Posted: 6 hours ago
To empower our community to adopt healthier lifestyle choices and reduce the risk for heart disease, we have partnered with 11 Black-owned barbershops, 1 Latino-owned barbershop, and 5 Black-owned beauty shops to create the Barbershop Health Outreach Project (BSHOP) and the Beauty Shop Health Outreach Project (BeSHOP).
Participating barbershops offer free blood pressure screenings, health education, and referrals to healthcare providers.
You can find upcoming BHSOP and BeSHOP screening events on our Community Calendar at https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/community-calend… ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 5 days ago
Did you know that flavored-tobacco products can increase the risk of cancer? Youth and young adults are more likely to use flavored tobacco products like vapes or nicotine pouches. For more information, visit https://www.attractingaddictionnv.com/ ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 6 days ago
Love your heart this Valentine's Day! 💖 Whether it's with a workout, a healthy meal, or just taking time to relax, your heart deserves the best care. Let’s celebrate love in every beat! ❤️Visit our website to learn more about heart health and local resources! https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/manage-your-risk… ... See MoreSee Less
Get Healthy Clark County is with Southern Nevada Health District and 7 others.
Posted: 1 week ago
The Heart of the Community Block Party is healthy fun for the whole family! Join us Saturday, February 15, 11am-3pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Center for a celebration featuring a live DJ, health screenings, heart healthy food demos, yoga, sound healing, free haircuts, kid activities, and much more! We hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 1 week ago
We are proud to sponsor "A Healthier Tomorrow", a live radio show on POWER 88 that focuses on different health topics every second Wednesday of the month at 11:00 AM. On tomorrow’s show, host Will Rucker will discuss American Heart Month, the Heart of the Community Block Party, and initiatives to increase access to healthy food. Listen on KCEP 88.1 FM or other streaming platforms! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
In celebration of #NationalWearRedDay, we collaborated with The Beautiful Studio to host a blood pressure screening event! We provided blood pressure checks and shared educational materials.
To find upcoming blood pressure screening events in local barbershops and beauty salons, check out our community calendar! https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/community-calend… ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Our team is dressing up for National Wear Red Day! ❤
This day is about raising awareness of heart disease and supporting women’s heart health. To learn more about heart disease and how to lower your risk, visit our website at https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/manage-your-risk…
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
Are you at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes? We’ve got a free program designed to help you reduce that risk and live a healthier lifestyle! Join The Road to Diabetes Prevention, an online program that you can complete at your own pace. Each week, you’ll get new resources and tips to help you stay on track with your health goals. Plus, when you finish, you’ll receive a certificate of completion. This program is open to anyone, but it’s especially helpful for those with prediabetes. Sign up today! Just click the link to get started on the SNHD Learning Portal. ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
February is American Heart Month! Keeping your heart healthy starts with living a heart-healthy lifestyle. But first, you need to get smart about your heart. Read our latest blog post to test your knowledge and take the Heart Smart Quiz! Find our latest blog on our website: https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/blog/ ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
National Wear Red Day is on Friday February 7! This national event is intended to raise awareness of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. To learn more about heart disease and how to lower your risk, visit our website at: https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/manage.../… ... See MoreSee Less