Breast Cancer

Most people know about breast cancer. You probably know someone with breast cancer. During the month of October, you will see many people wearing pink shirts and pink ribbons which have become commonly recognized symbols for breast cancer awareness.

Female breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Nebraska. In 2018 (most recent data), 1.540 new female breast cancer cases and 222 deaths were reported. CDC Data Visualization Tool

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and, sadly, the chance that breast cancer will be the cause for a woman’s death is 1 in 39 (cancer.org). These statistics are similar for Nebraska women.

So, how can we move from breast cancer awareness to action? And, what tools are available to help?

Many women have questions about breast cancer, screening guidelines, how to talk with their health care provider about their risk factors of developing cancer and what to do if they develop cancer. Check out the resource links below and call SHDHD for more information.

American Cancer Society

Find tools, resources and education on American Cancer Society
Center of Disease Control (CDC)

find basic information, statistics and national campaign information.
Every Women Matters

is a program offers enrollment, screening and education information to eligible person in Nebraska. It can connect you to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, Heart Disease and Diabetes Screening and Preventative Health Services.
What You Need to Know About Mammograms

Local cancer survivor Carissa Uhrmacher (Hastings, Nebraska) touts the benefits of breast cancer screening. Below is her breast cancer journey (September, 2022):

Short Video

Full Interview

Cancer

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.