News & Media

Committed to Keeping You Informed

UMC is committed to meeting the needs of the media as quickly and efficiently as possible. Members of the media are only allowed inside UMC for news coverage when escorted by a member of our public relations team. 

Please contact UMC's public relations team to coordinate any media coverage at UMC.

Scott Kerbs, UMC Public Relations Director

Phone: 702-383-1817

Email: scott.kerbs@umcsn.com  


Emily Antuna, UMC Public Relations Coordinator

Phone: 702-207-8817

Email: emily.antuna@umcsn.com


Updates for mass casualty incidents will be provided regularly to members of the media. A member of the public relations team will serve as an official hospital spokesperson, unless specific medical information is necessary, in which case, a medical spokesperson will be designated by the hospital's executive team.

Requests for information or interviews should be made to the public relations team. It is UMC policy that only members of UMC’s public relations team and hospital executives are permitted to confirm information and grant interview requests. UMC adheres to the guidelines of HIPAA in protecting all patient information.

Latest News

Clark County officials emphasize holiday safety to prevent holiday tragedies

The Clark County Fire Department and UMC Hospital are reminding the community that safety is a top priority during the holiday season.

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Las Vegas hospital gets Nevada’s first da Vinci 5 surgical robot

University Medical Center in Las Vegas is set to become the first hospital in Nevada to acquire the da Vinci 5 surgical robot.

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UMC in Las Vegas unveils groundbreaking new surgical robot

UMC on Wednesday unveiled a groundbreaking new surgical robot that will be used to help patients. The Las Vegas hospital will become the first Nevada hospital to use the Da Vinci 5, described as the most advanced and integrated robotic surgery platform.

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National Child Passenger Safety Week highlights importance of car seat checks

The Healthy Living Institute at UMC offers complimentary car seat inspections and installations with certified child passenger safety technicians for community members.

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