Nevada Models and Innovations

These stories feature model programs and successful rural projects that can serve as a source of ideas. Some of the projects or programs may no longer be active. Read about the criteria and evidence-base for programs included.

Other Project Examples

Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center-Nevada
Updated/reviewed February 2023

• Need: To improve and increase prevention and care services for HIV, STDs, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases.
• Intervention: PAETC-NV provides clinical and didactic trainings, conferences, technical assistance, capacity building, webinars, and other services to providers and healthcare organizations statewide.
• Results: In 2022, PAETC-NV trained more than 1,400 healthcare providers across Nevada to increase clinical capacity in the care, screening, and prevention of HIV, other sexually transmitted diseases, COVID-19, and hepatitis C.

Rural Nevada EMS Conference
Updated/reviewed January 2023

• Need: To provide rural Nevada EMS personnel an opportunity to receive quality training and current EMS information from national EMS educators.
• Intervention: The Rural Nevada EMS Conference offers continuing education units and engaging sessions for EMS personnel.
• Results: In 2022, 214 people attended the in-person conference.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC)
Added December 2022

• Need: To increase access to healthy foods in two rural Nevada counties.
• Intervention: HCC and the Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative (RHNI) run food pantries, community and school gardens, a farmers market, and a greenhouse.
• Results: The three food pantries together serve about 3,600 people and distribute over 100,000 pounds of food each month.

Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Winnemucca and Humboldt County
Updated/reviewed August 2022

• Need: To make a rural community more inclusive for older adults.
• Intervention: Winnemucca, Nevada, holds monthly meetings to discuss topics like health, housing, social events, community improvement, education, and transportation.
• Results: These meetings have led to many changes for community welfare and safety as well as opportunities for education and activities.