The Southern Nevada Health District will host its 2026 State of Public Health event, highlighting key public health priorities impacting Clark County and the collaborative efforts underway to improve community health outcomes.

The program will feature an update on the overdose epidemic, including data, prevention strategies and community partnerships as well as highlight the Health District’s Street Medicine program, an innovative initiative bringing medical care and services directly to individuals experiencing homelessness. Attendees will also have an opportunity to connect with public health programs and resources.

WHEN

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

10:00 a.m.

WHERE

Southern Nevada Health District

Red Rock Conference Room

280 S. Decatur Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89107

Or join us on Facebook Live

WHO

Addressing the Overdose Epidemic in Clark County: Data, Prevention and Community Partnerships:

Brandon Delise, MPH, CIC, Senior Epidemiologist; Jessica Johnson, MPH, CHES, CPS, Health Education Supervisor: Jamie Ross, CPS, CEO PACT Coalition

Street Medicine: Meeting People Where They Are — Health Care for Unsheltered Residents in Clark County: Shannon Pickering, RN, BSN, Community Health Nurse Manager, William Allphin, Director FSW&W, Clean the World Global; Louis Lacey, Director of Homeless Response Teams, HELP of Southern Nevada; Justin Levinsky, Community Health Worker; Rosanne Sugay, MD, MPH, Medical Epidemiologist; Annie Wilson, EdD, LMSW, HOPE Liaison, LVMPD Office of Community Engagement

WHY

To provide an overview of key public health issues in Clark County and highlight programs and partnerships working to improve community health.

For more information and updates, visit https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/news-info/state-of-the-health-district.