Desert Springs Hospital

Desert Springs Hospital is for-profit hospital owned and operated by Universal Health Services. This 346-bed hospital is located in Paradise, Nevada. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and holds Advanced Certification in Inpatient Diabetes and Primary Stroke Care.
History
The hospital was founded in 1971. Universal Health Services acquired the hospital in 2016.
Leadership
*Sam Kaufman, Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director
*Jeremy Bradshaw, Chief Operating Officer
*Elena McNutt, Chief Nursing Officer
*Matt Cova, Chief Financial Officer
*Jessica Hensler, Assistant Administrator
Services
*Cardiac Care
*Diabetes Treatment Center
*Emergency Services
*Geropsychiatric Services
*Nuclear Medicine
*Palliative Care
*Pulmonary/Lung Disease
*Radiology
*Rehabilitation Center
*Sleep Center
*Social Work Services
*Speech & Language
*Stroke Center
*Surgery
*Vascular Institute
*Weight-loss Surgery
*Wound Care
Awards and Accolades
*Diabetes Treatment Center is the only southern Nevada program accredited by the American Diabetes Association
*Education Recognition Certificate - American Diabetes Association, 2014
*Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality - Human Right Campaign Foundation, 2014 (HEI Facility ID health57087)
*Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI - Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
*Certificate of Distinction for Advanced Inpatient Diabetes Care - The Joint Commission
*Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers - The Joint Commission
*Accredited for Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CT Scan - American College of Radiology
*Bariatric Center of Excellence - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Notable individuals treated
*Mike O'Callaghan, 74, Governor of Nevada (1971-1979), died on March 5, 2004, of a heart attack after collapsing during the morning mass hours at Saint Viator Catholic Church also located in Paradise.
*Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, 66, died of a heart attack on April 12, 1981.
*Former lightweight boxer Kim Duk-koo died from subdural hematoma on November 18, 1982, following a fight with Ray Mancini.
*Singer Robert Goulet.

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