The SNHD resource links are listed below from the emaill
Happy Friday! Thanks everyone for continuing to share helpful community resources! 
SNHD will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.
SNHD Community Calendars:
- Get Healthy Events Calendar:
- Viva Saludable Events Calendar (Spanish):
COMMUNITY UPDATES
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September 1
- Rad Tad End of Summer Pool Party at Whitney Ranch (Henderson)
Whitney Ranch Activity Pool
1575 W Galleria Dr, Henderson, NV 89014
- am – 6 pm
September 3
- Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Barber Shops and Beauty Salons: email: harveya@snhd.org
REACH Las Vegas Health Fairs
September 9 and 12 (see Eng/Sp flyers for locations and times below)
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September 13
Type 1 Adult Connection – Southern Nevada – Desert West Chapter
September 18
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September 2 and 9
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- SNHD Pop-Up Produce Stands are back!
RTC Bonneville Transfer Station
September 3
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- Dignity Health
Diabetes Support Group (monthly)
September 16
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- Nevada Chapter of the AAP
Ask the Pediatrician
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- Senior Expos
Shared by Carolyn @ Elderhelplv.org
Several dates and properties listed on flyer below
October 11
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- The Nevada Diabetes Association
Family Picnic
Free Event!
Email: emily@diabetesnv.org
November 19
- UNR Cooperative Extension
Engaging in Alternative and Creative Therapies for Older Adults
CEUs (6) offered for CHES and Nurses
| We invite you to explore and integrate alternative and creative therapies —such as animal-assisted therapy, art, dance, laughter yoga, music, and recreation— into your practice and daily life. These approaches are backed by research and support emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being in older adults. Our shared responsibility is to communicate the evidence behind these disciplines and highlight how they complement traditional healthcare. We aim to promote meaningful engagement for aging populations by fostering collaboration across professions. We encourage you to incorporate these therapies into your work and help make them vital to multidisciplinary care. Community resources will be available for additional discussion and networking opportunities. The Nevada State Board of Examiners has approved six continuing education units for long-term care administrators and marriage and family therapists. UNR Extension will approve continuing professional education for certified health education specialists and nurses. The program is pending approval from the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Social Workers.For more information, please call Natalie Mazzullo at 702-948-5911 or email nmazzullo@unr.edu. Register now through UNR’s calendar of events to secure your spot and participate in these important conversations. Space is limited to the first 125 registrants! Will there be a registration fee? Yes, the registration fee will be $50. There will be no refunds for this event. What will the registration fee include? It will include Eventbrite ticketing fees, FREE parking, handouts, networking, community resources, educational reinforcers, a certificate of attendance, continuing education if needed, and a catered breakfast, lunch, and snack. Will the summit be recorded or made available via Zoom? No, the summit will only be available by attending in person. It will not be recorded for future viewing. There is limited seating! What if I can’t make it after purchasing my ticket? Although no refunds will be allowed, you can transfer your registration to another person. Transfers will be accepted until Nov. 1, 2025. Email Trish Newman at tnewman@unr.edu How many continuing education units (CEUs) will be available? Six CEUs are approved by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, for certified health education specialists and nurses. Six CEUs will be submitted for approval from the Nevada Board of Examiners for long-term care administrators, marriage & family therapists, and social workers. |
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- SNHD News Releases (2 included)
The Nevada State University to Become a Tobacco-Free Campus This Fall: https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/news-release/nevada-state-university-to-become-a-tobacco-free-campus-this-fall/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 28, 2025
Community to honor lives lost and promote prevention on International Overdose Awareness Day
Free public event includes naloxone training, resources, and remembrance vigil
LAS VEGAS – The Southern Nevada Health Consortium will host the 9th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day event on Saturday, August 30, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Foundation for Recovery, located at 4800 S. Alpine Place, Las Vegas, NV 89108. The event honors those who have died or suffered permanent injury from overdose, reduces stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, and raises awareness about overdose prevention and drug policy.
Open to the public, the event will feature local vendors, overdose prevention training, naloxone distribution, food, and live entertainment. A vigil will be held to remember lives lost and celebrate those who have survived an overdose. A speaker panel will also share personal stories, including perspectives from a family member, a first responder, and a survivor.
A “Soles for Souls” exhibit will display shoes representing individuals who died from overdose in the past year. Attendees are encouraged to donate shoes, which will be given to local charities.
Sponsors for this year’s event are the Southern Nevada Health Consortium, Southern Nevada Health District, Comprehensive Treatment Centers, Southern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance, the Foundation for Recovery, and the PACT Coalition.
“International Overdose Awareness Day is an important opportunity for our community to come together—to honor those we’ve lost and to reaffirm our commitment to preventing future tragedies,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. “Addressing overdose is a shared responsibility, and this event reflects the strength of our collective dedication to building a healthier Southern Nevada.”
