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Vaccine now available to adults 18 and older Imperial Republican

WEBAccording to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD), the entire state moved to Phase 2B.

Actived: 7 days ago

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Vaccines for Children public clinics in May Imperial Republican

WEBVaccines for Children is funded in whole with federal and DHHS funds. Children with no insurance, under-insured, Medicaid, Native American or Native Alaskan qualify for state-funded vaccine. Adults who are uninsured or under-insured may also qualify for state funded vaccine. Call the office for qualifications at 308-345-4223.

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A third Chase County site added for COVID vaccines

WEBThe clinic provides the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID vaccines, although individual supplies vary, Ridlen said. Those choosing Adams Drug for their vaccination can make appointments by going online: healthmartcovidvaccine.com. Individuals who don’t have computer access can also call directly to Adams Drug at 308 …

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Health district sees increasing COVID cases Imperial Republican

WEBPersonnel at the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases across the health district, particularly in schools.

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High levels of respiratory illness circulating here

WEBHigh levels of respiratory illness are circulating in the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department which includes Chase County, according to a SWNPHD health official.

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Health district goes to red on COVID risk dial

WEB308-882-4453 (Phone) 622 Broadway St. PO Box 727. Imperial, NE 69033

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Average weekly COVID cases continues to rise in district

WEBSouthwest Nebraska Public Health Department is reporting 89 new cases of COVID-19 in the district from Sept. 7-13, bringing the weekly average to 84 over the most recent 30-day period.

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Taking care of heart can prevent problems later

WEBSouthwest Nebraska Public Health Department is working with healthcare providers and other partners to reduce heart disease in southwest Nebraska.

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Local nurse practitioner opens insurance free private practice

WEBDeaun Carpenter, a family nurse practitioner, and her recently opened private practice, Myrtle Health, LLC, is part of a new movement in health care.

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COVID vaccines now offered to 50 and older group

WEBHealth officials at Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) have announced the focus of vaccination has been opened to anyone 50 years and older.

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Healthy Homes Month celebrated in June Imperial Republican

WEBSouthwest Nebraska Public Health Department is celebrating Healthy Homes Month in June by encouraging residents to take some time to check your home for health hazards.

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City council takes formal action on employee’s health plan challenge

WEBAt its third special meeting on the topic last month, Imperial city council members formally denied an appeal to a decision on the city’s employee health plan coverage. At the Aug. 25 meeting, the council voted 4-0 on the denial, which for the first time, named the Leibhart family as the party making the appeal. In the motion, the council

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Those who register are being inoculated as COVID-19 vaccine …

WEBThe health district that includes Chase County is currently administering the vaccine in the target population of Phase 1A (healthcare workers) and 1B (65+, first responders, other essential workers and 18+ or older with existing high-risk medical conditions).

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‘Walk to Health’ program can help relieve holiday stressors

WEB308-882-4453 (Phone) 622 Broadway St. PO Box 727. Imperial, NE 69033

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Health Alert Issued for Swanson Reservoir Imperial Republican

WEBThe state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County.Samples taken earlier this week at the lake measured

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Take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses as temps rise

WEBChase County has seen its share of high temperatures in recent weeks, and it’s causing concern among health professionals. Staff at the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department is encouraging people in its district to take precautions to avoid injuries or illness due to the heat of the summer.

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COVID-19 timeline says we’ve come a long way

WEBDecember 2019 was the beginning of something no one could imagine. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) was issuing regular monthly updates concerning a new virus.

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Medical student at hospital, clinics puts high importance on …

WEBChase County Community Hospital (CCCH) and clinics welcomes another University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) student who will spend the next six weeks completing family medicine on-site training .

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Fourth year med student on rotation at hospital

WEB308-882-4453 (Phone) 622 Broadway St. PO Box 727. Imperial, NE 69033

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Toxic algae found at Swanson Reservoir Imperial Republican

WEB308-882-4453 (Phone) 622 Broadway St. PO Box 727. Imperial, NE 69033

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SWNPHD updated COVID-19 guidelines Imperial Republican

WEBSouthwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has started to see a rise in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in southwest Nebraska.

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