The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting five new cases of West Nile virus, bringing the total to seven. Three patients — a female over the age of 60, and two males under the age of 50, were diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the illness. All three patients were hospitalized and are recovering. A male and female, both under the age of 50, had the non-neuroinvasive form of the illness. Both patients have recovered.

The Southern Nevada Health District is partnering with CredibleMind, an online digital 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.

The Southern Nevada Health District has identified two cases of West Nile virus for this season. One patient, a male over the age of 60, was diagnosed with the non-neuroinvasive form of the illness, and a male over the age of 70, had the neuroinvasive form of the illness. Both patients have recovered.

In observance of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) and the Southern Nevada Health Consortium will provide free HIV testing at various community locations.  The campaign, themed, “Level up your self-love: check your status,” encourages people to get tested, know their HIV status, and get linked to care and treatment.

After hearing an appeal by Las Vegas Athletic Clubs (LVAC), the Southern Nevada Health District issued an order today upholding its decision to revoke a variance that allowed LVAC to monitor pool users via video camera in lieu of an in-person lifeguard. An important factor in the Health District’s decision was video showing an incident in February 2024 in which an LVAC customer died in one of its indoor pool facilities. The Health District order provides a timeline for the incident showing a person in distress for approximately twenty minutes, without a response from LVAC.

Observed each year during June, Men's Health Month spotlights health and wellness issues faced by all men. Throughout the month, the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) reminds men to take charge of their overall health by implementing health-centered decisions.

Southern Nevada Health District officials are reminding people to protect themselves from mosquitoes as they report the highest level of activity in the program’s history this early in a season. As of June 6, 2024, 91 mosquito pools, comprising 3,081 mosquitoes from 16 ZIP codes, have tested positive for West Nile virus. Two mosquito pools, comprising 46 mosquitoes from two ZIP codes, have tested positive for the virus that causes St. Louis encephalitis.

The Southern Nevada Health District’s (SNHD) Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion invites community members to participate in the 2024 Move Your Way® campaign this summer, with a series of activities scheduled throughout the Valley. The activities at public swimming pools are aimed at encouraging area residents to be more physically active.

With excessive heat expected in the region this week, Clark County and the Southern Nevada Health District and community partners are reminding the public that heat can pose serious health risks to anyone in our region especially children, the elderly and people with poor circulation and weight problems.

The Southern Nevada Health District has detected xylazine in the local illicit drug supply through its community surveillance program where drug paraphernalia is anonymously collected and sampled in Clark County. While xylazine use has not been widely reported in Nevada, the Health District registered three overdose deaths involving xylazine in 2023 (compared to one death in 2020).

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is encouraging people to get tested for the virus. SNHD’s Sexual Health Outreach and Prevention Program (SHOPP) offers no-cost hepatitis B and C screenings as part of Sexually Transmitted Infection Express Testing at two locations, year-round:

Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District and community partners kicked off a public awareness initiative today to remind residents and visitors that Southern Nevada’s desert heat can be dangerous to people of all ages and to offer tips to stay safe as daytime temperatures in the region get closer to triple digits.

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) invites Clark County residents to have a say in improving the community’s health by taking a survey for the Community Status Assessment (CSA), a component of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) process. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and will be available starting Wednesday, May 15, at https://unlv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_023TuQyXRM4Ae5o?Q_CHL=qr. Information gathered through the survey will not be tied to any individual person.

The Slam Dunk Health Challenge, a program that encourages students to eat healthy foods and participate in physical activities, culminates Wednesday, May 15, at 10:45 a.m. at Howard Wasden Elementary School, 2831 Palomino Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89107, when this year’s top classroom – led by fourth-grade teacher Karma Reyes – will be awarded the grand prize. Las Vegas Aces player Sydney Colson will visit the winning classroom to congratulate the students and encourage them to stay on their path of making healthy choices.

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) released its inaugural Health Equity Status Report, focusing on key health indicators in terms of economic stability; economic access and quality; and health care access and quality. The report outlines social determinants of health (SDOH), and how they relate to Clark County and Healthy People 2030 targets. Healthy People 2030 is a 10-year plan for that identifies public health priorities to help individuals, organizations, and communities across the United States improve health and well-being.

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) reminds area residents that the next Pop-Up Produce Stand is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, in Las Vegas, giving people increased access to affordable, locally grown, organic fresh fruits and vegetables. The pop-ups are being held this season at the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) in Las Vegas. Customers can use their SNAP/EBT card, cash, debit or credit cards.

Most Americans are consuming too many added sugars in their diet. Sugar-sweetened beverages including sodas, energy drinks, and fruit drinks are a main source of added sugars. A regular, 12-ounce can of soda can contain a full 10 teaspoons of sugar. Because of the added sugar, soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages can contribute to health issues including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and tooth decay.

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is honoring its 2024 Public Health Heroes, who play a vital role in creating a healthier and more resilient community for all. They will be recognized during the Board of Public Health meeting on Thursday, April 25, at 9 a.m., in the Red Rock Conference Room of the Main Public Health Center, 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107.