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Emergent Medical Associates Expands Emergency Medicine Services Across Nevada with Multi-Site Launch

(January 1, 2025, Nevada) Emergent Medical Associates (EMA), one of the leading emergency medicine management groups in the Western United States, is proud to announce the launch of its emergency department programs across nine facilities in Nevada. Henderson Hospital, ER at Cadence, and ER at Green Valley Ranch are part of the Valley Health System and Northern Nevada Medical Center, Sierra Medical Center, ER at Damonte Ranch, ER at McCarran NW, and ER at Spanish Springs, are part of the Northern Nevada Health System. The ER at North Valleys, scheduled to open Jan 5, 2026, is also part of the Northern Nevada Health System. With these new facilities, EMA now has 10 programs in Nevada.

By partnering with these locations, EMA brings its physician-led model focused on clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and seamless patient flow to support the delivery of timely and reliable emergency services. EMA’s approach emphasizes collaboration with nursing and hospital leadership, strong communication practices, and evidence-based clinical oversight to help elevate the overall patient and family experience.

“We are honored to expand our partnership with both Valley Health and Northern Nevada Health Systems and provide emergency medicine services across such a diverse group of hospitals and freestanding emergency departments,” said Scott Brewster, Chief Medical Officer at EMA. “This multi-site launch allows us to extend our commitment to compassionate, high-quality, and efficient emergency care to communities across the state.”


About Emergent Medical Associates
EMA, headquartered in El Segundo, CA, is a premier provider of physician staffing and practice management services for 28 Emergency Departments treating over 1M patients annually. EMA exports best practices and innovative management techniques to Hospitals and other Emergency Department groups, helping improve patient care and operational efficiency. EMA's proprietary techniques are patient-focused, quality driven, and targeted on improving daily ED operations.

For more information on EMA, visit our Corporate Overview


About The Valley Health System
Valley Health System is a network of acute care and hospitals serving communities across Southern Nevada. Committed to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare, the system offers a full continuum of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, surgical services, and advanced specialty programs. With a focus on clinical excellence, patient safety, and compassionate service, Valley Health System provides comprehensive, community-oriented care to patients throughout the region.

For more information about Valley Health, please visit their website.


About Northern Nevada Health System
Northern Nevada Health System is a regional multi-facility system consisting of acute care hospitals, specialty facilities, and freestanding emergency departments serving communities throughout northern Nevada. The system provides comprehensive care across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services, prioritizing strong clinical standards and meaningful patient experience.

For more information about Northern Nevada Health System, please visit their website.