public health
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, I had the privilege of participating in Washoe County School District’s "Principal For A Day" program. I was assigned to Clayton Middle School and shadow its principal, Bruce Meissner. It just so happens that I am an alum of Clayton and consider myself to be a proud member of the Cub family. It is also worth noting that Principal Meissner was my science and geography teacher while I attended McQueen High School. Not that...
KPS3 launched a full campaign for the Nevada State Health Department helping them get the word out about the recently passed Nutrition Labeling Law from the FDA requiring Chain Restaurants and Vending Companies to provide nutrition information for all regular menu items. Take a look at the TV spot or...
KPS3 is helping launch a new eco-friendly program that asks northern Nevadans to take a pledge to refill more and to cut down on using/buying single-use plastic water bottles. From name, theme and logo development, to an eventual website with online pledge signups and other green discount offers, the "iRefill - There's No Landfill In A Refill," is gaining a lot of attention. Sponsored by Washoe County Health Department, Truckee Meadows Water...
I have to admit...last week when I reached for a tissue from my desk to snuff a runny nose, I got nervous. When the first case of Swine Flu - now more aptly referred to as the H1N1 influenza A virus - was confirmed in Washoe County...
