Community & Clinical Health Services

The Immunization Program promotes public health by reducing vaccine preventable disease (VPD) through education, community outreach, policy development, subject matter expertise, and immunization delivery, with an emphasis on collaboration with community partners.

The Immunization Program promotes public health by reducing vaccine preventable disease (VPD) through education, community outreach, policy development, subject matter expertise, and immunization delivery, with an emphasis on collaboration with community partners.

The Sexual Health Program provides integrated response to sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and unplanned pregnancies through education, treatment, and surveillance activities. Family Planning services include pregnancy planning, contraception, and some women’s health services.

The Northern Nevada Public Health Tuberculosis Program is dedicated to preventing the spread of tuberculosis by ensuring symptomatic persons residing in Washoe County receive prompt, thorough diagnostic evaluation for tuberculosis disease and appropriate treatment.

WIC is the nation’s most successful public health nutrition program. The Northern Nevada Public Health WIC program provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding/chest-feeding support, and referrals to health and other community resources for eligible participants. WIC is funded by the USDA.