Where can I find information on community services and volunteer opportunities?
2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that, where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. Services include:
- Basic Human Needs Resources
- Physical and Mental Health Resources
- Employment Supports
- Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities
- Support for Children, Youth and Families
- Volunteer Opportunities and Donations
Call 211 or visit their website www.211.org for more information.
How do I file a Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act (NCIAA) Complaint?
File a complaint by filling out our online complaint form at www.SouthernNevadaHealthDistrict.org. If you have further questions about the act please visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
What time is the Health Card Movie shown?
Visit the Movie Schedule web page to view the up-to-date health card movie schedule.
How do I get a Health Card?
Please call 385-1291 for the nearest location and hours for health card processing between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the Health Cards web pages for more information.
How do I get immunizations for my child?
Visit the Immunizations web page for information on annual and back-to-school immunizations.
Where can I get a flu shot?
Flu shots are available at several public health centers from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday. The cost is $30.00 without insurance. For more information about flu shots visit our Flu Vaccine webpage at www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org.
How do I get STD testing?
Visit the STD Clinic webpages for information on STD testing.
How do I report illness after eating at a restaurant?
First, report your illness to your physician. Then call the Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Epidemiology at (702) 759-1300 to report your illness. For additional information on reportable diseases, visit the Epidemiology webpage.
Where do I go to access information about blood pressure, heart disease, stroke?
National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute
American Heart Association
(800) 242-8721
(702) 367-1366
Where can I access information about mold?
Environmental Protection Agency
(866) 372-9378 (toll free)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Where can I find low cost medical help?
Access Health
(702) 948-0300
Nevada Health Centers
(702) 307-5414
Nevada Check-up Program
(800) 360-6044
Nevada Covering Kids and Families Program
(702) 948-0311
UMC Hospital
(702) 383-2000
Huntridge Teen Clinic
(702) 732-8776
Where do I find information on prenatal guidance?
Courtney Children's Foundation
(702) 315-5159
Where can I find low cost dental help?
UNLV Dental College
(702) 647-1074
Miles for Smiles
Located at Nevada Health Centers
Huntridge Teen Clinic
(702) 732-8776
Where can I find general oral health information?
Nevada State Health Division
Oral Health Initiative
American Dental Association
Dental Resources for Teachers
American Dental Association
Colgate World of Care
How do I find help with my prescriptions?
Abbott Pharmaceuticals Patient Assistance Programs
(800) 222-6885
Access Health Eligibility Worker
(702) 383-1961
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Clark County Social Services
(702) 455-4270
Governor’s Office for Consumer Health
Canadian pharmacy
(702) 486-3587
Medicare
(800) MEDICARE
Member Health
(888) 868-5854
www.MyHealthNV.com
Nevada Checkup
(866) 254-3964
Nevada Health Centers
(702) 307-5414
Nevada Senior RX Program
(866) 323-5953
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
(888) 4PPA-NOW
(888) 477-2269
The Medicine Cabinet
(702) 444-6082
1700 E Desert Inn Rd Suite 304-A
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Email: medicinecabinetnv@yahoo.com
Together Rx Access
(800) 444-4106
Where can I find general health information?
Healthfinder
MedlinePlus
Women's Health
Where can I find general nutrition information?
Food pyramid
Nutrition
Women’s Health
Where can I find out about eating disorders?
Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website.
How can I find out if a medical doctor is board certified?
Call the Clark County Medical Society at (702) 739-9989
American Medical Association
(800) 262-3211
Where can I find a local registered dietitian (RD) to help me modify my eating habits?
Download the Nutrition Services Provider Directory PDF (29 KB/12 Pages) to find a local registered dietitian.
American Dietetic Association
(800) 366-1655
Where can I call for mental health services?
Montevista Hospital
(702) 364-1111
Columbia Teen Screen Program
(702) 383-6012
Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
(702) 486-6000
What is the phone number for the Poison Control Center?
Phone (800) 222-1222
Where can I get poison control stickers?
Safe Kids Clark County
(702) 731-8666
Safety Tips
Are there other poison resources?
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
Poison Prevention.org
Where can I learn more about calcium?
Dairy Council of Southern Nevada
(702) 315-0520
Where can I get car seat information?
Clark County Safe Kids
(702) 731-8666
Where can I get a Car Seat Check?
Free car seat checks are available at UMC’s Family Resource Center
Monday through Friday; by appointment only.
(702) 383-2229
1120 Shadow Lane
(across the street from UMC’s main campus)
Where can I get local, state, and national data and statistics?
Healthy People 2010
Smart Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Public Health Data
Nevada State Health Division
Kids Count
Nevada Census Data
Local Reports
Clark County Community Health Assessment 2004 PDF (1 MB/158 Pages)
Clark County BMI Report PDF (122 KB/41 Pages)
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