Posted: 20 hours ago
Many vaping products are designed with ‘fun’ flavors, but don’t be deceived. According to the CDC, in 2022, nearly 85% of young e-cigarette users reported using flavored products. The FDA warns that flavors often mask the dangers of chemicals like formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acrolein, which are toxic to the lungs. ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 4 days ago
Today we are observing Nevada Day! 🎉
Nevada Day is celebrated every year on the last Friday in October. This commemorates Nevada’s founding on October 31, 1864 as the 36th state in the U.S. What is your favorite thing about Nevada? ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 5 days ago
Sign up for the next free Diabetes Self-management class! This virtual class is scheduled on Thursdays November 7, 14, and 21 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. It is a three-part class and participants must attend all sessions. To sign up, fill out the online form at gethealthyclarkcounty.org/myd or call us at (702) 759-1270. ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 5 days ago
In honor of UNLV’s Homecoming week, our team wore scarlet and gray to the office! #RebelHomecoming ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 7 days ago
It’s National Health Education week! Health educators work with the community to develop and implement programs, connect people to resources, and advocate for policies, systems, and environmental changes that make communities healthier!
We’d like to give a special shoutout to our team of health educators who work in the SNHD Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. This team works to educate communities in Southern Nevada about tobacco control, nutrition, physical activity, diabetes, obesity, heart health, and more. Thank you for your hard work! To learn more about our work in Southern Nevada, visit our website https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/
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Posted: 1 week ago
Home is where your health is!
Our updated Smoke-Free Housing Directory includes over 60,000 smoke-free apartments across the Las Vegas valley. Find a smoke-free apartment near you at https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/live-tobacco-fre… ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Vaping can have serious health consequences regardless of the age of users. The World Health Organization highlights the potential for nicotine addiction, which harms brain development in teens and young adults, affecting mood, attention, and learning.
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
We are a proud supporter of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada bike share program! 🚲We are excited to see this program expand into East Las Vegas! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
There are many fun things to do around Halloween, including dressing up in costumes and trick or treating in the neighborhood. Regardless of your plans for Halloween night, you can find easy ways to include healthy options! Read our latest blog post to learn tips to make the festivities healthy and safe for everyone!
https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/have-a-happy-and… ... See MoreSee Less