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Southern Nevada Health District Services Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 26, 2012

LAS VEGAS – Due to the closure of its main facility as a result of an engineering report that found the main building lacks an internal support system, the health district has relocated services to its outlying public health centers. Updated information on service availability is also available on the health district website at www.SNHD.info or by calling the health district’s information line (702) 759-INFO (4636). Helpline information is available in English and Spanish. The health district has also created a new section of its website for one-stop building closure information. The direct link is www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/building-closure.php.

New service updates:

  • A 60-day grace period for health card renewals is in effect for cards that expired on or after Monday, April 16. The grace period does not apply to health cards that expired prior to that date.
  • Clients who received a temporary health card on or after Monday, April 16 and are required to see the food safety movie now have 60 days instead of 30 days to do so.
  • Health cards for barbers are now available at the East Las Vegas Public Health Center. Notary Services are no longer available.
  • The Cambridge Community Outreach Center is closed for lunch each day between noon and 12:45 p.m.
  • CORRECTED: Clients requesting immunization records should now fax requests to 868-2825.

Updated food handler movie schedule:

East Las Vegas Public Health Center – (702) 759-1340
(Get a map and driving directions)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m.  
10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.* 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m.*
11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11 a.m.
1 p.m.* 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m.  
3 p.m. 3 p.m.* 3 p.m. 3 p.m.* 3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.* 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.* 4:30 p.m.  




Cambridge Community Outreach Center – (702) 732-1781
(Get a map and driving directions)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday†
8 a.m. 8 a.m.* 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m.
10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.* 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.
2 p.m.* 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m.* 2 p.m. 11 a.m.
†Seating is limited. Arrive 30 minutes before movie begins and sign in to ensure a seat. You will receive your permanent health card if you present your temporary card, otherwise you will receive proof you have attended the movie. Valid identification is required. No other health card services are available on Saturday.

Previously announced service updates:

  • Beginning Saturday, April 28, the food safety movie will be available on Saturdays at the Cambridge Community Outreach Center. Movie times are 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Clients must sign in, they must present a valid form of identification (visit www.SNHD.info for acceptable forms of ID). Clients must arrive 30 minutes before the movie begins. Seating is limited. Clients who present their 30-day temporary health card will receive their permanent health card or receive proof they have attended the movie. No other health card services will be available on Saturday.
  • Environmental Health Food Plan Review telephone numbers: 759-1259 or 759-1258 (for recorded information).
  • Clients requesting immunization records should now fax requests to 868-2825.
  • Sexual health clinic hours update: The clinic may close early or intermittently when maximum patient volume is reached. To increase the likelihood of being seen the same day, it is recommended clients arrive at the clinic early. HIV testing is also available for a fee through the health district STD Clinics:
    • Henderson Public Health Center, Monday – Thursday (closed Friday), 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Clients who require STD testing should arrive at or before 3:30 p.m.
    • East Las Vegas Public Health Center, – Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Clients who require STD testing should arrive at or before 3:30 p.m.
    • Clients who arrive at either clinic after 3:30 p.m. could be offered a priority card to return the following day for service.
  • Laughlin Health Card Services: 3080 S. Needles Highway, Ste. 1900, Laughlin 89028, (702) 759-1060. Health cards services will be expanded at this location for a limited time. Health cards services will be available Monday, April 23 – Friday, May 4 from 8 a.m. – noon. Clients should arrive by 11:30 a.m. Visit the website, www.SNHD.info for food safety movie schedule. On Monday, May 7, the health card services in Laughlin will return to the regular schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m. – noon. Clients should arrive by 11:30 a.m.
  • Kids’ Clinic services are available at the East Las Vegas Public Health Center. Exams are available by appointment only and include day care exams, sports and camp physicals, R.O.T.C. physicals, and Head Start exams. The cost is $25 per exam. To schedule an appointment, contact 759-0896.
  • Travel vaccines are available at the East Las Vegas Public Health Center , Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For information, visit www.SNHD.info specific information.
  • Vital Records are now available at the Henderson Public Health Center on Fridays, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • The Boys and Girls Club clinic, scheduled for the fourth Thursday of every month at the James Clubhouse located at 2530 E. Carey Ave., in North Las Vegas from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. has been canceled for the month of April.
  • TB skin tests will be also be administered on Fridays at the East Las Vegas Public Health Center and the Cambridge Community Outreach Center for health card clients. Clients must return to the clinic to have TB skin tests evaluated in 48 hours.
  • The Swimming Pool Plan Review phone number for the Spring Valley location is now 759-0571.
  • Appointments are now required for all Individual Sewage/Septic Disposal Systems plan review submissions. Call 759-0660 to schedule an appointment.
  • HIV/STD testing at the health district’s outreach sites at the Gay and Lesbian Center and the Richard Steele Boxing Facility is available. Rapid HIV tests are available.

