2024 Breastfeeding Hospital Champion Award
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Breastfeeding Hospital Champion by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Steps To Prevent Holiday Blues
The holiday season is a time to gather and celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones which can lead to increased feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) urges Nebraskans to remember the importance of self-care this holiday season. Taking steps to implement self-care in your daily routine can help build resiliency both mentally and physically.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Take Proactive Steps
As temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, many individuals experience what is commonly known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.
Nebraska Medicaid Fall Listening Tour Concludes: A Recap
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Medicaid and Long-Term Care Division (MLTC) has completed the Fall 2023 Medicaid Listening Tour across the state.
Nebraska Emerged Best State For Mental Health In Recent Report
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health works year-round to spread the message that mental health is an essential part of our overall health and well-being.
Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Claim 35,000 Lives A Year
Drug-resistant infections are a significant public health issue. In the United States, more than 35,000 people die every year because of antibiotic-resistant infections, and billions of dollars are spent every year by the U.S. to handle antibiotic resistance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month: Awareness, Education, Recognition
November is nationally known as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. During this time, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages Nebraskans to heighten their awareness about this common disease and show support to those affected by it in their community.
No. 1 Inherited Blood Disease Effects 100,000 Americans
An estimated 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease, making it the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. One in 13 African Americans carry the sickle cell trait, according to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.
Recognizing Family Caregivers: A Vital Role In Nebraska Communities
Caregiving is a tough job, whether it be taking a relative to a doctor’s office, supporting an ill, aging, or disabled family member, or the overall care of a loved one
DHHS Releases TANF Expenditure Plan To Increase Support For Low-Income Nebraska Families
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has released a Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) expenditure plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2024 through 2027.
Drug Take Back Day In Nebraska: Small Acts Make Big Impact
A small act can make a big difference. Leftover prescription drugs, especially those related to pain management, present risks for overdoses, poisoning, or misuse. Take a few minutes and dispose of leftover or expired medications.
Nebraska Medicaid To Travel Statewide For Fall Listening Tour
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) will host the next Medicaid listening tour throughout October and November 2023 in communities around the state.
Emergency Regulations For Let Them Grow Act Approved
Today, Governor Jim Pillen approved emergency regulations submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), relative to the Let Them Grow Act. The emergency regulations are effective immediately. The emergency regulations can be found here.
DHHS Extends Timeline To Cover Child Care Provider Fingerprinting Costs
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) understands the value of child care and the importance of maintaining and retaining child care providers in Nebraska.
Preventing Falls Helps Avoid Serious Injury And Loss Of Life
Falls cause serious injury and unintentional death. They’re the leading cause of head-trauma deaths for people older than 75 and the leading cause of hip fractures in adults 65 and over.
Nebraska Announces Additional Funding Opportunity for Child Care Stabilization Grant Recipients
On September 18, 2023, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) offered an opportunity for child care providers, who previously received the Child Care Stabilization Grant, to apply for an additional grant payment.
Governor Pillen Recognizes Month Of SeptemberAs Kinship Care Awareness Month
Today, Governor Jim Pillen declared the Month of September as Kinship Care Awareness Month to highlight the important contribution that kin and relatives play in supporting and raising children.
Developmental Disabilities Division Hosting Eligibility And Enrollment Listening Sessions
The Eligibility and Enrollment Unit in the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) at the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is excited to announce its Eligibility and Enrollment Unit Listening Sessions.
Highlighting Resources During National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month which is a national observance that has been recognized since 1989. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) works year-round to spread the message that mental health is an essential part of our overall health and well-being, prevention works, treatment is available, and people do recover from mental health and substance use challenges. This year marks 34 years of celebrating this awareness month.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and every Nebraskan has a role in saving lives. In Nebraska, a person dies by suicide once every 32 hours.