Chronic Disease Prevention program promotes activities community-wide that encourage healthy living, embrace health screenings for early detection of disease, and encourage appropriate self-management of existing diseases. Additional effort is placed on reducing the high incidence of chronic diseases among racial/ethnic minorities and other vulnerable Lancaster County residents. Program activities include community education on topics such as reducing the incidence of childhood obesity, increasing physical activity, and developing healthy eating habits, diabetes prevention or control, learning to manage chronic health problems, and colorectal cancer awareness.
Injury Prevention and Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County coordinate activities directed at reducing unintentional injuries and death. Priorities are established by the Injury Surveillance System and Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County. Print material, videos and presentations are available on bike and pedestrian safety, fall prevention, child passenger safety/occupant restraints, and home safety. Monthly community-wide car seat check events are offered at no charge. Visit www.safekidslincoln.org for a schedule of events and call to make an appointment.
Tobacco Prevention and Control provides tobacco prevention information/education to schools, businesses and the community, and cessation referrals.
Chronic Disease Prevention program promotes activities community-wide that encourage healthy living, embrace health screenings for early detection of disease, and encourage appropriate self-management of existing diseases. Additional effort is placed on reducing the high incidence of chronic diseases among racial/ethnic minorities and other vulnerable Lancaster County residents. Program activities include community education on topics such as reducing the incidence of childhood obesity, increasing physical activity, and developing healthy eating habits, diabetes prevention or control, learning to manage chronic health problems, and colorectal cancer awareness.
Injury Prevention and Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County coordinate activities directed at reducing unintentional injuries and death. Priorities are established by the Injury Surveillance System and Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County. Print material, videos and presentations are available on bike and pedestrian safety, fall prevention, child passenger safety/occupant restraints, and home safety. Monthly community-wide car seat check events are offered at no charge. Visit www.safekidslincoln.org for a schedule of events and call to make an appointment.
Tobacco Prevention and Control provides tobacco prevention information/education to schools, businesses and the community, and cessation referrals.
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Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
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Education on bicycle safety, car seat safety, burn and fire prevention, toy safety, playground safety, sports injury prevention, water safety, and distracted driving.
Child safety seat inspections are held the first Wed of each month, from 10 am-12 pm, at the fire station at 409 East Fonner Park Road in Grand Island (68801).
Education on bicycle safety, car seat safety, burn and fire prevention, toy safety, playground safety, sports injury prevention, water safety, and distracted driving.
Child safety seat inspections are held the first Wed of each month, from 10 am-12 pm, at the fire station at 409 East Fonner Park Road in Grand Island (68801).
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Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
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Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
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Car seat checks available by appointment.
Works to prevent unintentional injury to our community's children.
Provides adult education classes, in home safety and child passenger safety. Also provides a variety of injury prevention education for ages 3-19. Public health educators are available to present safety information upon request.
Assists the residents of Sarpy and Cass counties in understanding and implementing strategies to prevent unintentional childhood injury.
Car seat checks available by appointment.
Works to prevent unintentional injury to our community's children.
Provides adult education classes, in home safety and child passenger safety. Also provides a variety of injury prevention education for ages 3-19. Public health educators are available to present safety information upon request.
Assists the residents of Sarpy and Cass counties in understanding and implementing strategies to prevent unintentional childhood injury.
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Offers free Stop the Bleed/Hands Only CPR Classes, Child Car Safety Seat Checks, and BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Classes ($25).
Offers free Stop the Bleed/Hands Only CPR Classes, Child Car Safety Seat Checks, and BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Classes ($25).
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Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
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Services offered include:
-- Emergency preparedness
-- Health Promotion Education
-- Preventative dental services
-- Health Classes & Workshops (Including Living Well With Chronic Disease, Diabetes Prevention Program, Stepping On, Tai Chi, Question Persuade Refer Suicide Prevention Training, and more)
-- Public Health Nursing & Community Health Workers
-- Medicaid Application Assistance
-- Patient Navigation
-- Family Support Services & Home Visitation
-- Car Seat Fitting Stations (By Appointment)
-- Bike Safety Events & Helmet Fittings
-- Medication Assistance
-- Environmental Services
-- Disease investigation of food poisoning, influenza, rabies and West Nile virus
-- Tobacco Cessation Programs (Beat the Pack or Freedom From Smoking, also local information sessions)
Services offered include:
-- Emergency preparedness
-- Health Promotion Education
-- Preventative dental services
-- Health Classes & Workshops (Including Living Well With Chronic Disease, Diabetes Prevention Program, Stepping On, Tai Chi, Question Persuade Refer Suicide Prevention Training, and more)
-- Public Health Nursing & Community Health Workers
-- Medicaid Application Assistance
-- Patient Navigation
-- Family Support Services & Home Visitation
-- Car Seat Fitting Stations (By Appointment)
-- Bike Safety Events & Helmet Fittings
-- Medication Assistance
-- Environmental Services
-- Disease investigation of food poisoning, influenza, rabies and West Nile virus
-- Tobacco Cessation Programs (Beat the Pack or Freedom From Smoking, also local information sessions)
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Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
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Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
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Offers to promote optimal health and provides support for pregnant women, infants, and children with high-risk medical conditions by encouraging early prenatal care and by making referrals to community and social services.
Family Case Management can help with understanding the importance of prenatal care, find a doctor for prenatal care, understand proper nutrition for both mother and child, understand the stages of child development, get information on how to become a better parent, learn the signs and symptoms of 0-term labor, understand the importance of regularly scheduled well child visits, understand the importance of immunizations, connect to other resources.
Family Case Management Public Health Nurses and Case Managers can see clients in the office and in their homes. Provides information related to prenatal needs, infant care, and parenting. Provides the opportunity to learn more about household safety tips to protect the infant or child.
Offers to promote optimal health and provides support for pregnant women, infants, and children with high-risk medical conditions by encouraging early prenatal care and by making referrals to community and social services.
Family Case Management can help with understanding the importance of prenatal care, find a doctor for prenatal care, understand proper nutrition for both mother and child, understand the stages of child development, get information on how to become a better parent, learn the signs and symptoms of 0-term labor, understand the importance of regularly scheduled well child visits, understand the importance of immunizations, connect to other resources.
Family Case Management Public Health Nurses and Case Managers can see clients in the office and in their homes. Provides information related to prenatal needs, infant care, and parenting. Provides the opportunity to learn more about household safety tips to protect the infant or child.
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Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
Administers the following programs:
-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
-- Family Case Management.
-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.
-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs
-- Immunizations.
-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.
-- Lead Testing.
-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.
-- Basic Laboratory Services.
-- Vision and Hearing Testing.
-- School Health Services.
-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.
-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.
-- Environmental Health Programs.
-- Emergency Preparedness.
-- Public Health Education.
-- Adult Foot Care Services.
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