Best Healthcare in Nevada — 17 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in Nevada

Nevada family courts handle divorce, custody, and support, with Clark County (Las Vegas) operating the state's largest family court. The Child Support Enforcement Program operates under DWSS. Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, and North Las Vegas are the major metros. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Washoe Legal Services, and the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence serve women.

17 Resources

1. Nevada Medicaid — Free

Nevada Medicaid (administered by DHCFP) at 1100 E William St in Carson City covers low-income Nevada women including pregnant women up to 165% of federal poverty, parents and caretakers, and adults under expansion up to 138% FPL. Apply through Access Nevada at accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov or call 800-992-0900 with eligibility questions.

800-992-0900 · 1100 E William St Suite 101, Carson City, NV 89701 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Nevada Health Link (ACA Marketplace) — Free

Nevada Health Link is Nevada's state-based ACA marketplace where women not eligible for Nevada Medicaid can shop for subsidized health insurance during open enrollment (Nov 1 to Jan 15) or after a qualifying life event. Call 800-547-2927 to be connected with a free Nevada-licensed broker or navigator who can compare plans.

800-547-2927 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Southern Nevada Health District — Free

SNHD at 280 S Decatur Blvd in Las Vegas is the local public-health authority for Clark County, running women's health clinics offering family planning, STI screening, breast and cervical cancer screening (BCCEDP), prenatal services, and immunizations on a sliding scale. Call 702-759-1000 to schedule an appointment.

702-759-1000 · 280 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

4. Washoe County Health District — Free

WCHD at 1001 E 9th St in Reno is the local public-health authority for Washoe County, providing reproductive-health, family planning, immunization, prenatal-WIC linkages, and BCCEDP cancer screening services for women on a sliding scale. Call 775-328-2400 to schedule a clinic appointment.

775-328-2400 · 1001 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains — Nevada

Planned Parenthood operates Nevada health centers in Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson offering contraception, STI testing, cancer screening, abortion services, gender-affirming care, and preventive women's health visits. Nevada Medicaid and most insurance are accepted; sliding-scale fees apply for the uninsured. Call 800-230-7526 to schedule.

800-230-7526 · Multiple Nevada locations · Varies by location · Visit Website

6. Community Health Alliance — Reno

CHA at 1055 S Wells Ave in Reno is northern Nevada's largest federally qualified health center, offering primary care, women's health, pediatrics, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding scale based on income. Nevada Medicaid and uninsured both accepted. Call 775-329-6300 to schedule a first-time appointment.

775-329-6300 · 1055 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502 · Mon-Fri 8am-6pm · Visit Website

7. Nevada Health Centers

Nevada Health Centers operates federally qualified health centers across rural and underserved Nevada — Sierra, Carson, Pahrump, Amargosa, Henderson, and more — offering primary care and women's health on a sliding scale. Call 800-787-2568 to find your nearest NVHC clinic.

800-787-2568 · Multiple Nevada locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

8. HealthCare.gov — Free

HealthCare.gov is the federal portal that for Nevada redirects users to Nevada Health Link, the state marketplace. The site explains subsidies and how Medicaid expansion works in Nevada, useful for women determining whether they qualify for Nevada Medicaid or for tax credits on a marketplace plan.

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9. Medicaid.gov — Free

Medicaid.gov links to Nevada's DHCFP Medicaid program (Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up for children's CHIP) and explains federal eligibility floors. Useful for understanding pregnancy-Medicaid, postpartum coverage extension to 12 months, and Medicaid family planning waivers.

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10. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

HRSA's locator lists every federally qualified health center in Nevada — Nevada Health Centers, Community Health Alliance, Northern Nevada HOPES, FirstMed, Family Healthcare Heroes — that offers sliding-scale primary and women's care regardless of insurance or immigration status.

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11. Planned Parenthood — Free

Planned Parenthood national site links Nevada women to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, which operates Nevada's PP health centers in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno. Online appointment booking, telehealth options for birth control and gender-affirming care, and information on Nevada's abortion access (legal up to 24 weeks).

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12. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

HHS Office on Women's Health runs the OWH helpline 1-800-994-9662 and publishes Nevada-relevant information on maternal health, breast and cervical cancer screening (linking to Nevada's BCCEDP), and menopause. Free, multilingual phone support Mon-Fri 9am-6pm ET.

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13. CDC Women's Health — Free

CDC publishes the data Nevada uses to set screening priorities — including Nevada-specific cervical cancer incidence, maternal mortality figures, and chronic-disease prevalence. Useful for Nevada women understanding what preventive services are appropriate for their age group.

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14. Susan G. Komen — Free

Komen's helpline 1-877-GO-KOMEN connects Nevada women to local screening referrals (including Nevada's BCCEDP program at SNHD and WCHD for low-income/uninsured women) and breast-cancer treatment-assistance funds. The Las Vegas Race for the Cure funds local services.

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15. American Cancer Society — Free

ACS at 1-800-227-2345 provides 24/7 cancer information, free Road to Recovery transportation to Nevada cancer centers, and Hope Lodge lodging (closest Hope Lodge is in Phoenix). Useful for Nevada women newly diagnosed and navigating care across Nevada cancer centers.

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16. March of Dimes — Free

March of Dimes funds research and programs improving maternal and infant outcomes — directly relevant to Nevada given the state's elevated maternal-mortality and preterm-birth rates. NICU Family Support resources help Nevada families with babies in Sunrise, UMC, or Renown NICUs.

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17. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

NBWHI conducts research and policy work specifically advancing the health of Black women and girls — important for Nevada's Black women who face the state's highest maternal-mortality risk. Resources include culturally tailored health-screening guides and advocacy training.

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Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in Nevada?
Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Nevada.
Are healthcare resources in Nevada free?
14 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Nevada are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Nevada have healthcare resources?
Listings span cities including Carson City, Las Vegas, Reno.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in Nevada?
Featured entries include Nevada Medicaid, Nevada Health Link (ACA Marketplace), Southern Nevada Health District, Washoe County Health District, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains — Nevada.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
7 of 17 Nevada healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?
Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?
Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?
Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?
Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.