East Central District Health Department

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors Day to the many physicians who provide excellent, compassionate and high quality care to our communities.

03/28/2026

⚽ Youth Soccer Clinic – Open to Boys & Girls! ⚽

Is your child interested in soccer but unsure if they want to play? Or do they want to play but feel like they can’t because they don’t know how?
Our Youth Soccer Clinic for ages 9–12 is designed for both boys and girls of all skill levels, especially beginners who just need a place to start!
Kids will learn basic skills, build confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment.

📋 Spots are limited - be sure to register!
https://forms.gle/5DaQj8HvdK2kinrD6
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⚽ Clínica de Fútbol Juvenil – ¡Abierta a Niños y Niñas! ⚽

¿Está su hijo interesado en el fútbol pero no está seguro de si quiere jugar? ¿O quiere jugar pero siente que no puede porque no sabe cómo?
Nuestra Clínica de Fútbol Juvenil para edades de 9 a 12 años está diseñada para niños y niñas de todos los niveles de habilidad, especialmente principiantes que solo necesitan un lugar para comenzar.
Los niños aprenderán habilidades básicas, desarrollarán confianza y se divertirán en un entorno de apoyo.

📋 Los cupos son limitados - ¡asegúrese de inscribirse!
https://forms.gle/V2FN7wgaE59UdTNw8

03/28/2026

03/27/2026

Red Flag Warning is in effect for 33 counties in Nebraska, including Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties. The warning is in effect until 9 p.m. tonight and again tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

03/27/2026

Stop by our table at the Good Neighbor lobby on April 1st!

We will be giving away a limited quantity of FREE food boxes. First come, first served!

Molina Health Insurance will also be on-site giving away hygiene kits while supplies last.
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¡Pase por nuestra mesa en el vestíbulo de Good Neighbor el 1 de Abril!

Estaremos regalando una cantidad limitada de cajas de comida GRATUITAS. ¡El primero en llegar, el primero en ser atendido!

Molina Health Insurance también estará presente entregando kits de higiene mientras duren los suministros.

03/26/2026

There’s a lot you can do to help prevent type 2 diabetes — and eating right is a great place to start. This National Nutrition Month®, learn more about preventing diabetes. http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-anddiseases/diabetes/take-steps-to-prevent-type-2-diabetes

03/26/2026

Our friends at Nebraska Growing Readers offer free books at these locations! English and Spanish books are available. 😀📖

03/25/2026

Epilepsy Awareness Day
Epilepsy can get in the way of life, especially when seizures keep happening. They may make it hard to work, go to school, drive, or socialize. Epilepsy medicines can make you feel tired, weak, or forgetful.

CDC supports the Epilepsy Foundation's Helpline. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English and Spanish. Specialists will answer your questions and connect you to resources where you live. You can also look up a resource online.

03/24/2026

Tuberculosis (TB) is real, but it’s treatable.
Get tested.
Stay healthy.
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La tuberculosis (TB) es real, pero es tratable.
Hágase la prueba.
Manténgase saludable.

Tuberculosis is not a disease of the past. It is preventable and treatable with proper testing and medication.

Early detection and completing treatment improves outcomes and protects Nebraska communities.

Learn more: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Tuberculosis.aspx

03/24/2026

Did You Know?
➡️38.4 million Americans—or about 11.6% of the U.S. population—have diabetes.
➡️8.7 million Americans are unaware that they have diabetes.
➡️Approximately 97.6 million people ages 18 or older have prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
➡️More than 1 in 3 U.S. adults has prediabetes.
➡️About half of women with gestational diabetes go on to develop type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that women develop when they are pregnant.

The sooner you know if you’re at risk, the sooner you can take steps to prevent or manage diabetes. If you have a family history of diabetes, have overweight, or are not physically active, you have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. You are also more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as you get older. All adults ages 35 or older should get tested for diabetes and prediabetes.

03/23/2026

This March, discover the power of nutrition during !
Find out how nutrition has the power to help you and your community thrive, and how RDNs and NDTRs can expertly guide you with information driven by science: sm.eatright.org/NNM

03/22/2026

Everyone can play a role in celebrating World Water Day.
Today and every day, wash your hands at key times to avoid spreading germs
Avoid wasting water. Turn off the faucet when you're not using it
Raise awareness in your community about protecting water quality and availability