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A community health worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusual close understanding of the community served. 

South Heartland District Health Department has two community health workers that connect our community to resources in the area to help make happy healthy individuals.  Both community health workers are lifestyle coaches for our evidence-based diabetes prevention program, Smart Moves.

Liz Chamberlain provides health coaching and navigation for chronic disease management, serves as a Healthy Heart Ambassador for the YMCA’s Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program.   liz.chamberlain@shdhd.ne.gov

Julia Sarmiento serves as a bilingual community health worker, engaging and empowering individuals in accessing healthcare and making decisions about their health.  Julia also serves as a Healthy Heart Ambassador for the YMCA’s Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program.  Julia.sarmiento@shdhd.ne.gov

Additional Resources:

SMART HUB for Diabetes Prevention

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.