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11/21/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
Diabetes affects millions of Americans, but with awareness, early detection, and healthy lifestyle habits, we can reduce risks and support those living with the condition.

🔹 Know the signs
🔹 Get regular screenings
🔹 Make small, sustainable changes like staying active and choosing balanced meals
🔹 Support friends and family managing diabetes

Let’s work together to promote healthier communities and raise awareness all month long.

11/21/2025

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 46: 11/9/25 - 11/15/25

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here's who should get vaccinated:

COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID vaccine, especially those with underlying health conditions.
Flu: Everyone 6 months and older, but it's especially important for pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health issues.
RSV: Infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should consider the RSV vaccine for added protection.

Talk to your healthcare provider today! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office to get assistance with getting vaccinated.

11/21/2025

CNHD Announces Nevada’s 2025 “Community Star”!

We’re proud to share that Dr. Tedd McDonald, M.D., Health Officer for the Central Nevada Health District, has been recognized as Nevada’s 2025 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH)!

Dr. McDonald—an OB-GYN and the medical representative who helped guide the formation of CNHD since its start in 2022—has been a dedicated leader in improving health services for rural Nevadans. His feature will be highlighted today, Nov. 20, on the National Rural Health Day website: PowerOfRural.org.

Each year, on the third Thursday of November, National Rural Health Day celebrates the selfless and community-driven individuals who support the health and wellbeing of the 61 million people living in rural America. We’re honored to see Dr. McDonald recognized among this year’s inspiring Community Stars.

To learn more about National Rural Health Day and read the stories of Community Stars across the nation, visit PowerOfRural.org.

Thank you, Dr. McDonald, for your hard work and dedication to our communities.

For more about CNHD, visit centralnevadahd.org.

11/18/2025

Holiday gatherings are coming — keep your friends and family safe from foodborne illness!

Food poisoning can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms, especially in those most at risk (older adults, young children, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system). Keep celebrations safe with these simple steps:

CLEAN
• Wash hands 20 seconds before/after handling food
• Clean cutting boards, utensils, and counters
• Rinse produce — but don’t wash raw meat or poultry

SEPARATE
• Keep raw meat, eggs, and seafood away from ready-to-eat foods
• Use separate cutting boards for raw meat and produce
• Never put cooked food back on a plate that held raw items

COOK
• Use a food thermometer - color isn’t enough
• Turkey + stuffing should reach 165°F
• Bring soups/sauces to a boil & avoid raw cookie dough

CHILL
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
• Keep your fridge ≤ 40°F
• Thaw safely in the fridge, cold water, or microwave
• When in doubt, throw it out

Keep your holiday gatherings happy, healthy, and safe!

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food-safety-tips-healthy-holidays

11/17/2025

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 45: 11/2/25 - 11/8/25

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here's who should get vaccinated:
COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID vaccine, especially those with underlying health conditions.

Flu: Everyone 6 months and older, but it's especially important for pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health issues.

RSV: Infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should consider the RSV vaccine for added protection.

Talk to your healthcare provider today! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office to get assistance with getting vaccinated.

11/13/2025

Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025

All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks.

CDC and FDA are concerned that other lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula may be contaminated and are making infants sick with infant botulism. Parents and caregivers have reported feeding infants in this outbreak different lots of ByHeart infant formula that were not included in the company's recall on November 8, 2025. On November 11, 2025, ByHeart Inc. recalled all ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula products.

Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula immediately.

This includes:

All lot numbers
All sizes of cans and single serve packets
ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is available for sale online and at major retailers nationwide.

Recommendations:

Parents and Caregivers should stop using any ByHeart infant formula products immediately.
If your child consumed ByHeart formula and is experiencing symptoms (see below) seek immediate medical attention.
If your child consumed ByHeart formula and is not currently showing symptoms, continue monitoring them and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
If you still have the formula in your home, you should:
take a photo or record the information on the bottom of the package.
keep the container in a safe spot and be sure to label that product as DO NOT USE.
If your child develops symptoms your state health department might want to collect your formula container for testing. If your child does not develop symptoms after 30 days, throw your containers out.
Botulism can be fatal, and you should take action right away. If your child has consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and is experiencing signs and symptoms of botulism such as poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression, seek immediate medical attention.
If you are a Physician and suspect an infant patient has botulism, immediately call 510-231-7600 for case consultation. Consultation is available 24/7.

11/08/2025

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 44: 10/26/25 - 11/01/25

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here's who should get vaccinated:

COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID vaccine, especially those with underlying health conditions.
Flu: Everyone 6 months and older, but it's especially important for pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health issues.
RSV: Infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should consider the RSV vaccine for added protection.

Talk to your healthcare provider today! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office to get assistance with getting vaccinated.

10/31/2025

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 43: 10/19/25 - 10/25/25

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here's who should get vaccinated:

COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID vaccine, especially those with underlying health conditions.
Flu: Everyone 6 months and older, but it's especially important for pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health issues.
RSV: Infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should consider the RSV vaccine for added protection.

Talk to your healthcare provider today! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office to get assistance with getting vaccinated.

10/24/2025

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 42: 10/12/25 - 10/18/25

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here's who should get vaccinated:
COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID vaccine, especially those with underlying health conditions.
Flu: Everyone 6 months and older, but it's especially important for pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health issues.
RSV: Infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should consider the RSV vaccine for added protection.

Talk to your healthcare provider today! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office to get assistance with getting vaccinated.

10/22/2025

Check out the CNHD clinic schedule for November!
Please call any office with questions or to schedule an appointment.

10/21/2025

⚠The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has placed Walker Lake (North of Hawthorne, NV) on a HAB Warning advisory following satellite imaging of a surface bloom. The water body is expected to be unsafe for human and animal exposure. Human or animal contact with visible blooms is discouraged. Protect your pets from entering the water, drinking water, or coming in contact with scum found on the shore.

These toxic algae can cause serious health issues for humans and animals.
If you see water that looks discolored or smells bad, stay away.

For more information on HABs visit https://ndep.nv.gov/.../water.../harmful-algal-bloom-program

SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK!

10/20/2025

Lead exposure can cause permanent harm to your child’s brain, growth, and learning abilities.

While lead poisoning is a serious threat to children’s health, it is 100% preventable.

Protect their health by taking these steps:
◾ Ask your healthcare provider for a blood lead test.
◾ Wash hands and toys often to reduce the risk of swallowing lead dust.
◾ Wet-clean floors and windowsills to stop the spread of lead dust.
◾ Serve meals rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin C to help the body absorb less lead.

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