Responding to Disease Outbreaks

Emergency Mass Clinic Plan

South Heartland District Health Department is working with the State Health and Human Services the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and many local partners to develop an emergency mass dispensing plan, This plan could be activated in the event of a bio-terrorism incident or naturally occurring disease outbreak. For example if a case of smallpox were to be confirmed in the state or if an influenza pandemic were to occur, the mass clinics could be activated and the public would be notified through the Emergency Management alert system. These centers would provide immunizations or medications for everyone in the SHDHD District. Hundreds of area volunteers will be used to staff these clinics. Supplies may be provided from the Strategic National Stockpile.

The Disaster Distress Helpline is a SAMHSA resource for people having trouble coping after the flooding or other disasters. 1-800-985-5990.

Preparedness

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.