Henderson Hospital closing NICU and maternal units next month

Henderson Hospital will close its NICU and maternal health units by the end of next month to free space for surgical inpatient beds, cutting Clark County NICUs to eight. State leaders warn the move will strain maternal care across the county.

Nevada state leaders, local health officials and parents are raising concerns after Henderson Hospital decided to close its NICU and maternal units. The change takes effect at the end of next month and reduces the number of NICUs in Clark County to eight, as the hospital expands surgical inpatient capacity.