Henderson Health Brief: Pediatric ER Opens, Free Heart-Risk Screening Ahead
Henderson, NV – February 20, 2026 – New pediatric ER care opens at Siena Campus, plus a free heart-risk Lp(a) screening event next week in town.
Henderson is having a busy week for access-to-care updates, but we could only confirm two strong, Henderson-specific health items from the last 144 hours. Here is what to know and what to do next.
Pediatric emergency care expands at Siena Campus
St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus has opened a dedicated pediatric emergency department. The big change for families is a children-only environment that is separate from the adult emergency area, with pediatric-trained clinicians and a setup designed to reduce stress for kids during a scary visit.
That separation matters: children can look ‘fine’ but worsen quickly, and they also have different normal vital signs than adults. A kid-focused team is more likely to recognize what is normal for age, what is a red flag, and how to examine and treat children in a way that keeps them calmer and safer.
Where: 3001 St Rose Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052. The Children’s ER is open 24/7.
Go now (or call 911) for trouble breathing, blue/gray lips, severe allergic reaction, seizure, major head injury, uncontrolled bleeding, signs of severe dehydration (very sleepy, no tears, no urine), or if a baby under 3 months has a fever.
Practical tip: If your child is stable but needs urgent evaluation, some ERs offer online arrival-time tools to reduce waiting-room time. Do not use those tools for life-threatening symptoms or if your child is rapidly worsening.
Free heart-risk screening scheduled for late February
A free Lp(a) screening event is scheduled in Henderson from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28 at Prestige Banquet and Event Center on Whitney Ranch Drive. Lp(a) is a cholesterol-related particle that can be genetically elevated and is not always included in routine lipid testing. Knowing your level can help guide prevention, especially if you have a personal or family history of early heart disease or stroke.
How to make the result useful: Bring a current medication list and any recent labs you have. After you get your number, share it with your primary care clinician and ask whether you should also check blood pressure, A1C (diabetes screening), and a standard lipid panel, and what lifestyle or medication steps make sense for your risk profile.
Quick local health checklist for the weekend
1) Save your family’s medication list and allergies in your phone. 2) Keep oral rehydration solution at home for stomach bugs. 3) If you live with an older adult, review fall risks and blood pressure readings. 4) If anxiety or low mood is escalating, consider a same-week primary care or telehealth visit rather than waiting for a crisis.
If you tell me your age group and whether you’re looking for pediatric care, primary care, dental care, or mental health resources in Henderson, I can suggest next-step options to consider.
Sources
https://www.ktnv.com/news/its-absolutely-necessary-hospital-in-henderson-opens-pediatric-emergency-department
https://www.dignityhealth.org/las-vegas/services/emergency-room/childrens-er
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-health-screening-tickets-1983386782257
