Las Vegas, NV (May 18, 2016)— Immunize Nevada recently recognized outstanding healthcare providers that have gone above and beyond to protect Nevadans from vaccine-preventable diseases. The number of winners for high immunization rates, which included provider offices, hospitals, post-acute care facilities and tribal health centers statewide, nearly doubled from the previous year. Winners for the Healthy People 2020 award are based on the Immunization and Infectious Diseases Leading Health Indicators that are set at a national level. The indicators recognized at the April awards ceremonies were for childhood and adolescent immunization rates above 80 percent and healthcare worker influenza immunization rates above 90 percent.

There are many components to achieving high immunization rates as a state, but the provider offices are key to providing a medical home and immunization access for Nevada’s communities. A number of different barriers play a factor in Nevada challenging families to access immunizations on time, every time. Additionally, ensuring employees are vaccinated against influenza takes a synchronized effort that begins with the support of the executive leadership team and is implemented by a team of employee health advocates throughout an organization.

HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 WINNERS – SOUTHERN NEVADA

Increase the percentage of children ages 19 to 35 months who receive the recommended doses of DTaP, polio, MMR, Hib, hepatitis B, varicella and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) to the target of 80% or higher.

• Anthem Pediatrics - Rainbow
• Centennial Pediatrics
• Civic Center Pediatrics
• Desert Pediatrics - Eastern
• Guadalupe MC - Nellis
• Healthcare P.N.G. - Durango
• Horizon Ridge Pediatrics
• Kidfixers Pediatrics
• Lake Mead Pediatrics - MCD
• Mama Mia Pediatrics
• Meadows Pediatrics
• Michael Rosenman Pediatrics
• Milestones Pediatrics
• Nevada Health Centers - Martin Luther King Family Health Center
• Nevada Health Centers - North Las Vegas Family Health Center
• Nevada Health Centers - Cambridge Family Health Center
• Nevada Health Centers - Eastern Family Medical & Dental Center
• Siena Pediatrics
• Southern Nevada Internal Medicine
• Southwest Medical - Charleston
• Southwest Medical - Montecito
• Sunset Clinic #1
• Sunshine Valley Pediatrics
• Tendercare Pediatrics
• William W Craig, MD

Increase the percentage of adolescents who receive the recommended doses of Tdap, MCV4 and HPV to the target of 80% or higher.

• Advanced Pediatrics
• Bernstein Pediatrics
• Guadalupe Medical Center - Lake Mead
• Healthwell Medical Group
• Henderson Pediatrics
• Lake Mead Pediatric Center
• NSC/BHS-Bowers Health Center
• Pioneer Pediatrics - Bonanza
• Southwest Medical - Eastern
• Southwest Medical - Nellis
• Valley Pediatric and Specialty Center

Increase the percentage of healthcare personnel who are vaccinated annually against seasonal influenza to the target of 90% or higher.

• Desert Springs Hospital
• Highland Manor of Mesquite
• MountainView Hospital Las Vegas
• Royal Springs Healthcare & Rehab
• Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
• St. Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martín Campus
• St. Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena Campus
• University Medical Center
• Valley Hospital Medical Center
• White Pine Care Center

Immunize Nevada is widely recognized as Nevada’s trusted resource for immunizations and community health for all ages by fostering education and statewide collaboration. For more information, visit ImmunizeNevada.org.

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