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Injury Reports

A report released by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services shows injury rates across the state by public health jurisdiction.  South Heartland District Health Department has reviewed their local results compared to other health districts and to the statewide results.

Motor vehicle crashes, suicides, and unintentional falls were the three leading causes of injury death in Nebraska for 2009 to 2013. On average, more years of potential life were lost due to unintentional and intentional injury than due to any other cause of death, with the exception of cancer. During this same time period, unintentional falls, motor vehicle crashes and self-inflicted injury were the three leading causes of injury-related hospitalization, while unintentional falls, struck by/against, and cut/pierce were the three leading causes of ED visits due to injury. This report depicts the most recent injury surveillance data to help guide current and future injury prevention activities and programs.

Full Injury in Nebraska Report

 

 

Reports

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.