The service 'Child Passenger Safety Education' is offered at the following sites:
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Central Nebraska Community Services - Columbus http://www.welcome2cncs.com (external link)
COMMODITY supplemental food program
WEATHERIZATION program
IMMUNIZATIONS for children ages 0-18
THRIVES (Transitional Housing for Rural Independence, Viability and Economic Stability) provides transition housing for individuals and families
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for disconnect notices for electricity and gas or eviction notices, first month's rent or deposit assistance
EVERY WOMAN MATTERS offers breast and cervical screening exams for women between 40-64 years of age; also includes cholesterol, blood sugar, and mammogram tests
HOPE Case Management offers personal counseling and support to help with financial and emotional needs, as well as building goals for a promising future
TAX PREPARATION assistance by appointment only
CHILD SAFETY SEAT program educates parents on the proper use and installation of their child safety seats and provides child safety seats if needed
HEAD START and Early Head Start (home and center-based) programs, full or part day - located in Columbus, Schuyler, and Albion; volunteer opportunities available
CHILDCARE CHOICE provides training for child care providers
EVEN START program for Platte County families with children ages birth-8, offering literacy, GED/Diploma, English as a second language services, and parenting classes -
Chadron Community Hospital http://www.chadronhospital.com (external link)
HOSPITAL
HOME HEALTH services
HOSPICE care
LIFE LINE personal emergency response system
CHILD SAFETY SEAT inspections and education
SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES for Chadron Public Schools
DIABETIC education
NEWBORN HEARING screenings
HOME VISITS to new mothers -
Community Medical Center http://www.cmcfc.org (external link)
CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL with surgical, OB and lab services
OUTPATIENT CLINIC provides cardiac, orthopedic, urology, ENT, oncology, wound care and vascular care
RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT includes ultrasounds, CT scans, mammograms, and nuclear medicine
MOBILE SERVICES include vascular services and MRI scans
OTHER SERVICES include home visits to newborns, diabetic education, cancer support and information, wigs for chemotherapy patients, and discharge planning which includes support services for patients and families during hospitalization and upon discharge
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEATS and public awareness of the laws; inspection and guidance; supplies, loans, rents, and/or installs car safety seats for infants and young children
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP -
Even Start - Omaha
IN-HOME ADULT PROGRAM works with adults needing GED or ESL, financial assistance with GED, bus tickets to class, incentive closet
EALRY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
PARENT-CHILD EDUCATION
CLASSES ON CHILD SEAT SAFETY -
Harrison County Home and Public Health http://www.harrisoncountyia.org (external link)
FLU CLINICS
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
FAMILY PLANNING including:
Physical exam - including pap smears for all women to 54 years of age
Birth control counseling, education, and supplies for men and women
Pregnancy testing and counseling
Nutrition information
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED disease screening, education, and treatment
MATERNAL HEALTH health services
CHILDREN'S health services
Complete physical exam by a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Dental screening, education, referral to dentist after age 3
Developmental Screening, Vision Screening, Hearing and Speech Screening
Nutrition assessment and counseling by WIC (Women, Infant, Child) Nutritionist
Urine testing and blood pressure testing
Health history assessment
Immunizations
Parent education and counseling
Lead testing when appropriate
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICES
LEARNING FOR LIFE Program provides home visits and in-home parent education
HOME HEALTH CARE and skilled nursing
TOBACCO program
CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM
BIOTERRISM and disaster planning
REFERRALS to other health care services as needed -
Health Promotion and Outreach Division - Health Department http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/health (external link)
ASSISTS individuals of all cultures to assume responsibility for their own health through education and outreach services. The Division responds to public information needs or issues related to health and safety, and works collaboratively with other community entities to formulate responses to issues which impact public health. Major program areas include:
ADOLESCENT AND FAMILY HEALTH advocates for the health of children and their families through public education and working with community coalitions. Youth and family health issues addressed include: teenage pregnancy prevention, fatherhood resources, developmental asset building, family violence prevention referral and school health information.
CHRONIC DISEASE REDUCTION/LINCOLN ON THE MOVE provides educational and screening programs for adults and children regarding cardiovascular health, diabetes, and cancer prevention, including cholesterol, hypertension, nutrition, exercise and tobacco use.
INJURY PREVENTION SAFETY EDUCATION offers safety programs directed at reducing unintentional injuries and death. Priorities are established by the Injury Surveillance System and Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County. Print material, videos and presentations are available on bike and home safety, fall prevention, child passenger safety/occupant restraints, and pedestrian safety. Monthly community-wide car seat check events are offered at no charge. Call 441-8045 for a schedule of events and to make an appointment.
