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We're sharing a DCHD survey on lead & housing safety to inform City Council and strengthen Omaha's Lead Ordinance! ✅ Raise lead hazard awareness ✅ Educate on home safety ✅ Boost lead testing for kids

Lexington! 📢 Join our FREE 6-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Program starting next week! 🌿 ✅ English & Spanish sessions ✅ Tools to manage pain & fatigue ✅ 100% Free #LexingtonNE #SelfManagement

To our Lexington community members, check out these Job and Resource fairs happening in the area. Todays Job Fair is from 2:30-4:30 pm at the County Fairgrounds. This Saturday will be from 11 am - 3 pm at Lexington Middle School. Check out the flyer for more information.

🌟 Great Resource Alert! 🌟 Check-out this valuable document from the Welcome Center on job fairs! It covers what they are, their benefits, and tips for job seekers. Don't miss the info in English, Spanish, and Somali!

This week, Maggie Rasmussen & Natalia Trinidad spoke at the National Conference on Tobacco or Health 2025. Maggie discussed smoke-free housing partnerships, and Natalia shared insights on tobacco retailer density. #TobaccoControl #SmokeFreeHousing #HealthEquity

The CRHD Health Navigator hosted a HEAL Action Team meeting to engage Southside residents in health decisions. Excited for meaningful change! #Health #CommunityHealth #Wellness

Congratulations to Dr. Athena Ramos for being included in the #HERstory exhibition for #Omaha

Thanks @globalcmrpt -sharing @UNMCCOPH @UNMC_GCHS @NIMHD @CityMCH @UNMCCRHD @OHID - make all #HumansWin

Dr. Athena Ramos co-led a study to assess respiratory risks, including COVID-19, in #meatpacking plants @UNMCCOPH unmc.edu/newsroom/2025/…

Talk to your healthcare provider to see if you qualify for early lung cancer screening and call the Quitline to start your quit journey from tobacco today: 1-800-QUIT-NOW. #NEQuitline #WorldLungCancerDay #AlineTestimony youtube.com/watch?v=jBzhwG…

Click on the link to read an article about interactive maps that show the number of tobacco retailers in Douglas County. Natalia Trinidad, a staff member of the Center, was interviewed for the article. Where are tobacco, vape shops concentrated in Omaha metro?

Breaking free from tobacco use is worth celebrating! Take time to enjoy your accomplishments and remember how far you have come. If you’re still in pursuit of a tobacco-free life and want free help, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. #NEQuitline #IndependenceDay #July4

Last night we had the honor of attending the SONA 2024 Banquet with a few of our community partners from Metro Housing Collaborative and American Heart Association. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and heard from some amazing community members making a difference all across Omaha.

“And for those of us who are here now, it’s how we leave a legacy for the future.” Hear from lifelong activist Donald M. Bell as he shares his thoughts on being a #LGBTQIA+ participant with the @AllofUsResearch Program. Watch Donald’s full story: youtube.com/watch?v=K1fY0R…

Representation in health research matters! @AllofUsResearch wants participants to reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. #JoinAllofUsLGBTQIA and represent: JoinAllOfUs.org/LGBTQIA #Pride #JuntosAllofUs

It takes all of us to change the future of health! Join @AllofUsResearch to help researchers learn more about health in underrepresented communities. This could lead to better ways to prevent + treat diseases. JoinAllOfUs.org/LGBTQIA #JoinAllofUsLGBTQIA

By joining the @AllofUsResearch Program, the LGBTQIA+ community can help ensure we're included in health research. This Pride Month, help researchers understand more about the health of our community: JoinAllOfUs.org/LGBTQIA #JoinAllofUsLGBTQIA #PRIDEMonth #PrideInHealth

Nebraska #farmworkers and other outdoor workers face heightened risks from #heat. #GlobalHeatActionDay publicnewsservice.org/2024-05-31/hea…

Big Tobacco spends millions every day to market its products. Tell them your health -- our health -- is not for sale! #WorldNoTobaccoDay #TobaccoExposed

Young people all around the world are exposing the lies of Big Tobacco and standing up to say NO to predatory tobacco marketing. #WorldNoTobaccoDay #TobaccoExposed