Posted: 1 day ago
Pride month is celebrated every June to honor the history of LGBTQ+ advocacy and promote healthcare equality. It also raises awareness that LGBTQ+ youth are at a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases, obesity, substance use, anxiety, and other negative health outcomes. To learn more and get involved, attend community events and seek out educational opportunities! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 days ago
Today is World No Tobacco Day. Since 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) has used World No Tobacco Day to highlight the harmful effects of tobacco products on overall health. This year, the theme is “we need food, no tobacco” which aims to encourage farmers to grow sustainable, nutritious crops instead of tobacco. To find information and resources to live tobacco-free, visit https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/live-tobacco-fre… ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 4 days ago
On this day, we honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 1 week ago
Big News! 🎉 We are excited to announce the launch of our Instagram account! Through this new account, we will share reliable health information, local resources, events in Clark County, and some fun surprises! Find us @gethealthyclarkcounty! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 1 week ago
Let's move a little more this summer! Adults should aim to be active for 150 minutes each week, and children should be active for at least an hour a day.
We are partnering with various community organizations and local jurisdictions to bring physical activity events to our community this summer! To learn more, check out https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/get-moving/… ... See MoreSee Less
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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 June 6th 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
🤝🫰 So grateful for the partnership!
Posted: 2 weeks ago
The second annual Men's Mental Health & Wellness conference will be on June 9th and 10th at Las Vegas City Hall. To register, email nmosbylcsw@gmail.com by June 1st! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
May 19th is national Bike to Work Day! Biking is an easy and fun way to incorporate exercise into your daily work commute! And it also helps save money by cutting any parking expenses, gas and other driving costs while reducing traffic congestion. Be mindful of safety on the roads. 🚲 ... See MoreSee Less
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It is recommended that everyone six months and older receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose they haven’t already done so. People 65 and older or immunocompromised can get a second bivalent dose at least four months after the first bivalent dose. To get more information about COVID-19 and locate a vaccine near you, visit https://bit.ly/3qQAfTP. ... See MoreSee Less
No thanks. Don’t like to put experimental drugs in my body. I’m fine without it.
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Congratulations to this fifth-grade classroom at Hinman Elementary for winning the Slam Dunk Health Challenge! We host this annual challenge in partnership with CCSD Engagement Unit and the Las Vegas Aces to promote physical activity and healthy eating in classrooms across the Valley.
Sydney Colson from the Las Vegas Aces visited the winning class to talk with the student about how we can be healthy! ... See MoreSee Less