Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

09/05/2025

September is NICU Awareness Month. 🚼 Our tiniest patients show us the biggest strength and our NICU team is here every step of the way!

Across the Sunrise Health System, all our hospitals have Level III NICUs.⚕️💙

09/04/2025

🌟ONE YEAR!🌟 ER at Desert's Edge went from a blueprint to shovels in the ground to bedside care and we've now helped 5,000+ people. ⚕️We're honored to serve our community. Come take a walk inside with us and see what this freestanding ER is all about.🎥🙏

09/02/2025

🎉We’re celebrating Nurse Myrna today! Patients consistently recognize her with five-star reviews for her kindness and excellent care. ❣️

We’re grateful for everything you do, Myrna! Thank you for always going above and beyond. 🙏

08/29/2025

🍔🔥🌭 Pool floats, BBQs & road trips? Yes, please! 🏖️🚗✨

But if your fun takes a wrong turn, we’ve got you covered with 4 ERs (3 freestanding + main) open 24/7. 🏥💙
⚕️ Southern Hills Hospital: 9300 W Sunset Rd (Sunset and Fort Apache)
⚕️ ER at Desert's Edge: 9075 Blue Diamond Rd (Blue Diamond and El Capitan)
⚕️ ER at S. Las Vegas Blvd: 10770 Las Vegas Blvd South (Las Vegas Blvd and Cactus)
⚕️ ER at the Lakes: 3325 S. Fort Apache (Fort Apache and Desert Inn)

Stay safe & have an amazing Labor Day, Southern Nevada!🎉

08/25/2025

📦💪 Back to School, Stronger Than Ever!

Today, our Southern Hills team came together to assemble fitness bags for Special Olympics athletes as they gear up for a new school year. Each bag includes things like agility ladders and fitness bands- tools to help improve dexterity, strength, and confidence.

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Special Olympics Nevada and support these amazing athletes on their journey.

08/22/2025

We're honored to have Southern Hills Hospital's Pavilion featured in Las Vegas HEALS magazine! The article highlights our inpatient behavioral health services for adults and seniors, plus a Q&A with Dr. Krista Pinard.

Click the link to learn more about how we're supporting mental health in our community. 💙
https://bit.ly/3Hsl29s

08/21/2025

We're proud to see our Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Ben Rawcliffe, featured in Vegas, Inc magazine. 🎉 Ben shared his expert perspective on making career changes as an adult and the growing need for entry-level opportunities in healthcare. His insight highlights how passion and purpose can lead to rewarding new paths!

Click here to read the article:

Vital entry-level medical professionals such as phlebotomists, medical assistants, certified nursing assistants and nurses are in such high demand in Southern Nevada that accelerated certification and degree programs are plentiful across the Valley.

08/18/2025

We're honored to share that Southern Hills Hospital has been nominated for Best of Las Vegas in several categories:
⭐Best Hospital
‌⭐Best Mental Health Clinic
⭐Best Place to Have a Baby
‌⭐Best for Women's Health
‌⭐Best Surgery Center

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team for the care they give every day and to our patients and comunity for trusting and nominating us. Your support inspires us always. 🙏

💙 We'd be so grateful for your vote: https://www.votebolv.com/

08/18/2025

❤️🚶‍♂️‍➡️Today we were honored to celebrate the American Heart Association's Life Saver Day and help kick off the upcoming Heart Walk with the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign lit up in red!

Southern Hills Hospital is proud to stand with our community in raising awareness for CPR readiness and heart health.

Join us for the Heart Walk on October 18th. Every step and every dollar makes a difference!💪❣️ https://bit.ly/4oxBZ2K

08/14/2025

Tomorrow's blood drive at Southern Hills Hospital is FULL - thank you to everyone who signed up to save lives! ❤️ Don't worry, more drives are coming soon. Grab your spot early with our partners at the Red Cross. Every drop counts! 🩸

08/11/2025

🚸🚌 New school year, same sneaky germs. 🤧🤒 Southern Hills Hospital's Dr. Cole Sondrup talked to Fox5 about back-to-school bugs. This is your reminder to wash those hands!

08/08/2025

Our Division President Jackie Van Blaricum and Sunrise Hospital CEO Todd Sklamberg joined Governor Joe Lombardo for the ceremonial signing of SB 494, creating the . This new authority will streamline the management of Nevada's healthcare and human services programs, leverage the state's purchasing power to lower costs and expand access to care for Nevadans.

We're proud to have our leaders present for this important moment in shaping the future of healthcare in our state.

