The Southern Nevada Health District is calling attention to the global impact of tuberculosis as it commemorates World TB Day on Monday, March 24. Across the globe, 1.25 million people died of TB and another 10.8 million became ill with the disease in 2023. While global efforts to combat TB have saved 79 million lives since 2000, the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors have reversed years of progress.  

The 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report, released today, shows Clark County is performing slightly better than the average Nevada county in population health and well-being, which includes length and quality of life. It also ranks slightly better than the average county in the nation. However, Clark County ranks slightly worse than the average Nevada county in community conditions, which include social and economic factors, the physical environment and health infrastructure.

The Southern Nevada Health District is hosting the 2024 State of Public Health and Legislative Advocacy Day to highlight public health issues impacting the community. The event will feature policy makers, community partners and staff members working on programs and initiatives related to congenital syphilis and substance use and harm reduction in Clark County.

The Southern Nevada Health District continues its schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes, offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online.

Cassius Lockett, PhD, has officially assumed the role of District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. He was selected by the Southern Nevada District Board of Health in November 2024 and began his tenure on February 24, 2025, after previously serving as the Deputy District Health Officer-Operations.

In an effort to combat food insecurity and provide healthy food alternatives, the Southern Nevada Health District and The Obodo Collective are partnering to open a new greengrocer (produce store) in Las Vegas’ Historic Westside. The Obodo Greengrocer, located in the heart of the Historic Westside, will offer fresh, local fruits and vegetables along with other essential goods. The store will accept SNAP benefits to improve access to healthy food for residents in the underserved area.

The Southern Nevada Health District continues its schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes, offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online.

In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Southern Nevada Health District will join with community partners for a community health fair on Friday, February 7, to provide additional health services to the community. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day highlights efforts to reduce HIV as well as other sexually transmitted infections and address HIV stigma in Black/African American communities.

February is American Heart Month, and the Southern Nevada Health District and community partners are offering free programs and classes to help people reduce their risk factors for heart disease. Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, respectively. Every 43 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack, and every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke. In 2022, cardiovascular disease accounted for 702,880 deaths in the U.S., with heart disease and stroke claiming more lives than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined.

The Southern Nevada Health District is highlighting the 2nd Annual Tobacco-Free Living Summit, which will address the detrimental effects of tobacco use within the Black community. Hosted by Because We Matter, the event will take place Thursday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pearson Community Center, located at 1625 W. Carey Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89032.

As the new year gets underway, the Southern Nevada Health District begins its schedule of free diabetes self-management, education and support classes, offered in English, Spanish, in-person and online. The 2025 schedule of classes starts in mid-January.

Today, the Southern Nevada Health District celebrated the expansion of the Southern Nevada Community Health Center Behavioral Health Clinic at its 280 S. Decatur location. The open house highlighted the Health District's ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and integrated care to Southern Nevadans.

The Southern Nevada Health District is urging residents to take precautions as respiratory illness activity, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), remains high throughout Clark County.

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: