![Desert Springs Hospital Leaves Legacy of Quality Patient Care, Heartfelt Memories](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/DSH_Legacy_group.jpg?itok=QZxCGBuu)
March 13, 2023
Desert Springs Hospital has ceased inpatient operations, leaving behind 52 years of caring for patients, multiple awards for quality care, a reputation for cardiac expertise and legions of talented employees and physicians who have remained in Las Vegas or relocated to other states to share their expertise, dedication and compassion.
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March 07, 2023
Spring Valley and Summerlin hospitals are hosting on-site car seat safety checks on a rotating basis.
![Centennial Hills Hospital: Celebrating 15 Years of Caring for the Northwest and North Las Vegas Communities](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/CHH_aerial_view.png?itok=ATQw2f-J)
January 17, 2023
Hospital adds advanced medical services, opens new patient tower and builds two freestanding emergency departments.
![Group poses who tossed dirt on groundbreaking for Valley ER at North Las Vegas in front of sign that says coming late 2023](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/VAL%20ER%20at%20NLV%20group%20dirt%20toss%2012.16.22.jpg?itok=jWh-HxO5)
December 16, 2022
The ER at North Las Vegas will be an extension of Valley Hospital's existing emergency department when it opens in late 2023.
![Six Valley Health System Hospitals Earn ENERGY STAR Certification](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/VHS_energy_star_certification.png?itok=eoJiVbR_)
December 13, 2022
Centennial Hills, Desert Springs, Henderson, Spring Valley, Summerlin and Valley hospitals implemented a variety of energy-efficient measures over the past five years including the installation of LED lighting and recommissioning HVAC systems to upgrade to current design standards, to earn this specialty certification.
![Four Valley Health System Hospitals Awarded "A" Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/VHS_Leapfrog_safety_grade_fall_2022.png?itok=vvNF-aIW)
November 16, 2022
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center and Valley Hospital Medical Center each earned their first “A” grades; Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center earned its second consecutive “A” grade; and Henderson Hospital earned its 9th consecutive “A” grade for Fall 2022.
![Valley Health System Hospitals Honored by Nevada Donor Network for Best Practices, Education and Initiatives](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/VHS%20NV%20Donor%20Dinner%20Multiple%20VHS%20hospitals.jpg?itok=lwrAssA4)
November 07, 2022
Valley Health System hospitals, departments and individual employees of The Valley Health System were honored by the Nevada Donor Network.
October 31, 2022
Summerlin Hospital Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Continued Expansion
![Valley Health Specialty Hospital Celebrates Inaugural Year of Care](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/VHS_Specialty_Hospital.jpg?itok=ppbk4TR1)
October 11, 2022
From performing orthopedic surgery procedures to helping people recover from stroke, injuries or illness, the team at Valley Health Specialty Hospital has spent the last year caring for more than 2,250 patients.
![Spring Valley Hospital Names Claude Wise as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/Spring_Valley_Hospital.jpeg?itok=5kPMnMGk)
October 03, 2022
He succeeds Leonard Freehof, who retired after leading Spring Valley Hospital for almost 15 years.