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February Partner Highlight
Nebraska Heart Association
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Your Local Epidemiologist
Measles Update
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American/Nebraska Heart Association (AHA/NHA)
During Heart Health Month, the AHA/NHA wants Nebraskans to know that there are important things each of us can do to improve our own heart health and save lives.
One of those things includes learning CPR to help save a life by stepping in as a first responder until professional help arrives.
Since the American Heart Association was founded in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. But heart disease remains the leading cause of death.
Read about the things you can do to improve heart health and learn how you can support AHA/NHA efforts through participation in one of their upcoming local events in their February partner highlight.
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We're Off to a Rough Start
This is the worst January in more than 30 years for measles. This is not normal.
Hundreds of cases have already been reported across the U.S., during a month that usually sees slower spread thanks to school breaks and colder weather. Instead, a fast-moving outbreak in South Carolina is driving much of the surge, largely among unvaccinated children, with ripple effects now reaching other states.
Measles spreads like wildfire in communities with low vaccination rates, which is what we are seeing here.
If you’re fully vaccinated, meaning you have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) you are well protected, even in higher-risk areas. If there’s an active outbreak and you are traveling with a baby under 12 months, talk with your pediatrician about early vaccination. Read more updates in her newsletter.
(Note: Measles was just detected in Lincoln's wastewater.)
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February Partner Highlight
Community Healh Endowment
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Community Health Endowment (CHE)
Where Place Meets Possibility
Since it's creation, CHE has since invested over $44 million in the community. One of CHE’s most impactful tools is Place Matters, a community mapping project that visually illustrates how where you live in Lincoln affects your opportunity for a healthy life.
In 2026, CHE launched the Community Health Ideas Challenge (CHIC), a new initiative to spark community-driven ideas for improving health and well-being across Lincoln.
Learn more about CHIC and CHE's investment in our community's health in their February highlight.
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View What's New
Learn about job training opportunities through the American Job Center in Lincoln:
For Youth: Mayor's Youth Employment Program
Check out all the videos now available in the 6 Pillars of Emotional Wellbeing: A Parents' Guide.
Find more LNKTV Health videos:
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Lincoln Parks & Recreation
February Happenings
Registration for summer camps is now open. Opportunities for children, youth, and adults, including summer-long day camps, nature camps, adaptive recreation, and leadership programs.
Twilight Treks - All ages can experience the sights and sounds of the nature in the evening hours. Each program will have a different focus. Pre-registration is required. At the Pioneers Park Nature Center:
- Febr. 6: 6:00-7:30 PM
- Febr. 20 6:00-7:30 PM
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Salvation Army Nightwatch
Free meals, Saturdays in February (7th, 12th, 21st, 28th) at Elliott Elementary Elementary northwest parking lot.
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Cornhusker State Games
Sponsored by the Nebraska Sports Council, registration is now open for the 2026 games. A statewide amateur sports festival for all Nebraskans, the games provide top-quality amateur competition in a wide range of activities. The games are scheduled for July 9-19, 2026 at more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities.
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Community Crops
Seed Share
FREE activities, learning opportunities and seeds to share on Saturday, February 7th, from 1-3PM at the Auld Pavilion in Antelope Park.
You can bring seeds to share with others, but it's not required to participate.
Preregistration requested.
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Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach
Souper Bowl of Caring
On February 8th, you can help tackle hunger. Sign up or learn more.
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St. Monica's Pack the Pod
St. Monica's Behavioral Health provides life changing recovery for women of all ages. From Feb. 2 - Feb. 27th, you can help by dropping off, at 120 Wedgewood Dr., soap, lotion shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, along with hair items for textured hair, as well as baby wash and lotion.
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Make-A-Wish Ball: All-Stars
February 21, at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln. Throughout the evening, event attendees will be able to take part in our silent and live auctions, and hear about the impact a wish can have on local children battling critical illnesses.
5:00 PM - Cocktails and Silent Auction
6:30 PM- Dinner, Program, LIVE Auction
Tickets/Sponsorship information.
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Aging Partners
Digital Literacy Workshops
Free one-on-one digital assistance workshops for seniors beginning in January and running through spring. The workshops will aid seniors in using their own technology such as smartphones, iPads and laptops. Participants should plan to bring their own devices for a hands-on learning experience.
Three 30-minute sessions available at 3:30 PM, 4 PM or 4:30 PM, Febr. 25 at Aging Partners, 600 S. 70th St. Call to schedule at 402-441-7158.
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Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the health, wellness, and fitness of Lincoln's children, families, and seniors.
We work to improve wellness policies and conduct community level health research. We collaborate with community partners to promote healthy weights through good nutrition and fitness, improve child and maternal health by supporting breastfeeding, create better patient outcomes by increasing cancer screening and vaccination rates, improving chronic disease management, increasing preventative outreach, and standardizing clinical practices. During public health crises like the COVID 19 pandemic, we help to protect community health by providing science and evidence-based information.
Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln also works to improve health equity in our community, addressing disparities among populations with the highest burden of chronic disease.
More about our health initiatives
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