Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department

11/03/2025

The Great Pumpkin Drop: Community Compost Event

Compost your pumpkins FREE! 🎃
Nov 7th -10th

5 conveniently located locations across Lincoln.

Please no glitter, paint, candles, batteries, or other contaminants.

10/30/2025

Just released – Mastery – the fifth video in our “6 Pillars for Emotional Wellbeing – A Parent’s Guide” series! The pillar of Mastery is the process of learning and failing, risking and growing, and in the end, doing new things to enrich our lives.

Hear from local and national health experts, partners and parents about building healthy habits into everyday life that support youth emotional health. Watch the preview. ⬇

Learn more at lincoln.ne.gov/6Pillars_____________________________________Music and some footage licensed through Envato Elements.

10/29/2025

The spooktacular holiday is just a couple days away! Don't rely on only magic to keep your trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween. 🎃🪄
🔦 Light up the night - Carry flashlights or glow sticks to be more visible. Decorate costumes and treat bags with reflective tape or stickers.
👻 Be costume cautious - Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to prevent blocked vision, trips and falls.
✅ Trick or treat together - Older children who are trick-or-treating should stay with friends and stick to familiar areas, while younger children should trick-or-treat with a trusted adult. Never enter a stranger’s home.
❗Pay attention - Put electronic devices down and keep heads up while crossing the street. Use crosswalks whenever possible.
🍬 Check the treats – Inspect candy and treats for signs of tampering.
🚗 Drive with caution – Drive slowly and be alert in residential neighborhoods.
🕯️Avoid open flames – Consider battery-operated candles or glow sticks to reduce fire risk. Wear flame-resistant costumes.

10/28/2025

We were excited to have the opportunity to bring a fourth Youth Sports Sign-Up event to the community!

Families joined to learn more about local sports programs offering football, basketball, lacrosse, bowling, and more, as well as register for upcoming sports seasons on-site. Paired with Lincoln Track Club's Woods Park Twilight Run, the Youth Sports Sign-Up event encouraged children and families to be physically active and build healthy habits.

Thank you to all who visited the event, as well as our partners at Lincoln Community Learning Centers!

10/27/2025

Reminder - Flu season has started and now is a good time to get your flu vaccine!

Flu activity is currently low so we can take advantage of this lead time before cases really ramp up. Getting vaccinated now can help prevent flu-related illness and keep you healthy throughout the winter and holiday season. ❄️

Flu vaccine is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older every year and is widely available in the community at local health care clinics, pharmacies and provider offices.

The Health Department also offers flu vaccine at no cost or low cost to children 6 months -18 years who meet one or more of these criteria:
- Have Medicaid coverage
- Uninsured or underinsured
- American Indian or Alaska Native

For more information, contact us at 402-441-8065.

10/24/2025

Join the conversation and help shape the future of waste in our community! We'll talk about:
🗑️ Where our trash goes
🔄 How we can reduce and reuse
🌱 Creating a cleaner, greener Lincoln

Oct. 30 | 5-7 PM | Lux Middle School Cafeteria - 7800 High St.

Learn more and RSVP - https://www.facebook.com/share/19ovffhDFC/

10/22/2025

Reminder - Free Lead Testing Event!

LLCHD is offering free lead testing on Thursday, October 23. The “Test and Protect” event will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Health Department, 3131 O St. No appointment is needed.

Children younger than age 6 can receive free blood lead screenings and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families can also bring in household items like dishes, toys and small furniture to be tested for lead.

Lead poisoning is a serious health concern, especially for young children, but it is also preventable. We encourage families to attend our lead testing event.

For more information, contact our Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at 402-441-8043.

10/21/2025

Your local WIC staff wearing pink to honor all who have been impacted by breast cancer. 🩷

Did you know that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of breast cancer? "This association is so strong that Lancet reported in 2016 that the current rates of breastfeeding directly prevent nearly 20,000 deaths from breast cancer every year, and an additional 20,000 lives would be saved annually by scaling up breastfeeding practices worldwide." Read more here: https://www.bcrf.org/about-breast-cancer/breastfeeding-breast-cancer-risk/

10/21/2025

Women's Health Fair and Celebration!
Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Auld Pavilion - 1650 Memorial Drive

iFeria y conmemoración de la salud femenina!
25 de octubre, De 10 a 14 horas
Pabellón Auld - 1650 Memorial Drive

10/17/2025

🌟Another Youth Sports Sign-Up event is here!🌟

The Health Department and Lincoln Community Learning Centers will be hosting a Youth Sports Sign-Up event at the Lincoln Track Club’s Woods Park Twilight Run!
Join us at Woods Park (33rd & O Streets) on Sat., Oct. 18 from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Get your kids moving, learning, and having fun through sports. ⚽🏀🏈

A variety of local youth sports teams will be onsite to answer questions and help families sign their children up for sports.

You can also bring donations to support the Food Bank of Lincoln or gently-used youth sports equipment to swap!

10/16/2025

👉 Test and Protect - Free Lead Testing Event!

LLCHD is offering free lead testing on Thursday, October 23. The “Test and Protect” event will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Health Department, 3131 O St. No appointment is needed.

Children younger than age 6 can receive free blood lead screenings and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families can also bring in household items like dishes, toys and small furniture to be tested for lead.

Lead poisoning is a serious health concern, especially for young children, but it is also preventable. We encourage families to attend our lead testing event.

For more information, contact our Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at 402-441-8043.

10/15/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Let’s celebrate the power of early detection and women’s health! With timely screening and proper care, survival rates continue to rise and lives are saved.

If you're uninsured or underinsured and need help finding screening resources or locations, the Health Hub Program at the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is here for you. Call 402-441-6243 to learn more and take charge of your health today!

¡Octubre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama!

Cuidarse a tiempo puede salvar vidas. Hacerse los exámenes de detección ayuda a encontrar el cáncer temprano, cuando es más fácil tratarlo y las posibilidades de recuperación son mayores.

Si no tiene seguro médico o su cobertura es limitada, el Programa Health Hub del Departamento de Salud de Lincoln y el Condado de Lancaster puede ayudarle a encontrar lugares donde hacerse los exámenes. Llame al 402-441-6243 para más información y ¡cuide su salud hoy!