The service 'Childhood Immunizations' is offered at the following sites:
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Blue Valley Community Action Partnership - Jefferson County http://www.bvca.net (external link)
HELPS low-income populations achieve self-sufficiency by offering the following services:
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE funds are used to assist low-income people (with proof of need) with small emergencies. Utility bills and rent are occasionally paid by BVCA Partnership
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM provides opportunities for low-income persons, 60 years or older, to provide supportive, person-to-person services in health, education, welfare or related settings to help alleviate the physical, mental, or emotional problems of children with exceptional or special needs
HOLIDAY PROJECT volunteers, community groups and local businesses donate materials, food, toys and skills for seasonal holiday projects for low-income families; provides food packages and allowances to purchase clothes, shoes, coats, and household goods
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION provides training on the home buying process
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE offers services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing
HOUSING OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE provides down payment and/or closing cost assistance to income-eligible families to enable them to purchase a home
HOUSING REHABILITATION offers low and moderate income homeowners low interest loans to rehabilitate health and safety needs of their older homes
IMMUNIZATIONS for children, ages 2 months to 18 years, at public clinics by BVCA Partnership in cooperation with NE Health and Human Services, local nurses, hospitals, community groups, individuals and doctors
INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION, a free e-file preparation to encourage families to access Earned Income Tax Credits and eliminate filing fees
PROJECT FOCUS works one-on-one with individuals/families using family development/case management model by assessing needs, linking to available services and follow-through
PROJECT FIRST offers homeless families with children to participate in a housing and supportive services project for up to 24 months
RENTAL HOUSING provides government subsidized private rental housing as well as low cost/below market rental housing to income qualified people
THRIFT STORES provide clothing, shoes, coats and household goods to families in need
WEATHERIZATION provides assistance to secure homes for hot and cold weather; to be eligible, families must submit pay stubs from the last three months, and provide a legal description of the home or obtain the landlord's permission if the home is not owned by the family; the family must reside in the home for at least one year, and provide heating bills before and after weatherization to Blue Valley Community Action Partnership -
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership - Saline County http://www.bvca.net (external link)
HELPS low-income populations achieve self-sufficiency by offering the following services:
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM distributes government-purchased surplus food commodities to the following persons: income-eligible families with children, 0-6 years; women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have given birth in the last 12 months; and persons, 60 years or older
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE funds are used to assist low-income people (with proof of need) with small emergencies. Utility bills and rent are occasionally paid by BVCA Partnership
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM provides opportunities for low-income persons, 60 years or older, to provide supportive, person-to-person services in health, education, welfare or related settings to help alleviate the physical, mental, or emotional problems of children with exceptional or special needs
HEALTHY WEIGHTS IN WOMEN provides female enrollees with health and nutrition education and exercise classes as well as self-esteem development
HOLIDAY PROJECT volunteers, community groups, and local businesses donate materials, food, toys and skills for seasonal holiday projects for low-income families; provides food packages and allowances to purchase clothes, shoes, coats, and household goods
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION provides training on the home buying process
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE offers services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing
HOUSING OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE provides down payment and/or closing cost assistance to income-eligible families to enable them to purchase a home; eligibility is 80% median income
HOUSING REHABILITATION offers low and moderate income homeowners low interest loans to rehabilitate health and safety needs of their older homes
IMMUNIZATION for children, ages 2 months to 18 years, at public clinics by BVCA Partnership in cooperation with NE Health and Human Services, local nurses, hospitals, community groups, individuals and doctors
INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION offers free e-file preparation to encourage families to access Earned Income Tax Credits and eliminate filing fees
MINORITY HEALTH provides assistance with health related issues, interpretation and translation
PROJECT FOCUS works one-on-one with individuals/families using family development/case management model by assessing needs, linking to available services and follow-through
PROJECT FIRST offers homeless families with children to participate in a housing and supportive services project for up to 24 months
RENTAL HOUSING provides low cost/below market rental housing to income qualified people; low to moderate income-based eligibility
WEATHERIZATION provides assistance to secure homes for hot and cold weather; to be eligible, families must submit pay stubs from the last three months, and provide a legal description of the home or obtain the landlord's permission if the home is not owned by the family; the family must reside in the home for at least one year, and provide heating bills before and after weatherization to Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) is a health and nutrition program for at-risk breastfeeding, pregnant and post-partum women, and for infants and children up to age five; after medical and nutritional screening, food vouchers are given to qualified individuals; the Clinic is located in York -
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership - Seward County http://www.bvca.net (external link)
HELPS low-income populations achieve self-sufficiency by offering the following services:
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM distributes government-purchased surplus food commodities to the following persons: income-eligible families with children, 0-6 years; women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have given birth in the last 12 months; and persons, 60 years or older
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE funds are used to assist low-income people (with proof of need) with small emergencies; utility bills and rent are occasionally paid by BVCA Partnership
HOLIDAY PROJECT volunteers, community groups and local businesses donate materials, food, toys and skills for seasonal holiday projects for low-income families; provides food packages and allowances to purchase clothes, shoes, coats, and household goods
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION provides training on the home buying process
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE offers services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing
HOUSING OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE provides down payment and/or closing cost assistance to income-eligible families to enable them to purchase a home; eligibility is 80% median income
HOUSING REHABILITATION offers low and moderate income homeowners low interest loans to rehabilitate health and safety needs of their older homes
IMMUNIZATION for children, ages 2 months to 18 years, at public clinics by BVCA Partnership in cooperation with NE Health and Human Services, local nurses, hospitals, community groups, individuals and doctors
PROJECT FOCUS works one-on-one with individuals/families using family development/case management model by assessing needs, linking to available services and follow-through
PROJECT FIRST offers homeless families with children to participate in a housing and supportive services project for up to 24 months
THRIFT STORES provides clothing, shoes, coats and household goods to families in need
WEATHERIZATION provides assistance to secure homes for hot and cold weather; to be eligible, families must submit pay stubs from the last three months, and provide a legal description of the home or obtain the landlord's permission if the home is not owned by the family; the family must reside in the home for at least one year, and provide heating bills before and after weatherization to Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) is a health and nutrition program for at-risk breastfeeding, pregnant and post-partum women, and for infants and children up to age five; after medical and nutritional screening, food vouchers are given to qualified individuals; the Clinic is located in Seward -
