Posted: 4 hours ago
Today our very own Amineh and Lisa were presented the award for 2023 Nevada Public Health Association’s Program of the Year in honor of their Barbershop Health Outreach Project (BSHOP). The BSHOP program aims to empower black men and women to reduce their risk of heart disease. They trained barbers to facilitate conversations about heart disease and volunteers to conduct blood pressure screenings. Since 2018, the program has collaborated with 11 Black-owned barbershops and 4 beauty salons. Congratulations on the well-deserved honor! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 13 hours ago
We are thrilled to partner with Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and Prevail Marketplace LLC to bring the next pop-up produce stand! It will be on Tuesday October 3rd at the Bonneville Transit Center from 12PM- 3PM, or until supplies last. Come shop for a variety of affordable fruits and vegetables! You can use a SNAP/EBT card to bring home healthy nutritious foods! ... See MoreSee Less
Get Healthy Clark County- Eat Better, Be Safe,Get Moving, Live Tobacco Free.
Get Healthy Clark County is a website geared at helping you make the healthy choice the easy choice. Learn how to eat better, get moving, quit smoking and be safe.Posted: 2 days ago
While COVID-19 cases have decreased this past year, the virus is still circulating causing severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. The updated dose more closely targets circulating strains of COVID-19 and will provide better protection against severe illness.
The Southern Nevada Health District is now offering updated COVID-19 vaccines. To make an appointment, visit: http://www.snhd.info/covid-vaccine
Additionally, as of September 25, 2023, the federal government can send up to 4 free COVID-19 tests per household. To request these tests, visit: https://www.covid.gov/tests ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 3 days ago
Check us out at the Healthy Kids Festival on Saturday September 30th! We'll be sharing information about healthy eating and #5210 ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 6 days ago
The Nevada Tobacco Quitline will begin offering FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy to all program participants starting September 15th. NRTs will be available while supplies last!
If you or someone you know would like to quit smoking, contact the Nevada Tobacco Quitline today!
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Text QUITNOW to 333888 ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 1 week ago
Dreamsickle Kids Foundation is hosting the 6th annual Las Vegas Sickle Cell Walk! The aim is to raise awareness of Sickle Cell Awareness month and celebrate the strength and resilience of those living with sickle cell disease. For more information, visit www.dreamsicklekids.org🌟 Join us for the 6th Annual Las Vegas Sickle Cell Walk on September 30th at a NEW LOCATION - Aloha Shores Park! 🏞️ Let's walk for a cure and raise funds for the Las Vegas Sickle Cell community, supporting Dreamsickle kids programs and sickle cell warriors' emergency needs in Nevada and beyond. Register here to be part of this incredible event: https://flipcause.com/secure/event_step2/…
Don't miss out on games, raffles, delicious food, fun, and Sickle Cell education & community resources. See you there! 🙌 #SickleCellWalkLV #CommunitySupport #WalkForACure ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 1 week ago
A great way to enjoy the amazing weather this weekend is to visit a State Park to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day!
Saturday September 23rd is Fee-Free day at Nevada State Parks! To learn more, visit parks.nv.govNevada State Parks will be FEE-FREE this Saturday, September 23 in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day!! Where will you explore? #NVPublicLandsDay #GetOutdoors #mynvstateparks
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Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 23 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
Nevada Public Lands Day encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and affordable recreation opportunities right in their own backyards. “Nevada’s state parks offer a huge variety of outdoor adventures,” said State Parks Administrator Bob Mergell. “For example, visitors can travel Nevada’s backroads to discover the rustic and remote Beaver Dam State Park, experience what life was like for the pioneers at historic Fort Churchill, or relax in the shade of wild grape vines at Kershaw-Ryan State Park.”
WHAT: Nevada Public Lands Day – Fee-free Day at Nevada State Parks
Please Note: The fee waiver does not include campsite hook-up fees, cabin rental fees, or website reservation fees.
WHEN: Saturday, September 23
WHERE: Nevada State Parks
Learn more about Nevada State Parks at parks.nv.gov ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 1 week ago
September is Fruits and Veggies Month! Children need 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. If you find that you are struggling to get your children to try new fruits and vegetables, don’t give up! Try topping oatmeal with fruit or adding grated vegetables to soup and sauces. To learn more, visit https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/eat-better/… ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
The SNHD Por Mi Por Ti Por Nosotros, Viva Saludable Latinx initiative will host an 8-week in-person tobacco cessation program in Spanish. Participants can develop a personalized plan to help them quit, while obtaining professional support and free nicotine replacement therapy. The group sessions will take place at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101. An informational session will be held September 20, at 6:30 p.m., at the center and is open to all community members. The first group session will begin September 27, at 7 p.m. ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
There is no better time to live smoke and vape-free!
The Nevada Tobacco Quitline will begin offering FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy to all program participants starting September 15th. NRTs will be available while supplies last!
If you or someone you know would like to quit smoking, contact the Nevada Tobacco Quitline today!
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Text QUITNOW to 333888 ... See MoreSee Less