Southern Nevada Health District – Healthy People in a Healthy Southern Nevada

Oct 11

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Our Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), a nurse home visiting program for pregnant first-time mothers, hosted a site visit by Nevada policymakers on Thursday, Oct. 10. Our NFP team, clients and community partners told their stories and shared the work that they do every day to educate our policymakers about the positive outcomes of Nurse-Family Partnership and other home visiting programs in Nevada. Thanks to Health District Board Member and Las Vegas Councilman Brian Knudsen, Nevada Assembly members Shea Backus and Daniele Monroe Moreno, and representatives from Sen. Jacky Rosen, Congresswoman Dina Titus, Rep. Susie Lee, Congressman Steven Horsford for meeting with us.

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Oct 11

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#repost @redfreckle18
This office is vaccinated @southernnevadahealthdistrict #fightingfluwithfactsandvax
#immunizenevada #flushotselfie

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Oct 7

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Environmental Health Manager Larry Rogers is on @ktnv talking #foodsafety and how knowing the five risk factors we look for in professional kitchens can help keep you healthy at home. Thank you to Carley to opening up her home, and her ‘A’ Grade kitchen, for this fun and informative story!

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Sep 26

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Our own Malcolm Ahlo and Dr. Michael Johnson joined @mitchtruswell to discuss the increase in teen vaping, use of e-cigarette products, and more. Tune into #vegaspbs #insideeducation today at 7:30 pm for more on this timely topic!

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Sep 24

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It may not be #sweaterweather in #southernnevada but it’s definitely fall, and that means #flushots! Health District staff members show how we kick-off the fall season with their #flushotselfies in our immunization clinics!

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Sep 19

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#tbt Ahoy, scallywags! Are ye ready fer flu season? Vaccinations are available weekdays at th' Health District. Stop by 'n get yer flu shot today afore ye get an unwanted stowaway. #talklikeapirateday #fightflu #healthylv #healthysouthernnevada #publichealth #areyouflufree

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Sep 18

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September is #nationalpreparednessmonth - are you ready for a disaster or emergency? You can take small steps to be better prepared. This week, create a seven- to 10-day supply of prescription and #OTC medications. Store them out of reach of children👶 and pets 🐶🐱🐷!

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Sep 16

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Summer's almost over, but #mosquitoes are still prevalent in #SouthernNevada. Learn three easy ways to #fightthebite from our #mosquitosurveillanceteam. Watch the full video on IGTV for more details. #healthylv #snhd #publichealth

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Sep 10

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Since Nov. 1, 2018, there have been 89 #hepatitisa cases associated with the ongoing outbreak in Clark County. Our #snhd nurses have administered more than 1,600 hepatitis vaccinations, and more than 2,900 have been administered by all providers in Southern Nevada since we began our response in June.

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We’ve confirmed the fourth case of severe respiratory illness associated with e-cigarette/vaping products in a Clark County, Nevada resident. We remind people to avoid these products. For more information, http://j.mp/2VKJ2rK ... See MoreSee Less

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This year's theme for National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day is "Living with HIV or not . . . we're fighting this together." Get in the fight! Get tested to know your status! Our Mobile Testing Unit will provide HIV and syphilis screenings at tomorrow's "Big Oh" Health Fair, 4p-8p, Tues. 10/15, Nucleus Plaza, 916. W. Owens, @cityoflasvegas 89106. For more information, visit Southern Nevada HIV Awareness Consortium, @SNHIVAC: http://j.mp/30OQEKS Check out this video: http://j.mp/2LMpfoM @NLAAD #NLAAD ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Nurse/Family Partnership (NFP), a nurse home visiting program for pregnant first-time mothers, hosted a site visit by Nevada policymakers on Thursday, Oct. 10. Our NFP team, clients and community partners told their stories and shared the work that they do every day to educate our policymakers about the positive outcomes of Nurse-Family Partnership and other home visiting programs in Nevada. Thanks to Nevada Assembly members Shea Backus and Daniele Monroe Moreno and representatives from Sen. Jacky Rosen, Congresswoman Dina Titus, Rep. Susie Lee, Congressman Steven Horsford for meeting with us. ... See MoreSee Less

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Foodie Friday: Healthy eating starts at the grocery store! You can shop smart by sticking to your list, scanning the top and bottom shelves and using the self-checkout lane, and don't forget to stroll through the fruit and vegetable aisles! For more, visit: http://j.mp/2m2WLwP ... See MoreSee Less

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National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day is Tuesday, Oct. 15. It's a day to encourage Latinx/Hispanics to learn their HIV status and get into care. HIV screenings will be available at the free, "Big Oh" Health Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4p-8p at Nucleus Plaza, 916 W. Owens Ave. The event will include presentations about PreP, flu shots, food, entertainment and more. For more information: http://j.mp/2M5T0AO ... See MoreSee Less

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First-time moms have a lot of questions! The Nurse/Family Partnership is a true partnership where a mom and a nurse work together from pregnancy to the child’s second birthday for the health and well-being of the child. For more information, visit: http://j.mp/2ndchGD Check out Jessica's story! ... See MoreSee Less

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So happy for you and Nola Rose

🌸All right now, Jess, Toby, n Nola! Nice ad! Yall so precious!💕

Aww cuzn.. this is my 1st time seeing this.

Good job!

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Do you need to update your immunizations? We provide vaccines for babies, kids, teens and adults at our public health center clinics and our Immunization Outreach Teams are in the community! We offer #hepatitis, #flu, #pertussis, and other #vaccines. For more information, ... See MoreSee Less

Posted: 6 days ago

Clinics and Locations

Clients must arrive by 4 p.m. to receive services and allow time for processing. Parental Consent: Non-custodial adults may accompany a child, however, written consent must be provided to the health d...

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Flu Tip: Flu vaccine is available now! Remember, children between the ages of 6 months and 8 years old need two doses of influenza vaccine if they're getting their flu shot for the first time. The first dose should be given as soon as the vaccine becomes available and the second dose should be given at least 28 days after the first dose. @CDCflu has information about kids and flu: ... See MoreSee Less

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