Northern Nevada Public Health

06/01/2026

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. 💜

The District Board of Health recently recognized this important observance with a proclamation presented to Alzheimer's Association - Northern California and Northern Nevada. We are grateful for their partnership and leadership in promoting brain health and supporting dementia risk reduction efforts across Northern Nevada.

Together, we can help raise awareness, support those affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and encourage healthy habits that promote brain health throughout our community.

We're pleased to have received a District Board of Health proclamation for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month from Northern Nevada Public Health. We're working together to promote brain health and dementia risk reduction in Northern Nevada and will be convening community partners to join us later in the year.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to the Nevada Department of Human Services on the launch of their new Nevada 988 brand! 🎉 Support is just a call, text, or chat away. Learn more at Nevada988.org.

05/31/2026

Today is ***coDay 🚭

To***co and ni****ne companies deliberately design their products to hook you.
Sugars, flavors, and cooling agents all mask the harshness of ni****ne so you inhale more, and get addicted faster.

But the grip of addiction can be broken. And the benefits are felt almost immediately:
⏱️ In 20 minutes, your heart rate drops
🫁 2–12 weeks, your lung function improves
❤️ In 1 year, heart disease risk is cut in half

Take the next step, break the addiction. Help is available: https://bit.ly/4u2zY00

***coDay ***coExposed

05/30/2026

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month 💙
Northern Nevada Public Health’s Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program helps protect babies born to mothers with hepatitis B by ensuring timely vaccines, follow-up care, and testing.

Testing, screening, and timely treatment are essential for preventing hepatitis B transmission from mother to baby, helping infants stay healthy from birth.

Learn more about screening, vaccination, and prevention at https://nnph.org/perinatal-hep-b

05/30/2026

Vapes aren’t just flavored mist. They can contain as much ni****ne as a pack of ci******es. Know what’s really inside.

Get the facts at AttractingAddictionNV.com

05/29/2026

Good news as the respiratory virus season wraps up: flu, RSV, & COVID-19 activity remain low across Washoe County.

This is our final routine weekly update of the season. Stay tuned for a summary in June highlighting key trends & takeaways from the 2025-2026 season.

05/29/2026

Create a smoke-free community where workers enjoy fresh air at their workplaces.

Visit our Smoke-free Establishment Hubsite to get more information for locations near you:
https://smokefreehotspots-washoe.hub.arcgis.com/

Or email us at: [email protected]

05/28/2026

NNPH WIC is accepting new clients!

Get free healthy food, breastfeeding support, nutrition guidance, and community resources & referrals.

It’s easy to get started! Apply today at www.nnph.org/WIC

05/27/2026

Calling new moms! Note-Able Music Therapy Services invites you to their FREE postpartum groups called “Take a Beat”. Reserve a spot at https://bit.ly/3PI5PFi

05/26/2026

UPDATE: The staff meeting originally scheduled for today (5/27) has been rescheduled to Monday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to noon. The front desk will remain open today.
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📢 Heads up!

Our Environmental Health Services Front Desk will be closed Wednesday, May 27 from 10-11 a.m. for a staff meeting.

You can still access many services anytime at www.NNPH.org.

We appreciate your patience and are happy to help before or after!