Panhandle Public Health District

04/04/2026

04/03/2026

💚 Mental Health Series – FREE Community Screening 💚

Join us for a special screening of MY ASCENSION on May 5th at 6:00 PM at the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff

This powerful and inspiring film shares Emma’s story and includes firsthand perspectives from families, friends, school officials, and su***de prevention experts. While it addresses the difficult realities of the youth su***de crisis, it also offers hope, practical resources, and ways we can help keep teens safe.

The screening will be followed by a brief Q&A discussion.

🎟️ Free to attend – registration required:
https://tinyurl.com/3fts7hzn

Let’s come together for an important conversation about hope, prevention, and supporting our youth. 💚

04/03/2026

La adicción no pide permiso.

Un intento puede llevar a más: elige no empezar.

Llame al 1-855-DEJELO-YA para comenzar su camino para dejar de fumar hoy.

04/03/2026

Addiction doesn't ask for permission.

One try can lead to more -- choose not to start.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to start your quit journey today.

04/03/2026

Learn how to respond when someone you know shows signs of struggling. Join us for QPR to learn how to have the important, but difficult conversation. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PPHD-QPR2026

04/02/2026

The Courage to be Vulnerable

We all know someone who seems to have it all together, the perfect life, the constant smile, the highlight reel that never shows the hard days. Sometimes, that person is us.

For one elite athlete, it took twelve years of setbacks and one brutally honest conversation to discover that the thing holding her back wasn't fitness, or weather, or bad luck. It was everything she'd been afraid to say out loud.

Check out more at https://pphd.crediblemind.com.

04/02/2026

El valor de ser vulnerable

Todos conocemos a alguien que parece tenerlo todo bajo control: la vida perfecta, la sonrisa constante, el resumen de momentos que nunca muestra los días difíciles. A veces, esa persona somos nosotros.

Para una atleta de élite, hicieron falta doce años de contratiempos y una conversación brutalmente honesta para descubrir que lo que la frenaba no era la forma física, ni el clima, ni la mala suerte. Era todo lo que había tenido miedo de decir en voz alta.

Consulta más en https://pphd.crediblemind.com.

04/02/2026

Even superheroes need support now and then!

The free conference is an excellent opportunity to learn how to help those living with dementia communicate, engage in daily activities, and find the right balance between safety and independence.

We have a great line up of presenters from across the state, including: Julie Masters, PhD is a professor and holds the distinguished Terry Haney Chair of Gerontology, University of Nebraska at Omaha; Robby Rhembrandt, NRP, CP-C, Regional West Medical Center, Scottsbluff; and Paulette Schnell, RN, BSN, MSN, Box Butte General Hospital, Alliance, Nebraska.

Lunch will be provided. Due to limited seating, registration is required for the conference and respite care. Click below or visit the admissions desk at the hospital's main entrance to register!

https://bit.ly/4afChq6

04/02/2026

👀 HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT – FREE Community Event

Are you aware that everyday items can be used to hide signs of substance use?

Join us for an interactive Hidden in Plain Sight experience — a mock teen bedroom designed to reflect a realistic youth environment. As you walk through the room, you’ll be challenged to spot warning signs that are often overlooked.

This hands-on event helps parents, caregivers, educators, and community members recognize early indicators of substance use and start informed, timely conversations with youth.

📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Come and go at your convenience — takes just a few minutes to complete!)
📍 Gering Civic Center
1050 M Street, Gering, NE

✅ Free and open to the public
Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers.
Let’s work together to stay informed and support our youth. 💚