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February Partner Highlight
Nebraska Heart Association
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Your Local Epidemiologist
What's in Store for Public Health
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American/Nebraska Heart Association (AHA/NHA)
The AHA/NHA works to help improve heart health and save lives across communities by helping turn bystanders into lifesavers by encouraging everyone to learn CPR.
If you are called to respond in a cardiac emergency, knowing CPR may save the life of someone you love.
The AHA/NHA is also the “Cause” for the Husker Athletics Men’s Basketball Program this year! Join them February 9, 2025 for the American Heart Association vs. Husker Men's Basketball game.
Learn more more about CPR resources and training in their February partner highlight.
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U.S. Health & Human Services
A source we trust for public health information is Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist and data scientist, with a Masters in Public Health and a PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She is a professor at Yale School of Public Health and author of the Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) newsletter.
Dr. Jetelina reviews and analyzes the issues for public health surrounding the the nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and concerns raised at his hearing.
Read her analysis in the a recent YLE newsletter.
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February Partner Highlight
Community Healh Endowment
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Giving Back to the Community
The Community Health Endowment (CHE) was formed in 1998 from the proceeds of the sale of Lincoln General Hospital by the City of Lincoln to Bryan Health. Since inception, CHE has reinvested more than $43.6 million back into the community in grants to support health related projects.
Taking over the reins from Lori Seibel, CHE welcomed their new president, Kate Bolz, on January 1, 2025.
Learn more about Ms. Bolz, CHE's Legacy Project, and the work they do to improve health in the Lincoln community in their February highlight.
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View What's New
This month, Women's Health, child health with Safe Kids, youth substance abuse and strategies from CHIP, and the work of the Community Health Endowment (CHE) is highlighted.
Find more LNKTV Health videos:
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Lincoln Parks & Recreation
Spring Guide is out
Find information about youth and adult day camps (registration for summer camps is now open), classes and programs, recreation facilities, pools, parks, golf courses, the Nature Center, and more. View the guide online here.
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Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach
You can help tackle hunger in our community. Participation in the Souper Bowl of caring is easy.
Sign your team up, select a drop-off spot, choose a game plan, and organize collection on or before the Big Game on February 9. Learn more or donate.
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Cornhusker State Games
Sponsored by the Nebraska Sports Council, registration is now open for the 2025 games. A statewide amateur sports festival for all Nebraskans, the games provide top-quality amateur competition in a wide range of activities. The games are scheduled for July 10-20, 2025 at more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities.
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Clinic With a Heart
Gala & Fundraiser
Clinic for a Heart invites you to join them on Mar. 7 at the Lincoln Cornhusker Hotel. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and guest speakers with an opportunity to bid on great donated items in support of their mission to provide free healthcare services to those in need. RSVP by Febr. 26. Purchase tickets, make a donation, or learn more.
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Community Crops Classes
Family Service Lincoln Office
Febr. 11, 6 – 8pm, Garden Planning Class covers where to grow and what to grow, how to build a planting and seeding calendar, and discuss how to manage your garden with sustainability and conservation in mind. Register
Febr. 18, OR 25th 6–8pm, Seed Starting 101 Participants will learn basics of seed starting at this class. Materials needs, best practices, planning, seedling care, sourcing, and troubleshooting common issues will be discussed. Register for 2/18/25 OR 2/25/25 class.
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LPS Garden Gathering
Lincoln Public Schools Sustainability Program hosts the 3rd Quarter Garden Gathering, for a Community Partner Showcase, Wednesday, February 26th, at LPS Operations, 800 S. 24th St., featuring experts in:
- Planning garden spaces,
- Scheduling garden maintenance,
- Fostering student involvement,
- And more!
Free for anyone interested in gardens and outdoor learning efforts, LPS students, staff, parents, CLC staff, community partners, volunteers, etc. Register or find more information here.
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Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the health, wellness, and fitness of Lincoln's children, families, and seniors.
We work to improve wellness policies and conduct community level health research. We collaborate with community partners to promote healthy weights through good nutrition and fitness, improve child and maternal health by supporting breastfeeding, create better patient outcomes by increasing cancer screening and vaccination rates, improving chronic disease management, increasing preventative outreach, and standardizing clinical practices. During public health crises like the COVID 19 pandemic, we help to protect community health by providing science and evidence-based information.
Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln also works to improve health equity in our community, addressing disparities among racial and ethnic populations with the highest burden of chronic disease. Systemic racism is also a threat to community health. We stand in solidarity with everyone who is fighting for greater equality and justice for all.
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