Intermountain Healthcare Foundation announced a $50 million commitment from Larry and Heidi Canarelli to advance Nevada's first comprehensive, stand-alone children's hospital, moving the project closer to completion.
The gift will result in the naming of the inpatient tower as the Larry & Heidi Canarelli Inpatient Tower. The facility is scheduled to open in 2030 and will feature 180 inpatient beds, with capacity to expand to 228 beds. The tower will include a trauma center, emergency department, the state's highest-level neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care, cancer center, behavioral health services, child abuse treatment center, and advanced medical and surgical specialties.
The hospital will be located at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in southwest Las Vegas. Intermountain Health is expected to break ground later in October 2026.
"Every child deserves access to great care close to home. We hope this helps keep more Nevada families together during some of life's most difficult moments," Larry and Heidi Canarelli said in a statement.
The Canarelli family has been involved in Southern Nevada development for decades through homebuilding, education, and community initiatives. Their three children—Stacia Lemke, Jeffrey Canarelli, and Alyssa Canarelli—support the commitment.
David Flood, Chief Development Officer of Intermountain Health and President of Intermountain Foundation, called the gift "an extraordinary commitment" that will create specialized pediatric capacity in Nevada. "The Larry & Heidi Canarelli Inpatient Tower is turning generosity into lasting capacity for children's health in Nevada," Flood said.
The commitment is part of the Nevada Campaign for Kids, which aims to expand access to specialized pediatric care across the state. The campaign is co-chaired by Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International, and Wendy Hornbuckle.
"When we launched this campaign, we asked our community to imagine what would be possible if every Nevada child could receive comprehensive, top-quality care at home," the Hornbuckles said. "Larry and Heidi just answered that question by adding tremendous fuel to what will be one of the most inclusive and galvanizing campaigns Nevada has seen."
Mitch Cloward, Intermountain Health Region President, emphasized the practical impact of having pediatric intensive care available locally: "A child in Las Vegas who needs the highest level of intensive care will be able to get it here. This kind of access changes what is possible for families when every hour, every step and every mile matters."