Get Healthy Clark County
Posted: 2 days ago
The 5210 recommendations were created to provide simple guidelines to help children develop healthy habits. Read our latest blog to learn more about these recommendations and tips to incorporate healthy habits every day! To read this blog, visit https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/blog/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Posted: 4 days ago
The 5210 initiative provides guidelines to help children develop healthy habits! This week, we are discussing the first number – 5! This refers to 5 or more recommended servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients your child needs to grow. Here are some tips to get more fruits and veggies in your child’s meals: • Offer a fruit or vegetable at every meal and for snacks. • Serve fruits and vegetables steamed, baked, stir-fried, or raw. • Remember that fresh, canned, and frozen all count! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 7 days 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. On next week's show, host Will Rucker will discuss the 5210 initiative and school meals with local experts. Listen on KCEP 88.1 FM or other streaming platforms! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 1 week ago
September is National #ChildhoodObesity Awareness Month! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed the 5-2-1-0 recommendations to provide simple guidelines to help children develop healthy habits. They are:- 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables- 2 or fewer hours of recreational screen time- 1 or more hours of physical activity- 0 sweetened beveragesThis month we will be sharing some tips to help you meet these recommendations. For more information, visit: https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/manage-your-risk… ... See MoreSee Less
This week is Latina/x breastfeeding week! This week was created to celebrate Latino families that are breast/chestfeeding and raise awareness about the barriers within the community. Although 77% of Latino parents start breastfeeding at birth, only 21% continue to the recommended 6 months. Support is essential to continue breastfeeding for the recommended amount of time. Learn more from Latina/x Breastfeeding Week ! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Happy Labor Day! This holiday was created to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers! ... See MoreSee Less
Workplace Lactation Week is observed annually from September 1-7, celebrating nursing mothers and parents in the workplace. Aligned with Labor Day, it highlights the vital role of working and pumping parents. This week also brings attention to workplace policies that are supportive of lactating parents. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/oWU8p ... See MoreSee Less
Young people who had ever used e-cigarettes had 7X higher odds of becoming smokers one year later compared with those who have never vaped. To learn more, visit attractingaddictionnv.com ... See MoreSee Less
Yesterday we got to celebrate Community Health Workers (CHWs) that work in various departments at the Southern Nevada Health District. These incredible CHWs perform many tasks to improve the health of their community, such as provide referrals for care, home visits and health education. We appreciate the incredible work that they do for our community! #CommunityHealthWorkers #CHW ... See MoreSee Less
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
It’s National CHW awareness week! Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline public health workers who serve as a link between their community and the local health systems. Today, we want to give a special shout-out to our CHWs, Lisa and Stephanie! They help facilitate our educational programs, connect with local partners, attend community events, and so much more! Thank you for the work that you do for the community! ... See MoreSee Less
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