Wendover

Wendover Community Health Center

925 Wells Avenue
P.O. Box 3520

West Wendover, NV 89883

Phone: (775) 664-2220

Fax: (775) 664-2965

Hours:
Monday through Saturday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Professional Staff:
Elmer E. Alegre, M.D.
Marirose F. Cutillar, M.D.
Marilyn Ramirez, PA-C

Overview:
Nevada Health Centers, Inc. (NVHC) was founded in 1977 as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and currently has 17 clinical sites throughout Nevada. Wendover Community Health Center, located in Elko County, opened its doors to serve the community with quality health care in 1999.

In the 1920’s, night travelers driving east across the vast Great Salt Lake desert would see a single light off in the distance as they approached the Utah-Nevada border. The light—a solitary bulb mounted atop a tall pole, welcomed them to the small railroad community. Back then, Wendover was a tiny outpost of civilization in the high desert. Today, travelers along the same route are welcomed by a very different site: West Wendover, Nevada. Located just off the Interstate 80 on the Nevada side of the Utah-Nevada border, West Wendover is a major transportation hub between Denver and the Pacific Cost. Salt Lake City lies only 120 miles to the east. (City of Wendover Guide)

Target Population: The West Wendover population is approximately 5,000 people, and Wendover (Utah Side) is approximately 3,000 people.

Services Provided: Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, D.O.T. Physicals, Occupational Health, STD/HIV Education, Family Planning, Urgent Care & 24 Hour Emergency 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:
Providers: Elmer Alegre, MD, Marirose Cutillar-Alegre, MD, Marilyn Ramirez, PA-C

Wendover is staffed with two MD’s and one Physician Assistant (PA-C). There are three back office and three front office support staff. Three times a month, a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist visits the clinic to assist the community with available programs.

Patient Profile for 2003: Ethnic Groups served (top 3): Hispanic (40%), Caucasian (36%), African American (1%).