Northern Nevada Public Health

04/16/2026

📢 Heads up!

Our Environmental Health Services Front Desk will close at 4 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, April 16.

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

We appreciate your patience and understanding!

04/14/2026

Reminder: Spring school vaccine clinics are coming up!

If your child still needs vaccines for the upcoming school year, check out these upcoming clinics:

☑️ Thursday, April 16 (2–5:30 p.m.)
Sparks Middle School, 2275 18th St., Sparks
☑️ Wednesday, May 20 (3-6 p.m.)
Family Health Festival – Neil Road Recreation Center, 3925 Neil Rd., Reno
☑️ Thursday, May 28 (4–7 p.m.)
Wooster High School, 1331 E. Plumb Ln., Reno

These events offer all recommended, age-appropriate vaccines for students ages 7–18. No insurance? No problem! Appointments are strongly recommended.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit: http://www.nnph.org/vaccine-events

04/14/2026

Installing grab bars and using non-slip surfaces in the bathroom are simple preventive measures that can save lives and prevent serious injuries. Visit gethealthywashoe.com to learn how we can help.

04/13/2026

STI Awareness Week is here, April 12 to 18.

Taking care of your sexual health matters. Protecting yourself from STIs is as simple as Talk. Test. Treat.

The Sexual Health Clinic at Northern Nevada Public Health offers a safe, inclusive, and confidential space for testing and treatment. You’re not alone. We’re here for you.

Learn more or make an appointment: https://www.nnph.org/sexualhealth

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are preventable. STI Awareness Week is your reminder to:

✔️ Know your status
✔️ Get tested
✔️ Protect yourself & your partner

Small steps now can make a big difference later: https://www.cdc.gov/sti-awareness/index.html

04/12/2026

Wrapping up National Public Health Week with our public health pros sharing quick, useful health tips from their fields to show how small actions can make a big difference.

The week may be over, but the work of public health is never done - protecting, preventing, and promoting health in our community every day.

Thanks for tuning in all week, we hope you learned something new. See you next week for more public health content!

04/11/2026

Your weekly NNPH respiratory update.

Find more detailed respiratory virus information and stats just in Washoe County on the Respiratory Virus Surveillance Dashboard at https://bit.ly/494fgpA

Get vaccinated at your local pharmacy, or at our vaccine clinic, which offers vaccines for kids and people who are uninsured. Schedule an appointment by calling 775-328-2402.

04/10/2026

Your independence matters—and protecting it starts with simple steps. Discover how small changes can make a big difference in your daily life.

Visit gethealthywashoe.com and take a stronger step today.

04/10/2026

From baby steps to big impact!

On day five of National Public Health Week, meet part of the team behind public health and the work they do to keep our community healthy.

Swipe to see their baby photos and the impact they make.

04/09/2026

It’s Giving Day💙

Keep celebrating National Public Health Week by supporting the next generation of public health leaders at the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno, because investing in students today means a healthier community tomorrow. Learn more at givingday.unr.edu

04/07/2026

It’s the second day of National Public Health Week!

Public health often works behind the scenes, but its impact is felt every day through prevention, partnership, and trust.

Check out the latest episode of Brewing Better Health featuring our District Health Officer, Dr. Chad Kingsley, and see how public health keeps our community healthy.

Watch here: https://zurl.co/VhnQw

“You never get thanked for the mosquito bite that never happens.”

Public health is often invisible, but its impact is everywhere.

In this episode of Brewing Better Health, Chad Kingsley, M.D., MBA, district health officer for Northern Nevada Public Health joins Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci, M.D., MPH, to talk about prevention, community partnerships and how public health supports entire communities.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube as we continue to celebrate National Public Health Week.
https://zurl.co/Nq4Mt

04/07/2026

In Washoe County, we want you to stay true to yourself—with the same independent spirit that defines you. Small changes lead to big results. Stay steady. Visit gethealthywashoe.com for more details.

04/07/2026

Resharing from U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
For current conditions, check air quality in your area at AirNow.gov.