Nevada Dept of Health & Human Services

2008 News Releases

Suicide Prevention Conference Will Take Place in Minden (pdf)		7/17/2008
Online Course Instructs Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse About Proper Protocols and Procedures (pdf)		5/29/2008
Comeaux Appointed Division of Child and Family Services Administrator (pdf)		5/20/2008
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Issues Trip Report Related to Hepatitis C Investigation (pdf)		5/16/2008
Vision Care Benefit for Members of Nevada Senior Rx and Disability Rx Now Available (pdf)		5/06/2008
Nevada Academy of Health Meets For First Time (pdf)		5/05/2008
Nevada Receives High Grade for Public Disclosure of Information Relating to Child Fatalities (pdf)		4/29/2008
Children's Memorial Flag to be Raised Over State Capitol (pdf)		4/24/2008
New Deputy Administrator for MHDS Hired (pdf)		4/15/2008
Nevada State Health Division Announces Primary Care Advisory Council (pdf)		4/08/2008
Several Additional Outpatient Surgical Centers Found to have Deficient Practices (pdf)		3/07/2008
Governor Authorizes Use of All Available Resources, Including Disaster Relief Funds, to Assist in Public Health Emergency (pdf)		3/06/2008
Focus Survey of All Ambulatory Surgical Centers to be Completed by the End of March (pdf)		3/05/2008
Patients Urged to Ask Questions Prior to Surgical Procedure (pdf)		3/03/2008
Pilot Project Helping Transition People from Welfare to Gainful Employment (pdf)		3/03/2008
Governor Gibbons Announces the Appointment of Harold Cook (pdf)		2/14/2008
Welfare and Supportive Services Office in Winnemucca Relocating (pdf)		1/30/2008
Free Legal Assistance Available to Nevada Senior Citizens (pdf)		1/28/2008
DHHS Deputy Director Named �Administrator of the Year" (pdf)		1/23/2008
DHHS Meets 4.5 Percent General Fund Reversion Threshold Without Effecting Present Client Services (pdf)		1/11/2008
Parent Tips for Helping Children Through a Disaster (pdf)		1/09/2008
Richard Whitley Named Nevada State Health Division Administrator (pdf)		1/08/2008
2007 News Releases
Community Partners Helping in Effort to Provide Better Approach to Child Welfare (pdf)		12/27/2007
Division For Aging Services Offering Free Assistance to Medicare Part D recipients (pdf)		12/26/2007
Santa�s Elves Making Deliveries to Senior Citizens (pdf)		12/18/2007
SNAMHS Receives Full JCAHO Accreditation (pdf)		11/14/2007
MEDIA ADVISORY - National Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Candlelight Vigil (pdf)		11/14/2007
State to Provide Child Support Enforcement Services for Carson City (pdf)		10/18/2007
Nevada Medicaid Awarded $1.4 Million Federal Grant (pdf)		10/03/2007
Nevada Division for Aging Services Recipient of Three Grants Totaling $430,000 (pdf)		10/01/2007
New Legislation Effective October 1, 2007 - Senior citizens afforded greater protection from financial exploitation (pdf)		9/25/2007
Nevada Awarded $3.7 Million Grant to Fight Methamphetamine (pdf)		9/24/2007
New Mental Health Facility Set to Open on October 1st (pdf)		9/19/2007
Carson City Division of Welfare & Supportive Services Office Relocated (pdf)		9/19/2007
Public Invited to Traumatic Brain Injury Conference (pdf)		9/13/2007
	Registration Form and Brochure (pdf)
�WALK IN MEMORY, WALK FOR HOPE� Calls Attention to Suicide Preventions Efforts (pdf)		9/12/2007
Media Can Play Powerful Role in Educating the Public About Suicide Prevention (pdf)		9/10/2007
Nevada Check Up Program Making Great Strides (pdf)		8/27/2007
Participants Sought For WALK IN MEMORY, WALK FOR HOPE (pdf)		8/27/2007
Nevada Hosting National Conference (pdf)		7/27/2007
Nevada Senior Center Recognized (pdf)		7/20/2007
Oasis Treatment Home Expansion Grand Opening (pdf)		7/19/2007
MEDIA ADVISORY - Oasis Treatment Home Expansion Grand Opening (pdf)		7/16/2007
New Legislation Effective July 1, 2007 (pdf)		6/27/2007
PIP for Child Welfare Praised (pdf)		6/12/2007
Domestic Violence Program Funding Solutions Being Explored (pdf)		6/07/2007
State Suicide Prevention Plan Released (pdf)		5/31/2007
MEDIA ADVISORY - Suicide Prevention Plan (pdf)		5/29/2007
DHHS Launches New Website		5/07/2007
Review of Clark County Child Welfare Cases Completed		5/01/2007
Nevada Suicide Prevention Office Facilitator Earns National Recognition		4/30/2007
Governor Gibbons Proclaims May National Foster Care Month		4/30/2007
Cover the Uninsured Week		4/19/2007
State Welfare Division Received Prestigious Honor		4/18/2007
Legislators Take Part in Pinwheels for Prevention		4/04/2007
Governor Gibbons Proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month		4/02/2007
Clark County completes Re-Review, Find every child accounted for & Sale		2/22/2007
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services Receives Accrediation from National Organization		1/12/2007
Nevada's Rural Regional center Recognized with Accrediation		1/7/2007
Problem Gambling Report Releases		1/2/2007

