Washoe County Health District

The Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders for Juul on Thursday, June 23, forcing the company to stop selling and distributing its products.

A neighborhood corner store has begun to provide more fruits and veggies as part of an initiative by the Washoe County Health District to make it easier for people to access nutrient-rich food.

Throughout the pandemic, some public health leaders have exited the field due to incredibly high demands, while others left due to threats or harassment regarding their work. But there were some, like Gayle Erickson, who turned to the profession instead.

Nevada ranks second to last in public health spending per person. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke to Washoe County Health District Officer Kevin Dick about how that low investment has made it difficult to respond to the pandemic and how the region is faring after the recent omicron surge.

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