Did you know that all of us — no matter our backgrounds — benefit from public health every day?
Led by familiar faces like our friends, family and neighbors, public health systems create conditions for everyone in our community to be at their healthiest. Whether it’s through wellness education, ensuring safe social spaces, responding to disease outbreaks or many things in between, public health plays a big role in all our lives. Together, we are building a healthier Nebraska.
Find your local health department.
Each community has unique needs — your local health department is uniquely tailored to meet them and give you the resources you need to make your own informed health and wellness decisions.
Click on your region to learn more about the resources available to you and your community.
Panhandle Public Health District
Serving Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Grant, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, & Sioux Counties.
Central District Health Department
Serving Hall, Hamilton, & Merrick Counties.
East Central District Health Department
Serving Boone, Colfax, Nance, & Platte Counties.
Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department
Serving Boone, Colfax, Nance, & Platte Counties.
Four Corners Health Department
Serving Butler, Polk, Seward, & York Counties.
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
Serving Lincoln-Lancaster County.
Loup Basin Public Health Department
Serving Blaine, Custer, Garfield, Greely, Howard, Loup, Sherman, Valley, & Wheeler Counties.
Northeast Nebraska Public Health Deparment
Serving Cedar, Dixon, Thurston, & Wayne Counties.
North Central District Health Department
Serving Antelope, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Holt, Keya, Paha, Knox, Pierce, & Rock Counties.
Public Health Solutions
Serving Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, & Thayer Counties.
South Heartland District Health Department
Serving Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, & Webster Counties.
Southeast District Health Department
Serving Johnson, Neaha, Otoe, Pawnee, & Richardson Counties.
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department
Serving Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, & Red Willow Counties.
Three Rivers Public Health Department
Serving Dodge, Saunders, & Washington Counties.
Two Rivers Public Health Department
Serving Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin, Gosper, Harlan, Kearney, & Phelps Counties.
West Central District Health Department
Serving Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Thomas, Hooker, & Arthur Counties.
Winnebago Public Health Department
The Winnebago Public Health Department is a Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System division operated by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
Looking for ways to live healthier in Nebraska? “Live the Good Life” from the Division of Public Health has you covered! Explore programs like Living Well for chronic disease management, the Diabetes Prevention Program, and Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention. These resources are designed to help you manage chronic conditions, stay active, and support your mental health.
NEPHC 2025 brings together public health professionals, state leaders, and students for two days of learning and collaboration on April 1-2 in La Vista, NE. This hybrid event features nationally recognized speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Join the conversation on chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, environmental health, and more. Early bird registration is open until February 14, 2025!
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