoracic Institute (Sunrise Hospital), Nevada Heart & Vascular Center (Las Vegas), Summerlin Heart Center, Saint Mary's Cardiology (Reno)
Cancer Centers: Summerlin Hospital (only hospital in Valley Health System with inpatient adult and pediatric cancer care), St. Rose Dominican oncology (Siena Campus)
Orthopedic & Rehabilitation: Valley Health Specialty Hospital (orthopedic surgery and acute rehabilitation), specialized programs at Renown, Sunrise, and Saint Mary's
Burn & Trauma: UMC Burn Center (one of 64 nationally verified), trauma surgery programs at Level I and Level II centers
Nevada has 13 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) serving rural and frontier communities. These hospitals provide essential medical services across Nevada's vast geography, with the average distance between acute care hospitals being 118 miles. CAHs are typically 25-bed hospitals serving populations of 10,000-50,000.
Organization: Nevada Rural Hospital Partners represents 13 Critical Access Hospital members serving rural and frontier areas. These facilities serve nearly 300,000 residents (10% of Nevada's population) across geographic area roughly the size of New England.
CAHs are essential providers of medical services in rural and frontier America. Key characteristics:
Geographic and resource constraints in rural Nevada:
Nevada's hospital care is primarily organized through major hospital networks and healthcare systems. Understanding these systems helps patients navigate care options and insurance networks.
Facilities (7 Las Vegas area hospitals):
Largest healthcare network in northern Nevada:
Multi-campus Catholic health system (Las Vegas/Henderson):
Multi-facility network (Las Vegas/Henderson):
Multi-hospital network (Reno/Sparks):
Regional system (Carson City/Lake Tahoe area):
State's premier public teaching hospital:
Understanding hospital services, visiting policies, and insurance information helps patients and families prepare for hospital visits and get the best care.
Typical visiting hours (may vary by facility and unit):
Always call ahead to confirm visiting hours and any restrictions at your hospital.
Most Nevada hospitals offer:
Call hospital's main line for specific parking information and rates.
Nevada hospitals accept:
Verify coverage by calling hospital's billing department before non-emergency procedures.
Available at most Nevada hospitals:
Ask about financial assistance when registering or call the hospital's financial counselor.
Nevada hospitals provide:
Call ahead to arrange specific accessibility accommodations.
Prepare for hospital care:
For planned procedures, arrive early to complete registration.
A hospital is a full-service medical facility with inpatient beds, operating rooms, laboratories, and various medical departments. An emergency room (ER) is a department within a hospital dedicated to treating acute illnesses and injuries. Nevada also has freestanding emergency departments that operate 24/7 without hospital beds. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
University Medical Center (UMC) of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas is Nevada's only Level I trauma center. It serves as the highest level of emergency trauma care in Nevada and the surrounding region (Nevada, California, Arizona, Utah). UMC also operates the state's only verified burn center and pediatric trauma center. For major trauma cases, patients from across the state may be airlifted to UMC for specialized care.
Yes. Reno has several hospitals with 24/7 emergency departments: Renown Regional Medical Center (Level II trauma center), Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, and Sierra Medical Center. Northern Nevada's only pediatric emergency department is at Renown Children's Hospital. For life-threatening emergencies in the Reno area, call 911 and request the nearest emergency room.
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) are essential healthcare providers in rural and frontier areas. Nevada has 13 CAHs serving nearly 300,000 residents across rural regions. These typically 25-bed hospitals provide emergency services, basic surgery, and acute care. CAHs are vital lifelines in remote Nevada communities where the average distance between acute care hospitals is 118 miles. They also typically operate emergency medical services (EMS) ambulances for the communities they serve.
Yes. Nevada has four major children's hospitals: Sunrise Children's Hospital (largest in Nevada), UMC Children's Hospital (only pediatric trauma center), Renown Children's Hospital in Reno (only dedicated pediatric hospital in northern Nevada), and Children's Medical Center at Summerlin Hospital. These facilities provide specialized pediatric care including emergency services, intensive care, and surgical specialties. All have 24/7 pediatric emergency departments.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately. Do not wait or delay. Tell the operator your location and symptoms. Follow dispatcher instructions. Paramedics will assess and transport you to the nearest appropriate hospital. For non-life-threatening urgent care, you can visit an urgent care center or hospital emergency room. For non-emergency medical concerns, call your doctor. Emergency room wait times vary; during peak hours (early morning, late evening) waits may be longer.
Yes. All Nevada hospitals accept Medicare for patients 65 and older. They also accept Nevada Medicaid (Nevada Check Up program). Most hospitals accept major private insurance plans and offer payment plans for uninsured patients. Many hospitals have charity care programs for low-income patients without insurance. Before non-emergency procedures, contact the hospital's billing department to verify your coverage and understand any out-of-pocket costs. Financial counselors can discuss payment options.
University Medical Center (UMC) in Las Vegas operates Nevada's only verified burn center, one of only 64 certified burn centers in the United States. The UMC Burn Center provides specialized treatment for severe burn injuries and serves a regional area covering Nevada, California, Arizona, and Utah. For severe burn injuries, emergency response personnel will transport patients to the burn center for specialized care.
Yes. Carson Tahoe Health system serves the Lake Tahoe area and south Reno region with 20 healthcare locations including acute care hospitals, urgent care centers, and clinics. The system has 240 licensed beds distributed across the Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe, and Yerington areas. For emergencies in the Lake Tahoe region, call 911 and request emergency services in your area.
Prepare for hospital care by bringing valid photo ID, insurance card, and a list of current medications and allergies. Write down important medical history, current symptoms, and emergency contact information. For planned procedures, arrive early to complete registration. Bring comfortable clothing, toiletries, and personal items. Ask about visiting hours, parking, and any special restrictions. Call the hospital ahead to ask about what to expect and any specific instructions for your procedure or admission.
Last updated on November 24, 2025