Providers in the State Legislature - Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth

Rebecca is a 3rd generation Las Vegan.  Born into a military family in Nevada, Rebecca was instilled with a strong sense of community values. Proud to call Nevada home, she cherishes the state that has bestowed upon her numerous opportunities. Having completed her Internal Medicine residency with UNR at UMC hospital, she went on to become the medical director at Volunteers in Medicine in Southern Nevada, a non-profit medical clinic offering free care to individuals unable to afford it otherwise.   As a physician with both clinical expertise and a compassionate community-driven approach, she remains resolute in her mission to support those with limited access to healthcare. Dr. Edgeworth actively engages students, guiding them not only in delivering appropriate medical care but also in attending to the needs of the most vulnerable within our community. In this episode, she shares her journey of running for the Nevada State Legislature Assembly Seat 35.