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22May 2025

Southern Nevada Health District conducting Legionnaires’ disease investigation at The Grandview

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating three travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who stayed at The Grandview. One person stayed at the property in February 2025, while the other two stayed in April 2025. All three were hospitalized; two have since recovered, and one remained hospitalized at the time the Health District received the report. The Health District does not have additional information about the individuals since they do not live in Nevada.  

21May 2025

Make a splash with Move Your Way® – Summer fun is on!

Clark County residents are invited to ready their swimsuits and sunscreen for the Southern Nevada Health District’s annual Move Your Way® campaign. The Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is turning up the fun this summer with a splashy series of free events to get people moving and feeling great.

19May 2025

Southern Nevada Health District Hosts Community Baby Shower

The Southern Nevada Health District is inviting pregnant mothers, as well as mothers with infants, to attend a Community Baby Shower today at the East Las Vegas Community Center. The event, hosted by the Health District’s Healthy Start Program and community partners, will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with registration beginning at 9 a.m. The community center is located at 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101.

7May 2025

Southern Nevada Health District releases 2025 Community Health Assessment

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.

7May 2025

Soda Free Summer Challenge underway

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.  

6May 2025

Health District investigating illnesses associated with frozen oysters

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.

17Apr 2025

Health District’s “Walk Around Nevada” program celebrates 20th anniversary

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.

14Apr 2025

Community Health Assessment meeting to set public health priorities

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.  

24Mar 2025

World TB Day raises awareness of global tuberculosis threat

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.  

19Mar 2025

2025 County Health Rankings released

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.

12Mar 2025

Media Advisory: Southern Nevada Health District hosts County Health Rankings briefing

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.

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Updated on:  April 16, 2025

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