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Nebraska’s Local Health Departments were acknowledged last week for their unique position as community conveners as well as for the expertise they bring to communities across our state.  ... continue reading

A study done by the CDC found that youth who have used e-cigarettes are almost twice as likely to intend to smoke conventional cigarettes.

 

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Stanton County area residents are invited to help fight a major public health issue, prescription drug abuse and misuse. ... continue reading

Citizens looking to dispose of excess and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications can visit the permanent drop-off location at the Norfolk Police Department.  ... continue reading

Click here for more information and articles about Tuberculosis. 

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Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD) is pleased to highlight the successes of several businesses in Burt, Cuming, Madison and Stanton counties that they have worked with to create wellness programs over the past several years.    ... continue reading

The Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department is giving out free mosquito dunks to residents of Burt, Cuming, Madison, and Stanton counties.  ... continue reading

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD) has received has received Partnerships for Success funding through the Department of Health and Human Services and Region 4 Behavioral Health Systems to implement youth focused programming to inform and reduce student drug and alcohol use in Madison County. ... continue reading

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD) was awarded a diabetes prevention program grant by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to bring professional education to the area and provide a community education program for those at risk for diabetes.

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The AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular Health^SM program today announced a grant of $250,000 to the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department to support its Operation Heart to Heart program. This is the second consecutive year in which the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department has received a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation, totaling $500,000. ... continue reading