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Posted on: November 29, 2023

County Nurse Practitioner for Public and Behavioral Health Wins Juniper Award

Kathlee Martin

Kathlee Martin is the recipient of the Community Impact Award through the Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund.  

As a nurse for the county’s public and behavioral health departments, Martin has been serving high-risk populations in the Tahoe-Truck...

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Give a Gift to a Foster Child This Holiday

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Nevada County Child Welfare Services (CWS) has distributed their annual "Giving Trees" to different community locations. Every December, CWS works with community partners to collect donated presents for children in foster care in Nevada County. ...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 28, 2023

County Seeking Proposals to Reduce Causes of Poverty

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The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission is looking to fund proposals that reduce the causes of poverty and promote family self-sufficiency. 

The commission has announced a Request for Proposals for federal Community Services Block...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 2, 2023

West Nile Virus Found in Nevada County

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A case of West Nile Virus was identified in Nevada County in September.  The patient is now home and doing well.

While many areas throughout California have already experienced West Nile Virus this year, this is the first human case of the disease...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Public Health Community Baby Shower

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We are thrilled to invite expecting families and families with babies under 1 year old to the upcoming Public Health Community Baby Shower! This event will take place on September 19th, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Grass Valley Library, located a...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Nevada County Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

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Nevada County Public Health Department is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases as reported by health care providers and congregate care settings. This is mirroring what is reported statewide in wastewater surveillance and hospital reports and is driven by...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Community Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training

Know Overdose Nevada County's Goals are to prevent death from drug overdoses

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, the Know Overdose Nevada County campaign will be hosting two FREE virtual community opioid overdose prevention and Narcan trainings—one in English (August 31 from 12-1pm) and o...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 11, 2023

August is Child Support Awareness Month

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The Nevada County Board of Supervisors and California Department of Child Support Services have declared August as Child Support Awareness Month! 

The theme of this year's Child Support Awareness Month is “Different Wants, Diffe...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 28, 2023

Child Support Services Announces Drop in Hours at Sierra Community House in Truckee

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Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services is happy to announce a partnership with Sierra Community House to provide in person child support services to the Truckee community!

Beginning in June 2023 Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Chi...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 28, 2023

Child Support Services Announces Drop in Hours at Sierra Community House in Truckee

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Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services is happy to announce a partnership with Sierra Community House to provide in person child support services to the Truckee community!

Beginning in June 2023 Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Chi...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 22, 2023

Annual Backpack Drive Returns

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Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS), in Collaboration with Bright Futures for Youth, is seeking donations of new backpacks and school supplies for children aged 5-17. Our agencies share the vision of lifting our community...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 22, 2023

Annual Backpack Drive Returns

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Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS), in collaboration with Bright Futures for Youth, is seeking donations of new backpacks and school supplies for children aged 5-17. Our agencies share the vision of lifting our community...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 16, 2023

Nevada County Veterans Leader Elected to Executive Board of National Veterans Advocacy Group

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David West of Nevada County, California was elected Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 to the Executive Board of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) at their Annual Business Meeting and Training Summit.

West assists veterans and th...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 6, 2023

Nevada County To Participate In Annual Special Olympics Northern CA Law Enforcement Torch Run

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Nevada County Probation will raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) by participating in the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 13, 2023.

The Nevada County leg of the run will take place June 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. &a...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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June 15th is World Elder Abuse awareness Day!

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.

The purpose of World...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

Medi-cal rules are changing. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medi-Cal had a "continuous coverage" policy intended to keep Medi-Cal recipients covered during the public health emergency. This continuous coverage policy meant that Medi-Cal recipients were not required to comple...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

Medi-cal rules are changing. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medi-Cal had a "continuous coverage" policy intended to keep Medi-Cal recipients covered during the public health emergency. This continuous coverage policy meant that Medi-Cal recipients were not required to comple...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: February 24, 2023

COVID-19 Test Site Closures

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As the state of California prepares to end the COVID-19 state of emergency at the end of February, it has begun closing state funded testing sites across California. 

 

The OptumServe testing site located at 231 Colfax Avenue in Grass Vall...

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