Nevada County Public Health Department

A multi-sector, broad-based coalition of more than 20 local organizations, businesses and institutions has launched the Know Overdose Nevada County campaign to increase knowledge and awareness about drug overdose risks and harm reduction strategies to prevent overdoses and deaths. Like many other communities across the state and country, Nevada County has seen an increase in […]

Research has shown secondhand smoke and vapor (aerosols exhaled when vaping) can flow through open windows and under doors, seep in between shared walls, travel along openings for pipes and wiring, and blow through shared ventilation systems. If you share walls, you share air. The Nevada County Tobacco Prevention Program is asking residents of Grass […]

As we prepare to celebrate with family and friends, we have a lot for which to give thanks this season. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is still with us, there are now effective vaccines and treatments, and we understand better how to prevent most respiratory diseases. Other respiratory diseases are on the upswing right now in […]

August is National Breastfeeding Month! The national theme of “Together We Do Great Things” is a celebration of the power of collaboration. This is true in Nevada County, where the Nevada County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and the Breastfeeding Coalition of Nevada County have accomplished a lot on behalf of Nevada County families. […]

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. The Nevada County Public Health Department (NCPHD) encourages Nevada County residents to get tested for HIV. Testing can be free, easy, fast, and confidential. Residents can learn about free and low-cost local HIV testing sites at the CDC’s Get Tested website. As part of its effort to encourage […]

As the national infant formula shortage continues, Nevada County Public Health Department efforts are underway to help families identify and navigate local resources. Families can continue to check the California Department of Public Health updates here. Locally, the Nevada County Public Health Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program  has expanded many infant formula options related […]

In the summer of 2017, Lake Wildwood experienced an outbreak when 18 people fell ill with Shiga toxin- producing E. coli O157 (STEC O157), most after unintentionally ingesting lake water. At the time of the outbreak, the STEC O157 collected from human specimens matched STEC O157 identified in lake water, submerged sediment, and one goose […]

Nevada County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Sherilynn Cooke, announced that Nevada County will revert to the State of California Health Officer Order for masking going into effect at 12:01 am on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. As the local masking order is rescinded, it is still highly recommended that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a high-quality mask […]

The Nevada County Public Health department is warning the community of a phone scam offering COVID-19 boosters to residents. Callers representing themselves as Nevada County Public Health department employees are offering to schedule residents for an emergency vaccination clinic. The caller then asks for personal information such as name, address, phone number, date of birth, […]

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and the Nevada County Public Health department is filling stockings with one of the most coveted gifts of the year: COVID-19 test kits. To promote safe gatherings this holiday season, Public Health plans to distribute nearly 6000 COVID-19 rapid tests to Nevada County residents with low income. The iHealth […]

At today’s Nevada County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisors unanimously approved an 18-month contract with Dr. Sherilynn Cooke to serve as Nevada County’s Health Officer beginning January 1, 2022. “We feel extremely fortunate to have attracted such a qualified physician to support our county,” said Public Health Director Jill Blake. “Dr. Cooke has a true interest […]

Nevada County, CA November 9, 2021 – Nevada County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Scott Kellermann has issued an amendment to his August 25, 2021 order to remove limits on events while leaving masking requirements in place. The amended order will go into effect at 12:01 am on November 10, 2021. The amended order: • Removes […]

Nevada County, Calif. November 3, 2021 – The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 cleared the final hurdle for Emergency Use Authorization. With recommendations from the FDA, the CDC, and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, health officials expect the vaccine to be available to California residents in the coming days. […]

Mark your calendars for the afternoon of Tuesday, October 5th, and come to Nevada County Public Health’s free drive-thru flu shot clinic! The clinic is for adults and children 3 years of age and older and will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Twin Cities Church at 11726 […]

With the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup review and approval of the CDC’s recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccine boosters, California is now cleared to follow the federal recommendations that certain individuals can receive a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The booster dose is intended to provide enhanced protection to people who may be at […]

Mark your calendars for the afternoon of Tuesday, October 5th, and come to Nevada County Public Health’s free drive-thru flu shot clinic! The clinic is for adults and children 3 years of age and older, and will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Twin Cities Church at 11726 […]

September 7, 2021 – Jill Blake, Nevada County Public Health Director, announced today that the Nevada County Public Health Department (NCPHD) has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). “It is truly an honor to be recognized nationally for meeting these very high standards of excellence,” Blake said. The national accreditation program, […]

Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann has amended his August 18th order on face coverings to include further mandates for crowded outdoor settings and large events. The order becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. on August 27, 2021. In addition to last week’s requirements for face coverings indoors, the amended order: Requires that everyone, regardless […]

Editor’s note at August 18, 2021 at 9:52 AM Press release language added before the full order text. Today, Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann issued an order requiring all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings and businesses. The order also strongly recommends that everyone, […]

Nevada County, CA- With 443 cases last week, Nevada County is experiencing the largest surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic. Cases have increased by 1200% since the week of July 1st. Similar dramatic increases are being seen across the state. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently reported […]