The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting the first case of West Nile virus in a Clark County resident this year. The patient, a woman in her 40s, was diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the illness. She was hospitalized and has since recovered. The patient reported travel to another state where multiple human West Nile virus cases have been reported and was also present in Clark County during the incubation period.

June is Men’s Health Month, and the Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is encouraging men across the community to take a fresh look at their health and well-being. From heart health and self-care to blood pressure screenings and wellness conversations, the month features free events designed to help men feel stronger, stay healthy and take charge of their long-term wellness.

This June, the Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion will expand access to diabetes education by launching its first virtual self-management classes in Spanish. Led by trained health educators, the free classes provide participants with practical strategies to manage diabetes, build healthier habits and lower the risk of serious health complications.

Grab your swimsuit and sunscreen! Clark County residents are invited to dive into a healthier summer as the Southern Nevada Health District launches its annual Move Your Way® campaign. Kicking off May 22, the free, family-friendly poolside events bring together music, activities and community fun to help people of all ages stay active while keeping cool.

Pop-Up Produce Stands continue with final spring dates at the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC), 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 Southern Nevada Health District is investigating two travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease associated with stays at the Wynn Las Vegas. One person stayed at the property in September 2025 while the other stayed in February 2026. Both individuals have since recovered.  

College students are at the center of a growing push for healthier campuses, and local youth are leading the charge. The Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s Tobacco Control Program and the Students Promoting Awareness Responsibility & Knowledge (SPARK) Youth Advisory Council will host an interactive outreach event at the College of Southern Nevada’s (CSN) West Charleston campus to educate students, faculty and staff about the benefits of a tobacco-free campus.

From expanding access to lifesaving resources to ensuring students are fed and ready to learn, the Southern Nevada Health District is spotlighting the people and programs making a real difference as it honors its 2026 Public Health Heroes. The recognition takes place today during the Southern Nevada District Board of Health meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, in the Red Rock Conference Room at the Main Public Health Center, 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107.

It’s National Infant Immunization Week, and the Southern Nevada Health District is encouraging parents and caregivers to tap into their “Mama Bear” and “Papa Bear” instincts by making sure children are protected against serious diseases.

Parents and guardians are invited to tap into their “Mama Bear” and “Papa Bear” instincts during National Infant Immunization Week (April 20–27) by making sure their young children are protected against serious diseases.

In recognition of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Week (April 12–18), the Southern Nevada Health District is expanding access to free testing and community outreach, to encourage prevention, reduce stigma and connect individuals to care.

The Southern Nevada Health District brought together public health leaders, community partners and stakeholders during its 2026 State of Public Health event, held in recognition of National Public Health Week, to highlight progress, share emerging data and spotlight collaborative efforts to improve health outcomes across Clark County.

Pop-Up Produce Stands continue this spring at the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC), offering affordable, regionally grown fruits and vegetables to the community.

In recognition of Diabetes Alert Day on March 24, 2026, the Southern Nevada Health District is encouraging community members to learn their risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and take steps to protect their health.

The Southern Nevada Health District will observe World TB Day on Tuesday, March 24, with the theme, “Yes! We Can End TB!” Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s leading infectious disease killers, causing an estimated 1.3 million deaths affecting 10.7 million people globally in 2025. TB occurs in every country and across all age groups, although most cases are concentrated in parts of Asia and Africa.

With triple-digit temperatures expected to arrive earlier than usual, Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District and community partners are reminding residents and visitors that Southern Nevada’s desert heat can be dangerous while sharing safety tips to help the community prepare for upcoming hot weather.

The Southern Nevada Health District and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (NDPBH) are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a visitor to Clark County.

Today, the Southern Nevada District Board of Health voted at a special meeting not to move forward with the proposed updates to the Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) regulations following significant community feedback.

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.