Vegas Inc. names 2026 health care honorees at Circa

Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino hosted the 2026 Health Care Headliners and Top Doctors awards reception on Oct. 14. Vegas Inc. used the event to honor medical professionals who work in Southern Nevada. The awards are featured in special issues of the publication’s Health Care Magazine.

The night recognized 11 Health Care Headliners across 10 distinct categories. Nearly 100 Top Doctors also received recognition. These physicians practice in fields ranging from oncology and neurosurgery to plastic surgery and pediatrics.

Florence Jameson, Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers in Medicine, received the Lifetime Achievement award. Kyaw Thein, MD, Medical Oncologist and Hematologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, took the Research Science honor. Crystal Momii, Program Instructor and Chefs for Kids Liaison at University of Nevada, Reno Extension, was recognized for Education.

Taryn M. Bragg, MD, a Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Sunrise Children’s Hospital, won the Physician category. Jessica Woods, Founder of Dental Hygiene Direct, received the Dentistry award. Ati Hakimi, MD, Family Medicine Physician at Vegas Direct Primary Care, was honored for Community Outreach.

Aaron Michael Goodman, Clinical Director, and Dr. Carolyn Mulroney, Medical and Program Director, shared the Innovation award for the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at MountainView Hospital. Brian Greenlee, Executive Director of Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Optum Palliative Care, received the Manager/Administrator distinction.

Patty Scott, Quality, Patient Safety and Regulatory Officer at University Medical Center, was named the Nursing honoree. Scott A. Scherr, MD, Regional Medical Director for Emergency Services at TeamHealth and Sunrise Health System, won the Emergency Services award. The Top Doctors list covers a wide range of medical specialties in the region.

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada served as the presenting sponsor. University Medical Center of Southern Nevada and TrialMed acted as silver sponsors. Guests drank cocktails from Las Vegas Distillery and ate treats from Freed’s Bakery. Desert Cactus Booth provided an interactive photo booth, and Social Booth LV installed additional decor in the venue.