Box Butte General Hospital http://www.bbgh.org (external link)
HOPSITAL services
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC provides state required immunizations free of charge; call for appointment
LIFELINE emergency response system
LIFESTEPS weight management program meets once a week for 10-12 weeks
POST-PARTUM home visit program
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for medical bills through the Charity Care program if income guidelines are met and other sources are not available (Medicaid, insurance, etc.) -
Brodstone Memorial Hospital http://www.brodstonehospital.org (external link)
HOSPITAL services
HOME HEALTH care and hospice
IMMUNIZATIONS the second Wednesday of each month at United Methodist Church, 448 N Kansas, Superior for individuals from birth to age 18
DIABETES education
CHILD PASSENGER safety checks and seats by appointment
MOTHER TO MOTHER support and breastfeeding education
GOOD BEGINNINGS nurse home visits to educate mothers and families about caring for their newborn -
Cass County Memorial Hospital Home Care/Hospice http://www.casshealth.org (external link)
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES including breast and cervical cancer early detection, Wise Women cardiovascular risk reduction for women, adult and infant immunizations, child health services, family planning services, lead poisoning prevention, maternal health services, Community Tobacco Coalition, Health Cass County community health needs assessment, communicable disease investigation, emergency preparedness, Parents As Teachers home visitation, Caring Connections mentoring program, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, Interfaith Volunteer Program, Health Promotion, TB testing, STD screening and treatment, and volunteer transportation
HOME CARE part time intermittent services to people with a disease or disability with services including skilled nursing, specialized wound ostomy continence nurses, certified diabetic educators, home care aide, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and medical social services
HOSPICE end of life care for people with a terminal condition and their families including skilled nursing, home care aide, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, medical social services, volunteer opportunities, bereavement services, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, and durable medical equipment needs related to the terminal diagnosis
HOMEMAKER services including light housekeeping, personal care, and chores
EXTENDED CARE Services including companion services, skilled nursing hourly up to 24 hours a day, Home Care Aide hourly up to 24 hours per day, and HCBS Waiver services providing approved provider for all waiver programs -
Cass Family Medicine http://www.cassfamilymedicine.org (external link)
HEALTH CARE for all ages, including obstetrical, pediatrics, geriatrics, general medical care, women's health, reproductive health, prenatal, obstetrics and gynecology
PHARMACY
BLOOD TESTING for lead
STD testing and treatment
IMMUNIZATIONS
SCREENING AND TREATMENT for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cholesterol, and depression
ROUTINE SERVICES such as pap smears, school physicals, prenatal visits, well baby exams, physicals and other routine healthcare procedures; follow-up visits for patients with diabetes, elevated blood lead levels, hypertension, behavioral health concerns and other on-going health problems are also routine activities at the clinic.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH and social work providers work collaboratively with the medical providers to help patients with a variety of issues affecting their overall health; when a patient sees a medical provider and psychosocial or behavioral issues are identified, a behavioral health staff member or social worker will be called in to consult with the patient and/or family during the visit; follow up appointments are made when necessary; behavioral health providers assist patients in dealing with problems such as depression, anxiety, pain management, ADHD, lifestyle changes related to chronic diseases, children's behavioral problems, parenting concerns, family violence, smoking cessation, chemical dependency, stress management, and marital and family conflicts
SOCIAL WORKERS assist patients with accessing social support services, confronting financial and housing problems, violence and sexual assault, literacy, and many other issues
HEALTH EDUCATION integrated into each patient's visit; nutrition, disease prevention and management are taught to patients individually and in groups; educational follow-up, care coordination, management and peer education, including care for sexually transmitted diseases, latent tuberculosis, high lead levels, prenatal care and care for chronic diseases: asthma, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression
MEDICAID ENROLLMENT provides assistance in applying for Medicaid; to qualify for Medicaid, a person must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and meet income guidelines; unborn children are also eligible for Medicaid
SPECIALIST REFERRALS for services not available at the clinic are made for all patients; appointments for patients without insurance and/or limited income are made through Hope Medical Outreach Coalition volunteer physicians and facilities -
Central District Health Department - Merrick County Office
DIABETES EDUCATION
ATTACK ON ASTHMA program
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC second Wednesday of even months, 11 am-12 noon at Central City Senior Center
FOOT CARE CLINIC second Wednesday of odd months, 1:30pm
IMMUNIZATIONS for adults and children -
Central District Health Department - Merrick County Office
DIABETES EDUCATION
ATTACK ON ASTHMA program
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC second Wednesday of even months, 11 am-12 noon at Central City Senior Center
FOOT CARE CLINIC second Wednesday of odd months, 1:30pm
IMMUNIZATIONS for adults and children -
Central Nebraska Community Services - Central City http://www.welcome2cncs.com (external link)
WIC
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
IMMUNIZATIONS
RURAL HEALTH OUTREACH
HEAD START
RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE for Hamilton, Merrick and Nance counties
WEATHERIZATION
SECTION 8 and Affordable housing
BUDGETING
HOPE (Hope Offers People Empowerment) intensive family case management program
THRIVES PROGRAM assists homeless in obtaining safe and suitable transitional housing
COMPUTER CLASSES
DIAPERS
REFERRALS -
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 -
Central Nebraska Community Services - O'Neill http://www.welcome2cncs.com (external link)
FOOD PANTRY Tue and Thu 8:30 am-4 pm, or call for appointment
THRIVES (Transitional Housing for Rural Independence, Viability and Economic Stability) provides transitional 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
HOPE Case Management offers personal counseling and support to help with financial and emotional needs, as well as building goals for the future
BUDGETING assistance
WIC program for pregnant and postpartum women (child under 5 years)
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC for children up to age 19; for adults, TB and Hepatitis B shots are available
EVERY WOMAN MATTERS program enrollments and outreach; program pays for pelvic exams/pap tests, clinical breast exams, teaching of breast self exam, and mammograms; for first time clients, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar tests are performed; women and men age 50+ may also qualify for a colon cancer screening
EARLY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK works with children ages 0-3 who have a disability in their natural environments at no cost to families; service coordination for speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, deaf education, and early childhood special education -
Clay County Health Department
IMMUNIZATION clinic, third Tuesday of the month, 2 pm-6 pm for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years; call for adult immunization information
HEALTH SCREENINGS
HOME HEALTH AIDES
FLU CLINICS in fall and winter months
FOOT CARE clinics monthly -
Community Action Partnership - Buffalo County http://www.mnca.net (external link)
COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATORS take applications for agency's programs and refer clients to other services and agencies in the community; prevent rent evictions, utility disconnects, mortgage foreclosures, and assist with rent or utility deposits after applying for assistance at DHHS at www.accessnebraska.ne.gov and completing determination of eligibility
TAX PREPARATION and money management
TOILETRIES
CHILD ABUSE RESOURCE AND EDUCATION (CARE) to increase awareness, education, and resources through parenting classes, personal safety programs for children, and community training; includes Cooperative Parenting and Divorce program and Love & Logic parenting classes for those with children ages 1-18
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT offers assistance for start-up and expansion of opportunities providing part time or full time employment; research and assistance writing business plans, business loans in amounts of $100 to $5000, individual and group pre-business training, technical assistance for existing small business
