Northern Nevada Public Health

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.

Today, we celebrated the official opening of NNPH’s new, state-of-the-art Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic in Reno with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new, state-of-the-art facility replaces the previous clinic built in 1959 and provides a modern, safe, and welcoming environment for TB evaluation, treatment, and prevention services. We were joined by District Board of Health Chair Devon Reese, along with community partners and stakeholders, to celebrate this important milestone. NNPH’s Tuberculosis Prevention & Control Program plays a critical role in identifying, treating, and preventing TB in our community. In 2025, NNPH treated 11 active TB cases, managed 85 latent TB cases, and investigated more than 950 positive TB lab reports. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended and to those whose support made this project possible. This new clinic reflects our continued commitment to protecting and improving the health of our community. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4mOZjZw

NNPH Environmental Health Services is launching a three-part Food Safety Risk Factor Workshop Series to help local food establishments strengthen safe food practices and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. The first free workshop takes place April 28, 2026. Space is still available and the public is invited. The series provides practical, hands-on guidance on key food safety risk factors, with Spanish interpretation and materials available to support equitable access. Register to attend or share with your food operator contacts. Read the full release online: https://bit.ly/42pZK2M

Your weekly NNPH respiratory update: Influenza activity is low. RSV activity is decreasing. COVID‑19 activity remains low, though two new deaths were reported. Overall respiratory virus activity continues to decline. 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.

📢 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!

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.

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 #PackGivesBack #UNRSPH #ThisIsPublicHealth #GoWolfPack #NPHW

It’s the second day of National Public Health Week and a great time to share the latest episode of Brewing Better Health, featuring our District Health Officer, Dr. Chad Kingsley. Public health work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt every day through prevention, partnership, and trust. At Northern Nevada Public Health, that work is at the heart of everything we do. Thank you to the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno for helping highlight its importance. Watch the full episode and join us in recognizing the impact of public health in our region: https://zurl.co/VhnQw #NPHW

Chad Kingsley, our District Health Officer, joins the latest Brewing Better Health episode to discuss prevention, partnerships, and community health in Northern Nevada. Tune in tomorrow to hear the full conversation!

Happy National Public Health Week! 🎉 We’re excited to collaborate with the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno to share stories, highlights, and ways Northern Nevada Public Health, along with our partners, is making an impact across our communities.