Northern Nevada Public Health

Northern Nevada Public Health NNPH (formerly WCHD) protects the health of Reno, Sparks, & Washoe County residents. We are located at 1001 E. 9th Street, Building B, Reno, NV. to 5 p.m.

Northern Nevada Public Health's mission is to improve and protect our community’s quality of life and increase equitable opportunities for better health. NNPH is comprised of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community & Clinical Health services, Environmental Health services, and Epidemiology and Public Health Preparedness. Our hours of operations are from 8 a.m. Monday thru Friday. Our service counter hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Info:
http://www.NNPH.org

03/24/2026

Our TB Clinic staff woke up like this 😎
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible team at the NNPH TB Clinic, the people working every day to protect our community from tuberculosis (TB).

TB remains a serious public health issue worldwide and here in Washoe County. Because it spreads through the air and can affect anyone, prevention and early intervention are key, and that’s where this team shines.

From screening and diagnosing latent TB infection and active TB disease, to supporting patients through months of treatment with Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), to providing education and conducting contact tracing, their work is essential to stopping the spread and improving health outcomes across our region.

Today we celebrate the NNPH TB Clinic team and the impact they make every single day 🙌

Learn more about TB and our Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program: https://bit.ly/3PlXjeH


Video Description:
A cutout of actor Robert Downey Jr. walks toward the camera and strikes several playful, confident poses, as if showing off for an audience whole upbeat music plays He then opens a briefcase, takes out a handful of flowers, and tosses them outward toward an unseen crowd. Behind him, a framed sign appears on the wall reading “Think TB.” On screen text says: “Our TB clinic staff on World TB Day!”

This spring, give your lungs a break. Start your journey towards being smoke-free free and call Nevada To***co Quitline,...
03/23/2026

This spring, give your lungs a break.

Start your journey towards being smoke-free free and call Nevada To***co Quitline, at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for help today.

For more information on going Smoke-free, visit: https://www.nnph.org/

Your weekly NNPH respiratory update: Influenza activity continues to decrease. RSV activity remains elevated but continu...
03/20/2026

Your weekly NNPH respiratory update: Influenza activity continues to decrease. RSV activity remains elevated but continues to decrease. COVID-19 activity remains low.

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.

03/20/2026

Food looks different for everyone, different budgets, cultures, kitchens, and traditions. This month, focus on progress over perfection and access over shame, because every plate belongs in the conversation.

📢 Heads up!Our Environmental Health Services Front Desk will be closed Thursday, March 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m....
03/18/2026

📢 Heads up!

Our Environmental Health Services Front Desk will be closed Thursday, March 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for staff training.

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

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

This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t rely on luck when it comes to your health. Flavored to***co and vapes are designed to hook...
03/17/2026

This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t rely on luck when it comes to your health. Flavored to***co and vapes are designed to hook you, not help you.

Learn more at AttractingAddictionNV.com

Looking for baby name inspiration? 🍼Check out Washoe County’s top names for 2025, plus some fun stats:🍼 5,731 babies bor...
03/16/2026

Looking for baby name inspiration? 🍼

Check out Washoe County’s top names for 2025, plus some fun stats:
🍼 5,731 babies born to Washoe County moms
🍼 92 sets of twins, 2 sets of triplets were born
🍼 Most popular horoscope signs:
Ta**us ♉ and Leo ♌

All data comes from NNPH’s Birth & Death Records office. Our Vital Statistics program has served as the registrar of all births and deaths in Washoe County from the late 1800s to today.

Any predictions for 2026?

This sunset over the Northern Nevada Public Health building, captured back in February is a gentle reminder to slow down...
03/16/2026

This sunset over the Northern Nevada Public Health building, captured back in February is a gentle reminder to slow down, take a breath, and appreciate the weeks behind us. As we head into a new week, we’re excited to keep serving our community and supporting everyone’s health and well-being.

Photo by our Deputy District Health Officer, Erin Dixon

Your weekly NNPH respiratory update: Influenza activity is decreasing. RSV activity remains elevated but is decreasing. ...
03/13/2026

Your weekly NNPH respiratory update: Influenza activity is decreasing. RSV activity remains elevated but is decreasing. COVID-19 activity remains low.

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.

03/13/2026

Prescription Pantry: Food as medicine

Access to healthy food can make a big difference in managing chronic conditions. That’s the idea behind the Prescription Pantry program from the Food Bank of Northern Nevada which we’re highlighting in the final video of our 3-part series on initiatives in the 2022–2025 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

Through this program, medical professionals screen patients for food insecurity and can prescribe healthy foods to help manage conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Patients are then connected with participating pantries to access the nutritious foods they need.

During this CHIP year, at least 40,000 people have received food through Prescription Pantry, helping improve access to healthy food and support better health in our community.

We hope you enjoyed learning about the work happening through the CHIP to improve health in Washoe County. We’re currently working on the Community Health Assessment, which will help guide initiatives in the next 2026-2029 CHIP. Stay tuned! 💙

Video Description:
Sonya Hernandez from the Food Bank of Northern Nevada speaks to the camera about the Prescription Pantry program. The video cuts to scenes from one of the pantries showing the outside and inside of the pantry. Soft music plays in the background.

Spring has almost sprung! 🌷Celebrate the season with fresh spring fruits and veggies at your next picnic or family meal....
03/11/2026

Spring has almost sprung! 🌷
Celebrate the season with fresh spring fruits and veggies at your next picnic or family meal.

Try adding:
🥬 Spring greens like lettuce, asparagus, and spinach — rich in Vitamins C and K
🍓 Strawberries and blackberries — packed with fiber for digestive health
🥕 Carrots and radishes — crunchy sources of calcium and iron

Looking for more tips to help your family eat healthy? Learn more about WIC and family nutrition at NNPH.org/WIC

Want to participate in National Groundwater Awareness Week? Here are a few ways to get involved!
03/09/2026

Want to participate in National Groundwater Awareness Week? Here are a few ways to get involved!

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1001 E 9th Street, Bldg B
Reno, NV
89512

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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