NNPH (formerly Washoe County Health District) protects the health of Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County residents.

Washoe County, Nevada, USA
Joined April 2009
NNPH and Renown Health are inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to support projects that address significant health needs identified in Washoe County. Applications are due Nov. 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. PST. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/475dDpJ
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An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for the Reno-Sparks area due to smoke from the Bull Fire, until further notice. The AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy range. More info: bit.ly/4AJnPSa
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Recall Notice: Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses You are urged to check your refrigerators and freezers for recalled raw milk cheeses following a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections. For more information about the recall, visit: fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodb…
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Starting Friday, Sept. 25 through November the Environmental Health Services (EHS) front counter will temporarily move to the 1st floor of Bldg. B due to construction. It will close at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 25, so staff can relocate. More info: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/…
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An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for the Reno-Sparks area due to smoke from regional wildfires, including the Floriston and Dome fires, until further notice. See impacted areas: bit.ly/4gUvN3c
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Our Community & Clinical Health Services will be closed for an all-day staff training Wed. Sept. 9, 2026. Regular services will resume on Thurs., Sept. 10, 2026. If you need assistance, please be sure to visit us before or after or visit our webpage NNPH.org.
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Our office is closed today in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen tomorrow at 8 a.m. Have a safe and healthy holiday!
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NNPH has declared a local public health emergency following the Hawk, Bug and Stallion fires. Please refrain from debris removal at this time due to the safety risks, and contact your insurance company, if possible. Read more: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/…
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Northern Nevada Public Health retweeted
🔥 Smoke from the #HawkFire may affect air quality around #NorthwestReno and #WashoeCounty. Take precautions: 1️⃣ Check the @forestservice AirNow Fire and Smoke Map: fire.airnow.gov/ and follow @NNPH_Org for smoke and air quality updates. Follow evacuation warnings or orders. ✅ 2️⃣ Keep Indoor Air Clean and Cool: Close windows and doors, set HVAC to recirculate, and use air cleaners if available. 🏠 3️⃣ Limit outdoor activity and wear an N95® or P100 mask if you must go out. 🚶 4️⃣ Go to a clean air shelter if smoke or heat make it hard to stay safe at home. 🏛️ Stay #SmokeReady! 📷: @NIFC_Fire
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If you've been cleared to return home after evacuating due to the #HawkFire, take precautions before entering your property or beginning cleanup. Info to avoid ash exposure: epa.gov/wildfires/protect-yo… Info about private wells and septic systems: nnph.org/files/ehs/waste-man…
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With regional wildfires causing widespread outages, it's important to know how to keep food safe and when to throw it out. Here are key food safety tips for restaurants, commercial kitchens, and households. #foodsafety #HawkFire Learn more: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/…
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Recall Alert! Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. has voluntarily recalled select flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars due to possible foreign material contamination with glass. Read the full announcement: fda.gov/safety/recalls-marke…
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Returning home after an evacuation can bring unexpected challenges. Your property, well, or septic system may have been affected by debris or fire damage. We've put together guidance with steps to take when you return home. Learn more: nnph.org/files/ehs/waste-man…
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DYK?: The AirNow.gov Fire & Smoke Map has a setting to show wind direction. As of 10 a.m., many sensors are showing "moderate" air quality range with winds (thankfully) blowing east. Check AirNow for the latest, especially with T-storms predicted this afternoon.
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NNPH has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the Reno-Sparks area due to smoke from regional wildfires, including the Bug and Fred Mountain fires, until further notice. Learn more: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/…
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Get the latest air quality updates near you by going to AirNow.gov, or downloading the AirNow app. Most of Reno/Sparks is at Moderate to Good air quality as of 8 a.m. #BugFire
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You're invited to attend the next workshop that will focus on Inadequate Cooking & Holding Times & Temperature, Tues. July 28, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m. at the Washoe County Administration Complex, 1001 E. 9th St. Read the full release online: bit.ly/4vFMzHh
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We're reporting the first case of cyclosporiasis in Washoe County in 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4gPI0Xl
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When wildfire smoke moves into our area, air quality can change quickly. Before spending time outdoors, check AirNow.gov to see the current Air Quality Index (AQI) for your area. #BeSmokeSmart and check the air before you head outside: AirNow.gov.
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In honor of Independence Day, our offices are closed. We will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 8 a.m. Have a safe and healthy 4th of July!
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