The Southern Nevada Health District is highlighting the 2nd Annual Tobacco-Free Living Summit, which will address the detrimental effects of tobacco use within the Black community. Hosted by Because We Matter, the event will take place Thursday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pearson Community Center, located at 1625 W. Carey Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89032.

As the new year gets underway, the Southern Nevada Health District begins its schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes, offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online. The 2025 schedule of classes starts in mid-January.

Today, the Southern Nevada Health District celebrated the expansion of the Southern Nevada Community Health Center Behavioral Health Clinic at its 280 S. Decatur location. The open house highlighted the Health District's ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and integrated care to Southern Nevadans.

The Southern Nevada Health District is urging residents to take precautions as respiratory illness activity, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), remains high throughout Clark County.

As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to commit to positive changes, whether it’s eating healthier, getting active or quitting smoking. The Southern Nevada Health District, through its Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, provides free programs and resources to help individuals achieve their goals and kick off a healthy new year: