Douglas County Health Department

Mosquitoes are more than just a summertime nuisance. They can spread diseases that impact public health. During National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, take a few minutes to tip, toss, and drain standing water around your home.

This week, members of our Epidemiology and Preparedness, and STI Control and Prevention teams are attending the 75th Anniversary Conference of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. CSTE provides a unique opportunity for public health professionals from across the country to collaborate, share best practices, learn about emerging public health threats, and strengthen the partnerships that help keep our communities healthy and safe. Investing in professional development and national collaboration ensures our team remains at the forefront of infectious disease surveillance, epidemiology, and emergency preparedness.

Did you know mosquitoes can breed in as little as a bottle cap of water?

This National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, help reduce mosquito populations by cleaning gutters, emptying containers, and checking your yard after rainstorms. Protect yourself from mosquito bites this summer!

Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long sleeves when possible, and remove standing water around your home. Prevention starts with all of us.

Big Smiles and Big Dreams!🏐
We teamed up with the Sarpy/Cass Health Department and the Omaha Supernovas to host an amazing youth volleyball camp!

At the Douglas County Health Department, we care about keeping our community happy and healthy. This camp was all about:

Moving More: Staying active keeps our bodies and minds strong!
Belonging: Making new friends and feeling like part of a team.
People First: Supporting our local kids and helping them grow.

Thank you to the Supernovas for teaching these future stars how to play hard and have fun!

It’s National Mosquito Control Awareness Week! Small bites can lead to big health concerns, which is why mosquito prevention matters. Help protect your family and community by draining standing water, using insect repellent with DEET, and wearing protective clothing outdoors.

🌟 Big News! Our Health Vending Machines are an Award-Winning Idea! 🌟

We have some amazing news to share! The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) just named our Health Resource Vending Machines a "Promising Practice." That means they think our idea is a great example for the whole country! 🎉

These machines are open 24/7 to give our community members free, everyday health supplies when they need them most.

This big win happened because of a lot of hard work:
🤝Amazing Teamwork: Our prevention specialists and health educators have worked tirelessly with local partners to set up these machines.
📦Keeping Shelves Full: Our team makes sure the machines stay stocked with helpful items like health test kits, period products, and first-aid supplies.
❤️Helping Everyone: We are meeting people right where they are, making it easy and private to stay healthy.

A huge thank you to our hardworking staff and our wonderful community partners. Together, we are making Omaha a healthier place to live! ❤️

🌈 This Pride Month, we proudly celebrate LGBTQ+ communities and the strength, diversity, and resilience they bring to our community.

Everyone deserves access to safe and respectful healthcare. Public health is strongest when all people feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to live healthy lives.

Together, we can advance health equity and create communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.