FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
| What: | A briefing of the 2019 Nevada County Health Rankings. The County Health Rankings are released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). |
| When: | Tuesday, March 19, 2019 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Summary of 2019 Nevada County Health Rankings and Roadmaps 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Hosted Networking Lunch |
| Where: | Southern Nevada Health District Red Rock Conference Room 280 S. Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, NV, 89107 Click here to register for the Southern Nevada presentation. |
| Why: | The County Health Rankings measure the health of nearly all counties in the nation and rank them within states. The Rankings are compiled using county-level measures from a variety of national and state data sources and then standardized using scientifically-informed weights. The Rankings serve as a call to action by allowing communities to better understand the health issues in their respective counties and by mobilizing stakeholders to improve the health of their communities. |
| Who: | Southern Nevada Health District staff and community partners will present a summary of the 2019 Nevada County Health Rankings. |
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.