Posted: 30 minutes 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: 23 hours 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: 4 days 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: 5 days 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: 6 days 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!
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Posted: 1 week ago
Check out the Clark County Parks & Recreation calendar to learn about fun evens happening around Halloween! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 1 week ago
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: 2 weeks 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: 2 weeks 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
Posted: 2 weeks ago
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