Move Your Way® summer campaign underway in Valley

Fun, free and healthy activities offered through early September

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 5, 2024

LAS VEGAS – 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.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a majority of adolescents and adults in Nevada do not meet physical activity guidelines, which contributes to physical activity related health disparities in the community. A CDC survey showed that 26% of the state’s population reported participating in physical activities. The SNHD Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion is working with partners to ensure that everyone in our community has access to opportunities to be physically active.

During the campaign, which started in May, SNHD and its partners offer free events to encourage people to “move their way” and enjoy healthy, physical activities:

Saturday, June 8, noon – 3 p.m.
Pool party presented by North Las Vegas Councilman Isaac Barron
Petitti Pool, 2505 N. Bruce St., North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Saturday, June 22, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Block party featuring Rad Tad
Wells Park Outdoor Pool, 1650 Price St., Henderson, NV 89011

Saturday, July 6, noon – 3 p.m.
Parks and Rec Month Celebration pool party
Silver Mesa Recreation Pool, 4025 Allen Lane, North Las Vegas, NV 89032

Saturday, August 10, noon – 3 p.m.

Back to school pool party presented by North Las Vegas Councilman Scott Black and Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick
Silver Mesa Recreation Pool, 4025 Allen Lane, North Las Vegas, NV 89032

Saturday, September 2, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Block party featuring Rad Tad
Whitney Ranch Activity Pool, 1575 W. Galleria Dr., Henderson, NV 89014

Move Your Way® is a physical activity campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote the recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and encourage people to incorporate them into everyday life. The campaign provides resources to help people stay on track in improving their fitness.

More information about the Move Your Way® Summer Challenge is available at Move Your Way Southern Nevada – Get Healthy Clark County and the Spanish-language Muévete a Tu Manera – Viva Saludable websites. Visit the Get Healthy Clark County calendar or Viva Saludable calendar for additional details.

The Get Healthy Clark County and Viva Saludable websites also offer free, online programs that can help increase physical activity. Online programs include Walk Around Nevada and Neon to Nature. Additional programs include tools and resources about healthy eating, nutritional information tips, smoking cessation, and resources to help maintain a healthier lifestyle.

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.