Be Snow Smart
One of the top reasons people live in and visit the Sierra Nevada area is for the world-class winter recreation. From snowshoeing to skiing, from sledding to snowmobiling, there’s fun for adventurers of all ages. Having the right gear and knowing a few expert tips are key for snow play pros and amateurs. First, make […]
Supercharge Your Immune System
As we head into the fall and early winter, schedules get hectic with travel, parties, and longer to-do lists. All of these things, along with colder temperatures, can stress your immune system and increase the possibility of getting sick. While a sore throat, lingering cough, moderate fever, or stomach discomfort are unwelcome, they usually aren’t […]
Fun in the Sun: A Guide to Summer Safety
Heat-Related Illnesses, Heat-Related Emergencies, and Drowning As temperatures soared during the summer of 2022, national statistics revealed that there were a total of 33 child hot car deaths across the country. In 2023 so far, there have been four deaths reported. With summer arriving, it’s crucial for our community to be aware of simple preventive […]
Flu season is here: How to protect yourself and your loved ones
RENO, Nev. – The holidays are here, and while that brings more opportunities for spreading cheer, there are also more chances for spreading the flu virus as people resume travel and gather with family and friends. Experts from REMSA Health share essential tips to help community members stay healthy this holiday season and prevent the […]
Introducing Riley the Raccoon
You may have seen that Riley the REMSA Health Raccoon made their debut in Washoe County this week. A furry, friendly mascot, Riley is made possible through a community trust funding partnership between our organization and the Washoe County Health District. You’ll find Riley sharing all sorts of public health messages on the news, on […]
Summer Safety: How to Keep You and Your Family Safe in the Summertime
Heat-Related Illnesses, Heat-Related Emergencies, and Drowning In the summer of 2021, REMSA Health responded to 124 heat-related illness calls. Nationally, In 2018 and 2019, we saw a record number of hot car deaths; 53 children died. That was the highest number of hot car deaths in two decades. As temperatures rise, our community must be […]
REMSA Recaps Heart Month 2021
Heart Month wrapped up yesterday and we hope you were inspired to take steps to improve your heart health (our favorite is eating dark chocolate!). We also want to mention a couple of heart highlights we had in February. AED Giveaway We were thrilled to give away two AEDs to deserving agencies in Washoe County. […]
REMSA Celebrates Heart Month with an AED Giveaway
? February is all about the hearts – it’s American Heart Month – a time for all of us to focus on how we can make our hearts healthier. Things like quitting smoking, choosing foods that are colorful and getting a good night’s sleep are all ways to improve your heart health. This month, […]
REMSA Inoculates Half its Workforce in One Week
Within seven days of receiving the vaccine that protects against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) – a high-performance, high-value, out-of-hospital healthcare provider – has vaccinated more than 245 of its 500 employees. The organization anticipates that it will have provided the first of a two-dose Moderna vaccine […]
