The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe has inaugurated a new wellness center dedicated to supporting the health and fitness needs of Native Americans in the area. According to News 3 LV, the facility, located on Paiute Circle near Main and Washington in downtown Las Vegas, will serve approximately 10,000 Native Americans from various tribes across Clark County.
This wellness center not only offers state-of-the-art medical services, but it also provides holistic therapies and features a 16,000-square-foot gym that boasts a convertible court space for basketball or volleyball despite having additional amenities that are designed to foster an inclusive environment for exercise and community engagement, the center was also constructed with the understanding that American Indians and Alaska Natives have increased susceptibility to Diabetes and related health issues, as reported by Nevada Business.
The grand opening yesterday was marked by a blessing of the new space, remarks from Benny Tso, the Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Council Chairman, and comments from Health and Human Services Director Fabian Solis. Additionally, an array of lawmakers attended, including Mayor Shelley Berkley and City Councilmembers Nancy E. Brune and Shondra Summers-Armstrong, according to details shared by Nevada Business.
Educational elements are core to the wellness center's offerings, such as a teaching kitchen that enables participants to learn healthier cooking options through classes and expert guidance, and also the LVPT staff complement this by including trained specialists in diabetes prevention and management team members include a diabetes coordinator, registered dietitian nutritionist, and diabetes program assistant which means the focus on wellbeing is comprehensive and takes into account the necessary support for those living with or at risk for diabetes, according to News 3 LV.
The facility, which also stands ready as an emergency shelter if needed after adverse events, is a manifestation of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe's commitment to holistic wellness and cultural considerations; funding for the project was sourced from the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant, the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) grant, and various third-party receivable funds, including Medicaid and private insurance contributions, detailed by Nevada Business in their coverage of the wellness center's development and completion.
