Newborn Screening Saves Lives

During September, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Newborn screening is a highly successful public health system that enables the early identification of conditions that might not be immediately apparent but have serious, lifelong consequences to a child’s long-term health and well-being if left undetected. “Newborn screening can…

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African Community Health Fairs

We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you and your organization to join us for our upcoming African Immigrant Family Health Fair events! These events are designed to address the unique healthcare needs of our African immigrant community while celebrating our rich cultural heritage. Your participation in these events will greatly contribute to…

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National Infant Immunization Week

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Are your Children Protected Against Preventable Diseases? Lincoln, NE – This week begins National Infant Immunization Week, a reminder to parents to check if their children are up-to-date on receiving routine vaccines protecting them against preventable diseases such as chickenpox, measles, mumps, and whooping cough. These diseases still threaten the health of children and the…

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