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Cancer Coalition

Cancer Coalition Mission and Vision: 
The mission of the South Heartland Cancer Coalition and South Heartland District Health Department with their partners in Clay, Nuckolls, Webster and Adams County is to raise awareness of the need for cancer screening; provide appropriate education to inform of symptoms and advantages of early detection; and promote evidence based screening opportunities.

The vision of the South Heartland Cancer Coalition is that all citizens of south central Nebraska will become aware that most cancers are treatable when caught early. Citizens will engage in prevention activities and seek early screenings in accordance with the USPSFT, physicians will discuss cancer screenings at annual physicals, rates of screening will increase and rates of cancer will decrease.

Current Cancer Coalition Members: 

South Heartland District Health Department Public Health Nurse, South Heartland District Health Department Board Member, Morrison Cancer Center, Mary Lanning Community Health Center staff member, Cancer Surviver, American Cancer Society representative, South Heartland District Health Department Community Health Worker, Brodstone Memorial Hospital Representative.

The coalition is an open group if interested in joining the groups please contact South Heartland District Health Department today.

Coalitions

Community Health Improvement

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is developed from the Community Health Needs Assessment. Priority objectives are developed to address determined priority areas of need. Collaborative work groups (1) evaluate data and trends to (2) develop goals and strategies to (3) implement interventions.

To view South Heartland District's CHIP progress, click here.

How Healthy Are We?

Local Health Data from the South Heartland District Health Department provides health information for residents of Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster counties. Three survey reports provide information on health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. Click here for more information

Vaccination Program

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program helps immunize children whose parents or guardians cannot afford it. This helps ensure that all children have a better chance of receiving recommended immunizations on time. Vaccines available through the VFC Program are those recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These vaccines protect babies, young children, and teens from 16 diseases.