LLCHD Reports Human Case of West Nile Virus in Lancaster County Published on September 08, 2025 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today reported the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Lancaster County so far this season. Mosquitoes have also tested positive for the virus locally. LLCHD urges residents to continue to take precautions against WNV. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department Releases Third Video Focusing on Wellbeing Published on August 27, 2025 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and partners today released the third video “Nutrition and Hydration” in the “6 Pillars for Emotional Wellbeing – A Parent’s Guide” video series. The series is designed to help families build healthy rhythms and routines into everyday life that support youth emotional health. Tagged as: , Health
LLCHD Shares Resources During Drug Overdose Awareness Week Published on August 26, 2025 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) joins community partners in recognizing Drug Overdose Awareness Week, which runs through Sunday, August 31. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department Urges Caution During Heat Advisory Published on August 14, 2025 The National Weather Service (NWS) today issued a heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department Launches Online Mental Wellbeing Platform Published on August 13, 2025 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) and partners today launched a new online mental wellbeing platform called CredibleMind. The platform provides Lincoln and Lancaster County residents access to evidence-based mental health resources that can be personalized to fit their needs. Tagged as: , Health
Safety Reminders for Residents Without Power Published on August 09, 2025 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is issuing safety reminders for residents without power. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department Urges Caution During Heat Advisory Published on August 07, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 8. Heat index values up to 107 degrees are expected. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department Provides Extreme Heat Update for July 29 Published on July 29, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. Cooling center schedules have been adjusted to correspond with the warning. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department Provides Extreme Heat Update for July 28, 29 Published on July 28, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29. Heat index values up to 107 degrees are expected. An extreme heat warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. Monday, July 28. Tagged as: , Health
Health Department Urges Caution During Extreme Heat Warning Published on July 28, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Lincoln and Lancaster County from noon Sunday, July 27 until 8 p.m. Monday, July 28. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 115 degrees. Tagged as: , Health