Today, the Southern Nevada District Board of Health voted at a special meeting not to move forward with the proposed updates to the Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) regulations following significant community feedback.

The Southern Nevada Health District has begun routine mosquito surveillance activities approximately one month earlier than usual in response to warmer-than-average temperatures and recent rainfall across Clark County.

At the request of Southern Nevada District Board of Health Chair and North Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black, the Board of Health will hold a special meeting to consider and approve a recommendation to withdraw the proposed Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) regulation updates following recent public feedback.

The Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion invites Clark County residents to participate in the YMCA’s upcoming Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, offered by the YMCA of Southern Nevada. The 16-week program, launching this month, aims to help people reduce and manage their blood pressure over time. It is designed for people who have high blood pressure or may be at risk of developing it.

Pop-Up Produce Stands will return to the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) this spring, offering affordable, regionally grown fruits and vegetables to the community. Shoppers can use SNAP/EBT, cash, debit or credit cards. Double Up Food Bucks, a nutrition incentive program for SNAP users will be offered, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons will also be accepted when available.

The intent of the proposed updates is to modernize 17-year-old regulations, clarify standards, and strengthen groundwater protections as Clark County continues to grow. The Southern Nevada Health District has heard clearly from residents regarding the proposed updates to septic system regulations. After approximately 1,000 community members attended the recent public meeting, the meeting was postponed to allow for additional review and community discussion. We appreciate the strong community engagement and want to clarify both what was proposed — and how we are moving forward.

The Southern Nevada Health District and the Foundation for Recovery are marking a key milestone in their effort to prevent opioid overdoses in Clark County. Since July 2025, canvassers have knocked on nearly 53,000 doors to share information about overdose awareness and prevention. Nearly 12,000 doors were answered, allowing outreach workers to provide lifesaving resources directly to reside

The Southern Nevada Health District has been selected by the Alzheimer’s Association to participate in a national initiative designed to help communities better understand, prevent and respond to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The Health District is one of only 16 local health departments and tribal health organizations nationwide selected through a competitive application process.

he Southern Nevada Health District has identified medetomidine—a veterinary sedative also known as “rhino tranq”—in the local illicit drug supply through its community drug surveillance program, which anonymously samples used drug paraphernalia. While medetomidine use has not been widely reported in Nevada, the Health District has confirmed five positive samples since July 1, 2025, representing less than 1% of all samples collected since September 2024.

In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Saturday, Feb. 7, the Southern Nevada Health District will join community partners to provide additional health services to the community. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day highlights efforts to reduce HIV and other sexually transmitted infections while addressing HIV-related stigma in Black/African American communities.

The Southern Nevada Health District will host a public outreach and informational meeting to share details and gather community input on proposed septic system regulations aimed at protecting public health and the environment.

The Southern Nevada Health District is recognizing American Heart Month in February by offering free blood pressure screenings and educational events at barbershops, beauty salons and faith-based organizations across Clark County.

The Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion will host the 3rd Annual Tobacco‑Free Living Summit through its Tobacco Control Program. The summit will address the detrimental effects of tobacco use within the Black community. To help reduce this burden, the Tobacco Control Program created Because We Matter LV, an African American-focused tobacco initiative, which guides the program’s efforts and serves as the foundation for this year’s event.

The Southern Nevada Health District has rolled out a new schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online. The classes are available starting Jan. 21.