Touro University Nevada, Health District team up for new clinic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 14, 2017

LAS VEGAS – Touro University Nevada and the Southern Nevada Health District celebrated the opening of its newest facility in Henderson at 874 American Pacific Drive on the Touro campus. The Health District clinic is open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, and provides immunization services, including vaccines for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to immunizations for the general public, the clinic provides student health services for Touro University Nevada. For additional information, visit the Health District’s website, www.SNHD.info or the Touro University site at www.TUN.touro.edu.

“We are excited about this collaboration with Touro University. We have been seeking opportunities to provide immunizations once again in Henderson,” said Dr. Joe Iser, Southern Nevada Health District Chief Health Officer. “This is an excellent opportunity to provide services to our constituents and to initiate a new local partnership.”

”We are pleased to partner with the Southern Nevada Health District to help provide important immunization services to the community,” said Dr. Ray Alden, Touro University Nevada’s Provost.  “Touro’s mission since 2004 has been to help address critical needs in healthcare and education for Nevada, and this partnership with SNHD continues Touro’s commitment to that mission.”

In addition to its Henderson Clinic at the Touro campus, the Health District offers Food Handler Training Safety Card program services at Henderson City Hall on Water Street. More information on all Health District locations and services is available at http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/maps/.

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.