Patient Education

After Hours Nurse Lines:
Hometown Health Plans Nurse Line
(775) 858-1000

Prominence Health Plans Nurse Line:
(800) 243-5495

Carson Tahoe Health Plans Nurse Line:
(775) 445-8100

Breastfeeding Resources:
Starfish Lactation / Lactation Connection
(775) 982-5210

St. Mary’s Hospital Lactation Consultants:
(775) 770-3751

Renown Hospital Lactation Consultants:
(775) 982-5483

Breast Pump Rentals:
Lactation Connection Store at Renown Hospital
(775) 982-5210

Car Seat Information:
Northern Nevada Car Seat Fitting Station
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Infant / Child Care Classes:
Renown Regional Medical Center Pregnancy & Childbirth Resources

St. Mary’s Hospital:
(775) 770-3429

Family to Family Connection:
(775) 353-5563

Infant / Child Development Resources:
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS)
(800) 522-0066

Child Find for Washoe County:
(775) 327-0685

Reading Resources:
Books Build Connections Toolkit
Literacy Begins at Home
Toddlers Get Ready to Read
Preschoolers Get Ready to Read

Travel Information Links:
Center for Disease Control Travelers’ Health Information
World Health Organization International Travel and Health Information

Vaccine Information:
Vaccine Information Statements from the CDC
VFC Nevada Program

Nutrition Education for Children:
Nourish Interactive – Free Nutrition Education Website for Children and Parents

Other Resources:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Bright Futures
Text4Baby – Tips on Prenatal and Infant Care for Your Baby as They Grow Texted to Your Cell Phone
Search Product Recalls and Product Safety News from the U.S. Product Safety Commission