Public Health Advisories
Public Health Advisory: Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections and Updated Testing Recommendations in the United States March 19, [...]
Collect 2 Protect
Collect2Protect is a simple, convenient, and private STD testing service that uses a specimen you collect in the privacy of your own home, avoiding long waits in a waiting room. The Health District’s Office of Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance is committed to providing the community with the best way to determine exposure to a sexually transmitted disease. Knowing your status will empower you with the information needed to treat symptoms and help prevent the spread of STD's to any of your partner(s).
Cutaneous Anthrax Photos
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Patient Education Materials
Bioterrorism Fact Sheets for the General Public
Protocol for Rabies Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Updated 09/02/2022 Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) consists of a dose of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) and rabies vaccine given [...]
Prescriptions for a Healthy Lifestyle
The Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Program at the Southern Nevada Health District has created ‘Prescriptions for a Healthy Lifestyle’ to assist health care providers when talking to their patients about healthy lifestyle choices.
Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Norovirus in Extended Care Facilities and Nursing Homes
Control Measures for Residents
Foot Signs for Diabetes
Regular foot examinations can help prevent complications in people with diabetes. However, many diabetics do not regularly ask for an examination of their feet.
Brief Intervention Project
Health care providers are in a unique position to identify tobacco users and to provide effective intervention. There is [...]
Safe Injection Practices
The Hepatitis C Investigation in 2008 illustrates the importance of continued training about safe injection practices.
Health Care Professionals Flu Tool-Kit
Cover Your Cough Cover Your Cough - English PosterPDF Cover Your Cough - English Letter-sizedPDF Cover Your Cough - [...]
Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses: A Primer for Physicians & Other Health Care Professionals
by the American Medical Association Introduction and Clinical Considerations PDF 191 KB Foodborne Illness Causative Agents Foodborne Illnesses Table: [...]
Biological Agents & Bioterrorism
Medical Management of Bioagents for Physicians
Technical Bulletins
2022 Date Topic October Monkeypox Virus Guidance: Infection Control and Prevention in Health Care Settings June Infection Prevention and [...]
Medical Management
Bulletins, Reports & Statistics Antibiogram CDC Health Advisories Health Status Reports Newsletters Public Health Advisories Statistics, Surveillance & Reports [...]
Training
Highly infectious patients can pose a public health threat as one patient can lead to the onset of a public health incident. Being prepared to respond and exercising the response is critical in protecting our nation’s public health
CDC Health Advisories
CDC Health Advisory: Expanding Measles Outbreak in the United States and Guidance for the Upcoming [...]
Resources & Related Websites
Holiday Season Mental Health Resources:Party Planning Tips for an Alcohol-Safe and Drug-Free Holiday SeasonStress, Depression and the Holidays: Tips for [...]
Health Alert Network Enrollment Form
The Health Alert Network (HAN) is a nationwide communications system that was established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is implemented by state and local health departments.
Health Care Professionals
Welcome to the health care provider section of the Southern Nevada Health District website. One of our priorities is to work with you and your colleagues to find creative and innovative solutions for meeting the many public health challenges presented by our rapidly growing community.