Locations
Health cards are available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the following public health centers:
- Ravenholt Public Health Center
- East Las Vegas Public Health Center
- Henderson Public Health Center
- Cambridge Community Outreach Center
Visit the Locations page for addresses and maps.
Visit the Mesquite and Laughlin webpages for information about getting a health card in these locations.
Health Card Fees
- Food handler, massage therapy & health club attendant cards - $50; valid for 3 years.
- Child care, reflexology, aesthetician, barber, tattoo, permanent make-up & body piercing - $40; valid for 2 years.
- Adult group care cards - $45; valid for 2 years.
- Duplicate health cards - $20; only available to those with a current health card. Bring two forms of valid identification, one of which must contain a photo (see valid i.d. list).
An additional $15 late fee will be applied to card renewals that have expired.
Cash, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted at all locations except Laughlin and Mesquite. At the Laughlin and Mesquite locations, all fees must be paid in cash.
Valid Identification
All health card applicants must provide valid identification. All identification documents must be originals, not photocopies.
Bring two forms of valid identification, one of which must contain a photo (see valid i.d. list).
Health Card Application
When you arrive, you will fill out an application form, or you may print a PDF form in English PDF (26 KB/1 page) or Spanish PDF (26 KB/1 page), fill it out, and bring it with you accompanied with two forms of valid identification (see valid i.d. list).
Immunizations
Hepatitis A vaccination is required to receive a health card.
Tuberculosis screening is required to receive all types of health cards except the food handler health card. If you have a history of a positive TB test, bring the appropriate documentation. TB skin tests are not administered on Thursdays or on days when they cannot be read in 48 to 72 hours.
Bring your immunization record with you.
Clients under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present or have a letter signed by the parent or guardian, giving us permission to immunize the minor and/or screen for TB.
Health Card Movie
The hour-long health card movie must been viewed within 30 days of applying for a health card. You will receive a 30-day temporary health card to use until you view the movie. Failure to view the movie will require re-application and paying a full-price reprocessing fee.
Check the movie schedule for the time most convenient for you. Seating is limited and reservations are not available. Doors close promptly at each scheduled movie time. Persons arriving late will not be admitted. Children are not allowed in the movie.
Body Art Health Card Requirements
If you need a tattoo, permanent makeup, or body piercing health card, please visit the Body Art Health Card Requirements web page for detailed instructions that must be completed before you can apply for a health card.
Additional Services Offered
For clients who require TB testing for school or work but do not need a health card.
- X-ray only - $80
- TB Skin Test Only - One Step - $30 - Not available on Thursdays
- TB Skin Test Only - Two Step - $50
Cash, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted in all our locations except Laughlin and Mesquite. At the Laughlin and Mesquite locations, all fees must be paid in cash.
