Families hope for care closer to home as Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital breaks ground

For 12-year-old Benjamin Sanchez, the promise of a new children’s hospital means something simple: fewer trips out of state for medical care. For families attending the celebration, the project represents hope that more of their children’s specialized care will eventually be available closer to home.

Fireworks and a drone show marked Monday’s groundbreaking for Intermountain Health’s Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital.