Southern Nevada Health District Spring Valley Location Offers Nursing Services

Southern Nevada Health District’s Spring Valley

location offers nursing services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 13, 2006

LAS VEGAS – December 13, 2006 – The Southern Nevada Health District is now offering nursing services at its Spring Valley location, 6330 W. Spring Mountain Road, Ste. F. Most services are available by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, call (702) 759-0701.

“We’re excited about expanding our services as we continue to meet the needs of our growing community,” said Dr. Donald S. Kwalick, the health district’s chief health officer. “During the past several years, we have had many requests from members of the community and from our partners about the possibility of expanding services at this location. Now we have the opportunity to enhance the health status of a neighborhood that was previously underserved.” Services at the Spring Valley location include:

Monday:
	Immunizations – childhood and adult No travel immunizations Childhood immunizations are $16 or $20 9 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday:
	HIV/AIDS testing Free and confidential No appointment necessary, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Thursday and Friday:
	Family planning services
		Pregnancy testing Initial and annual pelvic examinations Pap tests Birth control
	Sliding scale fee basis By appointment, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For additional health district locations and services, call (702) 759-1000 or visit www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org.

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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.