University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMCSN) is a non-profit (teaching) government hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the only government run hospital owned and operated by the Clark County Commission.

Overview

The hospital was founded in 1931 and is affiliated with the UNLV School of Medicine and formerly affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. The Clark County Commission also sits as the Board of Hospital Trustees that governs the hospital.

Services

As of 2010, UMC was the 18th largest public hospital in the United States, with a capacity of 564 beds for patients.

History

Previous names included:

Heliport

A heliport is available for emergency air ambulance service.

Notable individuals treated