The New South Meadows Medical Center Unveiled for Our Community

January 27, 2025

ABOVE: Renown Health leadership and other key stakeholders cut the ribbon unveiling the Specialty Care Center at Renown South Meadows Medical Center. B-roll footage of the new space is available for download here and ribbon-cutting b-roll is available here.

With a vision to “create a healthier future through exceptional care and discovery,” Renown Health today announced the opening of the new Specialty Care Center and multiple enhancements across Renown South Meadows Medical Center to improve access to essential and advanced care to meet the growing demand for Renown’s model of care in South Reno and Carson Valley.

"Renown Health has a rich history of service to northern Nevada. The opening of this center marks both a celebration of our past and a bold step into the future. We honor those who laid the foundation for our success, and we embrace the opportunities ahead to innovate, inspire and serve our community in even greater ways,” said Tammy Dermody, Chair, Renown Health Board. “This Center is more than just a building- it is a symbol of our commitment to putting people-first to enhance health care access, experiences, outcomes and affordability for all. We are thrilled to share this gift with our growing community.”

“As the only locally governed, charitable, not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system serving northern Nevada, we are investing in expertise, services and facilities and across the region to meet the growing need for best-in-class healthcare,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, President and CEO, Renown Health. Driven by the unwavering commitment of our clinical teams, this beautiful, state-of-the-art facility epitomizes Renown's commitment to our community, ensuring that all patients receive the highest quality of care, close to home and near family and friends.”

Benefits of the New Specialty Care Center at Renown South Meadows

When the first patients are welcomed to the Specialty Care Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28, they will experience a beautiful, light filled space with expanded imaging, surgery, lab services, cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology services.

Construction of the new building began in spring 2022 and was a monumental effort, with more than 616,000 work-hours and 1,000 skilled workers on-site throughout the project to build the 121,000 square foot facility. Including design teams, stakeholders and off-site contributors, the project positively impacted an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 people and invigorated the local economy.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to the teams whose dedication made this transformation possible, including Renown Facilities, South Meadows Leadership, Clinical Operations and the Renown Health Foundation,” said Sam Weller, CEO of Renown South Meadows Medical Center. “This project is possible due to our construction and project teams, including Cummings Group, Perkins & Will, Nexcore Group and Gilbane Group.”

Specialty Care Center Highlights

• Floor 1: An expanded laboratory and diagnostic services, featuring a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology lab. A new dining facility and kitchen.
• Floor 2: A new surgical center with 6 operating rooms, designed for streamlined procedures and patient comfort, equipped with leading-edge robotic technology.
• Floor 3: The future home of the Conrad Breast Center, opening in June 2025 will offer advanced breast health services, including imaging, risk assessment, genetic counseling, breast surgical oncology, breast medical oncology, infusion services, nurse navigators, pharmacy, a wellness center and clinical research.

This new Specialty Care Center is a collaboration between Renown Health and NexCore Group, a national healthcare real estate investment and development company.

“Collaborating with Renown Health on this transformative project has been an incredible journey,” said Aaron Brewster, SVP of Real Estate Development at Nexcore Group. “The Specialty Care Center at South Meadows Medical Center exemplifies innovation and thoughtful design, ensuring a modern and patient-centered experience. We are proud to contribute to a project that will have such a meaningful impact on the community for years to come.”

As Renown Health continues to enhance its services at South Meadows Medical Center, the expansion extends beyond the Specialty Care Center. The existing medical center has also undergone significant upgrades to further improve patient care and experience.

“The Specialty Care Center is just one of multiple enhancements we’re unveiling at Renown South Meadows,” said Jenn Fleiner, RN, MSN, Chief Operations and Nursing Officer at Renown South Meadows Medical Center. “The existing medical center, which has served south Reno for decades, now features all private patient/family rooms, new lobby and public spaces, surgical enhancements, lighting improvements, streamlined admission processes and a new front entrance. Now our facility matches the exceptional, personalized care we provide to every patient and family.”

Facility Enhancements at Renown South Meadows Medical Center

• Lobby and Public Spaces: Redesigned for comfort and a welcoming atmosphere to enhance the patient experience.
• Floors 1 & 2: Private patient/family rooms for better privacy and comfort, supporting the highest-quality care.
• Surgical Enhancements: Expansion of minor procedure rooms, operating room upgrades and technology integration to reduce wait times and offer additional treatment options.
• Lighting Improvements: Dimmable, sustainable LED lighting for better comfort for patients and care teams.
• Streamlined Admissions: Enhanced imaging services, a surgical pre-admission lounge and expanded physical therapy space ensure comprehensive care in one location.
• New Front Entrance and Parking Lot: Improves accessibility, navigation and first impressions for patients and visitors.

Renown Health’s $469 Million Investment to Meet the Growing Needs of Our Community

Over the last three years, given significant consumer demand for Renown providers and services, a master facilities planning process was undertaken to ensure adequate bed and procedure capacity, spaces to accommodate new technology and services to meet the needs of a growing patient base and community. Over that time Renown Health invested more than $469 million in hospital campus improvements at Renown Regional Medical Center which included new Trauma Surgical, Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units; private room upgrades across Renown South Meadows Medical Center, and now the new Specialty Care Center at Renown South Meadows Medical Center.

“In alignment with our newly released five-year strategic plan, developed in collaboration with our board, leadership, employees and community, we are focused on delivering excellence through thoughtful investments that meet the evolving needs of our region,” said Dr. Erling. “Our updated mission statement, ‘Established in 1864 as Nevada’s first hospital, we proudly serve our community as the only not-for-profit academic health system, committed to saving lives, nurturing minds and caring for all people,’ reflects our deep roots and our commitment to care, which is further emphasized through the opening of these new facilities and expansion of clinical programs.”

“Renown’s hospital campuses are now the most innovative, convenient and compassionate places to provide and receive care,” added Melodie Osborn, MBA, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Executive, Renown Health. “Designed for patients, visitors and team members, these spaces showcase state-of-the-art technology, enhance patient safety and improve the hospital experience – including adding more private rooms; having flexible areas with room for growth; and creating healthy, sustainable buildings and interiors. We have been pleased to make these major community investments in health care facilities to transform care, improve the economy and enhance the quality of life for generations to come. And we are not finished. We have more exciting plans for the future!”

About Renown Health

Renown Health is the region’s largest locally governed, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,500 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health.