Becker's Healthcare July 19, 2024
University Medical Center in Las Vegas is Nevada’s only level 1 trauma center and the state’s largest public hospital. With advanced capabilities, it is accustomed to preparing for emergencies and special circumstances, including potential visits from a U.S. president needing medical care.
“We are tasked with caring for the commander in chief, and we take great privilege and honor in doing that,” Mason Van Houweling, the hospital’s CEO, told Becker’s. “As we prepare, we work very closely with the White House team, the Secret Service and various other agencies whenever the president or vice president is in town.”
The latest example of this preparation occurred July 17, when UMC was on alert following reports about a possible medical issue with...
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