LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) says it will change operations to comply with the Nevada "pause" directives ordered by Gov. Steve Sisolak.
These changes will be in place for three weeks and will limit capacity at Health District public health centers.
Effective Nov. 25, services will be available by appointment or unavailable for a three-week period, until Dec. 16.
Clinical Services:
• Clinical services will continue to be available to clients by appointment only, including Family Planning Services, the Sexual Health Clinic, and the Southern Nevada Community Health Center. Clients are also encouraged to use telemedicine services during this time. Clinic information and appointments are available on the Clinics webpage or by calling (702) 759-1700.
• Immunization Clinic services will be available at 280 S. Decatur Blvd., East Las Vegas Public Health Center, 570 N. Nellis Blvd., Henderson Public Health Center, 220 E. Horizon Dr., and Mesquite Public Health Center, 830 Hafen Ln. by appointment only. To make an appointment, call (702) 759-0850.
Vital Records
• Birth and death certificates can be ordered online. In-person pick-up is not available. Visit the Vital Records webpage for more information.
Food Handler Safety Training Cards
• Food Handler Safety Training Card services are not available. For updated information, visit the Food Handler Safety Training Card webpage.
Environmental Health
• Walk-in environmental health services are unavailable but will remain available via telephone and online.
• Subdivision Plan Review and Solid Waste Management plan review will be available in-person on Tuesdays, between 9 a.m. and noon.
As cases continue to increase, the Health District urges the public to take steps to protect themselves and others, including those most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.
This includes older adults and people who have chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease.
SNHD and community partner testing locations can be found at www.snhd.info/covid-19-testing-sites.
Results are typically processed in 24 to 48 hours but may take longer due to high volumes of testing.
