The Public Health Perspective2025-12-17T08:08:20-08:00

The Public Health

Perspective

The Public Health

Perspective

“The Perspective” is the Health District’s online newsletter, offering insights on public health topics and issues that impact our community. It highlights the essential role public health plays in safeguarding the well-being of our residents and visitors.

Fall Issue

Current Issue | Past Issues

Holiday food safety: Five tips for a healthy season

Is your child younger than 6? Ask about lead testing

Healthier Halloween Recipe: Savory Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Keep the “fright” out of the night: Halloween safety tips for spooky fun

Summer 2025 Issue

Beat the Rush: Schedule back-to-school vaccinations today!

School-ready starts with a birth certificate!

Helping kids walk and bike safely to school

Winter 2025 Issue

Moving Milestones: Walk Around Nevada Turns 20

5 Questions: Medical and behavioral health care under one roof!

A fresh start for mental wellness

2024

Southern Nevada Fall Colors

Fall

Spooky Treats

Fall

Happy Hauntings: Have a safe and healthy Halloween

Fall

FAQs: Back-to-school physicals

Spring

Balanced back-to-school meals

Spring

Keeping kids safe on their walk or bike ride to school

Spring

2023

The Heart of a Healthy Community

Winter

Your “Wear Red Day” Style Guide

Winter

Healthy Heart Recipes

Winter

Summer Heat Precautions

Summer

Be a Water Watcher

Summer

Food safety tips for healthy and happy BBQ season

Summer

Fight The Bite This Summer

Summer

The Role of Public Health in Large Events

Holiday

Holiday Travel Tips

Holiday

A Healthy Holiday

Holiday

Baked Pumpkin Recipe

Holiday

October brings new hours and days of operation to many Health District clinics and client services – September 23, 2022

Stay Safe in the Heat – September 2, 2022

Make sure your kids have their required vaccines before school starts. – July 15, 2022

COVID-19 vaccines available for children ages 6 months to 5 years – June 21, 2022

Celebrating 60 Years of Public Health in Southern Nevada – June 10, 2022

National Infant Immunization Week is April 25-29 – April 22, 2022

Free and low-cost resources are available to Nevadans who struggle with problem gambling. – April 18, 2022

In 2022, I want to… – January 13, 2022

World AIDS Day 2021: Ending the HIV Pandemic – December 3, 2021

Health District offers tips for a safe holiday – November 23, 2021

How to Enjoy a Safe Not Scary Halloween – October 25, 2021

Who needs the flu vaccine? You! – September 24, 2021

Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Immunocompromised – August 20, 2021

Don’t race back to class without the required shots! -August 6, 2021

Do your kids have their back-to-school shots yet? – July 30, 2021

Backpacks and school supplies available for kids who get their back-to-school shots early – July 9, 2021

Have a happy and safe 4th of July – July 2, 2021

Take your COVID-19 shot inside Allegiant Stadium – June 4, 2021

Next week, you can take your COVID-19 shot at a school near you – May 28, 2021

Children ages 12–15 may now get a COVID-19 vaccination, too – May 13, 2021

Are You Currently Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine? – March 15, 2021

COVID-19 and Holiday Guidance – December 22, 2020

Mask Up. Back Up. Wash Up. – December 17, 2020

Fun and Safe Halloween 2020 – October 15, 2020

Safe and Healthy Labor Day Weekend – September 3, 2020

Back-to-school Immunizations – August 17, 2020

Health District COVID-19 Update – July 30, 2020

Take precautions to have a safe 4th of July – July 2, 2020

Mosquitoes in Clark County test positive for West Nile Virus – June 18, 2020

Taking Valentine’s Day to the Next (Healthy) Level! – February 11, 2020

Be the Host with the Most this Holiday Season! – December 18, 2019

Turkey Talk (and Ham, and Yams…) – November 22, 2019

Illnesses in Clark County residents linked to vaping – September 19, 2019

Immunization. Power to Protect. – April 17, 2019

Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday – December 18, 2018

Primary care services launching Sept. 17 at Health District – September 11, 2018

The Health District is Giving Kids a Boost – August 07, 2018

Be prepared to Fight the Bite this mosquito season! – June 27, 2018

A trip to the barbershop: a cut, a shave, and a … blood pressure check? – March 07, 2018

Cheers to a Healthy and Happy New Year! – December 20, 2017

Get a Flu Vaccine! It’s the Best Way to Help You Fight the Flu This Season – September 29,2017

Beat the rush! Send Your Kids Back to School with Their Vaccines Up to Date – July 25, 2017

A Healthy Community is a Prepared Community – October 07, 2016

Community Health Assessment – May 06, 2016

New Year! New Home! A message from Dr. Joe Iser, Chief Health Officer – February 2016

Let’s Talk Turkey – November 2015

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Updated on:  December 17, 2025

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