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World Teen Mental Wellness Day Raising Awareness

03.03.2023

March 2 is World Teen Mental Wellness Day. A day to raise awareness about issues young people are dealing with. The stigma associated with mental illness can make teens reluctant to ask for help. This day encourages open conversation to help teens around the world. Here's what to know: The National Alliance of Mental Illness [...]

Join us in Celebration of National Nutrition Month®

03.03.2023

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign created 50 years ago in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits this month. This year's theme is "Fuel for the Future." Eating with sustainability in mind [...]

March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

03.02.2023

Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. Every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month spotlights this disease and inspires more people to get checked starting at age 45. Two reasons why getting checked matters: Screening can find the warning signs of colon and rectal cancer, letting [...]

School-Based Health Centers in Southern Nevada offer Sports Physicals

02.17.2023

Did you know Nevada Health Centers offers two convenient school-based health center locations in Las Vegas? They provide services such as sports physicals, immunizations and wellness checks for school-aged children. With Nevada Health Centers, you can trust that your family's healthcare requirements are in good hands.

American Heart Month, a time to focus on your health

02.07.2023

February is American Heart Month, a time for people to focus on their cardiovascular health. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. By making healthy choices and taking preventive measures then you can lower your risk of [...]

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

02.07.2023

Brush, Floss, Smile! February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others. The American Dental Association (ADA) has chosen this year's campaign slogan to be "Brush, [...]

Mammovan offering Mammography screenings in Northern Nevada

02.07.2023

Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, so access to screenings is critically important. To accommodate women who are due for a mammography screening, we continually criss-cross the state and stop in communities of all size. It will be in northern Nevada later this week. *Mammography screenings are primarily for women age [...]

Mammovan visiting Amazon Warehouse

01.26.2023

The Mammovan is visiting the Amazon Fulfillment Center located at 6001 E. Tropical Pkwy in Las Vegas on Wednesday, February 1. Appointments are available from 7:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. by calling 877.581.6266, option #1. Mammography screenings are primarily for women age 40 and older; however, screenings are provided to those younger than 40 [...]

Walk-in vaccine clinic Friday, February 3, at our Cambridge Family Health Center in Las Vegas

01.26.2023

Nevada Health Centers will host a walk-in vaccination clinic on Friday, February 3, at our Cambridge Family Health Center at 3900 Cambridge St. suite 102, in Las Vegas. Flu, COVID-19 and school-required immunizations will be available. There are no out-of-pocket costs for the vaccines, and appointments are not required. *Vaccinations are administered on a first-come, [...]

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

01.26.2023

Anyone with a cervix is at risk for cervical cancer. Long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. Regular screening tests and getting vaccinated against HPV are the most important things you can do to help prevent cervical cancer. CALL: 800.787.2568 to schedule. VISIT: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/ to learn more.

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