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Healthy Nevada County: Public Health, Food Access and Youth Voices
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Healthy Nevada County: Public Health, Food Access and Youth Voices

Episode #14August 17, 2026

On this episode of KNCO Insight, host Tom Fitzsimmons explores public health, rural healthcare and community services in Nevada County, California. County Executive Officer Alison Lehman, Public Health Director Toby Guevin and Public Health Officer Dr. Brian Evans discuss Nevada County mobile health clinics, childhood immunizations, measles prevention, school-based dental care, primary-care shortages, naloxone access, opioid-overdose prevention and West Nile virus safety. Interfaith Food Ministry Executive Director Phil Alonso explains how the Grass Valley nonprofit partners with Nevada County Public Health and other community organizations to address food insecurity, connect residents with health resources and prepare for changing CalFresh requirements. Nevada County Youth Commissioner and Nevada Union High School student Acacia Barnum also highlights youth leadership, teen health, mental wellness and accessibility priorities across Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee and surrounding communities.