Northern Nevada Public Health

10/31/2025

As of Oct. 30, 2025 at 3 PM, the Burn Code is Green.

Burning in your wood stove, fireplace, or pellet stove is allowed for the next 24 hours.

10/29/2025

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. Keep your little ones safe by practicing the ABCs of safe sleep.

Make sure a baby is Alone, on its Back and in a Crib when putting it to sleep.

10/28/2025

Don’t use scare tactics. Share facts. Teens respect honesty, like “Even va**ng once in a while isn’t worth the risk, especially since we still don’t know all the long-term effects.”

Focus on what works: letstalkva**ng.com

10/27/2025

We’re excited to share some great news! Northern Nevada Public Health has maintained its national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) for another five years.

This national recognition reaffirms our commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation in serving the health needs of residents in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County.

Maintaining accreditation means NNPH continues to meet the highest standards in public health performance, ensuring that our programs, services, and partnerships are making a lasting impact in our community.

We’re proud of our team and the community we serve every day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qw2arx

10/26/2025

Join Renown Health for a FREE four-week Quit Smoking & Va**ng Class. This is an excellent resource if you want support in your decision to quit smoking or va**ng.

🏫 In-person Classes:
Renown South Meadows Medical Center, 10101 Double R Blvd. in Reno Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classroom
Enter through Renown Pharmacy - South Meadows entrance
Fridays from 10 - 11 a.m. and 2 - 3 p.m.
Saturdays from 10 - 11 a.m.

💻 Virtual Classes:
Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m.

For more information or to register, call 775-982-RSVP (7787) or visit renown.org/events and search keyword "Smoking".

10/25/2025

Same vendor. Different corner. Safety risk we can’t ignore.

Imagine this: The scent of sizzling meat fills the air on a busy corner in Reno drawing a crowd around a familiar food stand. A health inspector approaches ready to have another conversation about food safety. They notice what’s missing: no visible handwashing station, raw meat stored without temperature control, food being prepared directly on a folding table with no way to sanitize the surface, no health permit. Frustration builds in the crowd many speaking up: “Come on, they’re just trying to make a living!” “This food is better than half the restaurants out here.” The inspector listens, then provides the vendor with information about safe food practices and how to get permitted before they can sell food again. The following week, the vendor is back. Still without a health permit, and the story repeats itself.

It’s a scene we know well. We get it, for many, street vending isn’t just a job, it’s a way to share culture, support families, and build a dream from the ground up.
At Northern Nevada Public Health, we respect that and support vendors to succeed by staying safe with health permits and safety practices in place: handwashing, safe food storage, clean prep areas. Because without those basics, the risk of foodborne illness becomes very real, for everyone.

When our health inspectors are in the community, they’re doing work that’s not always easy, not always understood, but always necessary to protect public health.
To many watching, their frustration is real and understandable because it looks like the inspector is just shutting someone down. What you might not see is everything that happens behind the scenes: We don’t just show up and shut vendors down. We start by listening. We offer resources. We help vendors understand what it takes to operate safely with the permits and licenses required.

Food safety isn’t optional, but it should be accessible. To support that, we’ve hosted a bilingual Food Business Resource Fair two years in a row for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a food business in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County. We also offer dedicated office hours for one-on-one guidance with our food safety team, in addition to educational marketing and outreach campaigns.

Our goal is simple: to help ensure every delicious food offered in our community is something people can enjoy safely and confidently. Even when the work is repetitive, even when vendors return unpermitted, we keep showing up with information, support, and a deep commitment to public health.

10/24/2025

Join us for a day of health, connection and community!

🗓 November 4, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m.
📍 1001 E 9th St , Reno, NV 89512

Come enjoy FREE:
🥦 Fresh fall produce from Soulful Seeds
🩺 Wellness checks & vaccines
🦷 Dental care
👕 Free clothing
🤝 Community resources

All services are free and open to everyone! First-come, first-served while supplies last.



Northern Nevada Public Health | Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet | Food Bank of Northern Nevada

10/24/2025

Check out the latest update on flu, COVID-19 and RSV in Washoe County.

Vaccines are available for all three viruses. You can 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.

You can find more detailed information on the Respiratory Virus Surveillance Dashboard at https://bit.ly/494fgpA

10/23/2025

Join us for a spooktacular edition of the Food Safety Inspection Bootcamp, where you’ll:
👀 Learn how real inspections work
🕵️‍♀️ Practice inspecting your own establishment
💀 Test your knowledge with terrifying real-life violations

Whether you're a food handler, consumer, ghoul or ghost, you're welcome!
🗓️ Monday, October 27, 2025
⏰ 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
📍 NNPH Conference Rooms A & B
1001 E. Ninth St., Building B, Reno, NV
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/HS87cq2gzu

10/23/2025

This , Kindred Health Coaching shows us how to boogie into Halloween with 3 groovy simple leg moves you can do anywhere: no gym, no equipment, no problem.
✨ Perfect if you want to:
✔️ Boost energy
✔️ Build strength
✔️ Keep your fitness routine alive (even when you're short on time or motivation)
Want more workouts like this ? Try Anything but the Gym a 4-week fitness program that’s FREE for Washoe County residents now through the end of the year!
Tap the link in bio or head to kindredhealthcoach.com to sign up.

Video Description: A woman sits, smiling in a fun 70s-inspired outfit. She waves and does a wiggly-disco-point with three fingers, text reads “Workout Wednesday: 3 groovy leg moves”. Cut to her slowly sitting and standing from a chair, text reads “Boogie Up (Sit-to-Stand). Sit, Stand, Repeat”. Next, she holds a chair with one hand while lifting the opposite leg, text reads “Funky Foot Lifts (Standing Leg Lifts)”. Then, she leans into a wall sit and holds steady, text reads “Stayin’ Low (Wall Sit). Feel the funk for 30 seconds.” Upbeat 70’s inspired music plays throughout the video.

10/22/2025

Join us this Saturday to safely dispose of your unused or expired medications. Drop-off sites are available across Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs & Cold Springs.

Find a site near you and learn more at: jtnn.org/calendar/rx-drug-take-back-day/

10/22/2025

Big congrats to Peg’s Glorified Ham N Eggs at 198 Lemmon Dr., the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Food Safety Award! 🏆 🎉

NNPH is proud to recognize this team, who’s serving up more than just delicious breakfasts. They've shown outstanding food safety practices, strong training programs, and consistently top-notch routine health inspection scores!

Curious about food safety in your community?
👉 Visit nnph.org to learn more about the award
📱 Download the Washoe Eats App to check inspection scores near you!