Health Information

These health information and safety links are provided as a resource to help you learn more about the issues facing each of us today.

General Health Information

Medline Plus

Find health information about diseases, drugs, research, and other important health issues.

Healthfinder

A guide to reliable health information: Stay healthy, stay informed, understand diagnoses and treatment options and locate health services and support.

Consumer Health Information Resource Service

A Health Sciences Librarian will research your condition and provide a tailored package of information.

MWARS

11 states uniting to fight Antibotic Resisitance

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services primary sources for diseases and conditons.

 Heart Health

Cardiovascular Health   

CVH provides information on symptoms of heart attack and stroke, healthy behavior programs, statistics, newsletter and other cardiovascular health information.

Heart Truth

Identifies health risks for heart disease, signs & symptoms of heart attack in women, tips for healthy heart, real stories, questions to ask your doctor.

Diabetes

Who is at risk? Warning signs of diabetes, newsletter, links to other sites.

Environmental Health

Programs on asbestos, radon, indoor air quality, lead base paint, public water supply. Several informational brochures available.

Mercury

Facts, education and disposal information related to mercury.

Every Woman Matters

Program for women between ages 40-64 with limited or no health insurance.

Women's Health

          Programs to improve women’s health.

Immunizations

Immunization regulations, schedules, records, travel vaccinations needed.

Nutrition

One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat, enter your age, sex, and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box.

Respite

Respite services provide short-term relief to primary caregivers from the demands of ongoing care for an individual with special needs. To locate a respite provider in your area or to apply to become a respite provider; call toll free 1-866-RESPITE (1-866-737-7483) or visit their website at www.dhhs.ne.gov/HCS/Services/Respite.htm. 

Address accidental injuries to children 14 and under. DHHS website has more information to offer.

Vision

Vision care for low income families that otherwise do not qualify for aid. Vision USA can help.

West Nile Virus (WNV)

Facts about West Nile

Center for Disease Control website – maps of WNV Activity, fact sheets, questions and answers.

How to use insect repellents safely

Environmental Protection Agency’s website on how to use insect repellents safely.

Nebraska West Nile Surveillance

Nebraska’s WNV tracking, information, questions and answers.

Submitting Dead Birds

Who to call when a dead bird is found. Pictures of birds to be submitted.