Next Steps in Advancing Pediatric Care in Southern Nevada, Sept. 30

The Lincy Institute invites faculty to join us in the Greenspun Hall auditorium on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 for "Next Steps in Advancing Pediatric Care in Southern Nevada." A light reception will be hosted from 8:30 - 9:00 A.M. with the scheduled event occurring from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by filling out this form.

The Lincy Institute will release new research evaluating the Southern Nevada pediatric care ecosystem. The upcoming report, "An Evaluation of Southern Nevada’s Pediatric Care Ecosystem," offers recommendations for policy interventions to ensure that the stand-alone children's hospital being developed by Intermountain Health is positioned to succeed when it opens in 2030 and outlines a statewide framework to improve the delivery of pediatric care throughout Nevada. The event will also feature panel discussions with pediatric care providers and policymakers.

Panel 1 - Pediatric Care Providers

Panelists
— Sheryl Morelli, Intermountain Health
— Nick Fiore, Sunrise Health
— JP Viali, Roseman University
— Lisa Durrette, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

Panel 2 - Nevada Policymakers

Panelists
— Jimmy Lau, Nevada Health Authority
— Lee McAllister, Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
— Tahnee Forlini, Act4Kids Nevada
— Marilyn Dondero Loop, Nevada State Senate

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