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Mayor, Local Officials Outline New Heat Response Plan

Published on May 08, 2025

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) Director Kerry Kernen today said a new Heat Response Plan is designed to improve coordination among community partners and ensures residents will have timely, equitable access to cooling and health resources. See the plan at lincoln.ne.gov/Heat.

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Two Hazardous Waste Collection Events Set for May 2, 3

Published on April 29, 2025

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

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LLCHD Provides Update on Incorrect Weekend Air Quality Readings

Published on April 28, 2025

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced that incorrect high Air Quality Index (AQI) values for the Lincoln area reported on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, were due to a malfunctioning air monitor that measures ground-level ozone.

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LLCHD Issues Air Quality Advisory for Smoke from Controlled Burning

Published on April 08, 2025

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today issued an air quality advisory due to smoke from controlled burning in the Flint Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma. 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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Health Department Shares Measles Facts

Published on April 08, 2025

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department today reported it is monitoring the measles outbreak in several states across the U.S. No cases have been reported in Lancaster County or Nebraska at this time. Measles is disease that can spread very quickly and make some people severely ill.

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Health Department Releases Public Health Snapshot

Published on April 03, 2025

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today released its 2024 Public Health Snapshot. The snapshot highlights LLCHD efforts to enhance the health and safety of the community through a range of vital services, effective programs and new initiatives.

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Free Colon Cancer Screening Kits Available Through April

Published on March 24, 2025

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) and Crusade Against Colon Cancer coalition partners today announced that easy-to-use colon cancer screening kits are available at participating pharmacies for residents ages 45 to 74 through April 30.

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Families Invited to Youth Sports Sign-Up Event April 3

Published on March 21, 2025

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD), in partnership with Lincoln Community Learning Centers (CLCs), invites families to the Youth Sports Sign-Up Event on Thursday, April 3. The free event, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Auld Pavilion Recreation Center, 1650 Memorial Drive, is designed to connect families with affordable youth sports opportunities this summer.

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City Updates Weather Related Closures and Service Changes

Published on March 19, 2025

The City of Lincoln today announced updated closures and service changes for Wednesday, March 19, due to blizzard conditions.

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City Announces Weather Related Closures and Service Changes

Published on March 18, 2025

The City of Lincoln today announced closures and service changes for Wednesday, March 19, due to inclement weather.

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Mayor, Local Officials Outline New Heat Response Plan

Two Hazardous Waste Collection Events Set for May 2, 3

LLCHD Provides Update on Incorrect Weekend Air Quality Readings

LLCHD Issues Air Quality Advisory for Smoke from Controlled Burning

Health Department Shares Measles Facts

Health Department Releases Public Health Snapshot

Free Colon Cancer Screening Kits Available Through April

Families Invited to Youth Sports Sign-Up Event April 3

City Updates Weather Related Closures and Service Changes

City Announces Weather Related Closures and Service Changes

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