Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory Published on May 18, 2023 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today issued a health advisory for sensitive groups because of smoke from wildfires occurring in Alberta and British Colombia, Canada. Smoke may periodically reach levels that are unhealthy for children, older adults and those with asthma, lung disease, other respiratory conditions or heart disease. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department Announces WIC Guidelines Update Published on May 18, 2023 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) announced that recent updates to WIC (Women, Infants and Children) income guidelines means more families may now qualify for the program. Tagged as: , Health
Animal Control Issues Coyote Encounter Recommendations Published on May 12, 2023 Lincoln Animal Control reminds residents that coyotes are very active this time of year and encourages people to follow its recommendations regarding coyote encounters. Tagged as: , Animal Control, Health
Green Light Project Aims to Increase Mental Health Awareness in May Published on May 09, 2023 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today reminded residents that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department to Continue COVID-19 Resources After Emergencies End Published on May 08, 2023 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced that COVID-19 vaccines, testing, treatment and numerous other resources will continue to be available to the community after the federal and local public health emergency declarations end on May 11, 2023. Tagged as: , COVID-19, Health
HAZTOGO Extended Hours Continue Through August Published on May 04, 2023 HazToGo – Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center, 5101 N. 48th St., reminds residents that it now offers extended hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The extended hours on Wednesdays will continue through August. The center is also open on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tagged as: , Health
Two Hazardous Waste Collection Events Set for Last Week of April Published on April 17, 2023 Lincoln and Lancaster County residents are urged to take unwanted chemicals to two no cost, drive-through, household hazardous waste collection events in April. Tagged as: , Health
COVID-19 Weekly Update – April 11 Published on April 11, 2023 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced that the COVID-19 Risk Dial will move to green for the first time since May 2022. The green position on the dial indicates that the risk of the virus spreading in the community is low. On the color-coded dial, red represents the highest risk of COVID-19 spread, and green represents the lowest risk. Tagged as: , COVID-19, Health
LLCHD Awarded $1.3 Million Grant for HazToGo Expansion Published on April 07, 2023 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced it has been awarded an $1.3 million grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust to expand the facility and operations at HazToGo, Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center, 5101 N. 48th St. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department Encourages Public to Monitor Air Quality Published on April 06, 2023 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today encouraged residents to monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI) during the next several days to determine if levels of smoke in the air are unhealthy. Forecast weather conditions Thursday through Monday in the Flint Hills of Kansas and Oklahoma are expected to be ideal for controlled burning. Tagged as: , Health