Central Nevada Health District Speaks at Chamber Luncheon

Representatives from the Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) spoke about public health services and programs during the Fallon Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, May 21, at the Fallon Convention Center.

Guest speakers included Shannon Ernst, administrator for the CNHD; Victoria Sepcic, epidemiology program manager; and Maria Menjivar, environmental health manager. Ernst discussed the district’s formation during the COVID-19 pandemic and explained its multijurisdictional role serving several rural Nevada counties.

The luncheon highlighted services provided through the district, including clinical health, environmental health, epidemiology, and public health preparedness.

Menjivar discussed the role that environmental health services play in promoting safe communities and ensuring regulatory compliance. Sepcic provided an overview of the district’s epidemiology and disease surveillance programs, including the development of health alerts and public information dashboards.

Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions following the luncheon presentation.