North Central District Health Department

10/20/2026

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good reminder to prioritize your health — including staying current on vaccines! Clinics are coming to Bassett, Page, and O'Neill next week. Flu, updated COVID-19, and other vaccines will be available — no appointment needed, just walk in!

Visit ncdhd.ne.gov for dates, locations, and to preregister.

10/17/2026

😴 Always Tired?
Most Nebraskans aren’t getting enough sleep and it’s taking a toll on our health.
Join us for “Sleepless in Nebraska” and learn simple ways to sleep better starting tonight.
📅 November 9
📍 O’Neill + virtual option
🥗 Lunch with RSVP
👉 Details and RSVP:

Feeling tired? You’re not alone. Most Nebraskans aren’t getting enough sleep. In fact, 73.7% of high school students get fewer than 8 hours a night, and 31.1% of adults get less than 7. That’s more than just groggy mornings. It’s a real health concern.Join us for “Sleepless in Nebraska” ...

10/15/2026

Little pumpkins. Big futures.

Halloween is almost here! As you get the costumes and candy ready, take a moment to think about your child’s health, too.

October 25–31 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Lead can harm kids, even in small amounts. Ask your child’s doctor about a blood lead test.

Let’s keep our little pumpkins healthy as they grow.

10/15/2026

Take steps against prediabetes.
Prediabetes can be prevented or reversed.
Take this quick prediabetes test today!
https://ncdhd.ne.gov/diabetesprevention
8 simple questions. 1 minute. Know your risk.

Pasos para prevenir la diabetes.
La prediabetes se puede prevenir o revertir.
¡Realice esta breve prueba de riesgo de prediabetes hoy!
https://ncdhd.ne.gov/diabetesprevention
8 preguntas sencillas. 1 minuto. Conozca su riesgo.

10/11/2026

💗 It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a great reminder to take care of your health in every way, including staying up to date on vaccines! Clinics are coming to Ainsworth, Center, and O'Neill this week. Flu, updated COVID-19, and other vaccines will be available — no appointment needed, just walk in!

Visit ncdhd.ne.gov for dates, locations, and to preregister.

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Diabetic Empowerment Education Program classes start next week! Come join the West Holt Ministeries team and learn about simple ways to make diabetes more manageable. Contact Terri Mitchell at 402-340-9641 for any questions and to register for the class.