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10.01.2024

Act4Kids Nevada: Get Involved to Improve Healthcare for Children

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Act4Kids Nevada is working to unite the patient and family voice in advocating for a freestanding children's hospital and state-wide healthcare system. It is time for consolidated care for the kids in Nevada! 

Act4Kids is made up of parents and professionals who have noticed the fragmented care in Nevada as they access healthcare for their own kids. We know that too many families are having difficulties accessing care for their children, and too many need to leave the state for care. This needs to change! 

Nevada is home to the largest metropolitan city without a freestanding children's hospital. A new study released by the Lincy Institute at UNLV detailed the need for a children's hospital - read the study here! 

Getting involved with Act4Kids Nevada offers a unique chance for families to work together toward a shared goal of creating a brighter future for Nevada’s children, helping ensure that every child has the chance to succeed and thrive. All kids in Nevada would benefit from a freestanding children's hospital, a healthcare hub for kids! 

Act NOW with Act4Kids Nevada: 

Family Listening Session: Southern Nevada families, join Act4Kids and Las Vegas HEALS for a conversation on the importance of comprehensive pediatric healthcare in Nevada. Listen to local families as they share their experiences and help contribute to shaping future discussions on this vital topic - October 8th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. 

Register For October 8th Family Listening Session

Join our Campaign: Calling all families, healthcare providers, youth-serving organizations and the general public: sign on to show your support for comprehensive pediatric healthcare in the Silver State! 

Join Our Campaign Here

Share Your Story: Your voice matters! We need your stories to bring awareness to the needs of our children, both for the general public, our healthcare system, and our elected representatives.

Share Your Story- English

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Contact Your Legislators: Your elected representatives want to hear from the people they serve! Email, call, or submit an inquiry through their website. Tell them the difficulties your family faces accessing pediatric healthcare in our state.

Contact Your Legislators


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