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Public Health Laws & Authorities

Nebraska Public Health Laws

LawAtlas: The Policy Surveillance Portal provides access to key Nebraska public health laws and regulations:

  • Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
  • Chronic Disease
  • Disabilities
  • Environmental Health
  • Food Safety
  • Health Communication and Information Technology
  • Health Services
  • Housing
  • Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
  • Injury and Violence Prevention
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
  • Maternal, Infant and Child Health
  • Mental Health and Mental Disorders
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Oral Health
  • Preparedness
  • Public Health Infrastructure
  • Reproductive and Sexual Health
  • Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities
  • State and Local Governance

Local Public Health Laws

  • For local ordinances, licenses or permit applications, contact your local municipality (village/city).

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.