Mission

The mission of the Southern Nevada Community Health Center (SNCHC) is to serve residents of the 89107 ZIP code area in addition to Clark County residents from other underserved areas with appropriate and comprehensive outpatient health and wellness, emphasizing prevention and education in a culturally respectful environment.

Vision

It is the Southern Nevada Community Health Center’s vision to contribute to the development of healthy communities in which health disparities are diminished and there is access to health care for all.

Values

  • Delivering quality care with dignity, equality, sensitivity, professionalism and respect.
  • Maintaining high ethical and professional standards.
  • Being a culturally competent organization.
  • Practicing continuous quality improvement.
  • Operating cost effectively and efficiently.
  • Providing a work environment conducive to positive attitudes, personal satisfaction and growth.
  • Incorporating leadership principles at every level of the Community Health Center.

Meet Our Providers

Adrienne Davis
APRN

Dr. Alireza Farabi
Infectious Disease

Lorretta Jennings
APRN II

Elita Pallasigui
Mental Health APRN

Tasheka Powell
APRN

Norma Ramirez Rodriguez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Racquel Tolzmann
APRN

Dr. Matthew Bonello

Dr. Jerry Cade

Dr. David Rivas

Caitlin ‘Cat’ Parker
Registered Dietitian

Stephanie Romano
APRN II

Kikam ‘Kevin’ Yun
APRN II

Zhulieta Todd
PA

Nelson Duran
PA II

Tabitha Johnson
Behavioral Health Manager

Dr. Rubin Saavedra
Medical Director

Victoria Allen
APRN I

Josefina Ascano
APRN II

Governing Board

Members of the Southern Nevada Community Health Center Governing Board are trustees who act on behalf of SNCHC’s constituents, including service recipients, funders, the government and taxpayers. The Board has the principal responsibility for fulfillment of the organization’s mission and the legal accountability for its operations.

Board Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes
Member Name Designation

MELENDREZ, Jose (Chair)
Executive Director of Community Partnerships,
UNLV Dept. of Public Health

Consumer Member

FELIZ-BARROWS, Donna (First Vice Chair)
Grant Reporting Manager, Academica Nevada

Consumer Member

COCA, Jasmine (Second Vice Chair)
Director, Immigration Services
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

Community Member

BLACK, Scott
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3, North Las Vegas

Community Member

BREEN, Erin
Director, UNLV Vulnerable Road Users Project

Community Member

CASTRO, Luz
Program Manager, Community Outreach, Dignity Health

Consumer Member

HUNT, Sara
Assistant Dean of Behavioral Health Sciences
Director, UNLV Mental/Behavioral Health Training Coalition

Community Member

KNUDSEN, Brian
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 1, Las Vegas

Consumer Member

MACIAS-VILLA, Blanca
Deputy Director, Make The Road Nevada

Consumer Member