Henderson health brief: Free heart-risk screening, septic rule update, and overdose-prevention outreach

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

Henderson, NV – February 27, 2026 – Free heart-risk screenings run Feb 26-28, while SNHD updates septic rules and expands overdose outreach.

A web search for Henderson-area health headlines published in the last 144 hours turned up two clearly Henderson-specific public updates and one Clark County-wide public health update that affects Henderson residents.

Free heart-risk screening in Henderson (Feb 26 to Feb 28)

A free lipoprotein(a), also written as Lp(a), screening is scheduled Feb. 26 through Feb. 28 at Prestige Banquet and Event Center (1029 Whitney Ranch Dr., Henderson). The listing says insurance is not required and positions the test as a way to learn more about heart-attack risk, since Lp(a) is not typically included in standard cholesterol testing.

Health officials generally recommend treating screening results as a starting point for a conversation with a primary care clinician, especially for people with personal or family history of early heart disease.

Overdose prevention: door-to-door outreach milestone in Clark County

The Southern Nevada Health District and the Foundation for Recovery reported a milestone in a door-to-door overdose prevention project funded through a State Opioid Response grant. In a Feb. 23 update, the Health District said canvassers have knocked on nearly 53,000 doors across Clark County since July 2025, with nearly 12,000 doors answered.

According to the Health District, outreach teams provide free naloxone along with fentanyl and xylazine test strips and brief instruction on use. Neighborhoods are prioritized using overdose data, with the goal of getting harm-reduction tools into areas with higher overdose rates.

For emergencies, the Health District notes that naloxone should be used for suspected overdose and 911 should be called for further medical evaluation.

Septic regulation update: what SNHD clarified this week

In a Feb. 25 statement, the Southern Nevada Health District said proposed residential septic regulation updates are intended to modernize long-standing rules and strengthen groundwater protection. The agency also said a public meeting was postponed after strong turnout to allow additional review and discussion.

Key points in the statement include: no new permits or fees for existing septic system owners, with permit renewals focused on newly constructed systems and projects that require construction permits. The Health District also said existing systems would not be required to connect to sewer solely because of the updated regulations, and that rural communities and domestic wells are not subject to connection requirements.

Testing access: HIV and STI services in Henderson

A public event listing highlights walk-in HIV testing through the Henderson Equality Center wellness clinic, along with STI testing options and PrEP support services.

Sources

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-health-screening-tickets-1983386782257
https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/news-release/health-district-and-foundation-for-recovery-celebrate-achievement/
https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/news-release/statement-from-the-southern-nevada-health-district/
https://www.meetup.com/henderson-lgbt-social-group-meetup-group/events/mcqqstyjcdbhc/
https://www.hendersonwellnessclinic.org/

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Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.