Resolve to make 2025 your healthiest year yet
Southern Nevada Health District offers many free programs and resources
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 6, 2025
LAS VEGAS – As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to commit to positive changes, whether it’s eating healthier, getting active or quitting smoking. The Southern Nevada Health District, through its Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, provides free programs and resources to help individuals achieve their goals and kick off a healthy new year:
- Quit Smoking: Find tools and support to help you live tobacco-free.
English: www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/live-tobacco-free/quit-smoking/
Spanish: www.vivasaludable.org/live-tobacco-free/quit-smoking/
- Get Moving: Learn the basics of physical activity and how to stay active.
English: www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/get-moving/how-to-be-active/physical-activity-basics/
Spanish: www.vivasaludable.org/get-moving/how-to-be-active/physical-activity-basics/
- Eat Better: Access nutrition tips to make healthier food choices.
English: www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/eat-better/nutrition-basics/
Spanish: www.vivasaludable.org/eat-better/nutrition-basics/
- Heart Health: Take steps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease:
English: www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/manage-your-risk/heart-disease/
Spanish: www.vivasaludable.org/manage-your-risk/heart-disease/
- Diabetes Management: Get guidance on managing diabetes with local resources.
English: www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/manage-your-risk/local-diabetes-resources/
Spanish: www.vivasaludable.org/recursos-locales-para-la-diabetes/
- Obesity Prevention: Find tools to help maintain a healthy weight.
English: www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/manage-your-risk/obesity/
Spanish: www.vivasaludable.org/obesidad-2/
- Community Calendar and Apps: Stay connected with local activities and free mobile apps designed to support health goals.
English: www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/community-calendar/ and www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/mobile-apps/
Spanish: www.vivasaludable.org/calendario/ and www.vivasaludable.org/mobile-apps/
Additionally, the Health District partners with CredibleMind, an online mental health platform, to provide the community with free and confidential access to a large library of mental health and well-being resources. The site is available to the public at ClarkCountyThrive.crediblemind.com.
“Making small, positive changes to your health can lead to lasting, transformative results,” said Dr. Fermin Leguen, District Health Officer. “The Health District’s programs and resources are here to help you set realistic, attainable goals for improving your health and well-being.”
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.