PRAIRIE LAND FOOD program registration site - provides monthly food packages at a reduced cost
WEATHERIZATION program offering insulation and sealing of direct penetrations; income may be up to 150% of federal poverty guidelines; serves owners, and renters with owner's permission
WIC, a supplemental nutrition education program which provides health referrals, breast feeding promotions and nutritious free foods to income eligible pregnant, breast feeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five; must meet income guidelines
CSFP - Commodity Supplemental Food Program for pregnant women, children under the age of six years, and those 60 years and older who meet income eligibility guidelines
EVERY WOMAN MATTERS facilitates screening and re-screening for breast and cervical cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided to children by appointment only; no income guidelines apply; $20.00 per child administration fee
WELL CHILD CLINIC offers physical exams, immunizations, school physicals, development, hearing, vision, and lead screenings to families regardless of income for a fee or Medicaid reimbursement
HEAD START home-based and center-based programs
R.Y.D.E. - Reach Your Destination Easily provides transportation available to the public; low-cost fares charged (exact change is requested); works with Kearney Cab to provide low-cost fares when R.Y.D.E. is unavailable; R.Y.D.E. vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts; 24-hour notice is requested
RSVP - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers adults age 55 and over the opportunity to serve their community
AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS (single family and duplexes)
CLINIC OF GOOD HEALTH/Minority Health Clinics - sliding-fee scale wellness clinic open to anyone by appointment (see separate listings) -
Community Action Partnership - Dawson County http://www.mnca.net (external link)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATORS take applications for Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska programs and refer clients to other services and agencies in the community
RENT, rent deposit, mortgage, and utility assistance
FOOD PANTRY
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM offering insulation and sealing of direct penetrations; income may be up to 150% of federal poverty guidelines; serves owners and renters, with owner's permission
WIC, a supplemental nutrition education program which provides health referrals, breast feeding promotions and nutritious free foods to income eligible pregnant, breast feeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five; must meet income guidelines
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM for pregnant women, children under the age of six years, and those 60 years and older
EVERY WOMAN MATTERS facilitate screening and rescreening for breast and cervical cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided to children by appointment only; no income guidelines apply; $15.00 per child administration fee
WELL CHILD CLINIC offering physical exams, immunizations, school physicals, development, hearing, vision, and lead screenings to families regardless of income for a fee or Medicaid reimbursement
HEAD START
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL program allows the community to donate funds to purchase books, which are then distributed at community events
AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS (single family and duplexes) -
Community Action Partnership - Eastern Frontier County http://www.mnca.net (external link)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATORS take applications for Mid-Nebraska Community Action programs and refer clients to other services and agencies in the community
FOOD PANTRY
RENT, rent deposit, mortgage, and utility assistance
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM offering insulation and sealing of direct penetrations; income may be up to 150% of federal poverty guidelines; serves owners and renters, with owner's permission
WIC, a supplemental nutrition education program which provides health referrals, breast feeding promotions and nutritious free foods to income eligible pregnant, breast feeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five; must meet income guidelines
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM for pregnant women, children under the age of six years, and those 60 years and older
EVERY WOMAN MATTERS facilitates screening and rescreening for breast and cervical cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided to children by appointment only; no income guidelines apply; $15.00 per child administration fee
HEAD START -
Community Action Partnership - Gosper County http://www.mnca.net (external link)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATORS take applications for Mid-Nebraska Community Action programs and refer clients to other services and agencies in the community
RENT, rent deposit, mortgage, and utility assistance
FOOD PANTRY
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM offering insulation and sealing of direct penetrations; income may be up to 150% of federal poverty guidelines; serves owners and renters, with owner's permission
WIC, a supplemental nutrition education program which provides health referrals, breast feeding promotions and nutritious free foods to income eligible pregnant, breast feeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five; must meet income guidelines
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM for pregnant women, children under the age of six years, and those 60 years and older
EVERY WOMAN MATTERS facilitates screening and rescreening for breast and cervical cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided to children by appointment only; no income guidelines apply; $15.00 per child administration fee
HEAD START -
Community Action Partnership - Harlan County http://www.mnca.net (external link)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATORS take applications for Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska programs and refer clients to other services and agencies in the community
RENT, rent deposit, mortgage, or utility assistance
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT offers assistance for start-up and expansion of opportunities providing part time or full time employment. Services include research and assistance writing business plans, business loans in amounts of $100 to $5000, individual and group pre-business training, and technical assistance for existing small business
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM offering insulation and sealing of direct penetrations; income may be up to 150% of federal poverty guidelines; serves home owners, and renters with owner's permission
WIC, a supplemental nutrition education program which provides health referrals, breast feeding promotions and nutritious free foods to income eligible pregnant, breast feeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five; must meet income guidelines (below 150% of poverty level or Kids Connection eligible)
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM for pregnant women, children under the age of six years (150% of Poverty level or Kids Connection eligible) and those 60 years and older (130% of Poverty level)
HEAD START
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided to children by appointment only; no income guidelines apply; $15.00 per child administration fee -
Community Action Partnership - Kearney County http://www.mnca.net (external link)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR takes applications for Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska programs and refers clients to other services and agencies in the community.
LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE provided to prevent rent eviction, mortgage foreclosure or utility disconnection; may also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate. First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services, www.accessnebraska.ne.gov for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with Mid's Community Service Coordinator at 308-832-1829 or 308-865-5680 to apply for assistance.
THE CLOSET is a thrift store located at 341 E. 4th Street, Minden, 308-832-1221, open Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm and Sat 10 am-3 pm; a redistribution center for gently-used clothing and small household goods; on-going bag sales; clothing vouchers available from Mid's Community Services Coordinator for those unable to leave a cash donation; no residence requirement to shop - everyone is welcome
FOOD PANTRY provides emergency food assistance, personal care items and diapers by appointment up to 4 times a year - only for Kearney County residents.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT offers assistance for start-up and expansion of opportunities providing part time or full time employment. Services include research and assistance writing business plans; business loans in amounts of $100 to $5,000; individual and group pre-business training; and technical assistance for existing small business. For more information please call 308-865-5675.
