The Voice of Public Health in Nevada: A Message from 2010 NPHA President, Jennifer M. Hadayia, MPA

2010 will be a pivotal year for public health both in Nevada and across the nation. It is the year we assess our progress in becoming a community of “Healthy People,” while we continue to respond to an unprecedented economic crisis that has challenged us to make lasting public health change with ever-dwindling resources.

As Nevada’s only statewide professional association representing all public health disciplines and sectors, the Nevada Public Health Association (NPHA) has the power to influence Nevada’s public health future as we enter this critical new decade.

You are an essential part of this effort, and I encourage you to begin your involvement with NPHA today! Become an NPHA member using our new online membership database; connect with others who share your passion for public health at a local Chapter meeting; and consider attending our Annual Conference in Las Vegas in September.

Please join us in making NPHA the voice of public health in Nevada. If you have any questions or feedback about NPHA, please contact me any time at jhadayia@washoecounty.us. I look forward to working with you this year to uplift and unify public health in our state.

2009 Conference
The 2009 Conference was held on September 21-22 in the new Joe Crowley Student Union on the campus of UNR. This year's theme was "The State of Public Health in Nevada: Taking Stock on the Eve of Healthy People 2010." See the conference page for more information.

2009 Scholarship Winners Announced!
"Students Today...Public Health Leaders Tomorrow".

NPHA is proud to offer this annual scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a career in public health in Nevada. The 2009 Scholarship recipients have been announced! Please see the scholarship page for details. Check back for details about the upcoming 2010 Scholarship.

2009 Legislative Policy Statement
For the 2009 Nevada legislative session, NPHA developed this statement to highlight the Association's position on public health issues addressed in the legislature.