Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department

Lincoln is one of the 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for the fourth straight year! ✨ The people, partnerships and sense of community make Lincoln such a special place to call home, which is why recognition like this belongs to all of you! livability.com/ne/lincoln/?to…

CDC data shows a nearly 27% drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths from 2023 to 2024 – the largest decrease in decades. While progress is evident, the crisis isn't over. Continued support for public health and public safety initiatives are crucial.

Our offices will be closed today, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, May 26.

Rest is not laziness. Saying no is not selfish. Protecting your peace is powerful. Prioritize what you need, not just what others expect. Setting boundaries is one of the healthiest things you can do. #GreenLightProjectNE #LightUpGreen #ProtectYourPeace 💚

Heat Safety Week ☀️ Protect your skin. Apply (and reapply) plenty of sunscreen SPF 30 or higher. Look for sunscreens that say broad spectrum or UVA/UVB protection on their labels. #DontFryDay #SunSafety #HeatSafety

Heat Safety Week ☀️ Be sure to incorporate heat safety practices when you're planning outdoor activities this summer! Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, take breaks in air conditioning or shade and know the signs of heat illnesses. Latest weather conditions - @NWSOmaha.

Heat Safety Week ☀️ During extreme heat, check on family, friends and neighbors who may be at higher risk for heat-related illness or who live alone. Make sure they're staying cool and hydrated! #HeatSafety

Heat Safety Week ☀️ Did you know there are more than 20 cooling centers throughout Lincoln? A cooling center is a place where people can go to get relief from extreme heat. Find a cooling center near you using our new interactive map at lincoln.ne.gov/Heat. #HeatSafety

We'll provide all equipment and guidance. Participants will receive a treat from KLLCB, while supplies last. For more information or to pre-register, call 402-441-8035 or email kllcb@lincoln.ne.gov

We've got one more drop-in litter cleanup this week. We hope you'll join Keep Lincoln & Lancaster County Beautiful and help prepare #LNK to celebrate America's 250th Birthday! - Wednesday, May 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Densmore Park - 6701 S. 14th St. Meet at the open shelter.

Planting season is here! Extra space? Consider planting a little more to donate to a local food pantry. Find a food pantry near you at ampleharvest.org. #PlantForHunger

Hotter months are ahead but right now we have a little lead time to prepare for extreme heat and lessen its impact on our health and our community. Find resources, a searchable map of local cooling centers and our Heat Response Plan at lincoln.ne.gov/Heat.

The numbers are in! Over 21,000 lbs of unwanted household chemicals were collected at our recent HazToGo mobile waste collection events in Lincoln and Hickman. A reminder that HazToGo is here for you all year. Find hours/list of accepted items at HazToGo.com.

Come see our newly renovated Health Department, 3131 O St., during an open house Friday, May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Tour the updated space, visit booths and connect with our team to learn more about our programs and services, and enjoy some refreshments.

Narcan is available at no cost in our HealthToGo vending machines. Go to lincoln.ne.gov/HealthToGo for locations. Narcan is also available at participating pharmacies across the state. Find pharmacies in your area at StopODNE.com

All drop-in events will meet at the open shelter in the parks. We'll provide all equipment and guidance. Participants will receive a treat from KLLCB, while supplies last. For more information or to pre-register, call 402-441-8035 or email kllcb@lincoln.ne.gov

Join Keep Lincoln & Lancaster County Beautiful at these drop-in litter cleanups and help prepare #LNK to celebrate America's 250th Birthday! - Saturday, May 16, 2-4 p.m., Stransky Park - 1724 Harrison Ave. - Wednesday, May 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Densmore Park - 6701 S. 14th St.

Planting season is here. Extra space? Consider planting a little more to donate to a local food pantry. Find a food pantry needing your donations at ampleharvest.org. #PlantForHunger

Nicotine can make anxiety symptoms worse and intensify feelings of depression. While it may seem like a quick fix, it adds to the cycle of stress over time. You can improve your mental health in the long term by quitting tobacco. #GreenLightProjectNE 💚 #QuitTobacco

During National Nurses Week, we're recognizing our public health nurses who help prevent the spread of illness, provide vaccines and testing services, support local families and serve as a trusted source of information and care. Thank you for keeping our community healthy! 💙