Northern Nevada Public Health

07/29/2026

This summer breathe easier and live healthier. Whether you’re quitting smoking, staying smoke-free, or supporting a loved one on their journey, your efforts matter.

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/

07/29/2026

Get your kids ready for school!

Join us at the next Family Health Festival on Friday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hug High School, where back-to-school vaccines and other resources will be available.

07/27/2026

Fruit, candy, and dessert flavors can make va**ng seem harmless, especially to young people. But behind the sweet taste is ni****ne addiction that can affect attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.

Learn more at AttractingAddictionNV.org

07/24/2026

Safe swimming starts with public health!

As you enjoy the pools, splash pads, and water parks that make summer fun, remember there’s a team working behind the scenes to help keep those waters safe.

Since spring, our Environmental Health Team has been hard at work inspecting and regulating public aquatic facilities to help ensure proper water quality, sanitation, and safety standards are met.

These efforts help protect swimmers of all ages from potential health risks, including waterborne illnesses, unsafe water conditions, and other hazards that can impact public health.

Every inspection helps support cleaner, safer recreational waters and a healthier community.

So go ahead, make a splash and enjoy the water knowing public health is helping keep it safe! 💙

07/23/2026

The next workshop in NNPH Environmental Health Services’ three-part Food Safety Risk Factor Workshop Series is coming up!

The upcoming session will focus on Inadequate Cooking & Holding Times & Temperature, providing local food establishments with practical guidance to strengthen food safety practices and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

📅 When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Where: Washoe County Administration Complex, 1001 E. 9th St.

Register to attend or share with your food operator contacts. Read the full release online: https://bit.ly/4vFMzHh

07/22/2026

Communities are stronger when we come together to support health and wellness. 💙

Hear how the Family Health Festivals are connecting families with valuable resources as NNPH’s Itzayana Montoya joins Community Health Alliance on Cancer Talks from the Nevada Cancer Coalition.

Don’t miss the next Family Health Festival on Friday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hug High School, where back-to-school vaccines will be available to help students get ready for the new school year.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrz4lPfDRzY&list=PL73bytSFIE1jGa3mbikAj9q-YhxLCXH5L&index=1

07/21/2026

We're reporting the first case of cyclosporiasis in Washoe County in 2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gPI0Xl

07/20/2026

Don’t give your pets another reason to side-eye you!

Your pets breathe in smoke too, and secondhand cannabis smoke can affect their health just like it affects people.


Video Description:
A series of different dogs giving side-eye looks toward the camera. On-screen text reads, "POV: you sparked up next to your dog." The audio repeats, "Bombastic side-eye, criminal offensive side-eye," as each dog's expression appears in succession.

07/19/2026