Get Healthy Clark County
Posted: 5 days ago
Happy Earth Day! This day shines a spotlight on the planet’s health – which is connected to our health and well-being. Environmental hazards—like air pollution, extreme weather, or chemical exposures—can affect our health in many ways. To learn more, check out https://heart.org/en/news/… ... See MoreSee Less
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Posted: 6 days ago
In 2005, our team launched the Walk Around Nevada program. This program allows you to log your steps and converts them into a distance around the state of Nevada, providing fun facts about the state along the way. It originally was a website and was transformed into an app in 2016. 20 years is a big deal! We would like to thank the 12,000+ Nevadans who have participated and helped make this program a success! ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 1 week ago
Vape flavors may sound sweet, but don’t be fooled, they come with harmful chemicals that can damage your lungs. This Easter, enjoy the chocolate eggs and jellybeans, not the hidden dangers in flavored vapes.Learn more at: attractingaddictionnv.com ... See MoreSee Less
Yesterday, we congratulated Mr. Witt’s fourth-grade classroom and Mr. Mezurashi’s fifth grade from Woolley Elementary for winning the 2025 Slam Dunk Health Challenge! Big thanks to Coach Cox for implementing the program with the whole school! Las Vegas Aces player Megan Gustafson , her dog pancake and Buckets (the mascot) visited these winning classrooms to congratulate the students and encourage them to continue making healthy choices.Now in its seventh year, the Slam Dunk Health Challenge is a joint effort by Southern Nevada Health District Las Vegas Aces and CCSD Engagement Unit. Participating teachers and students earned points during the four-week program by eating fruits and vegetables and being physically active, while learning the importance of a healthy Participating teachers and students earned points during the four-week program by eating fruits and vegetables and being physically active, while learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle.This year, more than 12,200 students from 523 classrooms in 104 CCSD elementary schools participated! For details about the Slam Dunk Health Challenge, visit visit https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/commu.../… ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 2 weeks ago
April is Move More Month, which encourages regular physical activity into your daily routine. Adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity each week. To learn about how to get more movement in your daily life, check out our latest blog post https://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/blog/ ... See MoreSee Less
National Infant Immunization is next week!🦸♂️ Join us next week for giveaways & a raffle 🎉Every superhero needs a shield—protect your little one with vaccines! Get your baby vaccinated at SNHD and enter to win prizes for you and your baby.Schedule your appointment today: www.snhd.info/niiw#NIIW #VaccinesWork #HealthyKids ... See MoreSee Less
Some members of our team attended the 2025 Nevada Public Health Association (NPHA) conference this week! We learned about research, programs and projects happening throughout the state. We are excited to apply some of this new knowledge in the work we do with our community. We are thrilled that a member of our team, Liliana, had the opportunity to present on the work we do to communicate to Spanish speaking adults, and even won an award for her presentation! ... See MoreSee Less
Our partners at NOMHE are hosting the National Health Care Decisions Day: Planning for Your Future event on Wednesday April 16, 10AM - 1PM at the United Way of Southern Nevada (5830 W Flamingo). This event will empower parents, caregivers, and seniors to learn how to communicate medial wishes to doctors, define healthcare preferences and much more! To register, visit https://forms.office.com/g/m79hDJUAjT ... See MoreSee Less
Posted: 3 weeks 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 at 11:00 AM. On tomorrow’s show, hostsWill Rucker and Ciara Owens will discuss Healthy Homes Month and the importance of reducing secondhand smoke in the home. Listen on KCEP 88.1 FM or other streaming platforms! ... See MoreSee Less
It’s National Public Health Week! This week is dedicated to recognizing public health contributions and highlighting areas that are important to improve our community’s health! Public Health involves a variety of activities including healthcare, building safe environments, health education, and policy changes. These are defined in the 10 essential public health services. We are grateful that we get to work in public health, and we are inspired by the work that our community partners do every day! #NPHW ... See MoreSee Less
Find all walking, hiking, biking and horse trails in Southern Nevada.
This app is a fun way to keep track of your physical activity.
Find healthy recipes to cook for your family in a snap!
Finally, a fun way to motivate yourself to eat more fruits and vegetables!
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