Health card services offered by the Southern Nevada Health District at its East Las Vegas Public Health Center will be unavailable Thursday, Feb. 16 while the program is moved to a new location in the same complex. Read the full release for details. Feb. 15, 2012
The CDC has published "Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Salmonellosis Associated with Pet Turtle Exposures" to alert people about the increase in Salmonella outbreaks among children who handle turles. Read the full report 
for details. Feb. 8, 2012
Tuesday, Feb. 7 is 12th National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. In Clark County, approximately 25 percent of people living with HIV/AIDS are African-American. The health district and its partners will offer free confidential testing on Feb. 7. Read the full release for details. Feb. 3, 2012
The health district will launch its 10 in 10 Challenge, the online program to help participants cut calories and increase daily caloric burn. The free program kicks off Monday, Feb. 6 on the Get Healthy Clark County website. Read the full release for details. Feb. 2, 2012
The Southern Nevada Health District is requesting applications for at-large members for the Southern Nevada District Board of Health. Read the full release for details. Feb. 1, 2012
The Southern Nevada Health District is sending a special Valentine’s wish to the community via its special holiday website. The website includes a Valentine’s Day checklist to help ensure your romantic plans are safe, healthy and fun. Read the full release for details. Feb. 1, 2012
Public Health Notice: The health district was informed, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) national surveillance system, that three guests who stayed at the Luxor Resort were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. Read the full notice for details. Jan. 30, 2012
The Southern Nevada Health District’s respiratory illness surveillance program has confirmed two recent influenza cases in Clark County, a reminder that flu continues to circulate in the community. Read the full release for details. Jan. 24, 2012
Family planning and immunization services at the East Las Vegas Public Health Center will be unavailable between Tuesday, Jan. 17 - Thursday, Jan. 19 while the clinic is moved to a new location in the same complex. The clinic is closed regularly on Fridays and will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Read the full release for details. Jan. 12, 2012
HHS announced a nationwide, open call for entries in the Healthy New Year Video Challenge, highlighting personal stories of patients and families using health technology to improve health. Check out the Video Challenge webpage for more information. Jan. 10, 2012
Too many resolutions are made with good intentions but unrealistic goals. Our Get Healthy Clark County website offers online programs and challenges to guide people through their resolutions so they have a real chance of success. Read the full release for details. Jan. 5, 2012
