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Mission & Vision

Mission: The South Heartland District Health Department is dedicated to preserving and improving the health of residents of Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster counties. We work with local partners to develop and implement a Community Health Improvement Plan and to provide other public health services mandated by Nebraska state statutes.

Guiding Principles:

  • We are committed to the principles of public health and strive to be a credible, collaborative and stable resource in our communities.
  • We seek to perform our duties in a courteous, efficient and effective manner within the limits of sound fiscal responsibility.
  • We work together to create a positive environment, listening carefully and treating everyone with honesty, sensitivity, and respect.

Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities

Core Functions of Public Health: 

Assessment

  • ASSESS the health needs of the community.
  • INVESTIGATE the occurrence of health effects and health hazards in the community.
  • ANALYZE the determinants of identified health needs.

Policy Development

  • ADVOCATE for public health, build constituencies, and identify resources in the community.
  • PRIORITIZE among health needs.
  • PLAN and develop policies to address priority health needs.

Assurance

  • MANAGE resources and develop organizational structure.
  • IMPLEMENT programs.
  • EVALUATE programs and provide quality assurance.
  • INFORM and educate the public.

Mission & Vision

Community Health Improvement

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is developed from the Community Health Needs Assessment. Priority objectives are developed to address determined priority areas of need. Collaborative work groups (1) evaluate data and trends to (2) develop goals and strategies to (3) implement interventions.

To view South Heartland District's CHIP progress, click here.

How Healthy Are We?

Local Health Data from the South Heartland District Health Department provides health information for residents of Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster counties. Three survey reports provide information on health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. Click here for more information

Vaccination Program

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program helps immunize children whose parents or guardians cannot afford it. This helps ensure that all children have a better chance of receiving recommended immunizations on time. Vaccines available through the VFC Program are those recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These vaccines protect babies, young children, and teens from 16 diseases.