Nevada Public Health Foundation

Overview

The Nevada Public Health Foundation (NPHF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health and wellness in Nevada communities. Established with the mission of advancing public health, NPHF serves as an essential partner in identifying opportunities, mobilizing resources, and delivering programs to build a healthier future for Nevada[1][3].

Programs and Services

NPHF offers a range of programs and services designed to support community health and social services. These include:

• Community Building, Event Planning, and Facilitation Services: These services help optimize community engagement, event management, and program facilitation, alleviating the administrative burden on social service agencies[1].
• Wellness at Work: This initiative provides evidence-based programs to support employers and employees, fostering a healthier work environment through life-stage support, family care, and self-care resources[1].

Education and Training

NPHF provides several educational programs tailored to specific needs:

• Healthy Relationships Program: Focused on empowering teenagers to build positive and safe intimate relationships through self-respect, trust, and understanding[1].
• STARS Program: Equips young parents with skills and resources to manage parenting challenges and build healthy family lives[1].
• Mandatory Reporting Programs: Educates individuals on recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect, emphasizing child harm reduction and teen pregnancy prevention[1].
• Social Work Workforce Development: Addresses the ongoing needs of Nevada's social service workforce, focusing on recruitment and retention to enhance social services[1].

Impact

Since its inception in 1996, NPHF has been instrumental in advancing public health in Nevada. As a respected partner, NPHF has contributed to numerous projects across various sectors, including conference planning and community building initiatives[1].

Status

NPHF is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization, which allows it to operate for charitable, educational, and other specified public benefit purposes[5].