Northern Nevada Public Health

NNPH recognizes 3 local convenience stores with Extra Mile Award

Oct 29, 2026

The stores removed tobacco/vaping ads from storefront, reduced visibility among youth

four people holding awards for the Extra Mile Award from NNPH.

The 2018 Great American Smokeout set for November 15

Tobacco users can boost success of quitting with cessation resources

Nov 14, 2018

Know the Code – Burn Code notifications begin November 1

Burn Code icons inform residents whether lighting stoves or fireplaces is advisable, or allowed

Oct 29, 2018

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

Oct 22, 2018

Find a Park

New interactive directory includes all Reno, Sparks and Washoe County parks

Oct 19, 2018

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.

Oct 18, 2018

Youth e-cigarette use in Washoe County

Increased use and toxic side-effects statistics begin to surface

Oct 9, 2018