Recovery Happens Here

Wellbeing Initiative (WBI) believes in the power of lived experience to drive meaningful change. Through peer-led support, education, and advocacy, they empower individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges to reclaim their wellbeing.

The Wellbeing Initiative offers one-on-one and group support, so folks can access resources that work best for them. Recovery Community Navigators provide individual support, serving both urban and rural communities in SE Nebraska

Learn more about Wellbeing Initiative programs, classes, and resources in their education centers in their July highlight.

Relearning Public Health Lessons

One of the most frustrating patterns for those in public health is watching us having to relearn old lessons.

A policy gets removed in the name of flexibility or freedom. Then, the problem the policy was designed to prevent comes back. So the policy returns. We saw this last week with New World screwworm. This is just another example.

There was a reason military recruits have been required to get flu shots since the 1950s. Crowded living conditions and respiratory viruses are a predictable combination for disease spread. We need to remember that there are reasons we do certain things. We’re going to continue moving backward before going forward again until we learn that. More from Dr. Jetelina.

Health is the goal. 
Healing is the journey

Since 1955, the Clyde Malone Community Center has been a trusted resource in Lincoln and Omaha. As a community-based organization, Malone works to combat poverty while promoting unity and prosperity.

Malone's Health & Healing is a brand-new program focused on expanding overall wellbeing by working with families in the community to create an individualized health journey for everyone who is enrolled.

Learn more about the programs they offer in their July highlight.

The Latest

Those living with Parkinson's can find help to build strength and balance with these two videos:

• Dance for Parkinson's with Ragtime Jolly Walk
• Dance for Parkinson's with Broadway Hat Dance

Summertime means pools and lakes - and time to brush up on water safety.

Find more LNKTV Health videos:

• on their website,
• You Tube channel,
• TV channels, and
• on KZUM FM radio podcasts!

July Urban Grower Classes

Family Service Office, 6-8PM

July 9, Season Extension Planning

Class covers principles of season extension from basic plant physiology to crops well suited for growing in fall and winter. Strategies and tools for season extension will be discussed and students can plan their late season gardens.

July 21, Soil Science Basics

Students learn what makes a healthy soil and importance of taking care of our soil. Basic soil science, how to assess soil health, land management practices for soil conservation will be covered.

Free, but pre-registration required.

Cornhusker State Games

Nebraska Sports Council hosts the Cornhusker State Games (CSG), a mid-summer mutli-sport festival that celebrates health and fitness, scheduled for July 9-19 in various locations. 

Over 8,000 athletes of all ages and abilities are expected to participate in 70+ sports this year.

Learn more about the Nebraska Sports Council

Clinic With a Heart

Back-to-school free physicals, July 11. Call for an appointment.

CenterPointe Back to School Bash

Free night of music, fun, and community, More about CenterPointe.

Nebraska Game and Parks

Fishing Night at Holmes Lake

July 29, 6 - 8 PM. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants.

Fishing instructors provide helpful tips and answer questions. Opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn. All participants ages 16 and older need a fishing license.

YMCA of Lincoln Hosts

Railyard Rims

The YMCA Annual Railyard Rims returns August 1 with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the Haymarket Railyard.

Adult and youth players will compete and raise money for YMCA critical programs and activities. The event also offers vendors, give-aways, prizes and more.

Register now through July 15 and find information about team makeups, start times, and entry fees here.