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For Some Latino Omahans, Solving Health Disparities …

WEBThrough the Latino Center of the Midlands’ Siembra Salud program, young Latinos are addressing that disparity and more by bringing health education — and …

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Saving Planet Omaha: City Takes First Steps toward A …

WEBThe flash flood brought torrential rain and a stubborn reminder for Omaha: Climate change is here. But while most of America’s cities have plans to deal with it, …

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Health and healing through culture and community

WEBHealth and healing through culture and community. by Leo Adam Biga November 2, 2017 Updated March 12, 2019. Donna Polk and Nicole Tamayo decry …

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Covid-19 Omaha resource guide

WEBOn March 27, the federal government allocated $2.2 trillion to fight Covid-19. The plan would include $500 billion for direct payments to Americans as well as $300 …

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The Painful Truth about Being Pregnant and Black in …

WEBThe average infant mortality rate per 1,000 births for all birthing people over 40 in Nebraska from 2015 to 2017 was 6.9. The same average for Black birthing people …

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Nebraska nursing shortage deteriorates hospital conditions

WEBThe CFN projects a nursing shortage of 5,345 full-time nurses by 2025, according to its 2017 workforce model. This number combines predicted resident nurse, …

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Nebraska Hospitals Struggling Financially, with Most …

WEBThe two officials, along with Jeremy Nordquist, president of the Nebraska Hospital Association, said reimbursement for Medicaid and Medicare patients has failed …

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Debate Begins on Nebraska Bill Restricting Trans Health …

WEBLINCOLN — Voices rose and personal digs were exchanged Tuesday as the Nebraska Legislature opened debate on the controversial issue of banning minors …

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Groundbreaking Event for $65 Million Project Expected to …

WEBThe developers sought and received approval from the City of Omaha for $6.3 million in tax-increment financing. Planning documents estimated the Catalyst could …

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Nebraska Lawmakers Narrowly Advance Trans Health …

WEBLINCOLN — Chaos erupted on the floor of the Nebraska Legislature on Thursday after a last-minute effort to consider an “olive branch” amendment on a bill to …

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Omaha’s Zero-Waste Market Adds Options for Eco-Friendly …

WEBSixteen years later Neary attached the name to her zero waste market and eco-friendly boutique store she opened in Omaha in 2019. Exist Green allows …

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New Mental Health Treatment Unit Moves Forward. County Board …

WEBA debate over the county’s role in the criminal justice system heated up during Tuesday’s Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting. Mental health, …

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Douglas County Board Heats up over New Details on Proposed …

WEBThe two-hour meeting largely centered around new details for a proposed two-building county mental health facility in downtown Omaha.Plans, presented by Architect …

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Nebraska Lawmakers Weigh Whether to Restrict Local Health …

WEBLegislative Bill 421, proposed by State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha, would require county boards or city councils to vote to adopt directed health measures, …

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Nebraska Legislature Advances Bill to Restrict Trans Health Care …

WEBLINCOLN — Supporters of a bill to restrict what gender-affirming care minors could receive in the state advanced Thursday by a vote of 30-17 in the Nebraska …

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Omaha Has Issues

WEBOmaha has issues. In the May 11 general election, residents will decide what to do about them. Some are ubiquitous, others gained notoriety following social …

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Respite Program Addresses Many Needs of Omaha’s Homeless

WEBCHI’s Mission and Ministry Fund donated $500,000 to launch the 24-month pilot program, which currently has five dedicated medical respite beds at Siena Francis. …

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Not A Crack, A Chasm: Despite Positive Movement in Omaha …

WEBThis is the third installment in “The Downward Spiral,” a series about Omaha’s mental health and criminal justice systems: how they work, when they fail and …

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Readers' Choice 2020 Best Professional and Health

WEBReaders’ Choice Best of the Big O: State Farm: Greta Ritchie. Readers’ Choice: Farmers Insurance – Lance Juett, Beau Iske State Farm, Edgar DeLeon State …

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