In 1968, the need for a special care center for the treatment of burn victims in Southem Nevada was brought to the attention of the Lions. The Lions took on this challenge, and through a concerted effort, the LIONS BURN CENTER was opened in February, 1969, at what was then the Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, now UMC.

University Medical Center is the state-designated Level I Trauma Center for Southern Nevada, as well as the only advanced facility to offer a specialized team of medical professionals prepared to respond to the needs of the severely injured 24 hours a day. UMC also houses the state's only burn care facility -- the Lions Burn Care Center, and operates a comprehensive free-standing unit devoted solely to physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Over the years, local Lions Clubs have donated over $700,000 to provide advanced equipment and expanded facilities to make the LIONS BURN CENTER a premier burn care facility which is recognized throughout the south-westem states.

University Medical Center
1800 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102.
Phone: (702) 383-2000
Website: http://www.umc-cares.org/