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UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security

  • UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security Leadership team meets twice a week with local and state public health representatives to review and discuss new COVID-19 developments and challenges. Dr. James Lawler provides a general overview of new data, developments, and updates on a local, state, national, and international level. These updates have been recorded and made available below for informational purposes.

Current Press Releases

Press Conferences

Nebraska Governor's Press Conferences

March 2020-December 2021 Press Release

Data & Resources

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.