Contact: Teresa Anderson MSN, APRN, CNS-BC Phone:308-385-5175 Grand Island, NE - Central District Health Department As the number of measles cases continues to increase across several US states United States, CDHD urges parents and guardians to check immunization records to be certain children have received 2 doses of MMR by age 6. The measles virus is highly contagious and most . . .
The Nebraska Wastewater Surveillance program tests wastewater at different locations to detect the amount of COVID-19, Influenza A & B, and RSV present. Below you'll find reports from this project for the Grand Island site. This data is one tool to track the levels of respiratory virus in our area. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against respiratory viruses. For more information please call (308) . . .
A huge part of public health is planning for the future and anticipating the needs of the public. Every three years, the Central District Health Department works with partners to assess the health and well-being of the community. This process is known as the Community Health Assessment, or the “CHA”. Through the CHA, we learn about things like the top illnesses in our counties, the biggest health concerns, what keeps . . .
Central District Health Department (CDHD) is pleased to offer Central Navigation for Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick Counties. Central Navigation is a single point of contact for children, youth, and families in Nebraska when they need help. Families can voluntarily choose to work with Central Navigation. They will work with one Navigator who will be able to connect them with many different sources of assistance. If you have questions feel . . .
Passion. That’s the common attribute of those that work for our organization. We are dedicated to helping the people who utilize our services. If you are ready to make a difference, browse our openings or fill out an application, tell us your interests and we’ll consider you for future opportunities. Download an Application Here OPEN POSITIONS: Health Educator POSITION DUTIES . . .
