Preventing and Treating Tuberculosis: What You Should Know
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious contagious disease caused by bacteria that typically affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with active TB disease coughs, speaks, or sings.
UPDATE: Products Linked to Infant Botulism Outbreak Expanded
All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled, which includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. This recall has been expanded from two lot numbers (LOT: 206VABP/251261P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026") and LOT: 206VABP/251131P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")) to include all products. Retailers selling this product in Nebraska include Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods Market.
CDC and FDA Launch Investigation Into Infant Botulism Associated With Recalled Formula
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula sold during July 2025 to November 2025 in-store and online. Retailers with stores in Nebraska selling ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula include Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods Market.
Brookings Health Achieves 100% Once Again on CDC’s Infant Feeding Practices Survey
For the third time, Brookings Health System scored 100 of 100 points on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) survey of Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC).
UNMC Designated as New Regional Public Health Hub for CDC
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded UNMC one of 10 Regional Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response across the nation.
Lung Cancer Screenings Urged by Essentia Health
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to consider a lung cancer screening.
Lung cancer causes more cancer-related deaths in the United States than any other type of cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Nebraska Reports Nine Cases in Multi-State E. coli Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an outbreak of 49 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in 10 states. Currently, nine cases have been identified in the following Nebraska public health regions: Lincoln-Lancaster County, Douglas County, and Sarpy-Cass. Initial investigations have potentially linked the outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.
Pertussis Cases on the Rise in Nebraska
In 2024, a total of 35 cases of Pertussis (Whopping Cough) have been reported in Nebraska compared to 13 reported in 2023. With a recently confirmed case of pertussis in a student residing in the Two Rivers Public Health Department region, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes the importance of taking preventative measures to protect young individuals and communities from pertussis.
CDC Awards Grant to Pender Community Hospital & Medical Clinics for Chronic Disease Program
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement a comprehensive Chronic Disease Management Program.
Essentia Health Encourages Men To Be Proactive About Their Health
June is National Men’s Health Month and is a great time to prioritize your health by scheduling an appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) and completing any screenings you might need.
Boone County Health Center Recognized As LEARN Breastfeeding Hospital Champion
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) proudly announces its designation as a LEARN Breastfeeding Hospital Champion, a recognition bestowed upon institutions committed to advancing breastfeeding initiation and support within the hospital setting.
Protect Your Children — Practice Medication Safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 35,000 young children visit the emergency room each year because they got into medicines that were left within reach.
American Medical Association (AMA) Urges Public To Get Vaccinated Amid Growing Measles Outbreaks
With an increasing number of measles cases reported across the U.S. and globally, vaccination rates declining and spring break travel beginning, the American Medical Association (AMA) today issued the following statement urging individuals to get vaccinated against the measles if not already immune
SD Project Firstline Creates National Emergency Medical Services Curriculum
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of South Dakota have approved the emergency medical services (EMS) infection prevention and control curriculum developed by South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL).
USD, South Dakota Department Of Health Collaborate On Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
A partnership between the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences and the South Dakota Department of Health has resulted in a five-year, cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Systems Takes Proactive Approach To Infection Prevention
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) recognizes infection prevention and control is an essential part of caring for and protecting their patients.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director To Join University of Nebraska (UNMC) Medical Center Chancellor On ‘Rural Health Matters’
Monica Bertagnolli, MD, the 17th director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) joins UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. CST on a live broadcast of “Rural Health Matters” on RFD-TV.
CHI Health/Creighton Launch Long COVID Phone Line
CHI Health, in collaboration with Creighton University School of Medicine, has launched a phone line to closely examine COVID-19’s long-term effects on Nebraskans and connect patients to care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines Long COVID as a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems that people experience after being infected with the virus.
Breast Cancer Awareness: The Power Of Prevention And Screening
Women have a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available At Essentia Health
Essentia Health is ready to administer updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Novavax that offer better protection against current variants of the virus.