Southern Nevada is the largest metropolitan region in the country without a stand-alone children's hospital. The absence of such a facility results in poor health outcomes for children, fragmented and inadequate specialized care, and a shortage of pediatric medical professionals. Currently ranked last in clinical care nationwide, Nevada urgently needs a centralized, academic-based children's hospital to improve health services.

The Lincy Institute was pleased to host a community forum to release the findings of a new report conducted by Tripp Umbach detailing why Southern Nevada needs a stand-alone children’s hospital. Tripp Umbach is a recognized industry leader, with 30 years of successful partnerships turning ideas into actionable outcomes for hundreds of clients across healthcare, higher education, industry and tourism fields throughout the United States and globally.

The Tripp Umbach report assesses how a stand-alone children’s hospital will enhance the existing pediatric care continuum and examines the economic benefits that such a facility will produce. Beyond economic gains, a children’s hospital will reduce outmigration of patients seeking care elsewhere, saving Nevada families millions in healthcare costs annually. By also attracting out-of-state patients, a children’s hospital will stimulate local spending and bolster Nevada's growing healthcare infrastructure. The proposed hospital developed through robust partnerships represents a pivotal shift towards integrated pediatric care, promising better health outcomes through collaborative, community-focused efforts.

Following the presentation of research findings, a panel of experts and policymakers discussed how a children’s hospital will transform Southern Nevada's healthcare landscape, positioning the region as both a healthcare hub and an economic driver for the state.