Resources and Links
Community Partners and Other Resources
Lili Claire Foundation for Neurogenetic Birth Defects
Helping children with neurogenetic conditions, while providing hope and resources to the families who love them.
Lou Ruvo Brain Institute
Dedicated to the conquest of memory disorders, dementia and neurodegenerative diseases.
Nevada HealthNet
Nevada HealthNet is a statewide project developed in partnership with Savitt Medical Library, the University of Nevada School of Medicine; Lied Library, University of Nevada Las Vegas; and Health Science Library at West Charleston Library, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District to assist Nevada residents in locating health services, resources and providers in their communities.
Nevada Cancer Institute
Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is the official cancer institute for the State of Nevada. A nonprofit organization, NVCI is committed to reducing the burden of cancer by pursuing the development of a comprehensive cancer research institute, as defined by the National Cancer Institute.
Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease
The Whittemore Peterson Institute’s mission is to facilitate and advance patient care, research the patho-physiology and develop therapeutics, diagnostics and prevention strategies for a spectrum of neuro-immune diseases.
Important Numbers to Know
Clinical Drug Trials (Las Vegas)
702-671-5079
Committee to Aid Abused Women (Reno)
775-329-4150
Disease Control
775-684-5996
Health District (Southern Nevada)
702-759-1000
775-688-2830 (after hours ask for Nevada State Division of Health)
Health District (Washoe County)
775-328-2400
775-328-2698 (emergency medical services)
Poison Control
800-222-1222
Rape Crisis Hotline
702-366-1640
Safe House Domestic Violence (Las Vegas)
702-564-3227
Sexual Assault Support Services
775-784-8090 (Reno)
800-992-5757
Suicide Prevention
877-885-HOPE
877-885-4673
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