Chapter Activities
The Northern Nevada Chapter (NNC) and the Southern Nevada Chapter (SNC) of the Nevada Public Health Association are concerned with all aspects of the health of Nevada residents, and are proud to bring together a diverse group of health professionals to focus energy and foster collaboration between organizations and throughout the state.

These local chapters hold regular business and social meetings for members. These meetings always provide an opportunity to address business matters and a chance to network with colleagues, and are often educational forums as well, featuring local and regional public health experts. In addition, chapters have active standing committees that meet to plan activities, address membership needs, and work to promote public health in Nevada. These committees have been responsible for a wide range of activities, including:

• Sponsoring community events
• Co-sponsoring lecture series and conferences
• Developing an annual NPHA Scholarship
• Editing and maintaining the NPHA Electronic Journal
• Providing members with updates on health-related legislation

Presentations from the December 10 Northern Nevada Chapter Meeting on Food Insecurity and Public Health:

Food Insecurity: Food Bank of Northern Nevada

Project Concern International

Cooperative Extension Nutrition Programs (School Garden Program)

Presentation from the February 17 Southern Nevada Chapter Meeting on Community and School Gardens:

Health Benefits of School and Community Gardens, Cooperative Extension

Future Goals
As the only statewide association for public health professionals, NPHA strives to meet the educational and networking needs of its members, while also becoming an important voice for the health of all Nevadans. Our major long term goal is for NPHA to become a recognized, statewide advocate for public health issues in the state.

NPHA is always welcoming new members! Get involved with your local chapter today.

Chapter Information
For more information about chapter activites and membership, please contact:

Teresa Sacks, MPH, Northern Nevada Vice President
sackst@unr.edu

Deb Williams, MPA, MPH, CHES, Southern Nevada Vice President
williamsd@snhdmail.org