Patient Education
Information on Common Pediatric Health Conditions from the AAP:
After Hours Nurse Lines:
- Renown Health Plan Nurse Advice Line:
(775) 982-5757 or (888) 324-3243 - Carson Tahoe Health Plan Nurse Advice Line:
(775) 445-8100
Breastfeeding Resources:
- Northern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition Resources Webpage
- St. Mary’s Hospital Lactation Consultants:
(775) 770-3751 - Renown Hospital Lactation Consultants:
(775) 982-5210 - Breast Pump Rentals:
(775) 982-5210
Car Seat Information:
- Reno-Sparks Car Seat Inspection and Installation Webpage
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Website
Infant / Child Care Classes:
- Renown Regional Medical Center Pregnancy & Childbirth Resources Webpage
- St. Mary’s Hospital Childbirth Education Classes:
(775) 770-3429
Infant / Child Development Resources:
- Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Webpage
- Child Find for Washoe County:
(775) 327-0685
Nutrition Education for Children:
Reading Resources:
- Books Build Connections Toolkit Webpage
- Literacy Begins at Home Webpage
- Toddlers Get Ready to Read Webpage
- Preschoolers Get Ready to Read Webpage
Safety Information:
- Home Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Webpage
- National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) Resources Website
- Search Product Recalls and Product Safety News from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Website
- Local Water Quality Reports from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Travel Information:
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Travelers Health Information Website
- World Health Organization (WHO) International Travel and Health Information Website
- Reno Passport Health Travel Clinic Webpage
Vaccine Information:
- Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Webpage
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended Immunization Schedules Webpage
- Nevada Vaccines for Children (VFC) Website
Other Resources:
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Parenting Website
- Bright Futures – Resources for Children and Teens Webpage
- Bright Futures – Resources for Families Webpage
- Bright Futures – Well Child Visits Parent and Patient Handouts Webpage
- Text4Baby Website – Tips on Prenatal and Infant Care Texted to Your Cell Phone as Your Baby Grows
