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Nursing & Outreach

Sharing and Caring - The Health Department's Maternal and Child Home Visitation Program helps new parents gain confidence in their parenting skills. The program offers:

Prenatal education
Tracking of the child's development
Information regarding each stage of the child's development
Breastfeeding support from a certified breastfeeding educator
Newborn care support
Referrals to parenting classes


For more information regarding this program, please contact Carol Timm, RN, BSN, at 339-4334 x 211 or ctimm@sarpy.com.

Sharing and Caring Brochure

 

PHONE Program - The Public Health Outreach Nursing Education Program is contracted with the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services to provide community outreach and education to Medicaid and Kids Connection eligible families in Cass County. The program offers:

Help with finding medical, dental, and vision providers
Preventative health care and disease management education
Assistance with referrals
Providing medical follow-up as requested by the medical provider


For more information regarding this program, please contact Monica Ulses, RN, at 339-4334 x 203 or mulses@sarpy.com.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS
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The Health Department's Registered Dietitian assists schools in Sarpy and Cass counties with developing programs that address physical activity, nutritional needs, and other health-related issues.

For more information regarding this program, please phone 339-4334 x 204.

Presentations to schools and community groups are available regarding a variety of health and wellness topics, ranging from nutrition, disease prevention, maternal and child health issues, and careers in public health.

Please contact the Health Department to arrange for a presentation.

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Dietetic Association

Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids

Cass County Resource Guide

Sarpy County Resource Guide

Guide to Childproofing your Home

Medical Assistance Guide

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