SMART HUB for Diabetes Prevention

About the Hastings Diabetes on Track Coalition

Diabetes on Track is an initiative designed to improve diabetes care and prevention in rural Nebraska communities. The Hastings Diabetes on Track Coalition is made up of local organizations, government officials, professionals, and community members combining expertise and passion to help lower the rate of uncontrolled diabetes cases and to reduce the rate of diabetes progression among those with prediabetes. The coalition is working to help people with diabetes get on a healthy track through food, physical activity and education. And, to create a community that helps people at risk for diabetes or those with prediabetes to stay on track to make healthful lifestyle choices and prevent diabetes.

This effort is made possible thanks to funding from The Diabetes Care Foundation of Nebraska to the University of Nebraska Foundation. The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is working with the South Heartland District Health Department to support efforts in the Hastings community.

SMART HUB for Diabetes Prevention

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.