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM offers insulation, sealing of direct air penetrations and energy efficiency measures for renters (with landlord's signed approval) and owners of owner-occupied homes; income may be up to 150% of federal poverty guidelines (3 months income verification required with application). Please call 308-832-1829 or 308-865-5680.
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM for pregnant or postpartum women, children under the age of six years (150% of poverty level or Kids Connection eligible), and adults age 60 years and older (130% of poverty level), for a package of canned meats, fruits, vegetables and dry goods every other month. Please call 308-832-1829 or 308-865-5680.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM for Kearney County residents: Caring Tree enrollment is the last two weeks of October through the first week of December for children ages 14 and under - income eligibility up to 130%. Christmas dinner baskets are provided by Kearney County Goodfellows - income eligibility up to 130%.
THANKSGIVING pantries available to very low income households. Please call 308-832-1829.
BABY ITEMS available - please call 308-832-1829.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES assistance program - please call 308-832-1829.
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL program allows the community to donate funds to purchase books, which are then distributed at community events - please call 308-832-1829.
C.A.R.E. offering Love & Logic parenting classes, Happy Bear - child abuse prevention education to young children, I'm In Charge - latch-key children education program, Bullying prevention education program, plus Cooperative Parenting in Divorce classes. Please call CARE coordinator at 308-865-5675 for scheduling and more information.
WIC (1-877-803-1712), a supplemental nutrition education program which provides health referrals, breast feeding promotions and nutritious free foods to income eligible pregnant, breast feeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five; must meet income guidelines (150% poverty level or Kids Connection eligible).
WELL CHILD CLINIC offering physical exams, immunizations, school physicals, development, hearing, vision, and lead screenings to families regardless of income for a fee or Medicaid reimbursement - please call 308-865-5675 to schedule an appointment.
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided to children by appointment only; no income guidelines apply; administration fee - please call 308-865-5675 to schedule an appointment.
INCOME TAX PREPARATION (VITA) assistance February 1st through April 15th - for an appointment in Minden please call 402-290-9763.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES through the RSVP program - please call 308-856-5675. -
Community Action Partnership - Phelps County http://www.mnca.net (external link)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATORS take applications for Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska programs and refer clients to other services and agencies in the community
RENT, rent deposit, mortgage, or utility assistance
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT offers assistance for start-up and expansion of opportunities providing part time or full time employment. Services include research and assistance writing business plans, business loans in amounts of $100 to $5000, individual and group pre-business training, and technical assistance for existing small business
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM offering insulation and sealing of direct penetrations; income may be up to 130% of federal poverty guidelines; serves home owners, and renters with owner's permission.
WIC, a supplemental nutrition education program which provides health referrals, breast feeding promotions and nutritious free foods to income eligible pregnant, breast feeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five; must meet income guidelines at 150% of poverty level or Kids' Connection eligible.
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM for pregnant women, children under the age of six years (eligible below 150% of poverty level), and those 60 years and older (eligible below 130% of poverty level).
HEAD START
WELL CHILD CLINIC offering physical exams, immunizations, school physicals, development, hearing, vision, and lead screenings to families regardless of income for a fee or Medicaid reimbursement
ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE for Kids Connection, Medicaid, and other Health and Human Services programs
CAR SEATS for needy families
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided to children by appointment only; no income guidelines apply; $15.00 per child administration fee
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL program allows the community to donate funds to purchase books, which are then distributed at community events
AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS (single family and duplexes) -
Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska Health Center http://www.capwn.org (external link)
PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE
MINORITY HEALTH initiative assists with transportation and interpretation to medical appointments, document translation, wellness classes, and health screenings
HIV/AIDS AND HEPATITIS Program provides case management and educational services; Hepatitis B vaccine, $25
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE Program provides family planning; physical exams; cancer screenings; STD testing, counseling, and treatment; pregnancy testing; anemia screening; birth control
IMMUNIZATIONS free for children, flat fee for adults
TUBERULOSIS TESTING
PRESCRIPTIONS filled at off-site pharmacies for a discounted price (for patients of the Health Center only)
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH consultation with referral from primary health care provider
MIGRANT AND SEASONAL MIGRANT workers comprehensive health care, June-August
DENTAL CLINIC for children and adults
P.H.O.N.E. (Public Health Outreach and Nursing Education) assists in helping people find a medical, dental, and visual home; assists in applying for Medicaid, Kids Connection, or other health insurance for low income families in Scotts Bluff County; Open 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday -
Community Health Department http://www.rwhs.org (external link)
COMMUNITY HEALTH prevention, education, and wellness services
VACCINE for Children program, ages birth to 18.
ADULT IMMUNIZATIONS and travel immunizations
QUARTERLY genetic clinic
WORK SITE wellness programs -
Community Health Services - Health Department http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/nurse/index.htm (external link)
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES assures access to health care, prevention and treatment of communicable disease, and provide nurse case management for General Assistance clients and high-risk pregnant women and children.
ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE includes a public health nurse-staffed Information & Referral Call Center (441-8065) available Mon–Fri 8 am-4:30 pm. This service links individuals and families to appropriate community health care agencies and provides health information and case management.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE includes the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Immunizations.
STI CLINIC provides diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education for persons with known or suspected sexually transmitted infections within Lancaster County. Services include screening for sexually transmitted infections including HIV, treatment for persons diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections and their contacts, follow-up on diagnosed patients and their contacts, referral to private physicians as necessary, and sexually transmitted infection information and education. Days & Hours: Tue 1 pm–3 pm and Thu 5 pm–7 pm
HIV/AIDS COUNSELING AND TESTING is a highly confidential program which provides education and screening for any person who is concerned about possible exposure to the HIV Virus. Counseling and testing services are provided for walk-ins or by appointment, which are made on a first name basis only, and are available in the daytime and some evening hours. Services can be provided confidentially or anonymously. Same day results are given. Trained counselors provide both pre- and post-test counseling, and referrals are made as appropriate.
IMMUNIZATIONS administration and immunization education are provided Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT includes General Assistance and Maternal-Child Health Services.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE MEDICAL CLINIC is a cooperative project with local physicians and other health care agencies in which public health nurses provide counseling, teaching, monitoring and disease management to low-income adults with medical need.
