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COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Update
On Wednesday, September 3, the Southern Nevada Health District received updated guidance advising that the COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025–2026 season is preferred for use over the previously licensed vaccine.…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update Statement by Dr. Cassius, Lockett, District Health Officer
The Southern Nevada Health District does not yet have the updated COVID-19 vaccine available in our clinics. We do continue to have the previous formulation for people who are eligible.
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Take the 5-2-1-0 pledge during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight how families can support healthier habits and help children grow up strong. The Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic…
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Community to honor lives lost and promote prevention on International Overdose Awareness Day
The Southern Nevada Health Consortium will host the 9th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day event on Saturday, August 30, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Foundation for Recovery, located…
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Nevada State University to Become a Tobacco-Free Campus This Fall
On Monday, August 25, the first day of the fall semester, Nevada State University will join more than 2,100 colleges and universities nationwide—including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and…
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Youth vaping in Southern Nevada remains a persistent public health threat
The Southern Nevada Health District is sounding the alarm on a serious public health concern: youth vaping. The use of e-cigarettes among teens presents a growing challenge for parents, educators…
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Sixth annual Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit set for August 14
The Southern Nevada Health District, in partnership with the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research & Policy, will host the sixth annual Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit on Thursday, August…
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Updated on: August 4, 2025