Intermountain Foundation announced on October 23, 2026, that Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital will be named the Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital. The naming follows a historic $150 million commitment from Felicia Horowitz and Ben Horowitz to support pediatric care in the state.
The $150 million gift is intended to help bring specialized pediatric care, advanced research, and leading providers to Nevada. Felicia Horowitz, president of the Horowitz Family Foundation and co-founder and president of The Paid in Full Foundation, stated that the gift aims to ensure parents have access to the best resources when their children need care. Ben Horowitz, co-founder and general partner of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), noted the opportunity to attract exceptional physicians, nurses, and caregivers to the mission.
David Flood, chief development officer of Intermountain Health and president of Intermountain Foundation, said the gift propels pediatric care in Nevada 10 to 15 years into the future. The investment is part of the Nevada Campaign for Kids, which seeks to create a model health system for children. This initiative builds upon existing pediatric specialty care provided by Primary Children’s Hospitals in Utah and services in Billings, Montana.
The new hospital is expected to open in 2030 at the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in southwest Las Vegas. The facility aims to address critical needs such as behavioral health and specialized pediatric care within a child-centered environment. Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International and Co-Chair of the Intermountain Health Nevada Campaign for Kids, said the project reflects the community building world-class care for children.
The project is expected to break ground next week, following the momentum of philanthropic commitments supporting the Nevada Campaign for Kids.
