Valley Hospital Medical Center is a full-service acute care hospital located at 620 Shadow Lane in the Las Vegas Medical District. Founded in 1972, this for-profit hospital is owned by Universal Health Services (UHS) and operated by the Valley Health System, one of six hospitals within the Valley Health System network in Las Vegas. Valley Hospital Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and has achieved recognition as one of America's safest hospitals with a Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Grade.

Valley Hospital has achieved exceptional recognition including certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, certified Primary Heart Attack Center with Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and American Heart Association Heart-Check Mark, accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Heart Failure Center, American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Center Gold Quality Achievement Award (2022), American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Gold Quality Achievement Awards for Heart Failure (2022) and Stroke (2022), and Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Grade recognizing Valley Hospital as one of the safest hospitals in America.

🏥 Comprehensive Healthcare Services

Valley Hospital Medical Center provides comprehensive medical services including Emergency Critical Care Center with 42 emergency and urgent care beds (expanded from 28 beds in 2004) providing 24-hour emergency care, cardiovascular care with certified Primary Heart Attack Center, accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Heart Failure Center, open-heart surgery capabilities, cardiac catheterization laboratory, and comprehensive heart care from board-certified cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, neurological services with certified Primary Stroke Center, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, advanced stroke treatment with clot-busting medications and mechanical clot removal, and comprehensive neurological care, 16-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit opened September 2009 with multidisciplinary approach including physical therapy gym with LiteGate ambulation system and ARJO Sara Plus equipment, occupational therapy center (Activities of Daily Living Center) with fully-operational kitchen and bathroom for real-life home simulation, speech therapy equipped with E-Swallow advanced neuromuscular electrical stimulation for dysphagia treatment, and 24/7 multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, surgical services with advanced operating rooms and comprehensive perioperative care, behavioral health unit providing psychiatric care and mental health services, diagnostic imaging with comprehensive radiology services, and medical-surgical care across specialized units.

🏆 Legacy of Innovation & Safety

Since 1972, Valley Hospital Medical Center has served the Las Vegas Medical District with innovative care. The hospital established Southern Nevada's first air ambulance service, Flight for Life, owned by Metro Aviation, in 1980. After retiring the original helipad in 2001, Valley Hospital completed a new helipad next to the emergency department in 2007 with grassy area for enhanced emergency transport capabilities. The hospital's commitment to cardiac and neurological excellence is evidenced by multiple certifications including Primary Heart Attack Center, Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and Heart Failure Center, while its rehabilitation services enhance the neurological services program with 16 private patient rooms and comprehensive therapy facilities. Valley Hospital's Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade recognizes the facility as one of America's safest hospitals, reflecting the dedication of the medical staff, nursing team, and multidisciplinary care teams committed to patient safety and exceptional outcomes.

The hospital features patient-focused amenities including 16 private patient rooms in the rehabilitation unit, helipad capabilities for emergency transport, physical therapy gym with advanced equipment, occupational therapy center simulating home environment, comprehensive emergency department, and 24/7 multidisciplinary care teams. Valley Hospital Medical Center employs board-certified physicians, cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, emergency medicine providers, experienced nursing staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and multidisciplinary care teams committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services with a patient-centered approach in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District.

With convenient access from Shadow Lane, Alta Drive, Valley View Boulevard, and I-15, Valley Hospital Medical Center serves Medical District, Downtown Las Vegas, West Las Vegas, and Westside throughout ZIP codes 89106, 89107, and 89108, delivering award-winning, safety-focused healthcare with Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade, certified Primary Heart Attack Center, certified Primary Stroke Center, and comprehensive rehabilitation services, providing the communities of Las Vegas with high-quality medical care from a dedicated team committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and exceptional outcomes since 1972.