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