MINORITY HEALTH OUTREACH provides preventive health programs directed at reducing the high incidence of chronic diseases among racial and ethnic minorities. Primary areas of emphasis include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke. Program outreach is directed to churches, businesses, and community organizations and centers.
TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL provides tobacco prevention information/education to schools, businesses and the community, and cessation referrals. -
Nebraska Safety Council, Inc. http://www.nesafetycouncil.org (external link)
PROMOTES safety and health education through training, products and services; focuses on safety on our roads, in our workplaces and in our homes/communities; a chapter of the National Safety Council
ADULT BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVING provides training to adults who want to learn how to drive a motor vehicle
ADULT DRIVER MANUAL PREP COURSE provides classroom training to assist adults in preparing to take the written exam at the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
DRIVING SERVICES - ADD (Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving) focuses on changing the behavior of problem drivers by offering education about the consequences of offensive driving, collisions and moving violations
DEFENSIVE DRIVING provides education about traffic death and injury prevention, as well as safe driving issues including airbags, antilock braking systems, safety belts, child restraints, and substance abuse
STOP (Safety Training Option Program) traffic Diversion program for minor traffic citations; students complete an 8-hour defensive driving course and the minor traffic citation is dismissed; can only take STOP once every three years
TEEN DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM, certified by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, for youth who want to learn how to drive a motor vehicle and obtain the POP (Provisional Operators License); the program provides 22 hours of classroom instruction and 5 1/2 hours hands-on behind the wheel training
WORKPLACE SERVICES:
FIRST AID/CPR/AED offered monthly; on-site classes are also available for organizations; first aid certificates good for three years, and CPR/AED certificates are good for two years
WORKPLACE SAFETY TRAINING offers safety and health training for safety professionals, managers, supervisors and employees; types of programs include compliance courses for OSHA, EPA and D.O.T., safety committees, accident/incident investigation, safety inspections, first aid/CPR/AED training, bloodborne pathogens training and many more; provides consulting services for organizations such as industrial hygiene services, walk-through inspections, and development of written safety programs -
Safe Kids Platte Valley http://www.safekidsnebraska.org (external link)
UNINTENTIONAL INJURY PREVENTION education and safety device (i.e. car seats, bicycle helmets) distribution as available
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY INSPECTIONS held on the second Tuesday of the month - call for an appointment -
Safe Kids Southeast
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES and training for those transporting children from birth to age 13 to properly secure children in motor vehicles
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Safe Kids Tri-Cities http://www.safekidsnebraska.org (external link)
UNINTENTIONAL INJURY prevention education and safety device (i.e. car seats, smoke
detectors, bicycle helmets) distribution as available
EDUCATION ON bicycle safety, car seat safety, burn and fire prevention, toy safety,
playground safety, sports injury prevention, seasonal safety areas
MONTHLY CHILD SAFETY seat inspections as follows:
11:00am-7:00pm, third Tuesday of the month
Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet, 3312 W Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island
Must have appointment, call 398-6584
8:00am-4:00pm, second Tuesday of the month
Central District Health Department, 1137 S Locust, Grand Island
Must have appointment, call 385-5175 -
Southeast District Health Department http://www.sedhd.org (external link)
COMMUNITY health services and education
PARENTING classes in Otoe County
FALL Prevention
SUN Safety
EVERY Woman Matters
CHILD safety seat education
IMMUNIZATIONS - sites are available in Tecumseh, Nebraska City, Auburn, Falls City, Humboldt, Pawnee City and Syracuse. Call for dates and time.
CALL Care and CATCH toll free number for medical questions
PHONE - a Medicaid access number to assist and advocate for eligible services for Medicaid clients and to apply for Kids Connection
EMERGENCY response and volunteer database
PANDEMIC Planning and Resource
EPIDEMIOLOGY
SMOKING cessation
COMMUNICABLE Disease Control in the following areas: food poisoning, influenza, rabies and West Nile virus -
Western Community Health Resources - Chadron (South) http://www.wchr.net (external link)
CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS (at Chadron Hospital, 821 Morehead)
HIV INFECTED individuals may receive assistance with the costs of medical care, dental care, substance abuse services, mental health care, etc.
BLOOD PRESSURE and blood sugar screenings
MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM provides education on breastfeeding, parenting,
nutrition, child development, pregnancy, etc.
SPECIAL DELIVERY prenatal incentive program in which pregnant women can earn
points by doing activities that contribute to a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
PARENTING EDUCATION
BUDGETING ASSISTANCE
EARLY INTERVENTION screening and services for children who may have special needs
MEDICATION MONITORING, daily living skills instruction, and other supports for adults with mental illness
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) provides food and nutritional
information to those pregnant, breastfeeding, parent of a child up to age six, or over age 60
CAR SEAT safety inspections and education