Reno, NV (May 17, 2016)— Immunize Nevada recently recognized outstanding healthcare providers that have gone above and beyond to protect Nevadans from vaccine-preventable diseases. The number of winners for high immunization rates, which included provider offices, hospitals, post-acute care facilities and tribal health centers statewide, nearly doubled from the previous year. Winners for the Healthy People 2020 award are based on the Immunization and Infectious Diseases Leading Health Indicators that are set at a national level. The indicators recognized at the April awards ceremonies were for childhood and adolescent immunization rates above 80 percent and healthcare worker influenza immunization rates above 90 percent.

There are many components to achieving high immunization rates as a state, but the provider offices are key to providing a medical home and immunization access for Nevada’s communities. A number of different barriers play a factor in Nevada challenging families to access immunizations on time, every time. Additionally, ensuring employees are vaccinated against influenza takes a synchronized effort that begins with the support of the executive leadership team and is implemented by a team of employee health advocates throughout an organization.

HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 WINNERS – NORTHERN NEVADA

Increase the percentage of children ages 19 to 35 months who receive the recommended doses of DTaP, polio, MMR, Hib, hepatitis B, varicella and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) to the target of 80% or higher.

• Aspen Pediatrics
• Community Health Alliance - Neil Road
• Community Health Alliance - Sun Valley
• Family Medicine Associates
• Gurjeet Wadia, MD
• Medical Profession, LLC
• Newe Medical Clinic
• Northern Nevada Pediatrics
• Pediatric Associates
• Pinecone Pediatrics
• Reno Center for Child and Adolescent Health
• Renown Medical Group-Pediatrics
• Sally Weare Edney, Children’s Health Center
• Sierra Pediatrics
• Saint Mary's Medical Group - Bell
• Summit Pediatrics - Mae Anne
• Summit Pediatrics, Dr. Dinwiddie
• University Health System Pediatric

Increase the percentage of adolescents who receive the recommended doses of Tdap, MCV4 and HPV to the target of 80% or higher.

• CHN-Lyon County - Fernley
• CHN-Lyon County - Yerington
• Community Health Alliance - Neil Road
• Community Health Alliance - Sun Valley
• Medical Profession, LLC
• Narag Fallon Family Clinic
• Reno Center for Child and Adolescent Health
• Reno Sparks Tribal Health Center
• Summit Pediatrics - Warren Way
• Yerington Paiute Tribal Health Clinic

Increase the percentage of healthcare personnel who are vaccinated annually against seasonal influenza to the target of 90% or higher.

• Banner Churchill Community Hospital
• Battle Mountain General Hospital
• Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
• Incline Village Community Hospital
• MorningStar of Sparks
• Mount Grant General Hospital
• Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
• Pershing General Hospital
• Pyramid Lake Tribal Health Clinic
• Saint Mary's Health Network
• Southern Bands Health Center
• William Bee Ririe Hospital

Immunize Nevada is widely recognized as Nevada’s trusted resource for immunizations and community health for all ages by fostering education and statewide collaboration. For more information, visit ImmunizeNevada.org

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