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Green Light Project Aims to Increase Mental Health Awareness in May

Published on May 17, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today reminded residents that May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory for Smoke From Wildfires

Published on May 13, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today issued an air quality advisory due to smoke from wildfires in western Canada. 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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Two Hazardous Waste Collection Events Set for May 3, 4

Published on April 30, 2024

Lincoln and Lancaster County residents are encouraged to take unwanted chemicals to two no cost, drive-thru, household hazardous waste collection events in May.

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City Provides Update on April 26 Storm Response

Published on April 29, 2024

The City today provided an update regarding its response following the April 26 storm that damaged homes and businesses near Lincoln.

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Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory

Published on April 12, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today issued a health advisory due to controlled burning that is expected to occur in the Flint Hills of Kansas and Oklahoma Friday, April 12 and Sunday, April 14. Smoke 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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Health Department Releases Annual Report

Published on March 21, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today released its 2023 Public Health Annual Report. The report highlights new initiatives, vital services and effective programs that improve the health and safety of Lincoln and Lancaster County residents. The report also recognizes a historic milestone – the Board of Health celebrated its 150th year.

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Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory

Published on March 19, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) issued a health advisory on March 13 because of smoke from burning north of Nebraska City. Smoke 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 and Partners Offer Free Colon Cancer Screening Kits in March

Published on March 14, 2024

In recognition of March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and partners are offering free colon cancer screening kits to residents ages 45 to 74. Colon cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death in Lancaster County, but it can be preventable and is highly treatable when detected early.

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Older Adults Can Now Receive Second Dose of Current COVID-19 Vaccine

Published on March 11, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced that older adults can now receive a second dose of the current COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently approved the second dose recommendation for this age group.

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Health Department Urges Residents to Monitor Air Quality

Published on March 01, 2024

With spring burning season underway, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today encouraged residents to monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI). Over the next eight to 10 weeks, controlled burning across southern portions of the U.S. Great Plains may cause elevated levels of smoke in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Windy weather conditions combined with persistent drought throughout po

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Green Light Project Aims to Increase Mental Health Awareness in May

Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory for Smoke From Wildfires

Two Hazardous Waste Collection Events Set for May 3, 4

City Provides Update on April 26 Storm Response

Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory

Health Department Releases Annual Report

Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory

LLCHD and Partners Offer Free Colon Cancer Screening Kits in March

Older Adults Can Now Receive Second Dose of Current COVID-19 Vaccine

Health Department Urges Residents to Monitor Air Quality

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