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January 26, 2018
Douglas County Health Department will host free prediabetes forum Feb. 6
Prediabetes is a growing workforce issue associated with significant health and financial consequences, but employers across Nebraska are making strides to become leaders in diabetes prevention efforts. On Tuesday, Feb….
December 29, 2017
Grocery stores and diabetes center join forces to encourage healthy habits in northeast neighborhoods
Pop and candy displays once greeted shoppers to Fair Deal Grocery Market and Phil’s Foodway, but thanks to a partnership with the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD), some neighborhood markets…
December 15, 2017
Ditching front-row parking for extra exercise
When it comes to finding the best parking spot, WELLCOM and the Douglas County Healthy Department (DCHD) challenge you to move back. Way back. Through the Partners for a Healthy…
June 20, 2017
Midtown on the Move logs nearly 9,000 switched trips in nine weeks
When most Midtown residents think of active commuting, one word comes to mind: inconvenient. In an effort to change opinions and behaviors on active modes of transportation, and to inspire…
December 23, 2014
Center helps at-risk youth say “yes” to a healthy lifestyle
Kids in crisis often don’t have access to the most basic resources. Youth Emergency Services — also known as YES — provides crucial support to homeless and at-risk youth at…
December 22, 2014
Something new in store: Conestoga Magnet encourages healthy treats
When it comes to birthday treats, cupcakes are king. But with help from Partners for Healthy Schools, Conestoga Magnet School is suggesting a better way to celebrate. The school is…
November 7, 2014
At Indian Hill, every school day is moving day
Like clockwork, at 2 p.m. students and educators at Indian Hill Elementary take a minute to move. The whole school pauses to do desk-side jumping jacks, toe-touches or trunk twists…
November 5, 2014
Healthy changes, healthy conversations are part of the Fontenelle culture
“We have to help the whole child to get them to learn academically,” says Eric Nelson, principal at Fontenelle Elementary. “That means looking for different ways to help our children,…
September 19, 2014
CSA program becomes so popular Blue Cross Blue Shield extends it into the fall
Employees wanted to try it but were hesitant. Some admitted they never ate fruits and vegetables. Others worried they would waste weekly produce because they didn’t know how to incorporate…
July 21, 2014
Dial Properties brings square-foot gardening to their workplace
With fresh fruits available in their office and scheduled wellness walks on Fridays, Dial Properties already has made healthy strides. With summer approaching, conversations with Partners for a Healthy City…
June 1, 2013
Omaha Housing Authority policies support employees and residents
The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) aims not only to help its employees make the healthy choice the easy choice at work, but for its residents to make the healthy choice…
May 31, 2013
Igniting culture change that impacts the health of staff and students
In collaboration with Live Well Omaha: Douglas County Putting Prevention to Work, school principal Eric Nelson embraces every opportunity to help facilitate a culture shift for students and staff at…