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2020 Division of Public and Behavioral Health Press Releases

12/24/2020
Suicide Prevention Virtual Town Hall Meeting
12/11/2020
Nevada placed on “red alert” for risk of death from overdose
12/9/2020
Nevada Announces the Use of Exposure Notification Express
12/9/2020
Nevada 211 Youth app launched
11/20/2020
Quest Diagnostics contract to support NDOC, Veterans COVID testing needs
11/16/2020
Nevada influenza vaccination data dashboard launched
11/2/2020
Nevada medical providers have received $809M in federal relief funds
10/28/2020
Nevada Resilience Project Website Launched to Provide Resources, Information for Coping with COVID-19
10/27/2020
Recommendations Provided to Protect Children and Families Involved in Cases of Domestic Violence
10/16/2020
Nevada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Playbook for Statewide Operations submitted
10/9/2020
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Issues Statement in Response to U.S. HHS Letter
10/6/2020
Trust for America’s Health Releases 2020 State of Obesity Report
10/5/2020
Nevada Health Connection launched to streamline behavioral health referrals
10/1/2020
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program increases access to residents during pandemic
9/14/2020
One-Time Funds to Replace Missed School Lunches Distributed in Nevada
9/8/2020
One-Time Benefits to Replace Missed School Lunches to be Disbursed in Nevada
8/31/2020
State Agencies Partner to Promote National Preparedness Month in Nevada throughout September
7/29/2020
Free services and medications available to help Nevada smokers quit
7/28/2020
DCFS Incorporates “8 Can’t Wait” Policies for Use of Force in Juvenile Justice Services
7/27/2020
Interviews for SNAP to Remain Suspended
7/2/2020
Medicaid offers new COVID-19 testing coverage for uninsured Nevadans
6/18/2020
Nevada State Immunization Program receives federal funds to support influenza vaccination campaign
6/17/2020
State Welfare offices reopen with restrictions, digital contact is still best
6/15/2020
Certain Nevada Public Assistance Benefits Can Now Be Used Online
6/8/2020
Nevada Health awarded crisis response grant
6/8/2020
Say I Do for Nevada’s Domestic Violence Service Providers
6/1/2020
Warmline launched to support Nevada’s health care workers
5/28/2020
Nevada 211 app announced
5/13/2020
Plan for dental providers offers guidance for procedures
5/11/2020
Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division Receives Federal Funds to Support Older Adults and Peo(1)
4/24/2020
Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division receives federal funds to support Older Adults and People with Disabilities
4/24/2020
Child Welfare asks for public’s help amid a drop in suspected child abuse and neglect reports
4/23/2020
Federal grant to support Nevada behavioral health announced
4/21/2020
Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers Available to Assist via Telehealth Services
4/20/2020
62 Nevada Community Agencies Awarded $20 Million in Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Funding
4/15/2020
Lab in Las Vegas issued cease and desist for operating without license
4/14/2020
Health care workforce grows as volunteers join Battle Born Medical Corps
4/7/2020
ATTN Constituents: Nevada Welfare Division emphasizes online applications, sets up process for paper applications
4/1/2020
Aging and Disability Services Division Nevada COVID-19 Aging Network rapid response announced
3/31/2020
Nevada Welfare Division goes digital for COVID-19 response, emphasizes online interactions
3/25/2020
Nevada Welfare Division extends benefits for existing clients
3/24/2020
DPBH and Public Health Lab statement regarding State of Nevada policy for COVID-19 testing
3/23/2020
Essential services available from Nevada Health and Human Services
3/20/2020
Stay Home for Nevada: What Nevadans Need to Know and Do
3/18/2020
Nevada’s public health labs testing for COVID-19
3/17/2020
Donating Blood is Safe and Needed at this Time
3/11/2020
Nevada updates COVID-19 case numbers
3/11/2020
Community Meeting Identifies Resources Available to Washoe County Students and Families
3/10/2020
Nevada outlines conditions for safe and secure return of resident cruise ship passengers
3/9/2020
Correction to Carson City Health and Human Services Press Release on March 9, 2020
3/6/2020
Nevada cruise ship passengers being evaluated
3/4/2020
State of Nevada 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health Update
2/5/2020
New Child Support Regulations in effect February 1st
1/29/2020
Southern Nevada resident being tested for novel coronavirus
1/28/2020
Census2020 job fair in Reno to be hosted by Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
1/8/2020
$20 Million in Victim Grants Available to Nevada Community Agencies; $1.1 million targeted at innovative projects
DCFS VOCA funding
Nevada 211 app