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Nebraska: Hep C survivor featured in video to train healthcare workers on ‘One and Only’ campaign(0)
Lincoln NE–A Nebraska survivor of hepatitis C is featured in a national training video for the One and Only Campaign. The title is a reference to using injectible health equipment, such as syringes and needles, one time and one time only.
Evelyn McKnight of Fremont introduces the training video with her personal story. In 2000 McKnight [...]
Nebraska: Change lives – become a foster parent
Lincoln NE–Every year, hundreds of dedicated foster parents open their hearts and homes to children with special needs, teenagers, or brothers and sisters who want to stay together.
“I want to personally thank all of these wonderful unsung heroes,” said Todd Reckling, director of the Division of Children and Family Services in the Department of Health [...]
Nebraska: H1N1 claims the life of Washington County resident
Lincoln NE–A Washington County woman in her sixties has died from H1N1, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. She had health conditions, such as asthma and diabetes, which put her at risk of serious consequences from the illness.
State statutes preclude the Department from releasing any other details about the woman.
“A [...]
Nebraska: Unvaccinated high-risk people encouraged to get H1N1 flu vaccine now
Lincoln NE–The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages high-risk people who haven’t received H1N1 flu vaccine to contact their local physician or local health department and get vaccinated as soon as possible.
“Flu is unpredictable and the season typically runs through April so building immunity is important,” said Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical [...]
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