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I would like to download the Clark County Health Status Report.

The Clark County Health Status Report is a series of volumes covering the Southern Nevada Health District's reports to the community. You can view volumes one and two on the Health Status Report webpage.

Where can I find information on community services and volunteer opportunities?

2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that, where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. Services include:

  • Basic Human Needs Resources
  • Physical and Mental Health Resources
  • Employment Supports
  • Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities
  • Support for Children, Youth and Families
  • Volunteer Opportunities and Donations

Call 211 or visit their website www.211.org for more information.

How do I file a Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act (NCIAA) Complaint?

File a complaint by filling out our online complaint form at www.SouthernNevadaHealthDistrict.org. If you have further questions about the act please visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

What time is the Health Card Movie shown?

Visit the Movie Schedule web page to view the up-to-date health card movie schedule.

How do I get a Health Card?

Please call 385-1291 for the nearest location and hours for health card processing between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the Health Cards web pages for more information.

How do I get immunizations for my child?

Visit the Immunizations web page for information on annual and back-to-school immunizations.

Where can I get a flu shot?

Flu shots are available at several public health centers from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday. The cost is $30.00 without insurance. For more information about flu shots visit our Flu Vaccine webpage at www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org.

How do I get STD testing?

Visit the STD Clinic webpages for information on STD testing.

How do I report illness after eating at a restaurant?

First, report your illness to your physician. Then call the Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Epidemiology at (702) 759-1300 to report your illness. For additional information on reportable diseases, visit the Epidemiology webpage.

Where do I go to access information about blood pressure, heart disease, stroke?

National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute

American Heart Association
(800) 242-8721
(702) 367-1366

Where can I access information about mold?

Environmental Protection Agency
(866) 372-9378 (toll free)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Where can I find low cost medical help?

Access Health
(702) 948-0300

Nevada Health Centers
(702) 307-5414

Nevada Check-up Program
(800) 360-6044

Nevada Covering Kids and Families Program
(702) 948-0311

UMC Hospital
(702) 383-2000

Huntridge Teen Clinic
(702) 732-8776

Where do I find information on prenatal guidance?

Courtney Children's Foundation
(702) 315-5159

Where can I find low cost dental help?

UNLV Dental College
(702) 647-1074

Miles for Smiles
Located at Nevada Health Centers

Huntridge Teen Clinic
(702) 732-8776

Where can I find general oral health information?

Nevada State Health Division
Oral Health Initiative

American Dental Association

Dental Resources for Teachers

American Dental Association

Colgate World of Care

How do I find help with my prescriptions?

Abbott Pharmaceuticals Patient Assistance Programs
(800) 222-6885

Access Health Eligibility Worker
(702) 383-1961

Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals

Clark County Social Services
(702) 455-4270

Governor’s Office for Consumer Health

Canadian pharmacy
(702) 486-3587

Medicare
(800) MEDICARE

Member Health
(888) 868-5854

www.MyHealthNV.com

Nevada Checkup
(866) 254-3964

Nevada Health Centers
(702) 307-5414

Nevada Senior RX Program
(866) 323-5953

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
(888) 4PPA-NOW
(888) 477-2269

The Medicine Cabinet
(702) 444-6082
1700 E Desert Inn Rd Suite 304-A
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Email: medicinecabinetnv@yahoo.com

Together Rx Access
(800) 444-4106

Where can I find general health information?

Healthfinder
MedlinePlus
Women's Health

Where can I find general nutrition information?

Food pyramid
Nutrition
Women’s Health

Where can I find out about eating disorders?

Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website.

How can I find out if a medical doctor is board certified?

Call the Clark County Medical Society at (702) 739-9989

American Medical Association
(800) 262-3211

Where can I find a local registered dietitian (RD) to help me modify my eating habits?

Download the Nutrition Services Provider Directory PDF (29 KB/12 Pages) to find a local registered dietitian.

American Dietetic Association
(800) 366-1655

Where can I call for mental health services?

Montevista Hospital
(702) 364-1111

Columbia Teen Screen Program
(702) 383-6012

Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
(702) 486-6000

What is the phone number for the Poison Control Center?

Phone (800) 222-1222

Where can I get poison control stickers?

Safe Kids Clark County
(702) 731-8666
Safety Tips

Are there other poison resources?

Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center

Poison Prevention.org

Where can I learn more about calcium?

Dairy Council of Southern Nevada
(702) 315-0520

Where can I get car seat information?

Clark County Safe Kids
(702) 731-8666

Where can I get a Car Seat Check?

Free car seat checks are available at UMC’s Family Resource Center
Monday through Friday; by appointment only.
(702) 383-2229
1120 Shadow Lane (across the street from UMC’s main campus)

Where can I get local, state, and national data and statistics?

Healthy People 2010

Smart Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Public Health Data

Nevada State Health Division

Kids Count

Nevada Census Data

Local Reports

Clark County Community Health Assessment 2004 PDF (1 MB/158 Pages)

Clark County BMI Report PDF (122 KB/41 Pages)

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