Learn more about the signing and what SB 494 means for Nevada: https://bit.ly/3J4gwyg

08/07/2025

After more than three years of towering over Southern Hills Hospital like it owned the place, our crane is finally coming down! 👏It'll take 3 days to dismantle, so don't get too excited- yet.😉 BUT -- it's a BIG sign of our progress. Our 7th floor expansion is nearly complete and soon we will have an inpatient rehabilitation unit. ✨

Bye, bye, bye crane! 👋 And hello skyline!

08/06/2025

Today we were honored to welcome Rabbi Levi Harlig to Southern Hills Hospital for a powerful discussion on religious beliefs, cultural sensitivity, and clinical urgency. It was a meaningful and well-received lecture. He even took a selfie with us! 🤳

Thank you for your time and wisdom, Rabbi!

08/06/2025

Today is National Psychiatric Technician Appreciation Day!

At Southern Hills Hospital, we’re proud to recognize the dedicated techs who are the heart of our Pavilion. Their compassion, skill and presence make a difference for more than 350 adults and seniors we care for each month in our 80-bed inpatient unit.

We appreciate you today and every day. 💙

08/05/2025

Back to School is almost here! Are you ready? Are your kids?

A sports physical is a medical exam that assesses whether your child can safely participate in activities like sports, cheerleading and playing in a marching band. 🏆 Most schools, recreational leagues and other organizations require this exam annually. It involves a review of your child’s medical history and a physical exam to check for any health concerns that could be aggravated by physical activity.

Looking for a place to complete your child’s sports physical for this school year? Our Urgent Care partner- CareNow® - can tackle it fast! No appointment necessary.

To find a location near you, visit CareNow.com

08/04/2025

At Southern Hills Hospital, breastfeeding support isn't just one week, it's every day. Nevada has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the country. We're here to help families with their goals and offer expert lactation support.

08/01/2025

Small businesses play an important role as job creators and are a pillar in communities nationwide. More than 4 million small business owners purchase healthcare coverage on their own and rely on Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) to keep premiums affordable.

But unless Congress acts soon, these tax credits will expire at the end of 2025. Many small businesses may face increased costs or be forced to reduce or eliminate employee health coverage.

Find out how you can help protect access to care at https://bit.ly/4ofXqFp

07/31/2025

🏅 Gold Plus Elite!
We’re proud to be recognized with the highest honor from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program for our life-saving stroke care. At Southern Hills Hospital, excellence isn’t the goal, it is the standard. 💪❤️

07/30/2025

Dr. Angela Mosby from CareNow, a trusted partner of Southern Hills Hospital, joined our ER leadership team for a free, interactive talk with the community — breaking down the key differences between emergency care and urgent care, and when to choose each.

It’s just one more way we’re leading with education to help our community make smart, informed healthcare decisions. 💙 Thanks to everyone who attended- you asked great questions!

07/29/2025

We're teaming up with the American Red Cross to host blood drives throughout August, because saving lives starts with one simple act. 🩸💉 Check out the dates, times and locations below and sign up to give the gift of life!

07/25/2025

Knee surgery? No problem! Dr. Carr breaks down what he does differently to reduce pain and improve your outcome! 🏥💙

07/25/2025

What is deep sleep and why does it matter?

It's the 3rd stage in the sleep cycle and it's critical for your overall wellbeing. 💤😴
-It repairs your body
-It strengthens your immune system
-It organizes information you learned during the day to bolster memories so you can recall them later

How do you get it? Some simple lifestyle changes including some food/drink adjustments. Click here for more: https://tinyurl.com/4xsxnzx6

07/23/2025

Join us at Southern Hills Hospital on Wednesday, July 30th from 11:30am-1pm for a free event! We're discussing the real difference between urgent care and emergency room care with Dr. Angela Mosby. Where to go for what? We've got answers!

We're providing lunch, all we ask is that you sign up by calling 702-916-5023 or register online at southernhillshospital.com under "classes and events." Hurry! Spots are limited.

07/21/2025

📣 YOU'RE INVITED! Eat good. Do good. Save lives.
❤️Join us for a BBQ fundraiser supporting the American Heart Association. ❤️

🌭See you Friday!🍔

07/17/2025

We're grateful to Nevada Globe for highlighting the care and compassion our team brings to every patient and every family. Our new bereavement support group is one of the many ways Southern Hills Hospital walks beside our community through life's most difficult moments.

If you'd like to join us, please scan the QR code or visit southernhillshopsital.com and click on "events and classes."

05/23/2025

We're proud to celebrate two of our incredible physicians from the Sunrise Health System!

Dr. Kornelis Poelstra was named a 2025 Healthcare Headliner and received the Physician Award for his groundbreaking work in minimally invasive spine surgeries at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center.