MATERNAL-CHILD HEALTH SERVICES is a cooperative project with local physicians and other health care agencies in which public health nurses provide in-home health assessment, teaching, breastfeeding information, and support for optimal parent-child interaction from early pregnancy through early childhood for low-income, at-risk women and children. Staff members connect participants to a medical home and address barriers to obtaining health care. -
Council Bluffs Children's Immunization Clinic
CHILDREN'S IMMUNIZATION shots through age 18 -
Council Bluffs Community Health Center http://www.cbchc.com (external link)
HEALTH CENTER for care of acute and chronic illness
BREAST EXAMS and pap smears
CHOLESTEROL screening
DIABETES management
IMMUNIZATIONS, flu and pneumonia shots
INFANT checkups
PREGNANCY TESTING
PHYSICALS for school, sports, and work
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE tests and treatment
TREATMENT for work-related injuries
DENTAL exams and treatment for children and adults; primary care
PRESCRIPTION drugs at reduced cost
TRANSPORTATION available at no cost -
Council Bluffs Public Health Department http://www.cbhealth.org (external link)
ADULT FLU CLINIC DONATIONS
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINICS
HIV TESTING, counseling and education
TUBERCULOSIS SURVEILLANCE, control and education
INVESTIGATION OF reportable diseases
HEAD LICE PROGRAM chemical free supplies
CHILDREN'S IMMUNIZATION clinics
HEPITITIS C SURVEILLANCE, control and education
AUDITS IMMUNIZATION RECORDS for schools and licensed day cares
PREVENTION OF communicable disease outbreaks
AIR AND NOISE pollution control
OPEN BURNING complaints and permits
PERMITS AND LICENSES:
Restaurants, hotels, swimming pool inspections/permits
Septic system permits Tanning, tattoo, and body piercing inspections/permits
JUNK CAR, solid waste, and weed complaints
ANIMAL SERVICES INCLUDING
Licensing and adoptions
Spay and neutering education
Investigation of bites and animal cruelty
Investigation of complaints
Dangerous dog registration
RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION of solid waste
REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER for household hazardous waste/disposal
RECYCLING PROGRAMS
NEEDLE DISPOSAL PROGRAM -
Cozad Community Medical Clinic
MEDICAL clinic
IMMUNIZATIONS
WELL BABY CHECKS
SURGEON one time per week -
Dakota County Health Department http://www.dakotacountyne.org (external link)
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES include well child visits
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS for flu and pneumonia injections, blood pressure monitoring, medication questions, physician ordered injections -
Douglas County Health Department http://www.douglascountyhealth.com (external link)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS including complaints about dumping, rodents, insects, and snakes 444-7481; and air pollution control, water contamination, septic tank problems 444-7485
PREVENTABLE DISEASE control 444-7214
INFORMATION about health films, exhibits, speakers 444-7475
IMMUNIZATIONS for travel overseas 444-3286
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS 444-6163
DENTAL TREATMENT for children 444-7348
LEAD SCREENING 444-7825
VITAL STATISTICS birth and death certificates 444-7205
HEALTH EDUCATION 444-7475
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEAES (STD) diagnosis and treatment 444-7750
CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
Douglas County Hospital 444-6163
42nd and Woolworth, South Omaha
5155 S 36th St
Baker Place Clinic, 5050 Ames Ave;
Valley Clinic, 115 Meigs, Valley
COMPLAINTS about food and drink establishments 444-7480
HIV COUNSELING and testing 444-7750, Baker Place Clinic, 5050 Ames Ave
WIC programs 444-1770 -
East Central District Health Department http://www.ecdhd.com (external link)
HIV counseling, testing, and referral
MATERNAL Child Health classes cover prenatal care, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and tobacco cessation support for women of childbearing age
OUTPATIENT mental health service and crisis intervention
HEALTH clinic
WIC
EDUCATION on health issues
REPRODUCTIVE health services
DENTAL health services
ENVIRONMENTAL health: Indoor air quality, radon testing, mercury collection, tobacco prevention, weight management, and communicable disease tracking
IMMUNIZATIONS for children ages 0-18
P.H.O.N.E. (Public Health Outreach and Nursing Education) assists in obtaining and maintaining preventive care for children
TOBACCO Free Platte County meetings held 12:00pm-1:00pm the last Tuesday of each month at the Wellness Center -
Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center http://www.poncatribe-ne.org (external link)
OUTPATIENT MEDICAL services including basic laboratory services, specialty clinics, community health services, etc.
VACCINES FOR CHILDREN program
MEDICATION COUNSELING
DENTAL SERVICES
HEALTH EDUCATION, wellness and fitness program
REHABILITATIVE services
YOUTH program
SUBSTANCE ABUSE testing and counseling (outpatient)
MENTAL HEALTH testing and evaluation; child/adolescent counseling
NUTRITION counseling
PRENATAL midwife program
TRANSPORTATION services
PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL Therapy Services
WIC program
FAMILY PLANNING
TRADITIONAL SERVICES - Inipi's and Ceremonies
PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY determinations for children who indicate they qualify for Medicaid or Kids Connection -
Goldenrod Hills Community Action - Immunization Program http://www.goldenrodhillscommunityaction.org (external link)
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT VACCINATIONS offered through the program:
-IPV (Polio)
-DtaP (Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis)
-Td Tetanus and Diptheria
-Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and Pertussis)
-MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
-Hib (Haemophiles Influenza B)
-HAV (Hepatitis A)
-HBV (Hepatitis B)
-Pentacel-DtaP, Hib, and Polio
-Varivax-Varicella (Chicken Pox)
-Rotateq-Rotavirus (age requirement)
-MCV4-Menactra (Meningitis)
-PCV7 Pneumovcoccal (Prevnar)
-Kinrix-DtaP and Polio (age requirement) age 4-6
-Gardasil-HPV (cervical cancer) age 11-18 (must be VFC eligible)
-Influenza-age 6 months-18 years
ADULT VACCINATIONS offered through the program:
-Hepatitis A - $30.00
-Hepatitis B - $35.00
-MMR - $60.00
-Tdap - $40.00
-Td - $30.00
-TB testing - $10.00
-Lead testing $10.00 -
Goldenrod Hills Community Action - Wisner Office http://www.goldenrodhillscommunityaction.org (external link)
HEAD START is a preschool program that works with the whole family to ensure the well-being of the child.
WEATHERIZATION program provides weatherization services to increase the efficiency of the home and decrease heating and cooling costs.
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM provides food to eligible pregnant, post-partum, or nursing women, infants or children to the age of 6 and elderly, age 60 and older
FOOD PANTRY provides food on an emergency basis.
IMMUNIZATION program provides child and adult immunizations in 14 locations in northeast Nebraska.
RENT, UTILITY, and emergency financial assistance
CHILD SAFETY CAR SEAT program provides car seats to eligible low income parents
INCOME TAX program provides income tax filing assistance at no cost.
NEBRASKA HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides financial assistance and one on one support for the homeless or near homeless.
