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.

The Southern Nevada Health District has identified four cases of Salmonella infection in Clark County associated with a multistate outbreak linked to brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is leading a coordinated investigation into the outbreak, which currently involves cases reported in several states.

With the new school year starting on Monday, August 11, the Southern Nevada Health District is urging parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date on required immunizations. To avoid the last-minute rush, the Health District recommends scheduling an appointment now for kindergartners, 7th graders and 12th graders at one of its immunization clinics. Alternatively, parents may choose to make vaccination appointments with their pediatrician or local pharmacy.

June marks Men's Health Month, a time when the Southern Nevada Health District urges all men to make their health a priority. Throughout the month, the Health District is reminding men to take charge of their well-being through informed decisions and proactive steps.

The Southern Nevada Health District is hosting a free Adult Immunization Outreach Event on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fremont Public Health Center, 2830 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89104.

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating three travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who stayed at The Grandview. One person stayed at the property in February 2025, while the other two stayed in April 2025. All three were hospitalized; two have since recovered, and one remained hospitalized at the time the Health District received the report. The Health District does not have additional information about the individuals since they do not live in Nevada.  

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating two travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who stayed at the South Point Hotel. One person stayed at the property in August 2024, while the other stayed in February 2025. Both individuals have since recovered.  

Clark County residents are invited to ready their swimsuits and sunscreen for the Southern Nevada Health District’s annual Move Your Way® campaign. The Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is turning up the fun this summer with a splashy series of free events to get people moving and feeling great.

With the onset of mosquito season in Southern Nevada, the public is encouraged to help fight mosquitoes by eliminating common breeding sources such as green pools and areas or containers where standing water in yards and patios can accumulate. 

The Southern Nevada Health District is inviting pregnant mothers, as well as mothers with infants, to attend a Community Baby Shower today at the East Las Vegas Community Center. The event, hosted by the Health District’s Healthy Start Program and community partners, will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with registration beginning at 9 a.m. The community center is located at 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101.

With triple-digit temperatures expected to arrive soon, Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District and community partners are reminding residents and visitors that Southern Nevada’s desert heat can be dangerous for people of all ages and are offering safety tips to be prepared for the region’s upcoming hot weather.

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.

The Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has launched its annual Soda Free Summer Challenge, now underway through August 31. The campaign encourages everyone to choose healthier beverages in favor of soda and other sugary drinks.  

The Southern Nevada Health District continues its schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes, offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online.

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating cases of acute gastrointestinal illnesses linked to the consumption of certain frozen half-shell oysters from South Korea. To date, five Clark County residents have reported illness after consuming oysters associated with this investigation. Currently, no epidemiological link has been confirmed, and no hospitalizations have been reported.

The Southern Nevada Health District has named Minnie Wood, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Nursing, as its 2025 Public Health Hero.

The Southern Nevada Health District is launching its annual observance of National Infant Immunization Week (April 21-25) by urging parents and guardians to keep young children up to date on recommended and routine vaccinations. This year’s campaign comes at a critical time, as communities across the country experience a resurgence in measles.

The Southern Nevada Health District is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Walk Around Nevada, a free, interactive program that has had more than 12,000 participants since its launch in 2005. The Walk Around Nevada program has been recognized as a Model Practice Program by the National Association of County and City Health Officials.

The Southern Nevada Health District is now accepting registrations for the Community Health Assessment (CHA) Prioritization Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Red Rock Conference Room at the Health District’s main facility, located at 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107. Virtual attendance via Microsoft Teams is also available.  

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Week, observed April 13–19, is an opportunity to promote sexual health through education, reduce stigma and discrimination, and encourage prevention, testing, and treatment of STIs.