Clark County commissioners unanimously approved construction permits Wednesday for Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital, marking a landmark moment for the state’s healthcare system. The approval, granted during a zoning commission meeting, clears the way for Intermountain Health to move forward with what officials are calling a transformational project for southern Nevada families.
Clark County Commission Chair Michael Naft, whose district includes the hospital, called the vote a turning point for the region.
“Today’s historic approval of Nevada’s first standalone pediatric hospital, by the Clark County Commission, will forever change healthcare in southern Nevada,” Naft said. “The significant investment being made by Intermountain will save lives while diversifying our economy, and I could not be more proud to have moved it forward.”…