The Southern Nevada Health District has detected the presence of measles virus in the wastewater in Clark County. This is the first detection of measles virus in local wastewater and serves as an early indicator that the virus may be present in the community.

The Southern Nevada Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operated by the Southern Nevada Health District, joins health centers across the country in recognizing National Health Center Week from August 3-9. The annual observance highlights the essential role community health centers play in improving access to affordable, high-quality health care for underserved populations.

The Southern Nevada Health District has identified the first mosquito pool of the season testing positive for West Nile virus in the 89123 ZIP code. The Health District is reminding residents to take precautions and “Fight the Bite” to help reduce the impact of mosquitoes in the community. 

With the first day of school less than a month away, the Southern Nevada Health District is reminding parents and guardians to schedule their child’s required immunizations now. The new s

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating three travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who stayed at Harrah’s Laughlin in May. All three were hospitalized; two have since recovered, and one remained hospitalized at the time the Health District received the report. 

To recognize National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 27, the Southern Nevada Health District is encouraging everyone to "Level up your self-love: check your health status." This theme highlights the importance of knowing one’s HIV status and connecting with care and treatment if needed.