Northern Nevada Public Health

Northern Nevada Public Health NNPH (formerly WCHD) protects the health of Reno, Sparks, & Washoe County residents. We are located at 1001 E. 9th Street, Building B, Reno, NV. to 5 p.m.

Northern Nevada Public Health's mission is to improve and protect our community’s quality of life and increase equitable opportunities for better health. NNPH is comprised of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community & Clinical Health services, Environmental Health services, and Epidemiology and Public Health Preparedness. Our hours of operations are from 8 a.m. Monday thru Friday. Our service counter hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Info:
http://www.NNPH.org

If you are enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid, you qualify for WIC too! Many families use these programs together to help prov...
02/23/2026

If you are enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid, you qualify for WIC too! Many families use these programs together to help provide a strong, healthy start for their little ones.

WIC is specifically designed to support children under 5 and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding parents with:

✅ Nutritious food packages
✅ Health referrals and screenings
✅ Breastfeeding supplies and support
✅ Much, much more!

Learn how WIC can support your family and apply at: www.NNPH.org/WIC

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02/23/2026

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02/20/2026

Happy Government Communicators Day!

To the masters of messages, the wizards of words, and the champions of staying cool, calm, and collected through the chaos, thank you for turning government speak into something our community understands.

At NNPH, our communications team (and yes, we’re writing this about ourselves, because someone has to brag about us) works behind the scenes to keep the community informed and engaged. We collaborate closely with our divisions and programs to understand their needs and craft messages that resonate. From press releases and social media to media inquiries, website updates, and those last-minute “urgent” requests, we make complex public health information clear, accessible, and timely.

Tag your favorite communicator and show them some love today!

No snow day is complete without a snowman! ❄️⛄️Check out NNPH’s new snowman mascot, created by our very own District Hea...
02/20/2026

No snow day is complete without a snowman! ❄️⛄️

Check out NNPH’s new snowman mascot, created by our very own District Health Officer, Chad Kingsley.

Got any name suggestions? Drop them in the comments!

Due to inclement weather, please note the following closures at Northern Nevada Public Health:❄️Environmental Health Ser...
02/19/2026

Due to inclement weather, please note the following closures at Northern Nevada Public Health:

❄️Environmental Health Services will be closed for the rest of the day.
❄️Family Planning and Immunizations Clinics will close at 3:30 PM today.
❄️Family Planning Clinic will be closed all day tomorrow, Feb. 20.

Many services are available online, please visit our website at NNPH.org.

Stay safe and warm! ❄️

Due to inclement weather, the Birth & Death Records Office is closed today. We’ll reopen on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.In t...
02/18/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Birth & Death Records Office is closed today. We’ll reopen on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

In the meantime, you can still:
✅ Request birth and death certificates online via VitalChek
✅ Submit mail-in requests as usual

For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/4qNbPc5

Stay safe!

In 2026, NNPH has reported more pertussis cases (13) than all of 2023, and all of 2024, respectively. Learn more about t...
02/18/2026

In 2026, NNPH has reported more pertussis cases (13) than all of 2023, and all of 2024, respectively. Learn more about the disease, vaccines, and more:
https://bit.ly/4bW6zzi

Happy Presidents Day!All services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
02/16/2026

Happy Presidents Day!

All services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Your weekly NNPH respiratory update: Influenza activity remains elevated but stable, with no significant recent increase...
02/13/2026

Your weekly NNPH respiratory update: Influenza activity remains elevated but stable, with no significant recent increases or decreases. RSV activity continues to increase. COVID-19 activity remains low.

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.

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02/11/2026

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1001 E 9th Street, Bldg B
Reno, NV
89512

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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