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Check out the Clark County Parks & Recreation calendar to learn about fun evens happening around Halloween! ... See MoreSee Less
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It is national Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week! This week promotes the importance of monitoring and controlling blood pressure across every stage of life. High blood pressure is common and can lead to serious health problems such as aneurysms, heart attacks, and strokes, but many women aren’t aware of their blood pressure levels. Almost 60 million women (46%) in the U.S. have high blood pressure and is often underdiagnosed in women.
It is recommended that women check their blood pressure regularly and take steps to keep their hearts healthy. Our team offers free blood pressure screenings at barber shops and beauty salons across Las Vegas. To find an upcoming screening event, check out our event calendar: https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/community-calend… ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 4 days ago
Our community partner is hosting Breaking The Silence: Empowering Voices, Transforming Lives.
Hear transformative stories from victim-survivors, receive support, and connect with valuable community resources in our group therapy session. Support will be onsite to help begin your journey towards healing. This event is free and open to the public. ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 5 days ago
Among all foods, carbs often have the biggest impact on blood sugar levels. That's because the body breaks them down into sugar, which raises blood sugar. Some carbs are better for you, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains that have fiber and keep blood sugar levels more stable. It is recommended to eat fewer refined and highly processed carbs such as white bread, sugary cereal, cakes, cookies and chips. For more information, visit our website https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/manage-your-risk… ... See MoreSee Less
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Sign up for the next free Diabetes Self-management class! It is on Wednesdays October 30th and November 6th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Southern Nevada Health District (280 S. Decatur). It is a two-part class and participants must attend both sessions. To sign up, fill out the online form at gethealthyclarkcounty.org/myd or call us at (702) 759-1270. ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Through the new Summer EBT program, your family may be able to receive $120 for groceries per eligible school-aged child. Learn more:
https://dwss.nv.gov/SNAP/…_(S-EBT)_Program/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is national #WalkToSchoolDay! This day encourages safe and active travel to school! For more information about safe routes to school, visit: https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/.../… ... See MoreSee Less
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The 5210 initiative provides guidelines to help children develop healthy habits! This week, we are highlighting the last number – 0! This refers to 0 sugary drinks. Sugary drinks such as sodas, sweetened tea, sports drinks, and fruit-flavored drinks have little nutritional value. Tips to enjoy healthier drinks include:
• Serve water! Pack a water bottle and make sure water is always accessible.
• Make water more exciting by adding slices of lemon, berries, cucumber, or watermelon.
• Offer whole fruits instead of juice. ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Get Healthy Clark County is a sponsor of the 100 Black Men Of Las Vegas, Inc’ virtual cooking classes for kids. In September, they made turkey burgers with baked fries and learned about 5-2-1-0 recommendations for healthy living! To learn more about the 5210 recommendations, visit our website at https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/manage-your-risk… ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 3 weeks ago
The 5210 initiative provides guidelines to help children develop healthy habits! This week, we are highlighting the third number – 1! This refers to 1 hour of physical activity each day. Physical activity is good for physical development and mental health. Tips to increase physical activity include:
• Help your child to find physical activities that they enjoy.
• Be active as a family! Go for walks, hikes, or bike rides together.
• When appropriate, have your children walk or bike to school. Better yet, walk or ride with them. ... See MoreSee Less