Media Advisory: Southern Nevada Health District hosts County Health Rankings briefing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 12, 2025
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A briefing on the 2025 County Health Rankings. The County Health Rankings are released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). |
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
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Virtual: Click here for your FREE registration for the Clark County Health Rankings presentation. |
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The County Health Rankings provide a snapshot of local health data allowing each state to compare on a range of health outcomes and factors, including access to health and mental health care, the physical environment, social and economic factors, smoking, access to healthy foods and more. |
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| Who: |
Presenters include representatives from the Southern Nevada Health District and John Packham, PhD, Associate Dean, Office of Statewide Initiatives, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Topics will include the County Health Rankings Data and Interpretations; an update on the Health District Community Health Improvement Plan; Smoke-Free Policies in Multi-Unit Housing; Increasing Access to Healthier Foods for Low-Income Seniors; Expanding Access to Care—Implementing Integrated Behavioral Health at the Southern Nevada Community Health Center; and New Tools for Change—Introducing the Health District’s Health and Equity and Substance Use Dashboards. |
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.