The Clark County Medical Society is now accepting nominations for its twelfth annual Winged Heart Awards. Established in 2013 by former CCMS President Dr. George Alexander, the awards recognize the outstanding contributions of nurses, health-focused nonprofit organizations and first responders throughout Clark County. Community members are invited to submit nominations … [Read more...] about The Clark County Medical Society Honors First Responders, Nurses, and Medical Nonprofits
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Clark County Medical Society’s 2025 Winged Heart Award Recipients
Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) awards a local nurse, first responder and non-profit organization with the 2025 Winged Heart Awards during its 71st Presidential Installation Luncheon & Awards Ceremony at the Wynn/Encore on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Minnie Wood, Senior Lecturer at the UNLV School of Nursing, Trent Corwin, a Las Vegas Firefighter Paramedic and Vegas for … [Read more...] about Clark County Medical Society’s 2025 Winged Heart Award Recipients
Clark County Medical Society Alliance (CCMSA) Hosts 21st Annual Spring Fashion Show with Anne Fontaine, March 10
Clark County Medical Society Alliance (CCMSA), established in 1949, is a unique 501c3 philanthropic organization steadfastly dedicated to its mission of building a healthier Southern Nevada. Since 2000, the Alliance (CCMSA) has hosted an annual spring fashion show luncheon and silent auction. The 21st Annual Spring Fashion Show event, with presenting sponsor, Intermountain … [Read more...] about Clark County Medical Society Alliance (CCMSA) Hosts 21st Annual Spring Fashion Show with Anne Fontaine, March 10
Healthcare Heroes2020
Corporate Sponsor Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, was founded in Las Vegas in 1972 and is Nevada’s largest multispecialty medical group. For nearly 50 years, it has provided experienced, compassionate, innovative and high-quality care to patients throughout southern Nevada. A healthcare provider that has been around that long knows that a community’s … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Industry Focus: Healthcare
The healthcare industry continues to face challenges involving access to care, physician shortages and coordination between providers in the Silver State. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these issues and new opportunities on the horizon for the industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Around the State: February 2016
University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Ranks Among Best in Nation The U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business at 31st out of 163 schools in the nation for having the best online MBA program. The ranking evaluated schools based solely on data related to distance education MBA programs. The College of Business’ … [Read more...] about Around the State: February 2016
Industry Focus: Healthcare
Nevada’s healthcare industry strives to focus on high quality care while searching for ways to lower costs for patients. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the offices of City National Bank to discuss the trends and challenges facing their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. These … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Ninth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Legacy Now in its ninth year, Healthcare Heroes began with the dual goal of honoring individuals that excel in healthcare and helping fund scholarships for Nevada’s future healthcare educators. After realizing there wasn’t a program in place to honor individuals that have done amazing things to propel healthcare in the Silver State, Healthcare Heroes was born with 10 … [Read more...] about Ninth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Industry Focus: Healthcare
Nevada’s healthcare industry continues to see an increasing number of challenges. With the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the ongoing issue of physician and specialist shortages, healthcare executives in the Silver State are working to adapt while ensuring quality care for their fellow Nevadans. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the offices of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
What’s your New Year’s Resolution?
“New Year’s resolutions are made to be broken! Instead, I like to establish a New Year’s “theme” to help me refocus my priorities each year. I have declared 2014 the “Year of Breaking Boundaries!” Kelley Goldberg | Shareholder, Intellectual Property Group Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP “The goal I have for 2014 is to step up one of my original goals when I first … [Read more...] about What’s your New Year’s Resolution?
Industry Focus: Healthcare
An industry that remains in the throes of transition and reform, healthcare has been in the spotlight for the past several years. Between healthcare reform and changing practices, healthcare professionals have had to learn to jump with the times. Executives representing healthcare in Nevada recently met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss this … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
George J. Alexander: Clark County Medical Society
President-Elect and President of Dr. Alexander & Co. Las Vegas Number of Employees: 5 Years in Nevada: 17 Years with Company: 13 How did you first get into medicine? I was first exposed to the specialty in medical school while at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., and became passionate about it as I progressed through my surgical training. What do you … [Read more...] about George J. Alexander: Clark County Medical Society