Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department

10/13/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗 Finding breast cancer early saves lives. Check with your healthcare provider about the best screening options for you.

If you're uninsured or underinsured and need help with screening resources or locations, contact the Health Department's Health Hub at 402-441-6243 or see link in comments.

10/09/2026

LLCHD WIC knows how important it is to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your family’s diet! Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that help the growth of your littles. A few tips to easily include fruits and veggies into meals/snacks. 🍅 🍝

- Keep fruit and veggie snacks within reach - a bowl of washed grapes or baby carrots in the fridge for kids to grab when they're hungry!
- Use fruits and veggies as toppings for kid-friendly dishes like pizza, pasta or yogurt parfaits.
- Sneak veggies into favorite dishes! Try blending them into smoothies, sauces or batter.

10/07/2026

Ouch! A damaged or infected tooth can really hurt and we can help! LLCHD’s Dental Clinic offers urgent care for children and adults without dental insurance or who are enrolled in Medicaid. Call 402-441-8015 for an appointment.

10/05/2026

It's Fire Prevention Week. A to***co-free home is a safer home. Cigarette butts and v**e batteries are real fire hazards. Free quit support is available. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

10/02/2026

Rain or shine our HazToGo events were happening! 🌧️☀️ Thanks to everyone who brought us their unwanted household chemicals. More than 13,000 pounds of products and other items were collected at our recent drive through events in Lincoln and Malcolm.

Products that are still good quality and useable will be available at no cost at our GoodToGo reuse store, conveniently located beside HazToGo at 5101 N. 48th St. Both HazToGo and GoodToGo are open Wednesdays, Fridays and the third Saturday each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

10/01/2026

LLCHD reminds residents to avoid contact with floodwaters, including flooded creeks and streams. Floodwater may contain sewage, bacteria, chemicals, animal waste, debris and other contaminants that can cause illness or injury.

Residents should avoid wading, swimming, or playing in floodwater and should keep children and pets away. Anyone who comes into contact with floodwater should wash exposed skin with soap and clean water as soon as possible and clean and cover any open wounds.

10/01/2026

Today’s drug landscape is very different from what many of us grew up with. Vapes, counterfeit pills, and THC edibles carry serious risks that can quickly impact youth health and safety. Stay informed, keep the conversation open, and check in regularly with your kids.

09/29/2026

World Heart Day ❤️ Even an occasional cigarette damages the heart and cardiovascular system over time. The only proven strategy to protect your heart from the effects of to***co is to quit. Your heart begins to benefit soon after you quit and recovery continues over the months and years ahead.

Free, confidential support is available. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

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09/25/2026

September is Whole Grain Month🌾🍞 Whole grains are packed with nutrients that fuel your family's growth! Unlike refined grains, whole grains keep the entire grain kernel—giving you more fiber, B vitamins, and minerals to keep you feeling full and energized!

WIC benefits cover whole grains like whole wheat bread, brown rice, oats, corn tortillas, whole grain pasta, and more! Talk to a WIC dietitian for more information and for easy ways to include whole grains in your family’s diet. To learn more about WIC, go to link in comments.

09/24/2026

Thanks to our own Janel Binder and Officer Scott Eveland from Lincoln Police Department for these car seat safety tips and for working to keep children safe when they're riding in a vehicle!