Southern NV Health officials mark declining overdose deaths, new primary care outreach for unhoused

By: Michael Lyle

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 1,020

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Southern Nevada health officials in the last year found a decrease in opioid deaths, expanded overdose intervention resources like naloxone, and launched a street medicine program to provide primary health care to unhoused people.

While the state is often on the bottom of health rankings, Southern Nevada health officials focused on recent endeavors to improve access to public health at its State of Public Health event on Tuesday.

Highlights included a 20% decrease in opioid …

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