Southern Nevada Health District releases 2025 Community Health Assessment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 7, 2025
LAS VEGAS – 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.
As part of the prioritization process, the Health District and community members met on April 30 to review key health indicators and collectively identify the most pressing public health issues in Clark County. Based on this collaborative assessment, the top three health priorities selected were:
- Access to Care
- Chronic Disease
- Public Health Funding
Additional community meetings are planned this summer to continue the development of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) which will guide future public health strategies.
The CHA serves as a foundational element of public health by supporting its three core functions: assessment, policy development, and assurance. It serves as a vital tool for identifying health challenges and assets, informing policy and evaluating public health efforts. The overarching goal is to achieve health equity by identifying urgent health issues in the community and aligning resources to support healthier outcomes.
During the assessment process, common themes emerged from the feedback provided by the community participants, including:
- Social Determinants of Health
- Access to Care
- Mental Health
- Chronic Disease
- Public Health Funding
- Environmental Factors
- Substance Use
- Infectious Disease
The assessment process incorporates three key evaluations: the Community Partner Assessment, the Community Context Assessment and the Community Status Assessment. This work was conducted using the Mobilizing Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) framework developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials. MAPP is a community-driven strategic process that encourages collaboration and data-informed decision-making.
“This process emphasizes collaboration across organizations and active community engagement,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer of the Health District. “It recognizes that meaningful health outcomes result from collective efforts rather than the actions of any single entity.”
The 2025 CHA is designed to inform the public, stakeholders and organizations about the current health status of Clark County residents. Its findings will help to identify strategic priorities and the development of a CHIP, which will direct health initiatives and interventions for the next three to five years.
For more information on the CHA and CHIP process, go to Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) – NACCHO. Additional information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at Community Planning for Health Assessment: CHA & CHIP | Public Health Gateway | CDC.
The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.