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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the hours of operation for Public Health Solutions District Health Department?
A: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Q: Who would I contact in the event of a public health emergency at night or on weekends?
A: Please call (888) 310-0565 if you should need to contact someone regarding a public health emergency after hours (402) 641-0536.
Q: How is Public Health Solutions District Health Department funded?
A: The Public Health Solutions District Health Department is funded in several ways. The initial creation of the health department was funded by the Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Bill, LB 692. This bill will continue to partially fund this health department as well as many other health agencies across the state for 23 more years. Public Health Solutions is also funded by writing grants and doing contract work with other organizations.
Q: Is public health only for low income people?
A: No public health is for everyone! It works to protect the health and well-being of all people, young and old, from rich to poor.
Q: What does a public health department do?
A: A public health department works to promote health, prevent disease and protect communities. By focusing on the community as a whole, public health departments provides services based on the community specific needs.
Q: Where can I take my child to be immunized?
A: See tab immunizations for specific locations in each county of where to receive your immunization shots.
Q: How do I find out more about a health topics?
A: A quick way to learn more about a health topic is to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (www.cdc.gov). Also, feel free to contract the Public Health Solutions District Health Department with questions as well. You may also use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of home page website.
Q: What services are available for the elderly in my community?
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging (BRAAA)
Larry Ossowski, Director
Gage County Courthouse, Room 24
Beatrice, NE 68310-2946
Phone: (402) 223-1352 / 1 (800) 659-3978
E-mail: larry.ossowski@hhss.state.ne.us
Counties Served: Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson,
and Thayer
Lincoln Area Agency on Aging (LAAA)
June Pederson, Director
1001 O Street, Suite 101
Lincoln, NE 68508-3610
Phone: (402) 441-7022 / 1 (800) 247-0938
E-mail: SJPederson@ci.lincoln.ne.us
Counties Served: Butler, Fillmore, Lancaster, Polk, Saline, Saunders, Seward, York
Blue Rivers Agency on Aging Nutrition Site
600 City Park Rd
Fairbury, NE 68352
402-729-5258
Saline Eldercare
109 W 3rd St
Wilber, NE 68465
402-821-3330
Q: I am concerned about my water quality. How do I get it tested?
A: The Natural Resources Districts have free water testing kits. The Lower Big Blue NRD (covers Gage, some areas of Jefferson and Saline Counties), 805 Dorsey St, P O. Box 826, Beatrice, NE 68310, phone (402) 228-3402, The Upper Big Blue NRD (Fillmore and some areas of Saline),105 Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467, phone (402) 362-6601. The Little Blue NRD (Thayer and areas of Jefferson County) 110 W 2nd, PO Box 100, Davenport, NE 68335, (402) 364-2145.
Water test kits are to be used by collecting a sample from the water source in concern, and following the directions to send the sample in to be tested. A fee is required when sending in the water sample and it will vary depending on what tests you want.
Q: How do I make a complaint regarding a health or safety issue in my community?
A: Please contact the Public Health Solutions District Health Department if you have a complaint regarding these issues. We will file a report and contact the appropriate authorities to solve the issue.
Q: How long has Public Health Solutions District Health Department been in existence?
A: Public Health Solutions District Health Department as been an active agency since January 2002.
Q: Does Public Health Solutions District Health Department ever need volunteers?
A: Emergency Response Volunteers are needed! Please contact Public Health Solutions Emergency Response Coordinator, Shannon Vogler at svoglerphs@neb.rr.com , or toll free number 1-888-310-0565.
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