Overdose statistics in Clark County
In 2024, Clark County reported 802 confirmed drug overdose deaths, representing a nearly 16% increase compared to 2023. Opioids, both prescription and illicit, were involved in 67.5% of these fatalities. Since 2018, the opioid-involved overdose mortality rate has increased by 115%, reaching 22.3 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2024. The highest burden was concentrated in ZIP code 89101 with a mortality rate of 120 deaths per 100,000 residents. Fentanyl remains the primary driver of the local opioid epidemic, with fentanyl-related deaths increasing 92.7% between 2020 and 2023.
Surveillance data indicate that the fatal overdoses peaked during the summer months (June-August), and were lowest in November. Demographic distribution shows that men accounted for 70.2% of overdose deaths, and the largest proportion of cases occurred among non-Hispanic white individuals.
For more information on substance use in Southern Nevada, visit the Health District’s Substance Use Dashboard.
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- Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
- Schedule an assessment: https://www.desertparkway.com/schedule-an-assessment/
- Call: 877-663-7976
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- Sandra Vercellono, Life Coach
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- Free Diabetes Classes at SNHD / Spanish
September 15 and 22 (attend both days to complete class)
September 25 and October 2 / (attend both days to complete class)
Spanish Diabetes Self-Management Class
SNHD
October 15 and 22
English DSMES Classes at SNHD
- Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity
Department of Human Services
Revised Date
Due to a statewide system outage, the webpages required to complete the ACRN membership application process are inaccessible. To ensure all applicants have sufficient time, the submission deadline has been extended through September 12, 2025. For additional information, please refer to the email below.
Carlos Ramirez Gomez
Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity (NOMHE) | Program OfficerDepartment of Human Services (DHS) | Director’s Office Address: School of Public Health – University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 453030 | Campus Services Building (CSB) – Office 235 | Las Vegas, NV 89154 – 3030
Email: crgomez@dhhs.nv.gov | P 775-221-6491 | NOMHE: https://dhhs.nv.gov/Programs/CHA/MH/Office_of_Minority_Health/ Health Matters. Equity Hurts No One.
Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity | Department of Human Services | Board Meeting Opportunity | Advisory Committee for a Resilient Nevada (ACRN)
The Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity (NOMHE), in partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking six new members to join the Advisory Committee for a Resilient Nevada (ACRN). This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise, lived experience, and community insights to help address the opioid crisis in our state.
About the Committee
The ACRN provides recommendations to DHS in developing Nevada’s statewide plan to address the risks, impacts, and harms of opioid misuse. Members help shape prevention education, harm reduction strategies, treatment options, and recovery supports funded by the Fund for a Resilient Nevada (FRN).
Current Vacancies
- Clark County resident with personal or family experience of substance use disorder
- Public health professional
- Director (or designee) of an agency providing child welfare services
- Representative of a program specializing in prevention of youth substance use
- Representative of a faith-based recovery program
- Representative of a certified nonprofit program for substance use disorders
Term of Service
- Two years (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2027)
- Volunteer position; all meetings are virtual
- Minimum of two meetings annually
How to Apply
- Visit the DHS Boards and Commissions page.
- Click Apply to Join a Board and complete the online application. https://dhhs.nv.gov/About/Meetings/
- Submit a letter of interest and resume to FRN@dhhs.nv.gov.
Important Dates
- Recruitment closes: August 27, 2025
- Interviews: September 2–8, 2025
- Announcements: no later than September 12, 2025
Help us strengthen Nevada’s response to the opioid crisis your voice matters.
Questions? Contact FRN@dhhs.nv.gov.
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Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more: The Mediterranean Diet: Paella: Building on the Mediterranean Diet: William H Bestermann Jr MD | Aug 29     READ IN APP  When you are trying to get healthier or lose weight, everyone tells you what you can’t eat. I am going to tell you what you can eat that will help you be healthier longer at lower cost. In the last post, we went over a recipe for soffrito which is a base for many wonderful, nutritious Italian meals. I made enough soffrito for $1.18 to serve a base for a variation of Paella which is one of my favorite healthy meals.Actually, paella is a famous Spanish dish. It originated in the Valencia region of eastern Spain and is widely considered one of the country’s national dishes.The ingredients in soffrito are very similar to what’s found in a Spanish paella, but with a slight difference in terminology. When Spanish recipes use a similar flavor base, it’s called sofrito (with one ‘f’). The key ingredients are a mix of finely diced onions, garlic, and often bell peppers and tomatoes, all cooked in olive oil. The Spanish sofrito is crucial for imparting the deep flavor and reddish color to the rice in a traditional paella.The Italian dish that is most similar to a seafood paella is Risotto alla Pescatora (seafood risotto) or Risotto ai Frutti di Mare (risotto with seafood).This dish also starts with a soffritto (carrots, celery, and onion) cooked in butter or olive oil. The major difference between paella and risotto is the cooking method. In paella, the rice is added to the broth and left to cook undisturbed, which creates a crispy crust at the bottom called socarrat. In risotto, the broth is added gradually while the rice is constantly stirred, which releases starThe shrimp cost $6.97 a pound.ches and creates a creamy texture. Both dishes are flavorful rice-based meals with seafood, but one has a firm, separate grain and a crispy bottom, while the other is soft and creamy. The point is that you can play with these recipes and make the healthy food that you like.The recipe that I am |
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