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Mayor Shelley Berkley presents a proclamation recognizing the building's architectural distinction and its enduring impact on brain healthcare and research
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Larry Ruvo standing in front of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
LAS VEGAS, NV. – In recognition of World Architecture Day, the City of Las Vegas honored the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and its renowned architect Frank Gehry for creating a landmark that demonstrates the powerful role architecture can play in shaping communities, advancing healthcare and improving lives.
During yesterday's event, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley presented a proclamation honoring the building's architectural merit and commemorating the center's 17 years of impact on patients, families and the community.
World Architecture Day celebrates the people and places that shape how we live, work, heal and connect. The iconic structure has become an internationally recognized Las Vegas symbol of the connection between architecture, innovation and patient-centered care.
“When we envisioned this center nearly two decades ago, we wanted to create more than a building. We wanted a place that would inspire hope, advance research and bring greater awareness to brain disease," said Larry Ruvo, founder of Keep Memory Alive, a philanthropic organization that supports the Lou Ruvo Center. “Frank Gehry's extraordinary design helped turn that vision into reality. This recognition is a tribute not only to the architecture, but also to the patients, families, caregivers and researchers whose work and dedication have given this building its true purpose.”
Today, the vision behind the Lou Ruvo Center continues to shape lives every day. Since opening in 2009, the center has cared for more than 7,500+ patients and families while advancing research and education focused on Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders.
“What began as a bold architectural vision has become a destination for care, discovery and hope, helping improve the lives of patients in Southern Nevada and around the world,” Mayor Shelley Berkley said.
The City’s honor celebrates both the building's architectural significance and the profound impact of the care, discoveries and innovation taking place within its walls.
Cleveland Clinic Nevada integrates clinical care, research, and education and is home to the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, which opened in 2009. The organization provides expert diagnosis and treatment for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis, while offering opportunities to participate in research studies and clinical trials. Cleveland Clinic Nevada also offers imaging services, concierge medicine, and executive health programs. Through its partnership with Keep Memory Alive, which raises funds exclusively in support of Cleveland Clinic Nevada, the organization advances innovative care, research, and community programs for patients and families throughout Nevada and beyond. For more information, visit clevelandclinic.org/Nevada.
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