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Administration personnel and IT professionals are invited to take part in a cyber-ready community game. The event, hosted by North Central District Health Department, on Oct. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m., at Northeast Community College, in O'Neill, will focus on health care, public health, financial agencies, city and county governments, utility providers, emergency management and private business and industry. Danielle Roessler, emergency response coordinator for NCDHD, said, "Through game play,...
The North Central District Health Department reported another West Nile Virus pool has been detected in mosquitoes in Holt County near O'Neill. This makes the third positive pool this trapping season. Residents should take precautions to protect themselves from mosquitoes. • Limit time spent outdoors at dusk and down when mosquitoes are most active. • Wear long-sleeve shirts and pants if outdoors at dusk or dawn. • Apply EPA-approved mosquito repellant (DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon, eucal...
This year, 10 area business and organizations, including Clearwater Legion, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, The Waterhole, Clearwater Sons of the Legion, Ohiya Casino and Resort, Feather Hill Express, American Legion Post #86, Knights of Columbus, The Prairie Club and Antelope Country Club provided staff and/or members to be trained in responsible beverage-service training. Fifty-three individuals were trained to appropriately identify intoxicated and underage guests, Nebraska alcohol laws and regulations, legal ramifications for serving...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET ADOPTED DIFFERENT THAN PROPOSED BUDGET North Central District Health Department On Aug. 9, 2024, the North Central District Health Department board of health adopted the 2024-2025 budget. The approved budget of $3,174,675 was different than the initial proposed budget of $2,974,675. Both budgets are available at the NCDHD office at 422 E. Douglas St., O’Neill. Published August 21, 2024 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH North Central District Health Department’s Board of Health will hold two separate open-session meetings at NCDHD, locted at 422 E. Douglas St., O’Neill on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. The public hearing on the proposed 24-25 annual budget will begin at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to provide comment in accordance with state statutes (§13-506). The general busmiess meeting will follow. Current agendas are available at the NCDHD office. Publ...
On July 10, North Central District Health Department reported that West Nile Virus had been detected in mosquitoes in Holt County near O'Neill. Residents should take precautions to protect themselves, including: • Limit time spent outdoors ant dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. • Wear long-sleeve shirts and pants if outdoors at dusk or dawn. • Apply EPA-approved mosquito repellant, including DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon, eucalyptus or IR3535. • Get rid of standing water that mo...
North Central District Health Department officials are asking residents to help set baseline data on ticks in Nebraska by participating in the TickTagGo project at the University of Nebraska. The program aims to identify and record tick presence and locations where they are found. "The project relies on passive surveillance, the collection of ticks that you come across in your daily routine and activities on yourself and others you care for," officials said. Photographic data may be submitted...
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. North Central District Health Department, 422 E Douglas St, O’Neill, NE, is issuing an RFP from design-build firms for remodel construction on the main floor of the NCDHD building located in O’Neill, NE. RFPs are due 7/25/24 via confirmed delivery method: NCDHD, Attn: Heidi, PO Box 191, O’Neill, NE 68763 or email to [email protected]. Questions: 402-336-2406; [email protected]. Published June 26, 2024 ZNEZ...
The North Central District Health Department will host its first Healthy Living Expo, in Niobrara, June 11. "NCDHD-area residents are invited to attend," said Jennifer Booker, public health nurse for the district. The expo will take place at Niobrara Public School from 1 to 7 p.m., and will be packed with fun, education and community spirit according to organizers. Admission is free. "We've partnered with 30-plus fantastic organizations to bring you an event like no other. The aim of the event i...
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING The Board of Health for the North Central District Health Department will meet on Friday, June 7, 2024, with roll call starting at 10:30 a.m. This meeting will take place at the office of North Central District Health Department, located at 422 East Douglas Street in O’Neill, Nebraska. A current agenda is available at the NCDHD office. Published May 29, 2024 ZNEZ...
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR LETTER OF INTEREST North Central District Health Department, 422 E Douglas St, PO Box 191, O’Neill, NE 68763, is issuing a request for letters of interest from design-build firms to provide services for the remodel construction on the main floor of the NCDHD building located in O’Neill, NE. The project must be complete and billed by 12/31/24. Those interested may request a complete copy of the LOI using the info below or may view it at ncdhd.ne.gov. Questions are due by June 7 to [email protected]. Letters of int...
North Central District Health Department recently released a community update on the rise in Measles cases in the U.S. Be aware that measles cases are on the rise in the United States, and while Nebraska has not seen this yet. NCDHD staff said, "Now is the time to make sure you and your family are up to date on your vaccinations. The State of Nebraska has issued a statement encouraging prioritization of vaccinations to safeguard communities. MMR, the vaccine that covers measles, is given at 12...
