Central Nevada Health District

06/01/2026

Rye Patch Reservoir has been placed on a HAB Watch advisory as of 5/28/2026 following visual observation and satellite imaging of a surface bloom. Hazardous conditions are possible or present. People and pets should use caution when in contact with water and avoid areas of algae accumulation.

05/27/2026

Here for questions and updates!

05/27/2026

Live to answer questions

05/21/2026

Come and join us on Wednesday, May 27th, for a diabetes prevention class at the Eureka Senior Center. The class is from 10:00-11:45 am. This is a free class and space is limited. All attendees who complete the course will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Call or stop by to sign up!

05/21/2026

📢️️ We NEED your help‼️
CNHD is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment and we need to hear directly from community members with lived experience. Specifically those without insurance and those who don't access healthcare due to the cost.

All participants will receive a $25 gift card. If you would like to participate, call or text 775-237-8415 to schedule or go to https://forms.gle/rzcUhvVDXZJ3qnTd9 to complete a short survey.

05/20/2026

Bites from mosquitoes and ticks can make you sick!
Mosquitoes and ticks can spread germs that cause diseases like West Nile and Lyme disease.
You can Fight the Bite and learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from mosquito and tick bites.
Know where to expect ticks
Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas. Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter. Walk in the center of trails to prevent contact with ticks.

Follow this link on what to do after a tick bite:

Steps to take after a tick bite including removing a tick and watching for signs and symptoms.

05/19/2026

Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory 5/19/26:

Walker Lake has been placed on a HAB Watch advisory as of 5/19/2026 following visual observation and satellite imaging of a surface bloom. Hazardous conditions are possible or present.

People and pets should use caution when in contact with water and avoid areas of algae accumulation.

05/19/2026

Last month, Central Nevada Health District successfully completed our free chronic disease education course, Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention, offered to community members across all four CNHD jurisdictions: Fallon/Churchill County, Lovelock/Pershing County, Hawthorne/Mineral County, and Eureka County. These courses were completed over 6 weeks.

During this course, participants learned:

-Common risk factors for heart attack and stroke, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and obesity
-Warning signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke
-The importance of calling 911 immediately when symptoms occur
-How healthy eating and regular physical activity can reduce risk
-Ways to manage stress and improve sleep
-Strategies to control chronic conditions and work with healthcare providers to improve heart health

More than 40 community members participated in the course, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees shared that they learned new information, felt empowered to make healthier lifestyle choices, and appreciated having access to free educational opportunities close to home.

Heart disease and stroke remain two of the leading causes of death in the United States, and here in Nevada, but many cases can be prevented through healthy habits, routine medical care, and early recognition of symptoms.

A special thank you to the CNHD staff who made this course possible, including our Resource Liaison, Epidemiology Program, and Registered Nurse, for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of our communities.

In the month of May, CNHD will conduct another free chronic disease course on Diabetes Prevention.

05/19/2026

Come and join the Central Nevada Health District today at the William N. Pennington Life Center for a free class on diabetes prevention fron 1:00-2:30pm. This class will provide education and information on life saving diabetes prevention tips. All attendees who participate will receive a free $25 dollar Visa gift card. Please call or stop by the Life Center to sign up. Space is limited!

05/15/2026

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 18: 5/3/26 - 5/9/26

We anticipate the release of CNHD's new respiratory dashboard for new updates and alerts. We will post more updates on information regarding when it will be available to the public.

The CDC recommends an RSV immunization for infants younger than 8 months who are entering their first fall-to-spring RSV season or born during it. (Babies whose birth mother received an RSV vaccine during pregnancy do not need an immunization.)
Pregnant women should get a single dose of the maternal RSV vaccine (Pfizer’s Abrysvo) during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy sometime between September through January.
A one-time RSV vaccine is recommended for adults age 75 and older, and for ages 50–74 at increased risk.
To help protect yourself and others wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, clean frequently touched surfaces, and stay home if you’re feeling sick.
If you must go out while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce the spread. Taking these simple steps can make a big difference in keeping our community healthy.
Click here to view the CDC weekly national report:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/