Gerlach
Medical Center
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350 Short Street
P.O. Box 40
Gerlach,
NV 89412
Phone: (775)
557-2313
Fax:
(775) 557-2141
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Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch from Noon to 1:00 pm |
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Professional
Staff:
Mel Magboo,
M.D. |
Overview:
Nevada Health Centers, Inc. (NVHC) was founded in 1977 as
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and currently has 17
clinical sites throughout Nevada. Gerlach Medical Clinic
opened its doors to serve the community with quality health care in
1992.
Gerlach is a tiny village 107 miles north
of Reno at the juncture of the Smoke Creek and Black Rock Deserts,
with the Granite Mountain Range as a backdrop. This area is still home
for descendents of the Basque and other ranching pioneers, miners, and
later, railroad men. Today, Gerlach is known for its access to
the Black Rock Desert, the diverse recreation there, and its eccentric
artists. Annually, one week in August/September, the “Burning Man”
festival is held here, bringing upward of 40,000 people.
Target Population— Gerlach/Empire’s
population is approximately 600 people.
Services Provided— Family Medicine,
Women’s Health, Pediatrics, D.O.T. Physicals, Occupational Health,
STD/HIV Education, Family Planning, Urgent Care, Lab, X-Ray,
Prescription Dispensary, Periodic Screenings for Kids & Adults,
Well-Child Care and Immunizations, Prenatal and Newborn Care, Chronic
Illness Management, Health Education.
Staffing:
Provider: Mel Magboo, MD
Gerlach is staffed with one MD. There is one back office and one part
time front office support staff.
Federal Designation— HPSA, MUP
Patient Profile for 2004 – Ethnic Groups
served (top 2): Caucasian (48%), Hispanic (6%), Black (1%).