When we turn on a faucet, we expect the water filling the glass to be safe; however, a 2022 Gallup Poll reports that 57% of American adults worry about safe drinking water. Nebraskans are no different. According to Laura Nagengast, UNL Extension educator, 85% of Nebraskans rely on groundwater for drinking water. Since most of the state's groundwater comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, more people need to be aware of the role groundwater plays in their daily routines. Amy Latzel, environmental...
A group of women raise their arms above their heads, striking a ballerina pose, raise up on tiptoes and reach to the sky. After several sequences of movement, TyLinn Dodd asks a health-related question and then twirls a tumbler filled with numbers. "B 12," she calls outloud, as participants check their game cards. Welcome to Bingo-cize, a 10-week program that teaches health behaviors and exercise, combined with the popular numbers game. More than a dozen Ewing-area residents gather twice a...
Dear fellow citizens of Holt County, For the past months, the Nebraska Association of County Officials has been an integral part of Gov. Pillen’s tax working group, along with many other entities, state senators, Pillen and his key staff, and other stakeholders such as the cities, Farm Bureau and the realtors.. We have had many meetings striving to craft Nebraska tax policy, to cut taxes, to more equitably define policy and to ensure we have the revenue necessary to provide essential services to our citizens. LB 1067, introduced by State S...
Two pediatric influenza-related deaths have been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. One of the deaths occurred within the North Central District Health Department service area. “NCDHD shares our deepest condolences with the families impacted,” said Heidi Kuklis, director of NCDHD. Nationally, 20 children have died from flu this season according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Nebraska, there have been a total of three flu-related deaths so far this season. Protect yourself from the flu by: ...
North Central Community Care Partnership Coalition, a local 501c3 non-profit organization whose fiscal agent is North Central District Health Department, successfully concluded its second annual winter coat drive, spreading warmth to local schools in need. Four area schools actively participated in the initiative, facilitated by the collaborative efforts of dedicated coalition partners. Val Wecker, representing Avera St. Anthony's, Bob Thomas from Building Blocks, Tonya Hytrek of CASA, and...
NOTICE OF MEETING NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH The Board of Health for the North Central District Health Department will meet on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, with roll call starting at 10:30 a.m. This meeting will take place at the office of North Central District Health Department, located at 422 East Douglas Street in O’Neill, Nebraska. A current agenda is available at the NCDHD office. Published November 23, 2023 ZNEZ...
North Central District Health Department will sponsor a vaccine clinic, Friday, in Orchard at the community center. The clinic will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Vaccines for influenza, shingles, Tdap, RSV, pneumonia and COVID-19 will be available....
North Central District Health Department officials are asking area residents to participate in a community prevention survey regarding drug use. According to NCDHD officials, input will help enhance prevention efforts in the nine-county area. Participation in the survey will influence community prevention strategies, build unity among community members and create awareness about upcoming initiatives. All responses are confidential and anonymous. The survey may be accessed at https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BnhK...
A total of five mosquito pools have now tested positive for West Nile Virus in Holt County, near O’Neill. West Nile Virus is still circulating in the environment. Residents not only in Holt County, but across Nebraska, should continue to take precautions to protect themselves until the first hard freeze, according to representatives from the North Central District Health Department. Limit time spent outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants if outdoors at dusk or dawn. Apply an EPA-approved m...
A total of four mosquito pools have now tested positive for West Nile Virus in Holt County, near O'Neill. West Nile Virus is still circulating in the environment. Residents, not only in Holt County, but across Nebraska, should continue to take precautions to protect themselves until the first hard freeze, according to Elizabeth Parks, disease surveillance coordinator at North Central District Health Department. Precautions include: • Limit time spent outdoors at dusk and down when mosquitoes a...
Holt County Supervisors learned about multiple building updates and concerns when they met in regular session, July 17. Courthouse custodian Rick Slaymaker presented estimates for three styles of windows available through Carhart Lumber. Supervisors approved the purchase a wood core, double-hung Anderson windows, which will be installed. The cost was unavailable at press time. Slaymaker said Holt County Deputy Ed Nordby requested a speckled garage floor paint, covered with a top coat, be used...
NOTICE OF MEETING NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH The board of health for the North Central District Health Department will meet on Friday, July 28, 2023, with roll call starting at 10:30 a.m. This meeting will take place at the office of North Central District Health Department, located at 422 East Douglas Street in O’Neill, Nebraska. A current agenda is available at the NCDHD office. Published July 20, 2023 ZNEZ...
