Overview : What We Do : South Heartland District Health Department

The core functions of public health, Prepare – Prevent – Promote – Protect, are woven into all SHDHD does for emergency preparedness, disease surveillance and health promotion and prevention. Community health improvement priorities are addressed through grants and programs chosen to meet the needs determined by partners and residents of all four counties in our district.

In this section you will find all the programs and activities that SHDHD does to prepare, prevent, promote and protect the communities we serve.

What We Do

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.