Touro University unveils mobile healthcare clinic in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Review-Journal

7 years ago

People participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Touro University Nevada mobile healthcare clinic parked outside at City National Arena in Las Vegas, Thursday, July 19, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

The new Touro University Nevada mobile healthcare clinic parked outside at City National Arena in Las Vegas, Thursday, July 19, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Phillis Christian, third from left, who lives in assisted living in Las Vegas, gets a tour of the new Touro University Nevada mobile healthcare clinic by student doctors from left, Daniel DeMers, Amber Dawood, and Jason Ma, parked outside at City National Arena in Las Vegas, Thursday, July 19, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

The new Touro University Nevada mobile healthcare clinic parked outside at City National Arena in Las Vegas, Thursday, July 19, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Student doctors Daniel DeMers, left, and Jason Ma, show the new Touro University Nevada mobile healthcare clinic parked outside at City National Arena in Las Vegas, Thursday, July 19, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Touro University Nevada, , in partnership with City National Bank, the Vegas Golden Knights, Zappos and other community partners, unveiled the institution’s third mobile healthcare clinic on Thursday at City National Arena in Summerlin.

The mobile clinic expands Touro University Nevada’s commitment to addressing healthcare shortages in Southern Nevada, a news release said. The clinic will address the need for on-site medical care at several Nevada HAND housing locations. The nonprofit organization provides affordable housing solutions and support services to low-income individuals. The clinic also will visit Henderson’s Heritage Park and downtown senior centers.

Touro medical students, under the supervision of faculty, will provide the medical care at the mobile center.