OPERATION GREAT START is a home visitation program for infants 0-12 weeks. The program ensures mothers and fathers have the resources needed to make informed decisions. The program focuses on infant care, parenting and pre-interconception care.
OPERATION BUILDING BLOCKS is a home visitation program for families with young children 0-5. The program focuses on engaging parents, positive reinforcement, healthy child development, goal-setting and resource referral.
Staff travel to Blair and Fremont on a regular basis -
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 -
Hastings/Adams County Immunization Clinic http://www.hshn.org (external link)
IMMUNIZATIONS at a reduced cost for children -
Home Care Plus, Inc. http://www.yorkgeneral.org (external link)
PRIVATE DUTY home care services include skilled nursing, bath aide, venipunctures, foot care, and adult immunizations
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICE provides a necklace or wristband for assistance at the push of a button; responders and/or emergency personnel available 24 hours every day. $36 one-time installation fee, $27 per month fee; fee paid if person qualifies for a Medicaid waiver
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC held the 1st Monday of every month at West View Medical Building, 2319 N. Lincoln Avenue; a $12 donation is requested for children vaccinations 0-18 years; call for current fee for adult vaccinations; adult vaccinations include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Influenza, meningococcal and pneumonia
HOMEMAKER AND COMPANIONSHIP; personal in-home assistance with cleaning, cooking, errands, medical, transportation or companionship -
Immunization Clinic - Beatrice Community Hospital
VOLUNTEER NURSES administer shots and record immunization history -
Jefferson Community Health Center http://www.jchc.us (external link)
HOSPITAL, acute care, emergency care, swing bed, skilled, and intermediate level care hospital (25 beds)
EXTENDED CARE facility which provides long term care (39 beds)
HOME HEALTH SERVICES include nursing, nurse aids, physical therapists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists
WELLNESS CENTER
IMMUNIZATION clinics
OUTPATIENT CLINICS including eye (cataract surgery); ear, nose, and throat; nephrologist; general surgeon; OB/GYN; orthopedics; urologist; oncologist; podiatrist; cardiologist.
DIETETIC services
REHABILITATION physical, vascular, pulmonary and cardiac
CLASSES in CPR, prenatal and smoking cessation classes
SUPPORT GROUPS:
Fibromyalgia
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke/Traumatic Brain Injury -
Kimball Health Services http://www.kimballhealth.org (external link)
HOSPITAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, including education and blood pressure screenings
FLU CLINIC
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS select Tuesdays each month through Panhandle Community Services; call for an appointment
MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -
Memorial Community Health Inc. http://www.memorialcommunityhealth.org (external link)
HOSPITAL
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC first Thursday, 7:30 am-10:30 am by appointment only, $10 per child; adult immunizations by appointment with individual pricing
HOSPICE CARE
LIFELINE an emergency medical alert program
SUPPORT GROUPS:
Cancer Support Group meets first Tuesday of each month 7 pm,
Presbyterian United Church of Christ at 930 K Street; call (402) 694-3591
Diabetes Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month 12:15 pm,
Memorial Hospital Conference Room; call (402) 694-6007, ext. 215
Prenatal Class meets the third Monday of each month 7 pm,
Memorial Hospital Conference Room; call OB Supervisor at (402) 694-6007, ext. 223
Sibling Class meets the second Monday of each month 7 pm,
Memorial Hospital Conference Room; call (402) 694-6007, ext. 239 -
Methodist Hospital Renaissance Health Clinic - Salvation Army http://www.bestcare.org (external link)
FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC - no infant or child care
FAMILY PLANNING
STD SCREENING
PREGNANCY TESTING
PAP SMEARS
BREAST EXAMS
PHYSICALS for male and female adolescents for camp and school sports
IMMUNIZATIONS
TREATMENT for minor illnesses
HEALTH EDUCATION
TUBERCULOSIS TESTS
AIDS TESTING
CHRONIC DISEASE TESTING (diabetes, hypertension)
PHYSICAL EXAMS
DOMESTIC ABUSE TREATMENT
SEXUAL ASSAULT FOLLOW-UP
REFERRAL ASSISTANCE -
Midlands Hospital - Alegent Health http://www.alegent.com (external link)
HOSPITAL providing inpatient and outpatient medical care, emergency medical care, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab, audiology, laboratory, radiology, cardiac rehab, pulmonary self-care program, social services, cardiology services, dietary consultation, labor and delivery, sleep lab, blood bank, and orthopaedics
COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION including childbirth, breastfeeding and diabetes education
PREVENTION and control of communicable diseases
IMMUNIZATION program -
Mills County Public Health Nursing Service http://mcph.millscoia.us/ (external link)
IN-HOME skilled nursing, case management, and therapies (physical, occupational and speech)
HOME CARE AIDE services
HOMEMAKER programs - sliding scale or no fee
THERAPIES
IMMUNIZATION programs for children and adults
MATERNAL/CHILD health care program including home visits, WIC, new baby follow-up, breast feeding support group and loan of breast pumps to low-income individuals
CHILDHOOD HEALTH EDUCATION, including Sun-Safety, 'It Takes Two', and First Aid
LEAD POISONING education, screening, and follow up to prevent and treat lead poisoning in children ages 1-5
CARDIOVASCULAR risk reduction program, including blood pressure screenings
ENVIRONMENTAL follow-up for septic, wells and environmental complaints
PARENTS AS TEACHERS program for families with children ages 0-5 - funded by Boost4Families (No charge to families)
FAMILY SKILL DEVELOPMENT program for families referred by Department of Human Services, reducing risk of out of home placement, delinquency, or abuse or neglect; Teen Parents and the Law (TPAL) Classes - 12 sessions directed toward teen parents, funded by Boost4Families
MOMS OFF METH Support Group, funded by Iowa West, Mon 6 pm
TRANSPORTATION for medical appointments for individuals age 60+; funded by Southwest 8 Senior Services
THE NEST is an incentive program related to pregnancy and prenatal care, childbirth, infant care, and parenting; participants earn points for health behaviors and can redeem points for new items in the NEST store; open to all families who are pregnant or have children up to age two; no fees for participation
