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The school year will be here before you know it, so beat the rush and schedule your children's vaccine appointment as soon as possible! Heading back to school is an exciting time of year for students and families. As students go back to school, it is important that they are up to date on their [...]

Nevada Health Centers held a Women's Wellness Empowerment Summit on June 24 at The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas. The event brought together women from all walks of life to discuss topics related to health and wellness. The speakers shared their knowledge and experiences on topics such as mindfulness, mental health, reproductive health, and breast [...]

Men's Health Week is an annual event celebrated during the week leading up to Father's Day. It aims to raise awareness of the health issues facing men and promote early detection and treatment. Men are often reluctant to discuss their health concerns or seek medical advice, which can lead to preventable illnesses and even fatalities. [...]

Join us for a free day of health screenings and access to resources at the Women's Wellness Empowerment Summit in Las Vegas. The event is focused on women's empowerment and bridging the gap in health services. We know that women in our community are experiencing real, everyday barriers to receiving adequate and comprehensive healthcare. Rising [...]

Children's mental health matters. That's why May 7 - May 12, 2023 is Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week. Now more than ever, our country is aware of and concerned about our mental health, especially the state of our children’s mental health. Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. According to the Centers [...]

It is important to have your mailing address updated as Medicaid will be mailing recipients a notice to renew their application for eligibility and benefits. If you have not had a renewal of eligibility with DWSS since the start of the Public Health Emergency, you may need to take action. 1. Update your contact information. [...]

Every April,  National Minority Health Month is observed to raise awareness of the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations and reducing health disparities.   This year's theme is Better Health Through Better Understanding, which focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority communities by providing them with culturally [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]