The Sierra Nevada Health Center in Carson City will hold a grand opening July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will feature a reception, with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, raffle prizes and guided tours. Keynote speakers include: Mayor Bob Crowell, William G. Gordon, Board Chairman of Nevada Health Centers, Inc., and Thomas G. Chase, CEO of Nevada Health Centers, Inc.
The Sierra Nevada Health Center is located at 3325 Research Way, Carson City. The commemorative celebration is open to the public. Registration is required. Guest may RSVP by phone: (775) 888-662.
Nevada Health Centers, Inc. is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing access to quality health care throughout Nevada since 1977. NVHC currently operates 17 health centers throughout Nevada, which include two mobile programs, the Miles for Smiles Dental program and the NVHC Mammovan. NVHC accepts private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and offers a sliding fee scale for those who qualify.
The new building located at 3325 Research Way, more than doubles the size of the previous Sierra Family Health Center, and will continue to offer family practice and preventative health care. In addition, Pharmacy services will now be available at the new site. People will have the opportunity to meet their healthcare needs under one roof. The Sierra Nevada Health Center is one of the largest health facility operated by NVHC. The Sierra Nevada Health Center was funded through the Health and Resources Administration, with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the Carson City Community Support Grant.
For more information, visit online at www.nvhealthcenters.org