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Racism Is a Public Health Crisis, Say Cities and Counties

WEBThe bleak statistics have helped convince more than 20 cities and counties and at least three states – Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin – to declare racism a public …

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Report Calls for Action on Mental Health in Omaha

WEBThe data for this study was collected through the 2018 Community Health Assessment, a report compiled every three years by the health departments of the …

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County Launches Vaccine Clinics for 80+ Year Old …

WEBThe Douglas County Health Department is preparing to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to all county residents age 80 years or older. The county health department will host four community clinics starting …

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DCHD Offers Drive-Thru Clinic for Shots Omaha Daily Record

WEBTo further the fight against COVID-19, the Douglas County Health Department is offering a drive-thru vaccination clinic. The vaccination site is Lot D on the …

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DED Grant Supports Omaha Clinic’s Goal To Cut Wait Times For …

WEBCommunity Alliance mental health clinic is building a 120,000-square-foot headquarters at 72nd Street and Mercy Road in Omaha. The building’s floors will be laid …

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Metro Health Care Systems Join Together In North Omaha

WEBThe Omaha metropolitan area’s health care systems came together recently to offer their resources to support North Omaha residents. Heartland Family Service …

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Rosalynn Carter Acclaimed By Admirers For Her Pioneering …

WEBThe Mental Health Systems Act that called for more community centers and important changes in health insurance coverage, passed in 1980 at her urging. In 1982, …

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Women’s Health Conference Set For October 7th

WEBThe 25th annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference will be held Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be …

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NAMI Nebraska’s Annual Meeting Will Focus On Providing Free …

WEBNebraskans with mental health conditions face significant barriers to finding and receiving the services and support they need to achieve their personal and …

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Measure Would Create State Health Data Oversight Board

WEBLincoln – Creation of a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange was considered Feb. 13 by the Health and Human Services Committee. LB …

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Biden Is Announcing A New Rule To Protect Consumers Who …

WEBPresident Joe Biden on Thursday announced new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk. A new rule …

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Sarpy County Piloting New Mental Health Court

WEBSarpy County has announced the launch of Nebraska’s first mental health court, a problem-solving court designed to help people with severe mental heatlh issues …

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Former Nebraska Senator Confirmed to State Health Board

WEBLincoln – A former state lawmaker and anti-marijuana activist was confirmed last week to the state’s public health board despite criticism from advocates pushing a …

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Pediatrician At NIFA Housing Summit: ‘Health, Wealth And …

WEB“Health, wealth and housing — you can’t separate them,” Sandel said. “We have to partner.” Sandel told the Nebraska Examiner she was eager to visit Nebraska, …

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The Complicated Ties Between Teenage Girls And Social Media — …

WEBIn May, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory on the effects social media usage can have on teen mental health, specifically calling attention to the …

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Nebraska DHHS CEO’s Appointment Advances From Committee

WEBLINCOLN — The governor’s pick to lead the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has advanced to the floor of the Legislature. One month …

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New OPS High School Will Include YMCA, Health Clinic

WEBWhen Buena Vista High School opens in 2022 it will feature a workout facility and health clinic. The future Omaha Public Schools building, located at 60th and …

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Key Health Official Takes Private Sector Job

WEBDr. Tom Safranek, who was the Nebraska’s state epidemiologist for 30 years, retired to take a job as chief medical officer for Omaha-based corporate health care …

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Most City Employees Under Single Health Insurance Plan

WEBThe City of Omaha has negotiated to bring all city unions under a single health insurance plan for all covered city employees. Mayor Jean Stothert announced …

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Study Of Nebraska’s AltEn Health, Environmental Impacts Gets $1 …

WEBLINCOLN — A last-minute amendment adopted Thursday will devote $1 million toward continuing research into the health, environmental and ecological impacts …

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Bacon Votes To Restore Mental Health For Americans

WEBWashington, D.C. — Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for …

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