TOBACCO cessation and prevention for all ages, with specific programs for junior high and high school participants -
Montgomery County Public Health Nursing Services http://www.montgomerycountypublichealth.com (external link)
CHILD HEALTH case management
NEW BABY visitation
HOMEMAKER services include shopping, errands, laundry, and light housework
WIC
BLOOD PRESSURE clinics last Wednesday of the month
PARENTS AS TEACHERS school-readiness and educational program for parents with children ages prenatal-5, in English and Spanish
COMMUNITY HEALTH clinics
SKILLED NURSING CARE at home
CHILD HEALTH, maternal, and immunization clinic -
Morrill County Home Health http://www.morrillcountyhospital.org (external link)
HOME HEALTH care nursing, aides, and therapy
FOOT CLINIC in Bridgeport and Bayard
PRESCRIPTION assistance programs application submission help
CHILDREN'S immunization clinics, first Monday of the month -
Myrtue Medical Center Community Health http://www.myrtuemedical.org (external link)
CHILD HEALTH services
MATERNAL HEALTH services
HOME HEALTH care
HOMEMAKER services
CANCER screening for women
HEALTH EDUCATION, community education, and health planning
IMMUNIZATION clinics for children and adults
FAMILY PLANNING services
BLOOD PRESSURE checks
HOSPICE care
DISASTER PLANNING and preparedness
TOBACCO CESSATION classes
PARENT EDUCATION classes
HOME VISITS for children ages 0-5
KIDS KORNER store
LIFELINE Emergency Response Alert
PUBLIC HEALTH nursing visits -
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Immunizations http://www.dhhs.ne.gov (external link)
PROVIDES INFORMATION on immunizations
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL for STDs, HIV, immunizations, and financial assistance for health care
INFORMATION ON IMMUNIZATIONS needed for international travel
REVIEWS IMMUNIZATION RECORDS at schools, child care centers, and health care provider offices -
OneWorld Community Health Centers http://www.oneworldomaha.org (external link)
HEALTH CARE for all ages, including obstetrical, pediatrics, geriatrics, general medical care, women's health, reproductive health, prenatal, obstetrics and gynecology, podiatry, and radiology/ultrasound
PHARMACY
BLOOD TESTING for lead
STD testing and treatment
HIV testing and counseling
TUBERCULOSIS prevention and case management
EYE CLINIC offering optometry and ophthalmology
IMMUNIZATIONS
SCREENING AND TREATMENT for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cholesterol, and depression
DENTAL CARE
QUICK SICK clinic
ROUTINE SERVICES such as pap smears, school physicals, prenatal visits, well baby exams, physicals and other routine healthcare procedures; follow-up visits for patients with diabetes, elevated blood lead levels, hypertension, behavioral health concerns and other on-going health problems are also routine activities at the clinic.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
SOCIAL WORKERS
HEALTH EDUCATION integrated into each patient's visit; nutrition, disease prevention and management are taught to patients individually and in groups; educational follow-up, care coordination, management and peer education, including care for sexually transmitted diseases, latent tuberculosis, high lead levels, prenatal care and care for chronic diseases: asthma, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression
MEDICAID ENROLLMENT provides assistance in applying for Medicaid; to qualify for Medicaid, a person must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and meet income guidelines; unborn children are also eligible for Medicaid
SPECIALIST REFERRALS for services not available at the clinic are made for all patients; appointments for patients without insurance and/or limited income are made through Hope Medical Outreach Coalition volunteer physicians and facilities
CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTIONS
CHILD SAFETY SEATS based on availability
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Page County Public Health
COMMUNITY health services
ENVIRONMENTAL health services
HEALTH promotion, prevention, and screening/assessment services
TOBACCO prevention and control service
HAWK-I outreach
CHILD CARE Nurse Consultant -
Page County Public Health
COMMUNITY health services
ENVIRONMENTAL health services
HEALTH promotion, prevention, and screening/assessment services
TOBACCO prevention and control service
HAWK-I outreach
CHILD CARE Nurse Consultant -
Pediatric Immunizations http://www.douglascountyhealth.com (external link)
PUBLIC IMMUNIZATION CLINICS provide all childhood vaccines only (no adult services available)
SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE to all uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid eligible and Native American and Alaskan Native children; must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian; please bring current shot record -
People's Health Center http://www.phclincoln.org (external link)
AFFORDABLE, COMPREHENSIVE primary health care especially for those with limited resources
GENERAL PHYSICAL exams
IMMUNIZATIONS
DENTAL
PHARMACY
WIC
HIV/STD testing
TRANSPORTATION
MENTAL HEALTH on a referral basis
PRENATAL care
RADIOLOGY (X-ray) -
Phelps Memorial Health Center http://www.phelpsmemorial.com (external link)
HOSPITAL services
DIABETES education
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets 7:00pm, third Monday of the month (except December)
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 2:00pm-4:00pm, fourth Thursday (except November), PMHC Lower Level Community Room; for children ages 2 months to 18 years
ADVANCE DIRECTIVE information
VOICECARE emergency alert system
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Phelps Memorial Health Center http://www.phelpsmemorial.com (external link)
HOSPITAL services
DIABETES education
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets 7:00pm, third Monday of the month (except December)
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 2:00pm-4:00pm, fourth Thursday (except November), PMHC Lower Level Community Room; for children ages 2 months to 18 years
ADVANCE DIRECTIVE information
VOICECARE emergency alert system
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Polk County Health Department
IMMUNIZATIONS available in Butler County on the 3rd Tuesday of every month and done in Osceola, Stromsburg, Shelby and Polk on a rotating schedule. Call for schedule.