Dr. Michael Ciccolo received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to congenital heart surgery at Sunrise Children's Hospital.

Several other physicians across our hospitals were also recognized for the amazing care they provide every day. Click the link to read more in the VEGAS INC Healthcare Headliners issue: https://bit.ly/4kxqohd

05/18/2025

This EMS week, we’re proud to recognize the incredible first responders who serve our communities with speed, scale and compassion. Our division president, Jackie Van Blaricum, recently had the opportunity to ride along with one of our EMS teams, getting a first-hand look at the dedication and impact these heroes bring to every call.

Thank you to all our EMS partners across Nevada and California. We’re honored to work alongside you.

05/16/2025

We're proud to share that our Division President, Jackie Van Blaricum, has been named the 2025 Chair of the American Heart Association Heart Walk here in Las Vegas.

Jackie is leading the charge to build a network of lifesavers through CPR education, training, and awareness, helping turn bystanders into heroes when every second counts!

Read more about Jackie's leadership and the Heart Walk campaign: https://bit.ly/4ks0eg7

LAS VEGAS, May 16, 2025 - Jackie Van Blaricum, President of HCA Healthcare Far West Division, will lead the charge as the 2025 American Heart Association Heart Walk Chair to build a community of lifesavers in Las Vegas. Under Van Blaricum’s leadership,...

04/26/2025

April is , and the team showed up in a big way at Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada's JA BizTown!

JA BizTown is a simulated town where kids take on real world roles, from running businesses, managing finances to even serving as mayor! As the community hospital in this mini-city, we were thrilled to support their journey and inspire the next generation, because when it comes to our communities, 💙

04/22/2025

Big news! All six Far West Division hospitals were nationally recognized for nursing excellence, with 19 units honored and 13 earning HCA Healthcare's prestigious Unit of Distinction award 🏆

Read more about the teams setting the bar in patient care: https://bit.ly/3GzSz0g

Congratulations Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, MountainView Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, Los Robles Regional Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital!

From ICU to MedSurg, Far West hospitals lead the way in nursing excellence with 19 units honored nationwide.

04/11/2025

We're proud to have two of our own Far West Division leaders featured at the upcoming Southern Nevada Women's Leadership Breakfast on April 24! Hosted by the Healthcare Leaders Association of Nevada, the event promises to be a morning of meaningful conversation, connection and leadership.

Division President Jackie DeSouza Van Blaricum will serve as a keynote speaker, sharing insights on the power of women's voices in healthcare leadership, navigating challenges, building resilience and leading with vision and purpose.

Regina Vaccari, our AVP of Strategic Communications, will join a panel of accomplished women leaders to discuss how to maintain your voice and influence in today's evolving healthcare landscape.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4j6woNG

04/04/2025

Today, we turn the Sunrise Health System blue to stand up for children in our community 💙

Colleagues at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Sunrise Children's Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, MountainView Hospital and our HCA Healthcare Far West Division offices proudly wore blue today to raise awareness and show support for National Child Abuse Prevention Day.

Every child deserves safety and care. Early recognition of warning signs can make a life-changing difference. If something seems off, speak up—your voice matters. The Clark County Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline number is 702-399-0081. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In emergency situations, please call 911.

04/04/2025

Such an important message -- thank you, Dr. Selleck, and MountainView Hospital, for continuing to raise awareness. Colon cancer screenings save lives, and we're proud to support this reminder that it's never the wrong time to get checked.

04/02/2025

We’re proud to share that three of our hospitals—MountainView Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital and Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center—have all been named along the nation’s 100 Top Teaching Hospitals® by Premier Inc. and Fortune.

This distinction reflects lower mortality rates, fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and a better patient experience—true markers of quality care and clinical excellence.

Congratulations to our teams for their continued commitment to delivering top-tier care to our communities.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4jdzEqd

Fortune partnered with Premier, Inc. on the 2025 ranking of the 100 Top Hospitals in the U.S.

03/26/2025

We're proud to see Dr. Specht from MountainView Hospital raising awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Her dedication to educating the community about the importance of early detection makes a meaningful difference.

Thank you to FOX5 Las Vegas for helping share this important message!

02/16/2025

Thank you, FOX5 Las Vegas for highlighting this important initiative during !

Our very own Dr. Alfred Danielian, cardiologist at MountainView Hospital, is leading the charge to ensure AED devices are placed in all high schools across Nevada – a critical step in protecting student-athletes and preventing tragedies.

At HCA, we are committed to supporting initiatives that make a lasting impact in our community.

📺 Watch the full segment below!