Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s shaped by the conditions people live in every day like connection, housing, food security, safety, and how we treat one another.
Thank you to Bianca McCall of Desert Rose Gives for joining us to discuss Intermountain Health’s latest Community Health Needs Assessment for Southern Nevada.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, the message is clear: our community needs more behavioral health support and compassion is the infrastructure for change.
#compassion #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re proud to celebrate four Las Vegas locals who are making a lasting difference in our community.
Each week, we’ll be highlighting a leader whose work, leadership, and lived experience are shaping a stronger, more inclusive Las Vegas. From public service to justice, health, and advocacy, these individuals represent Black excellence in action, right here at home.
We’re kicking off this series with Will Rucker (@willrucker4nv ), a community health leader, Community Health Director at Intermountain Health (@intermountain ), and host of A Healthier Tomorrow radio program and Compassionate Las Vegas - the Podcast.
Will’s work centers equity, compassion, and collective care. Through community health initiatives, media, and leadership development, he advances healthier outcomes for underserved communities across Las Vegas while redefining what compassionate leadership looks like in action.
Follow along as we continue honoring Black leadership in Las Vegas all month long.
#BlackHistory #LasVegasLocals #MakingADifference #thecenterlvevents #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
“A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.
Look who decided to make a grand entrance! @will_rucker and I are beyond in love and happy to have such healthy beautiful baby girl. Thank you all for the love and support you have shown us. We are forever grateful. Welcome to the World Aria!
What an energizing day at the GrantLab Nonprofit Summit. I’m walking away so grateful for the leaders and organizations who make Nevada stronger every single day.
Nonprofits truly are the backbone of meaningful health work. They connect, advocate, innovate, and meet people where it matters most.
I was also thrilled to see so many Jameson Fellowship alums shining throughout the summit—on stage, behind the scenes, and everywhere in between. And a special shoutout to my amazing radio co-host, Ciara Owens, for leading a phenomenal breakout session with such skill and heart.
Inspired. Hopeful. Honored to be part of this work.
Huge thanks to Miles Dickson, Stephania Saldana, Divya Narala, and the entire Nevada GrantLab team. You all delivered. ✨
🌻 Happy International Day of Hope 🌻
Hope isn’t just an emotion—it’s a strategy. A powerful one. Especially now.
Today, I’m sharing a reminder that even the smallest action can spark something extraordinary. Whether it’s lighting a candle and breathing deeply, writing down what you’re hopeful for, or sending someone a kind message—hope begins in the heart and moves through the hands.
✨ Hope fuels our resilience.
✨ Hope strengthens our communities.
✨ Hope inspires us to lead with compassion.
I’m choosing to spark hope today—and every day—not just for myself, but for those who are still searching for their spark.
How will you hope today?
#InternationalDayOfHope #LetsShineHope #CommunityHealth #HopeInAction #CompassionateLeadership
I’m looking forward to another powerful edition of the A Healthier Tomorrow radio program, today at 11 AM PST, with my fabulous co-host @msceo1908 .
First, we’ll hear from Jazzmin Robledo,MPH,CLE with the Southern Nevada Health District about the Embracing Fatherhood program—an initiative that uplifts and equips fathers to be active, engaged, and supported in their parenting journey. It’s a meaningful reminder that fatherhood is both a responsibility and a joy, and our community thrives when dads are empowered.
Then, we’ll be joined by Julpohng “JP” Vilai, Vice President of the Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. As families prepare for the upcoming school year, Dr. JP will walk us through important vaccine recommendations to help keep our kids safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
Tune in to A Healthier Tomorrow today on @power88vegas 88.1 or stream online anywhere in the world. If you know a parent, caregiver, or educator—this is a conversation worth sharing.
Brought to you by the Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion.
#HealthierTomorrow #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #FatherhoodMatters #Pediatrics #BackToSchool #SNHD #Vaccines #ParentingSupport #LasVegasRadio #hope #backtoschool