BLOOD PRESSURE checks
CERTIFIED NURSES Aide
PEDICURE clinic
BABYSITTING, CPR and First Aid classes
LIFELINE Emergency Response System
SCHOOL NURSE services
HOMEMAKER chore services
HEALTH education
FLU VACCINATION clinics
PANDEMIC FLU presentations -
Public Health Solutions, District Health Department http://www.phsneb.org (external link)
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS on any physical, social, mental, and environmental health problems, health statistics, needs assessments, health information, health planning, technical assistance in program planning
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, lead testing, West Nile virus prevention, water quality, hazardous materials, dumping, meth lab cleanup, garbage, dangerous property, smoking prohibition
DISEASE SURVEILLANCE, INVESTIGATION AND CONTROL of influenza, food borne illness, whooping cough, flu, Fifth's disease, lice, MRSA, etc.; education and recommendations to schools, child care facilities and communities at large regarding disease prevention and control
EMERGENCY RESPONSE provides investigation, assessment and response for public protection to all hazards
HEALTH EDUCATION programs to encourage good nutrition and exercise; Safe Routes to Schools Programs, Health Literacy project to reduce obesity in children and families; Smoke detector education and distribution program, TRALE (health assessment survey) on tobacco, nutrition, health lifestyles, work site wellness, and traffic safety, education and demonstration on health related topics
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES including childhood immunizations, flu shots, education and home visits to teen moms, family planning, STD testing and treatment, cancer screening on site, child psychologist on site, breastfeeding assistance, smoking cessation for pregnant women, TB treatment, help finding a doctor or dentist, help with finding medication or other care, Every Women Matters Education and Outreach, Denver Developmental Screening, case management to reduce lead and other hazard exposure -
Ready-Set-Go - Beatrice Community Hospital
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
SCHOOL PHYSICALS
HEALTH KITS
KIDS' CONNECTION insurance sign-up
CLOTHING AND HAIRCUT VOUCHERS
IMMUNIZATIONS
LEAD SCREENING
LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP -
Red Willow County Health Department http://www.co.red-willow.ne.us/health.html (external link)
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
IMMUNIZATIONS for adults and children, including influenza vaccinations
HEALTH SCREENINGS including blood pressure, chemical/cholesterol, and colorectal
LEAD poisoning prevention and screening
CHILD CARE PROVIDER health screening
FOOT CARE
HEALTH PROMOTION and education
MERCURY RECYCLING program
NEWBORN baby visits
PATERNITY TESTING
WEST NILE VIRUS surveillance -
Sandhills District Health Department and Clinic http://www.sdhd.org (external link)
PUBLIC HEALTH prevention
BIOTERRORISM planning
IMMUNIZATIONS for adults and children
CPR certificate and first aid classes
FAMILY PLANNING
OFFICE VISITS
LABS including urine analysis, lipid, AIC, pregnancy, and protime
PHYSICALS, including D.O.T. physicals
ALLERGY shots
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Sarpy/Cass County Department of Health and Wellness http://www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org (external link)
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS :
Midlands Hospital - Thu 4 pm-7 pm
Bellevue Health Center - Second Mon of each month 5 pm-7:30 pm
Weeping Water Family Practice - as scheduled
Plattsmouth - Fourth Mon 10:30 am-2 pm, Nebraska Public Power District building, Northeast door, 611 Chicago Ave
HEALTH INFORMATION BROCHURES in English and Spanish -
Scotts Bluff County Health Department http://www.scottsbluffcounty.org/health/Health.htm (external link)
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING and education
IMMUNIZATION clinics
BLOOD PRESSURE screening/monitoring
WORKPLACE wellness programs
CHILD ABUSE and neglect counseling
TUBERCULOSIS testing
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE investigation and control
HOME VISITS
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH including private well and water supply inspections; sewage and refuse disposal investigation; pest control; public swimming pool, school, and childcare facility inspections; mobile home park inspections/licensing; indoor air quality problems; miscellaneous environmental complaint investigation; health complaint investigation
EMERGENCY response and planning, bio-terror/emergency response
DISEASE surveillance -
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 -
Southwest Iowa Home Health
SKILLED NURSING - wound care, dressing changes, post-surgery follow-up, IV's, diabetic education, patient teaching, medication review/assist with administration
THERAPY SERVICES - physical, occupational and speech services
HOME CARE AIDE - certified nursing assistants providing personal care services
HOMEMAKER - light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING - immunization clinics, lead poisoning screenings, childhood dental screenings, childhood fluoride varnishes, maternal health education and services; Care for Kids Program (care coordination), health promotion visits (in-home safety evaluation, well-baby checks, breastfeeding assistance), Bioterrorism preparedness, community coalition representation, referral source for community based services, disease prevention activities, community health education projects -
Three Rivers Public Health Department http://www.threeriverspublichealth.org (external link)
PROMOTION of Public Health and Wellness
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS and flu shots
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
REDUCE youth drug, alcohol, and tobacco use
ENVIRONMENTAL safety and inspection
PUBLIC SAFETY
PHYSICALS AND TUBERCULOSIS testing for day care providers -
Three Rivers Public Health Department - Wahoo
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES including community health home visits
PHYSICAL EXAMS (day care physical)
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
DIABETIC TESTING, blood sugar testing
CHILDHOOD AND ADULT immunizations, allergy injections, flu shots (available yearly), pneumonia shots, B-12 injections
MEDICATION planner refills
DRUG TESTING provides DOT (Department of Transportation) and non-DOT drug testing and alcohol testing for area businesses
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
FREE CHILDHOOD LEAD SCREENING 8:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm (Wahoo), Fri 1:00pm - 3:45pm (Ashland)
EVERY WOMAN MATTERS
WATER PURITY REFERRALS
HEALTH EDUCATION nutritional guidance
PEDICURE CLINIC held monthly ($15.00 per visit) -
United Methodist Church of Geneva http://www.umcgeneva.org (external link)
BLOODMOBILE American Red Cross
HUMPTY DUMPTY PRESCHOOL which starts in mid-September
WIC AND IMMUNIZATION CLINIC that meet the third Monday of every month from 9:00am - 4:30pm
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United Methodist Church of Geneva http://www.umcgeneva.org (external link)
BLOODMOBILE American Red Cross
HUMPTY DUMPTY PRESCHOOL which starts in mid-September
WIC AND IMMUNIZATION CLINIC that meet the third Monday of every month from 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Visiting Nurse Association - Council Bluffs http://www.theVNAcares.org (external link)
HOME CARE services
REHABILITATION services
HOMEMAKER services, including assistance with household organization, meal preparation, meal planning, shopping, light housekeeping and/or laundry, or parenting skills
HOME COMPANION program may provide nutritional care, personal care, medication care, respite care, social care, and/or memory care services
LIFELINE systems/personal response systems
PUBLIC HEALTH services including high risk health guidance visits, health screenings, health education, disease reporting, surveillance reporting, lead testing, I.V. therapy, skin/wound care, and bioterrorism county dispensing sites/plans
IMMUNIZATIONS for adults and children, including flu shots
SERVICES FOR FAMILIES free skilled home visit to all new parents who reside in Pottawattamie County within the first two weeks of life; nurse assesses the infants needs, assists with educational needs of the new parents, and instructs on normal newborn behavior, breastfeeding, feeding options, parenting, safety seats, and adapting to the newborn
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES about breastfeeding and newborn care
HOME HEALTH AIDES assist clients with personal care services such as hands-on bathing, shampooing, shaving, skin care, mouth care, and linen changing; other services may be available
SHELTER nursing
SCHOOL health services
TRANSPORTATION to medical appointments for children under age 21 on Medicaid or over age 21 and pregnant on Medicaid; must call 24 hours in advance
CORPORATE wellness -
West Central District Health Department http://www.wcdhd.org (external link)
IMMUNIZATIONS for adults and children, including travel vaccinations
PHYSICALS for care providers
BLOOD DRAW services
WEST NILE education
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SURVEILLANCE
PHONE NURSE program
BIOTERRORISM planning and education -
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