Las Vegas Health Brief: Overdose Prevention, Pediatric Care, and New Clinics

Overdose prevention resources delivered door-to-door

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) and the Foundation for Recovery say they have now knocked on nearly 53,000 doors across Clark County as part of a data-driven effort to prevent opioid overdose deaths. Nearly 12,000 doors were answered, giving outreach teams time to share practical, lifesaving information.

According to SNHD, canvassers provide free naloxone (Narcan), plus fentanyl and xylazine test strips, with brief instruction on how to use them. Neighborhoods are prioritized based on areas experiencing higher overdose rates, with the goal of getting tools into the places that need them most.

Children’s hospital project names a new leader

Intermountain Health announced that Russ Williams has been selected as president of Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital. The role is focused on guiding development now and helping lead operations once the hospital opens.

Intermountain says the stand-alone children’s hospital is planned for the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in southwest Las Vegas and is part of a $1 billion-plus vision for children’s health in Nevada, with Intermountain committed to funding two-thirds of the project.

A new walk-in clinic is slated to open in early March

Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) announced the opening of CCHC Nevada, a new Las Vegas clinic that plans to begin accepting patients on March 2, 2026. The clinic is located at 1250 S. Buffalo Drive, Suite 170 (near West Charleston Boulevard).

CCHC says services will include primary care, pediatrics and preventive visits, immunizations, annual and sports physicals, minor injury and wound care, STI and pregnancy testing, and vaccinations. The clinic also describes transparent self-pay pricing, with insurance acceptance expected later.

Mental health coverage under a brighter spotlight statewide

A recent report highlighted concerns that some insurers may be applying stricter hurdles (like prior authorization, denials, or reimbursement practices) for mental health and substance use treatment than for comparable medical care. For Las Vegas patients, that can translate into longer waits, narrower networks, or higher out-of-pocket costs if you need to go out of network.

If you run into coverage barriers, ask your plan for the denial reason in writing, request an appeal, and ask whether a case manager can help locate an in-network clinician. You can also contact the Nevada Division of Insurance for consumer help.

Quick steps for the week

Learn the signs of opioid overdose and keep naloxone where it can be found quickly.
Save key numbers in your phone: 9-1-1 for emergencies and your plan’s member services for coverage questions.
If you have kids, confirm when routine checkups and vaccines are due before spring travel and sports seasons ramp up.

Sources

https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/news-release/health-district-and-foundation-for-recovery-celebrate-achievement/
https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-names-new-president-for-upcoming-nevada-childrens-hospital/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/comprehensive-community-health-centers-opens-new-location-in-las-vegas-nevada-302692574.html
https://bhbusiness.com/2026/02/18/nevada-division-of-insurance-identifies-parity-violations-across-multiple-carriers/