Desert Radiology hired interventional neuroradiologist Dr. Julian Hardman. Most recently, Hardman worked as an associate radiologist performing complex neuro-interventional procedures and final interpretations on multifaceted neuroradiology imaging cases. Hardman has also participated in various clinical research studies and contributed to scholarly publications and scientific exhibits.
Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing announced the acquisition of certain assets of Eternal Services and Plumbing Solutions, allowing Goettl to expand its footprint and services. As part of the acquisition, Eternal Services will rebrand to Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing and will also merge its customers into Goettl’s client base.
Silver State Pediatric, a Las Vegas-based skilled nursing facility for children with complex medical conditions, has initiated the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement process by welcoming four members to the health care team. Lynda Mathis, RN, who has worked in the health care industry for 56 years, will serve as interim director of nursing. She has worked extensively in pediatric care and previously served as director of nursing at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport, La. Lucia Mathis, MOT, OTR/L, is the new therapy director. She has more than 25 years of experience in health care, with the majority of those years working within the Clark County School District as an occupational therapist. Juliet Buettner, PT, will be Silver State Pediatric’s physical therapist. She has been working in the health care field since 2000, most recently with Tilton’s Tots, a mobile physical therapy for children. Doug Springer, RT, a respiratory therapist who has more than 40 years of experience in the related field, was hired as director of respiratory. Springer’s career includes working with patients of all types and implementing a respiratory therapy department at a Kansas hospital, where he also trained the pediatric and emergency room medical staff.
The Henderson City Council awarded a design/build contract for the Henderson Event Center, future home of the American Hockey League Henderson Silver Knights and other cultural and community events, to a local team headed by the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company as lead design/builder. Other team partners include Las Vegas-based Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors as lead architect and Perkins and Will as specialty architect.
Cleveland Clinic and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement opened the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic, the first Alzheimer’s prevention clinic designed just for women. Under the direction of Dr. Jessica Caldwell, a neuropsychologist with expertise in brain health, memory, aging and women’s risks for Alzheimer’s disease, the center combines the latest science on prevention with a woman’s medical history, biological risks, habits, mood and memory to create a personalized, sustainable plan for lifestyle modifications that can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Roseman University of Health Sciences President Dr. Renee Coffman appointed Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer Jr. as dean of the Roseman University College of Medicine. Greer joined the university June 1 with the goal of establishing a Las Vegas-based medical school that will align students, educators and community in designing and delivering an inclusive and collaborate environment for learning, health care and research. Joining Greer are four additional faculty: Dr. Karin Esposito will serve as senior executive dean for academic and student affairs; Marin Gillis will serve as senior executive dean for faculty affairs and learning innovation; Luther Brewster will serve as senior executive dean for community health innovation; and Cheryl Brewster will serve as senior executive dean for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Gov. Steve Sisolak appointed Tammy Cordova to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. Cordova currently serves as chief counsel for the PUC regulatory operations staff attorneys. She brings over 25 years of experience in state government and the United States Navy, and has worked for the commission since 2001 as an administrative attorney, assistant staff counsel and staff counsel.
Spring Mountain Behavioral Services launched its Child Intensive Outpatient Program, a comprehensive, group-based structured therapeutic program designed for children ages 9-11 beginning July 13. The program provides treatment for children experiencing behavioral and emotional disorders including anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, depression, mood disorder, aggression and oppositional defiant disorder.
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas’ Caden Denning placed sixth in the Prepared Prompt Speaking competition at the National Speech & Debate Association’s national tournament. Denning also advanced to the quarterfinals in Congressional Debate: House, and was the only student from Nevada who advanced to the finals at this year’s tournament.