Las Vegas Sun

May 19, 2024

Best Innovator: Dr. Florence Jameson

Florence Jameson

Justin M. Bowen

Dr. Florence Jameson founded Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, which opened a clinic Friday near the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Pecos Road. The group, composed entirely of volunteers, hopes to open more clinics in the valley and Northern Nevada.

Jameson is helping dispel Vegas’ dismal health care reputation. He’s the founder of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, a cadre of about 400 doctors, nurses, pharmacists and others who have opened a free medical clinic for uninsured patients in Paradise Park. A second location is planned.

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