Felicia and Ben Horowitz Commit $150 Million to Nevada's First Standalone Children's Hospital
Intermountain Health says the gift is one of the largest ever made to a U.S. children's hospital and will fund specialists, programs and research in Las Vegas.
Felicia and Ben Horowitz have committed $150 million to Intermountain Health to help build Nevada's first standalone children's hospital, the health system announced on October 23. Intermountain describes it as one of the largest gifts ever made to a children's hospital in the United States, and the facility will be named the Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children's Hospital.
"Every parent wants to know that when their child needs care, the very best people and resources are there for them." — Felicia Horowitz
Where the money goes
The gift is aimed at the people and programs inside the building, not only the construction:
- Recruiting pediatric providers
- Developing specialized programs
- Advancing pediatric research
- A planned focus on behavioral health and other specialized care for children
Felicia Horowitz leads the Horowitz Family Foundation, and Ben Horowitz is a co-founder and general partner of Andreessen Horowitz.
Why it matters
Until now, families in Nevada who need specialized pediatric care have often had to look beyond the state's borders. A dedicated children's hospital gives the region a single place built around young patients' needs.
The hospital is planned for the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in southwest Las Vegas. Intermountain says it expects to break ground the week of October 26.
What's next
The gift is part of the Nevada Campaign for Kids, co-chaired by Bill and Wendy Hornbuckle. Reports on the project give a 2030 opening, though one local outlet has cited 2029, so the timeline may still shift as construction begins.
Hospitals like this take years to build and staff, so the benefits will arrive gradually. But a large early commitment toward recruiting specialists is the kind of foundation that can help a new children's hospital open with the expertise it needs.
