Lung

Not counting skin cancer, lung cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer in men and women and is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. In Nebraska, in 2018 (most recent data), 1,291 new lung and bronchus cancer cases and 791 deaths were reported. CDC Data Visualization Tool

Thankfully, many people are quitting smoking causing a decrease in the number of cases of lung cancer. If you need help quitting smoking, you can call the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Hotline at 1-800-662-HELP.

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.