FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 26, 2024
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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. |
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 |
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Southern Nevada Health District |
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The Health District collaborates with partners to raise awareness about public health issues that have a significant impact on the health of the community. |
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Congenital Syphilis Presentation: Tabby Edelman, MPH, Sr. Disease Investigation and Intervention Specialist; Carissa Orozco, RN, BSN, Community Health Nurse; Angel Stachnik, MPH, Sr. Epidemiologist. Overdose Burden in Clark County Data Presentation: Marco Mendez, MPH Epidemiologist Overdose Burden in Clark County Panel: Terry Kerns, PhD, Substance Abuse/Law Enforcement Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General; Kat Reich, Senior Administration & Data Manager, Trac-B Exchange; Assemblywoman Clara Thomas, Member, Substance Use Response Working Group (SURG); Victoria Burris, MPH, Communicable Disease Manager; Victoria Hughes, Communicable Disease Supervisor |
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.