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LLCHD Shares Resources as Part of Overdose Awareness Week

Published on August 27, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) joins community partners in recognizing Overdose Awareness Week, which runs through Saturday, August 31.

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Officials Urge Caution During Heat Advisory

Published on August 23, 2024

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County effective from 1 p.m. Saturday, August 24 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 25. According to the NWS, heat index values up to 109 are expected. The NWS HeatRisk for Lincoln will be in Major or red, which means this level of heat affects anyone without cooling or adequate hydration.

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Health Department and Family Service Share Updated WIC Guidelines

Published on August 15, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) and Family Service Lincoln today announced that more families are now eligible for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program under new income guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Health Department Issues Safety Reminders for Residents Without Power

Published on August 01, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today issued safety reminders for residents without power.

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Heat Update – Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Tues, Wed

Published on July 30, 2024

The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the excessive heat watch from 1 p.m. Tuesday July 30 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 to an excessive heat warning. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 108 to 113 degrees are possible, according to the NWS.

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Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat

Published on July 28, 2024

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County effective 1 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 29. Heat index values up to 104 degrees F are expected.

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Health Department Urges Continued Precautions Against West Nile Virus

Published on July 26, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today urged residents to take continued precautions against West Nile virus (WNV). Two human cases were recently reported in Lancaster County.

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Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory for Wildfire Smoke

Published on July 25, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today issued an air quality advisory due to smoke from wildfires spanning north-central Canada and areas of the Pacific Northwest. Smoke from these fires may reach levels that are unhealthy for children, older adults and those with asthma, lung disease, and other respiratory or heart conditions.

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LLCHD Encourages Childhood Vaccinations Before School Starts

Published on July 19, 2024

There are still a few weeks of summer left, and the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) encourages families to make sure their children are current on routine vaccines before school starts.

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Animal Control Reports Case of Rabies in Fox

Published on July 18, 2024

Lincoln Animal Control today reported that a fox has tested positive for rabies. It is the first case of confirmed rabies in a fox in Lincoln. The fox came in contact with a person’s dog and was injured. Animal Control was later called and picked up the injured fox that was also showing signs of illness.

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LLCHD Shares Resources as Part of Overdose Awareness Week

Officials Urge Caution During Heat Advisory

Health Department and Family Service Share Updated WIC Guidelines

Health Department Issues Safety Reminders for Residents Without Power

Heat Update – Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Tues, Wed

Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat

Health Department Urges Continued Precautions Against West Nile Virus

Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory for Wildfire Smoke

LLCHD Encourages Childhood Vaccinations Before School Starts

Animal Control Reports Case of Rabies in Fox

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