Division of Public and Behavioral Health
National Governors Association picks Nevada for Learning Network
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 4:10pmThe National Governors Association has picked Nevada to participate in the Learning Network on Improving Birth Outcomes designed to assist states with their policies and practices relevant to improving birth outcomes, defined and measured by incidence of preterm births and infant mortality.
“We are honored to be selected for the Learning Network on Improving Birth Outcomes,” said Tracey D. Green, M.D., Chief Medical Officer. “I am encouraged to see that NGA recognizes birth outcomes as a significant public health challenge.”
Nevadans encouraged to participate in Thursday Great ShakeOut earthquake drill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 1:09pmAgencies and schools throughout Carson City will participate in an earthquake drill Thursday morning. Along with millions of people worldwide, Nevadans are encouraged to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” at 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17 for the 2013 Great Nevada ShakeOut.
State agencies throughout the Carson City area, as well as the Public Health Preparedness Program of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plan to participate in the earthquake drill.
Ellen Richardson-Adams named Deputy Administrator of Clinical Services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 3:28pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health Administrator Richard Whitley announced the appointment of Ellen Richardson-Adams as Deputy Administrator of Clinical Services, a new position within the division.
“Ellen is well respected by those she works with, is very experienced in a wide variety of public and behavioral health issues,” said Whitley in a press release.
As Deputy Administrator, Richardson-Adams will have direct oversight of Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, Lake’s Crossing and Rural Services.
State public health's Emergency Medical Systems program wins excellence award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 4:20pmThe Nevada Emergency Medical Systems Program of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health in Carson City recently received the Excellence in Action Award of Merit from the Nevada Association for Career and Technical Education. The award is given annually to an individual or organization for outstanding achievement in the field of career and technical training.
Breathing masks offered free at Division of Public Health office in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 3:51pmThe Public Health Preparedness Program in Carson City is offering N95 breathing masks at no cost. They are available effective immediately in the lobby of 4150 Technology Way until 5 p.m. today (Friday, August 23, 2013), or until supplies run out.
State of Nevada congratulates Carson Tahoe Health for Baby Friendly Designation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/09/2013 - 4:13pmThe Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health congratulates staff and administration at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City for becoming Nevada’s first Baby-Friendly Hospital.
“We are thrilled that Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center has received Baby-Friendly designation. We hope this encourages other facilities to examine, challenge and modify longstanding policies and procedures to promote breastfeeding and breastfeeding support to delivering moms and newborn babies,” said Tracey D. Green MD, Medical Health Officer.
