Health District promotes heart health with community partners during American Heart Month

February initiatives focus on prevention, awareness and heart-healthy living

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 3, 2026

LAS VEGAS — The Southern Nevada Health District is recognizing American Heart Month in February by offering free blood pressure screenings and educational events at barbershops, beauty salons and faith-based organizations across Clark County.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and stroke remains a leading cause. Nationwide, someone dies of cardiovascular disease about every 34 seconds, and someone dies of stroke about every 3 minutes and 14 seconds.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force provides its strongest recommendation for routine blood pressure screening, recognizing hypertension as a major, preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke and heart attack. Identifying and addressing high blood pressure early can significantly reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events.

Local data highlight persistent disparities in heart health outcomes. In Clark County, Black adults experience a disproportionate burden of cardiovascular disease. In 2023, Black adults had the highest prevalence of hypertension at 40.4% and stroke at 4.4%, and among the highest prevalence of coronary heart disease at 3.3% among racial and ethnic groups in the county, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. In 2022, Black adults in Clark County also had the highest age-adjusted death rate due to heart attack, at 43.5 per 100,000, based on the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.

“High blood pressure is common, serious and often undiagnosed, but it is also one of the most preventable risk factors for heart disease and stroke,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer for the Health District. “Providing screenings and education in community settings helps people take an important first step toward managing their health and reducing long-term risk.”

Through partnerships with community organizations, the Health District is offering the following American Heart Month events, which are open to the public:

Salon Talk

A free, educational discussion focused on heart health and its connection to brain health, lifestyle choices and prevention.
Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Expertise Cosmetology Institute, 1911 Stella Lake St., Las Vegas, NV 89106

Free blood pressure screening events:

National Wear Red Day Blood Pressure Screening Event

• Expertise Cosmetology Institute
  Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1911 Stella Lake St., Las Vegas, NV 89106

Barbershop Blood Pressure Screening Events

• Heat City Fades
  Friday, Feb. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m.
  270 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
• Executive Cuts
  Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon
  921 W. Owens Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106
• Masterpiece Barbershop
  Friday, Feb. 13, from 3 to 5 p.m.
  2300 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89108
• 5 Star Barbershop
  Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon to 2 p.m.
  2696 W. Ann Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89031
• Master Barbering Galo
  Friday, Feb. 20, from 3 to 5 p.m.
  8090 Blue Diamond Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89178 

Beauty Salon Blood Pressure Screening Event

• Ego Tripp
  Friday, Feb. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m.
  205 W. Centennial Pkwy, North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Faith-Based Blood Pressure Screening Events

• Mountaintop Faith Ministries
  Sunday, Feb. 15, during the 10 a.m. service
  2845 S. Lindell Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89146
• Nehemiah Ministries
  Sunday, Feb. 15, during the 10:30 a.m. service
  3606 N. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89130

The Health District encourages the public to take advantage of these free events to learn their blood pressure numbers and connect with heart health resources available in the community. For more information about heart disease and stroke prevention, visit Get Healthy Clark County | Million Hearts ?

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.