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Community to honor lives lost and promote prevention on International Overdose Awareness Day
The Southern Nevada Health Consortium will host the 9th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day event on Saturday, August 30, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Foundation for Recovery, located…
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Nevada State University to Become a Tobacco-Free Campus This Fall
On Monday, August 25, the first day of the fall semester, Nevada State University will join more than 2,100 colleges and universities nationwide—including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and…
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Youth vaping in Southern Nevada remains a persistent public health threat
The Southern Nevada Health District is sounding the alarm on a serious public health concern: youth vaping. The use of e-cigarettes among teens presents a growing challenge for parents, educators…
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Sixth annual Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit set for August 14
The Southern Nevada Health District, in partnership with the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research & Policy, will host the sixth annual Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit on Thursday, August…
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Measles virus detected in Clark County wastewater
The Southern Nevada Health District has detected the presence of measles virus in the wastewater in Clark County. This is the first detection of measles virus in local wastewater and…
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Southern Nevada Community Health Center celebrates National Health Center Week Aug. 3-9
The Southern Nevada Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operated by the Southern Nevada Health District, joins health centers across the country in recognizing National Health Center…
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Health District identifies first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of the season
The Southern Nevada Health District has identified the first mosquito pool of the season testing positive for West Nile virus in the 89123 ZIP code. The Health District is reminding…
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Updated on: August 4, 2025