LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A major healthcare milestone is coming to Southern Nevada as Intermountain Health announced plans for a new standalone children's hospital in Las Vegas, ending the need for families to travel out of state for specialized pediatric care.

The more than $1 billion facility will be built on the UNLV Reed Research Campus off Durango and the 215 in the southwest part of town, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and completion targeted for the end of 2029.

For families like Azalea and her 8-year-old son Benji, the announcement represents hope after years of traveling hundreds of miles for medical care.

"I've been to three different states for treatment… and I can tell you — that's a lot of road trips and a lot of hotel rooms," Benji said.

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