LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — After two years of construction, UMC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to unveil updates that began in April 2023.
Some of the improvements to their 26-acre campus include new exteriors, landscaping, and improved access for pedestrians.
“From our humble beginnings back in 1931 when we started out with one doctor, one nurse, to becoming the highest level of care in the state of Nevada,” UMC’s Chief Executive Officer, Mason Van Houweling, said. “It’s just an exciting day for UMC.”
“This part of the valley is very important, with the medical district investment by the city, and the school of medicine UNLV and UMC’s partnership, to be able to grow and bring care to Las Vegas that no one else has,” He continued.
Neonatologist Dr. Francis Banfro attended the grand reveal. He told 8 News Now he was amazed by the updates.
“We saw the beginnings. We’ve been dreaming what this revitalization was going to look like,” Dr. Banfro, who said the move will benefit both doctors and patients, said.
“People say looks don’t matter, but looks matter to patients,” he explained. “If the place looks dingy and way behind, they won’t have confidence coming to the place.”
The project, which began two years ago, had a price tag of $55 million.
“The exteriors really reflect the great care that’s happening inside the walls of UMC,” CEO Van Houweling said.
