
Respiratory Infections Spread Local Medical Center Expanding Its Pediatric Services
By TheNevadaGlobeStaff, December 14, 2022 10:51 am
RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center has announced the opening of a new pediatric inpatient care facility.
The new unit will give medical care to newborns, children, and teenagers.
“As we have experienced an increase in respiratory viruses among the pediatric population, we know how important it is to expand our scope of services by opening a pediatrics unit,” said Jennifer Achilles, MD, pediatrics and NICU medical director at Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center. “Local families can find comfort that they can access care a short drive from home, with the area’s foremost experts.”
The new location will be at 625 Innovation Drive in Reno, at the intersection of Longley Lane and Double R Blvd. There will also be a 24-hour emergency department.
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