Gay and Lesbian Center: 733-9800/Testing is free
953 East Sahara #B25 inside Commercial Center
Monday and Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Testing is free

Richard Steele Boxing Facility: 638-1211 or 759-0707 Testing is free
2475 West Cheyenne Ave., #120
Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Testing is free

East Las Vegas Public Health Center
560 N. Nellis Blvd., Suites D1 & E12
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Friday services are limited to birth & death certificates, health cards, immunizations and HIV/STD testing.)

  • Birth & Death Certificates: 759-1340
  • Health Cards: 759-1340
    • Tuberculosis Testing
  • Nursing & Clinic Services: 759-0900
    • Birth Control (by appointment)
    • Emergency Contraception
    • HIV/AIDS Testing (blood test only)
    • Immunizations
    • Pregnancy Testing (walk-in)
    • STD Testing*
    • Kids’ Clinic (702) 759-0896

* For results of a HIV or STD test given at the Gay and Lesbian Center or Richard Steele Boxing, call the phone results line at 759-0733. For results of a STD test given at the STD Clinic, a clinic staff member will contact all clients with positive results to arrange for treatment. Those clients with negative results will not be contacted. If your contact information has changed since your appointment, leave a message at 759-0807 with your name, date of birth, date of visit and phone number. If you would like a printed copy of your results, go to the East Las Vegas or Henderson Public Health Center. You will need a valid photo ID and the cost is $3 per copy.

Henderson Public Health Center
520 E. Lake Mead Pkwy.

  • Birth & Death Certificates: 759-1515
    Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Environmental Health
    Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Food & Beverage Establishments
      • East & Henderson: 759-0501
      • Strip Properties: 759-0620
    • Food Plan Review: 759-1259 or 759-1258 (recorded information)
    • Special Programs: 759-0677
      • Child Care Facilities
      • Public Water Systems
      • Schools
      • Tattoo, Permanent Makeup & Body Piercing
  • Nursing & Clinic Services: 759-1040
    Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    • Birth Control (by appointment)
    • Emergency Contraception
    • HIV/AIDS Testing (blood test only)
    • Immunizations
    • Pregnancy Testing (walk-in)
    • STD Testing*

    * For results of a HIV or STD test given at the Gay and Lesbian Center or Richard Steele Boxing, call the phone results line at 759-0733. For results of a STD test given at the STD Clinic, a clinic staff member will contact all clients with positive results to arrange for treatment. Those clients with negative results will not be contacted. If your contact information has changed since your appointment, leave a message at 759-0807 with your name, date of birth, date of visit and phone number. If you would like a printed copy of your results, go to the East Las Vegas or Henderson Public Health Center. You will need a valid photo ID and the cost is $3 per copy.

Shadow Professional Center
400 Shadow Lane, Suites 104 & 206
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Environmental Health: 759-0600
    • Individual Sewage Disposal System Plan Review/Parcel Map Plan Review: 759-0660
    • Permitted Disposal Facilities
    • Public Accommodations
    • Solid Waste Plan Review
    • Solid Waste and Compliance
    • Subdivision Plan Review
    • Landlord/Tenant Hotline: 759-0697
    • Vector Control Hotline: 759-1633
      • Mobile Home/RV Parks
      • Public Accommodations
      • Summer Camps

Spring Valley Public Health Center
6330 W. Spring Mountain Rd.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Environmental Health: 759-0503
    • Citizen Complaints
    • Food & Beverage Establishments
    • Pool plan review: 759-0571
      • Pool operator testing

Cambridge Community Outreach Center
3900 Cambridge St., Suite 101 (closed for lunch from noon – 12:45 p.m.)
Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Health Card Services (702) 759-1688 (No other health district services are available at this location)
    Saturday, Food handler movie, 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

Updated information about the Southern Nevada Health District can be found on Facebook www.facebook.com/SouthernNevadaHealthDistrict, on YouTube www.youtube.com/SNHealthDistrict or Twitter www.twitter.com/SNHDinfo The health district is now available in Spanish on Twitter www.twitter.com/TuSNHD. Don’t have a Twitter account? Follow the health district on your phone by texting “follow SNHDinfo” to 40404.

Visit the Media Contacts webpage for media related inquiries.

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The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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