Access to quality, affordable medical care is critical to the Latino community in Las Vegas. Fortunately, there are several clinics that offer affordable medical care in Spanish.
Here are some outstanding options.
Clínica Mi Pueblo
At Clínica Mi Pueblo they provide “medical care in the style of your country”, according to their slogan, so no appointment is required to visit: “Just come and we’ll take care of you”.
They offer medical consultation, diagnostic studies, laboratory studies and diabetes control.
Location: 2842 E Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030.
Schedule: Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Services: General medicine, physical exams, blood and urine tests.
Advantages: No appointment is required and they offer medical consultations for only $50. The staff is bilingual, providing care in English and Spanish.
Community Outreach Medical Center
It is a non-profit organization that provides affordable medical services delivered with warmth, courtesy and compassion.
They offer services in several languages, including English, Spanish and Tagalog.
But they also count on Langauge Line Solutions to offer access to more than 240 languages available for translation and interpretation services.
Location: 2080 E. Flamingo Rd Ste 302, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Services: Medical care for the whole family, including pediatrics and gynecology.
Advantages: They offer low-cost services and have Spanish-speaking staff, facilitating communication with Spanish-speaking patients.
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada is an organization that provides quality, comprehensive health care to low-income community members whose jobs do not include access to health insurance.
These services are provided thanks to health professionals and others who volunteer their time and to the financial and in-kind contributions made each year by companies, foundations and individuals.
Medical care is provided through two clinics: Ruffin Family Clinic and Paradise Park Clinic.
Ruffin Family Clinic: 1240 N. Martin Luther King Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Martin Luther King Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106.
Paradise Park Clinic: 4770 Harrison Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89121.
Services: General medicine, dental services and nutritional counseling.
Advantages: Serves only uninsured individuals and offers all services free of charge. It is advisable to call in advance to confirm availability and schedules.
Las Vegas College Medical Clinic
They have general medical office, laboratory, imaging and family medicine services, including women’s wellness.
Location: 8410 Rafael Riviera Way 89113. Located on the west side of the Las Vegas College building, at the door marked Las Vegas College Medical Clinic.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00 pm.
Services: General medicine, physical exams, blood and urine tests.
Advantages: They offer walk-in medical care and have bilingual staff. The laboratory offers same or next day appointments.
These clinics are committed to providing services that adapt to the cultural and linguistic needs of their patients, ensuring that everyone receives the care they deserve
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5. REACH (Research, Education and Access to Community Health)
Research Education and Access for Community Health (R.E.A.C.H.) is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide services, education and access to health care through a variety of programs and projects.
Its commitment is to inclusion, offering support to all people regardless of their origin, nationality, legal status, language, skin color, race, gender, sexual orientation and religion, all through programs such as Ventanilla de Salud, Salvando tu Salud and Ruta de la Salud.
According to its website, one out of every 3 Hispanics receives a REACH service in one of its programs. It has 2 fixed branches and 1 mobile clinic.
Locations:
823 S. 6th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
765 N. Nellis Blvd, Suite 5, Las Vegas, NV 89110
Services: Family medicine, pediatrics, mental health, gynecology, cardiology, nephrology and vaccination.
Characteristics: Low-cost clinic that serves more than 120,000 people a year, providing more than 500,000 services and referrals annually.
Important considerations
Check Availability: It is advisable to contact the clinics in advance to confirm schedules, availability of services and if necessary schedule an appointment.
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Documentation: Some clinics may require identification or proof of income to determine eligibility for certain programs or discounts.
Language: Although many of these clinics have Spanish-speaking staff, it is advisable to confirm this at the time of contact.
The Latino community in Las Vegas has access to a variety of affordable, quality health care options.
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