Know the Risks.
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Immunization Schedule
Your children need vaccinations beyond their baby years. Some vaccines they received as infants may wear off, and they can be at risk for certain infections as they get older and enter puberty.
Nutrition Facts
Prevention is Key.
Your child should be eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Most are full of nutrients and low in calories and fat while also being full of water and fiber, which makes them healthy and filling.
Operation Great Start
Services for You.
Operation Great Start is a home visitation program that provides free one-on-one health education to pregnant families until the child turns one.
School Nurses
Services for You.
ELVPHD works with the Lyons-Decatur Northeast School and Wisner-Pilger Public Schools districts to provide school nurse services to students.
School Physicals
In the Know.
Nebraska state law requires students to have a physical examination before they enter kindergarten and 7th grade. It is also required for students who transfer into the state.
Sun Safety
Prevention is Key.
The sun’s rays are powerful and potentially harmful, though there are ways to protect your child’s skin and eyes when spending time outdoors.
Teen Physicals
In the Know.
Nebraska state law requires students to have a physical examination before they enter kindergarten and 7th grade or if they are transferring into the state.
In The Know
HCI helps reduce and prevent drug misuse in Burt, Cuming, Madison and Stanton Counties.
Water Safety
Prevention is Key.
Whether swimming in a public or private pool, lake or ocean, water can be as dangerous as it can be fun.
HCI
Services for You.
The Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) was founded in 2003. The goal of the HCI is to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug misuse among all populations…
Alcohol Awareness
Know the Risks.
Alcohol is common in societies all over the world, though if not consumed in moderation it can increase the risk of harmful health and environmental conditions.
Allergies
Prevention is Key.
Spring signals the beginning of allergy season. It is the time of year when certain trees and flowers begin pollinating.
Bicycle Safety
Prevention is Key.
When the weather is nice, people – especially kids – want to be outside. Outdoor activities require safety measures, and bike riding is no exception.
BMI Calculator
Services for You.
By using a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation, you can determine if your current weight falls within a healthy target weight range.
Breastfeeding
In the Know.
Though breastfeeding demands much more of a mother’s time, the numerous benefits outweigh the few drawbacks.
Dehydration
Know the Risks.
Over half of our bodies are made up of water, so it is important to stay hydrated, especially during hot summer months.
Dental Hygiene
Prevention is Key.
Your dental health is more than a pretty smile – it can also be an indicator of larger health issues.
EMT Training
In the Know.
ELVPHD works with Northeast Community College to offer a course in basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) skills.
Exercises for Kids
Prevention is Key.
Exercise for at least 20 minutes three to four times each week. Even moderate exercise like walking or climbing stairs may reduce your risk.
Eye Health
Prevention is Key.
Vision is a huge part of learning. In order to process information correctly, your eyes must function properly. If you suffer from an inability to see clearly, it may be a result of a vision disorder.
Pool Cool
Know the Risks
Pool Cool is a program that teaches sun safety and how to protect oneself from the sun’s harmful UV rays.