2006 News Releases
Media Advisory - Steve George named Public Information Officer	12/31/2006
Department Newsletter: Medicaid - Working Department-Wide To Provide Health Care Access To Nevadans	9/14/2006
State Office of Suicide Prevention Joins with Crisis Call Center in Support of National Suicide Prevention Week, September 10-16	8/25/2006
Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital Ribbon-Cutting	8/21/2006
Nevada Food Stamp Program Recognized for Outstanding Performance	8/16/2006
Mental Health Community and Staff Eagerly Anticipate Opening of Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital	7/28/2006
Nevada Division of Aging Services Names New Deputy Administrator	7/12/2006
State Staff and Volunteers eased the Medicare part D Implementation for Many Nevadans	6/29/2006
"Signature Stamp Law" Makes Everyday transactions Easier for Persons with Physical Disabilities	5/23/2006
Traumatic rain Injury Supports Funded in Nevada	5/8/2006
Mind Your Health: National Mental Health Month	5/8/2006
Options Are Available for Nevada's Uninsured	5/4/2006
State and County to Continue Local Schedule of Child Care Assistance During Provider Transfer	4/18/2006
Child Abuse Prevention Month: State programs help at risk families thrive, learn new skills	4/3/2006
Department Newsletter: March is National Social Work Month	3/22/2006
State Advisory Committee Accepting Grant Applications to Address Problem Gambling in Nevada	2/8/2006
State Joins Forces with Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for Native TANF Program	2/6/2006
New Laughlin Clinic Provides Community with Essential Mental Health Services	2/2/2006
State, federal Funds Made available in Nevada for Strengthening Tobacco Control, Independent Living, Respite Services and Children's Health Efforts	1/17/2006
2005 News Releases
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Initiates Corrective Action Plan to Address Child Fatalities Statewide (pdf)	12/28/2005
Announcement of Request for Qualifications - Program Specialist for Child Death Review - Due January 18, 2006 (pdf)	12/28/2005
Nevada Reaches out to Adults and Teens in Crisis - Department of Health and Human Services establishes Suicide Prevention Program (pdf)	12/13/2005
Child Fatality Analysis (Clark County) (pdf)	12/01/2005
Department Establishes Office of Minority Health to Address Health Disparities Among Nevadans (pdf)	11/30/2005
Annie Uccelli Named Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Public Information Officer (pdf)	11/22/2005
Fernando Serrano has been named Administrator for the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) (pdf)	11/16/2005