Rob Langrell

Friday, May 1, 2009 | 4 p.m.

Rob Langrell

Dear readers,

Welcome to our third edition of Health Care Headliners. It’s our look at some of the local people who have made an important impact on the health care industry.

We’ve identified 11 areas in health care again this year and acknowledged a pioneer in each. The names came from nominations we accepted in the months leading up to the publication, as well as from research by some of our writers and editors.

The result: great stories about truly outstanding people. Some are doctors, some are nurses, and we even have a volunteer, an emergency medical technician and a husband-and-wife team of dentists. These are people who really have made a great difference in our community.

As Southern Nevada grows, so does the impact of health care. The sheer growth we’ve experienced locally in the medical field is astounding. The number of hospitals continues to increase. Additionally, there are scores of “quick-care” facilities, licensed nursing homes and private psychiatric centers.

Educational facilities have grown by leaps and bounds, too. They educate students and place them locally.

We want to especially thank our presenting sponsor this year, Embarq, and all of the sponsors and advertisers that helped make this publication possible.

Rob Langrell

Special Publications Editor

rob.langrell@gmgvegas.com

(702) 990-2490