February is American Heart Month
Southern Nevada Health District and community partners aim to reduce risks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 2, 2023
LAS VEGAS – February is American Heart Month and an ideal opportunity to assess heart health and identify or manage risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure. The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) and its partners are offering free programs and classes to help people manage hypertension and other heart disease risk factors.
Free Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program
Keeping blood pressure in check is essential for people with hypertension and lowers the risk for stroke or heart disease. Offered in partnership with YMCA of Southern Nevada, the Healthy Hearts Ambassador Program provides personalized support to help people with hypertension develop a blood pressure self-monitoring routine. The program also offers nutrition education and tips to maintain cardiovascular health. Classes are free and begin in February at the Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA (4141 Meadows Ln., Las Vegas 89107) and Durango YMCA (3521 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas 89129). Spots are limited and registration is underway. The program is available in English and Spanish. For more information, call (702) 832-4901 or email lacosta@lasvegasymca.org or jjimenez@lasvegasymca.org.
Free Youth Cooking Class
Learning how and what to cook is key to a healthy lifestyle. In partnership with the 100 Black Men of Las Vegas, SNHD is sponsoring a cooking class for young people, ages 7-18, to learn about heart healthy cooking. Guest Chef Jeff Henderson will host the virtual Youth Cooking Class from 6 – 8 p.m. on February 21. To register for this free class, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-youth-cooking-class-tickets-524040598537?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. The deadline for registration is February 18 at 8 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening Events
Free blood pressure checks, administered by SNHD, will be available at the following locations:
- Friday, February 3:
The Beauty Spot, 10 a.m. – noon at the Go Red Event, 6002 Smoke Ranch Rd., Las Vegas 89108
The Beautiful Studio, 1 – 3 p.m. at the Go Red Event, 3950 N. Tenaya Way, # 120, Las Vegas 89129
- Friday, February 10:
Masterpiece Raiders Barbershop, 3 – 5 p.m., 2300 N. Rainbow., Las Vegas 89108
- Friday, February 17:
Master Barbering Galo, 3 – 5 p.m., 8090 Blue Diamond Rd., Las Vegas 89178
- Friday, February 24:
Fade’em All Barbershop, 3 – 5 p.m., 7760 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117
- Saturday, February 25:
Blade Masters Barbershop, 10 a.m. – noon, 2245 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89108
Additionally, in partnership with the Barbershop Health Outreach Project, SNHD has installed permanent, self-administered blood pressure monitoring stations at the following businesses:
- Executive Cuts, 921 W. Owens Ave., Las Vegas 89106
- Blade Masters Barbershop, 2245 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89108
Customers and non-customers alike are invited to stop by and get a free blood pressure check as well as educational materials at these locations. Hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
For more information, including dates and locations of future blood pressure screenings, visit www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org.
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.