The 2018 Great American Smokeout set for November 15
Tobacco users can boost success of quitting with cessation resources
Nov 14, 2018
Scott Oxarart
Know the Code – Burn Code notifications begin November 1
Burn Code icons inform residents whether lighting stoves or fireplaces is advisable, or allowed
Suicide prevention program to reach all seventh graders in Washoe County Public Schools
Children’s Cabinet, the Washoe County School District, and the Washoe County Health District partner to support mental health for students
Washoe County Health District releases new Online Resource Library to improve food safety
The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) has updated its Food Safety Resource Library page to include guidance documents that that are now offered in Chinese and Spanish.
Youth e-cigarette use in Washoe County
Increased use and toxic side-effects statistics begin to surface
Free Family Health Festival slated for Monday, October 8
Services provided to attendees on first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last
Local review of 2017/2018 flu season highlights vaccine importance
Over 5,500 confirmed cases point to why a seasonal flu shot is crucial. Vaccine is now available in many locations.
Washoe County Human West Nile case most likely acquired locally
Mosquitos in South Meadows area suspected of transmitting the virus
Health District to conduct fourth mosquito larviciding
Larviciding will cover 800 acres from Silver Lake to Washoe Valley