Health Matters
August 2017 Newsletter

Did you know that Community Health Charities of Nebraska's member charities are providing education and support programs for kids at school during the school year? In honor of back-to-school time, we took a look at what these programs offer for educators, parents and students affected by chronic disease.

  • JDRF International - Heartland Chapter helps children with Type 1 diabetes at school by providing resources to make sure schools and families are on the same page when it comes to support for those with T1D. Read their tips here.
  • Autism Action Partnership hosts its “Circle of Friends” program in 25 schools across Nebraska. This program pairs students with autism with neurotypical children and, together, they plan activities and events to promote inclusiveness in their schools. 
  • The Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska hosts Concussion Discussions across the state to provide education about concussions. We talked with Cathy Wyatt, Community Outreach Director at Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska, to learn more about why these events are important. Check it out here.
Medical Research Update
By now, you may have heard of Truvada, or PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). In the iPrEx Study, which was the first randomized controlled trial of Truvada, Truvada for PrEP helped reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection by 44%.
Story of Caring
In January 2015, I was waking up with headaches. I was told by my family doctor that I had migraines. The steroids and pain medications were just enough to mask what was really going on in my head.

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Wellness Challenge 
Do you know how to choose healthy foods? Learn more here.
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Test Yourself
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a concussion? Learn more here.
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Health Tip
Here are some tips to make sure your kids have a healthy start to the school year.
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Featured Recipe
Here are two easy recipes for breakfast and dinner to help you adjust to back-to-school time.
It's Easy to Support CHC-NE!

It's easy to support the health charities you care about! 

  • Participate in a workplace giving campaign in Omaha, Lincoln or Greater Nebraska. If your workplace doesn't currently support a campaign, contact us to see how to start one.
  • Use this AmazonSmile link when shopping to support Community Health Charities of Nebraska with your purchases.
  • Make a donation through our web site and give the gift of health! We appreciate your support!
  • Remember CHC-NE in your planned giving.
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