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Four-legged Friends Can Get The Flu Too!
We aren’t crying wolf- the flu is a serious matter. From the millions who come down with the flu each year (an estimated 25 million in 2016) to the hundreds of thousands that are hospitalized each…
Take a Risk and Invest in Health Care
Every year, we reset at the New Year and make investments and take risks. Whether we commit to saving more, starting a new job, or engaging in a fitness routine - we create goals, consciously.
But…
Announcing our 2017 InFLUencer Award Nominees!
Every year, individuals and organizations are called upon to help protect Nevadans from influenza. And every year, health care professionals, coalition members, and other valuable organizations…
Grateful for Team Vaccine
It’s hard to believe another year of promoting health and preventing disease at Immunize Nevada is about to come to a close.
This #GivingTuesday, I hope you enjoy reading what inspires our team of…
Tis the Season for Gratitude and Gridiron
Thanksgiving is full of traditions around the dinner table and for many families, around the TV too; as the holiday weekend is traditionally full of intense college football rivalry games. Iron Bowl…
Our Troops Need Flu Shots (And Other Vaccinations) Too!
As we celebrate Veterans Day, we are grateful for and honor all who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Too often in history we have called upon these brave men and women to protect our…
Our Team Leads by Example
I consider myself fortunate. I get to spend my workdays with a group of smart, dynamic, and amazing public health professionals. Across our small, but mighty, team - creativity, passion for life,…
An Open Letter to Busy Parents: Here’s a Reason to Make Time for Flu Shots
The words “just the flu” need to be eradicated from our lexicon.
Because this? This is the flu.
There’s no “just” about this. It was terrifying. It was the most helpless I’ve ever felt as a mommy…
Where Can My Child Get a Flu Shot?
Influenza (“the flu”) is more dangerous than the common cold, especially for children. Each year, millions of children get sick with seasonal influenza and miss school; thousands visit an urgent…
Terrified of lice? Doctor says THESE are far scarier
Recently on social media, there’s been an uptick in the uproar about Washoe County School District’s policy on head lice.
Investing in Public Health is Good for Nevada
Update 11/3/17: Since this blog was posted, the House passed the “Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access…
Vaccines Not Just for Babies
The 2016 Unity Consortium national survey of parents, teens and healthcare providers revealed some major areas for improvement in preventive health communications to teens. Nearly all parents say it…
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