With triple-digit temperatures expected to arrive soon, Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District and community partners are reminding residents and visitors that Southern Nevada’s desert heat can be dangerous for people of all ages and are offering safety tips to be prepared for the region’s upcoming hot weather.

The Southern Nevada Health District, in collaboration with community partners, has released the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA), a comprehensive evaluation of Clark County’s  health needs, strengths and available resources. The assessment is now available on the Healthy Southern Nevada website.

The Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has launched its annual Soda Free Summer Challenge, now underway through August 31. The campaign encourages everyone to choose healthier beverages in favor of soda and other sugary drinks.  

The Southern Nevada Health District continues its schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes, offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online.

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating cases of acute gastrointestinal illnesses linked to the consumption of certain frozen half-shell oysters from South Korea. To date, five Clark County residents have reported illness after consuming oysters associated with this investigation. Currently, no epidemiological link has been confirmed, and no hospitalizations have been reported.

The Southern Nevada Health District has named Minnie Wood, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Nursing, as its 2025 Public Health Hero.

The Southern Nevada Health District is launching its annual observance of National Infant Immunization Week (April 21-25) by urging parents and guardians to keep young children up to date on recommended and routine vaccinations. This year’s campaign comes at a critical time, as communities across the country experience a resurgence in measles.

The Southern Nevada Health District is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Walk Around Nevada, a free, interactive program that has had more than 12,000 participants since its launch in 2005. The Walk Around Nevada program has been recognized as a Model Practice Program by the National Association of County and City Health Officials.

The Southern Nevada Health District is now accepting registrations for the Community Health Assessment (CHA) Prioritization Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Red Rock Conference Room at the Health District’s main facility, located at 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107. Virtual attendance via Microsoft Teams is also available.  

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Week, observed April 13–19, is an opportunity to promote sexual health through education, reduce stigma and discrimination, and encourage prevention, testing, and treatment of STIs.

The Southern Nevada Health District continues its schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes, offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online.

The Southern Nevada Health District is calling attention to the global impact of tuberculosis as it commemorates World TB Day on Monday, March 24. Across the globe, 1.25 million people died of TB and another 10.8 million became ill with the disease in 2023. While global efforts to combat TB have saved 79 million lives since 2000, the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors have reversed years of progress.  

The 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report, released today, shows Clark County is performing slightly better than the average Nevada county in population health and well-being, which includes length and quality of life. It also ranks slightly better than the average county in the nation. However, Clark County ranks slightly worse than the average Nevada county in community conditions, which include social and economic factors, the physical environment and health infrastructure.

The Southern Nevada Health District is hosting the 2024 State of Public Health and Legislative Advocacy Day to highlight public health issues impacting the community. The event will feature policy makers, community partners and staff members working on programs and initiatives related to congenital syphilis and substance use and harm reduction in Clark County.

The Southern Nevada Health District continues its schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes, offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online.

Cassius Lockett, PhD, has officially assumed the role of District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. He was selected by the Southern Nevada District Board of Health in November 2024 and began his tenure on February 24, 2025, after previously serving as the Deputy District Health Officer-Operations.

In an effort to combat food insecurity and provide healthy food alternatives, the Southern Nevada Health District and The Obodo Collective are partnering to open a new greengrocer (produce store) in Las Vegas’ Historic Westside. The Obodo Greengrocer, located in the heart of the Historic Westside, will offer fresh, local fruits and vegetables along with other essential goods. The store will accept SNAP benefits to improve access to healthy food for residents in the underserved area.

The Southern Nevada Health District continues its schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes, offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online.

In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Southern Nevada Health District will join with community partners for a community health fair on Friday, February 7, to provide additional health services to the community. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day highlights efforts to reduce HIV as well as other sexually transmitted infections and address HIV stigma in Black/African American communities.

February is American Heart Month, and the Southern Nevada Health District and community partners are offering free programs and classes to help people reduce their risk factors for heart disease. Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, respectively. Every 43 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack, and every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke. In 2022, cardiovascular disease accounted for 702,880 deaths in the U.S., with heart disease and stroke claiming more lives than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined.