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

Debra Garner
APRN

Lorretta Jennings
APRN II

Elita Pallasigui
Mental Health APRN

Tasheka Powell
APRN

Norma Ramirez Rodriguez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Racquel Tolzmann
APRN

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
BLACK, Scott
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3, North Las Vegas
Community Member
BREEN, Erin
Director, UNLV Vulnerable Road Users Project
Community Member
COCA, Jasmine
Director, Immigration Services
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
Community Member
CASTRO, LUZ
Program Manager, Community Outreach, Dignity Health
Consumer Member
KNUDSEN, Brian
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 1, Las Vegas
Consumer Member
PEREIRA, Rafael
Priest, All Saints Episcopal Church
Community Member
SCOTT, Lucille Consumer Member