Four Valley Health System hospitals received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group. Summerlin Hospital Medical Center and Valley Hospital Medical Center each earned their first “A” grades; Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center earned its second consecutive; and Henderson Hospital earned its ninth consecutive. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization that assigns letter grades to general hospitals based on ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients.
Nevada Donor Network Foundation announced its newest board members: Gordon Prouty, vice president of public relations and community affairs at Westgate Resort & Casino; Karla Perez, regional vice president for the Western Region of Universal Health Services; Damon Schilling, manager of public affairs for AMR / MedicWest Las Vegas and Global Medical Response’s Southwest Region; and Michael Young, director and medical property adviser at IREPLV.
Viticus Group, a provider of continuing education for veterinary and medical health care professionals worldwide, announced its 2023 Veterinary Academy lineup, consisting of year-round veterinary health education programs and hands-on laboratory training held at its two campuses in Las Vegas. Based on participant feedback, new courses added include dermatology, gastrointestinal endoscopy, advanced veterinary technician education and more.
Southwest Medical added a new health care provider to further meet the health and wellness needs of our community. Jennifer Leake, APRN, joins Southwest Medical’s Eastern Healthcare Center location (8655 S. Eastern Ave.), specializing in palliative care.
Tyre Gray, president and CEO of the Nevada Mining Association, has joined the advisory board at Nevada State Bank. Gray will provide insight and experience from the perspective of one of Nevada’s largest industries to ensure the bank continues to understand and serve the financial needs of the local community. Gray joins chairman Dallas Haun, Jeremy Aguero, Dr. Hugh Bassewitz, David Ezra, Karla Perez, Harris H. Simmons, and Thomas A. Thomas on the board. In 2019, Gray became the first African American to head a major trade association in Nevada.
Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick is joining a select group of elected officials as part of the National Association of Counties’ County Officials advancing Racial Equity in Justice Network for their commitment to identifying and eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in the local criminal legal system.
Kingsbarn Realty Capital’s alternative asset management subsidiary, Kingsbarn Capital Management, appointed Jim Fowler as its chief investment officer. Fowler brings more than 20 years of experience in the private and public debt and equity capital markets.He will manage two investment funds while also advising on other firm asset management activities.
Paul Sallach, president and founder of All In Aviation, was selected as an honorary commander of the U.S. Air Force, and subsequently earned the 2022 Young Alumni Achievement Award from his alma mater, the University of North Dakota. The goal of the Nellis Air Force Base Honorary Commander program is to engage, educate and empower local, regional and national-level community leaders to be advocates for the Air Force, airmen and their families. Participants are selected for their position or influence in the community and their ability to have a positive impact on public support for the Air Force and Nellis missions.
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