Lexington Regional Health Center Earns Spot on Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Best Places to Work List
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, a national recognition honoring organizations that excel in creating outstanding workplace environments and supporting their teams.
DHHS Highlights Foster Care Month and Continued Demand for Foster Families
May is recognized as National Foster Care Month. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is celebrating the dedicated foster parents and foster homes who provide safe, stable, and supportive environments for children and youth across Nebraska.
Annual Pony Express Ride Returns for 2026
Volunteer motorcyclists will travel over 1,000 miles across Nebraska, collecting letters written by youth and raising awareness about children’s mental health. The ride will start on Wednesday, May 13, in Scottsbluff and finish on Saturday, May 16, on the North steps of the Nebraska State Capitol, where the riders will deliver these letters to Dr. Thomas Janousek, Division of Behavioral Health Director within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
CHI Health Nebraska Heart Earns 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award From Healthgrades
CHI Health Nebraska Heart announced today it has been named a 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects Nebraska Heart’s commitment to superior, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. This is the fourth consecutive year Nebraska Heart has received this recognition, reaffirming the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing patients in Lincoln and surrounding communities with the highest quality care.
CHI Health St. Elizabeth Receives ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety
When it comes to patient safety, CHI Health St. Elizabeth has achieved the highest Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. As an “A” rated hospital, this means the team at St. Elizabeth sets the standard for excellence in patient care, being recognized for their ability to protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.
Lincoln Regional Center to Host 47th Annual Arbor Day Ceremony
On Thursday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m., the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will plant trees at the Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) to memorialize and honor the legacy of past teammates who contributed to mental health treatment.
Ensure Your Children Are Protected Against Preventable Diseases
Early April is an exciting time for Nebraska families as kindergarten registration gets underway, marking an important milestone for young children. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to ensure their children are ready for both school and upcoming popular summer sporting events that will bring an increased number of visitors to our state and region. This includes checking that all routine vaccinations are up to date, helping protect against preventable diseases such as chickenpox, measles, mumps, and whooping cough (pertussis), which continue to pose risks to children and the broader community.
2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Award Winners Announced
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) announced the winners of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Awards.
Tick Season Arrives With Warmer Weather; DHHS Offers Tips to Prevent Illness
As spring and summer mark peak tick activity in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services urges all residents to remain vigilant and take simple steps to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their pets from diseases spread by ticks such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as the red meat allergy.
Celebrating National Public Health Week
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services celebrates National Public Health Week from April 6 to 12, 2026. Public health touches every part of life, from access to clean water and air to providing the education and resources that help Nebraskans live better lives.
Nebraska Becomes Eighth State to Join “A Home for Every Child” Initiative
Nebraska has become the eighth state to join the Administration of Children and Families' “A Home for Every Child” initiative. The initiative aims to right-size the ratio of foster homes to the number of kids in foster care, bringing it closer to a 1:1 ratio.
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.
Behavioral Health Resources Available for Nebraskans Affected by Wildfires
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) encourages Nebraskans affected by the wildfires to seek emotional support at relief centers near areas affected by the wildfires.
Registration Opens for 2026 Nebraska Cancer Summit
Healthcare professionals and community partners from across the state are invited to attend the 2026 Nebraska Cancer Summit, a premier event focused on advancing collaboration and improving cancer care across Nebraska.
DHHS Recognizes March as Social Worker Month
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) proudly recognizes March as Social Worker Month, celebrating the hard work of frontline staff as they support children and families in Nebraska communities.
Nebraska Observes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) invites all Nebraskans to celebrate Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting the achievements made by and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Access Free Quit Medications Through Nebraska Tobacco Quitline
The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline is offering free quit medications to eligible Nebraskans through June 30, 2026, or while supplies last.
CHI Health Nebraska Heart Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® by Premier, Presented by Modern Healthcare
CHI Health Nebraska Heart has been named as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by Premier, Inc. and published by Modern Healthcare.
First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska
The first pediatric influenza (flu)-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the 2025 to 2026 season.
Lincoln Regional Center and Whitehall Successfully Complete Survey to Remain Accredited by the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
In January 2026, the Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) and Whitehall earned Accreditation from The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the next three years after an extensive review for compliance with national standards of healthcare quality and patient safety.