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June Partner Highlight
YMCA of Lincoln
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Your Local Epidemiologist
Public Health Update
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YMCA
The Healthy Habits Place
Throughout the year, the Y hosts events that help people stay active, build connections, and prioritize their wellbeing.
The upcoming event lineup spans a wide range of interests and age groups, including youth competitions, family camp outs, senior wellness programs, and of course, the YMCA Turkey Trot.
The YMCA also believes everyone should have access to wellness opportunities, regardless of financial circumstances. Through the Open Doors Financial Assistance program, individuals and families can receive support for memberships, camps, and programs.
Learn more about the Y programs and events in their June partner highlight.
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What happens when public health systems are dismantled?
Diseases thrive when humans are most vulnerable, and there are two of high consequence in the news: hantavirus and Ebola. The hantavirus outbreak remains contained, with those that were in the Nebraska quarantine center required to stay there through the month of May. It’s now a waiting game to see if the outbreak grows. But unless you were a passenger on the ship where the virus was detected or were alerted by health officials of a contact, your personal risk is very low.
An Ebola outbreak is unfolding in Central Africa. This remains a very low risk to those in the U.S., but the World Health Organization (WHO) just declared it a public health emergency of international concern. Over 1,000 cases and nearly 300 deaths have been reported. There is no vaccine or treatment for this Ebola strain yet. [note cases/deaths updated]
The virus has been spreading for awhile, without detection and U.S. funding cuts to global health efforts almost certainly played a role. More from Dr. Jetelina.
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June Partner Highlight
Nebraska Sports Council
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Give to Lincoln Day
Thank you!
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Nebraska Sports Council
Cornhusker State Games ahead
Registration is open for the Nebraska Sports Council’s flagship event, the Cornhusker State Games, July 9-17. Over 8,000 athletes of all ages and abilities are expected to participate in 70+ sports this year at various locations.
The Lincoln Corporate Games offers competition in a dozen sports for participating companies from August-October.
The calendar is full of events this year, providing family friendly competition for all ages and abilities to participate in, including a brand new event for 2026, the 402 Bash, an adult slow-pitch softball tournament taking place Aug. 28-30.
Find out more in their June highlight.
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Thanks for Supporting Us
Thank you to all for your contributions during Give to Lincoln May 1 through May 28.
Your support helped to fund our goal of providing bike training kits, helmets, and education to every Lincoln public and private elementary school to teach kids how to ride a bike.
Learning to ride a bike sets kids up for a lifetime of healthy activity, lowering the risk of chronic disease. Cycling helps kids to:
- maintain a healthy weight
- improve cardiovascular fitness
- boost muscle development, flexibility, and strength
- build strong bones and joint mobility, and
- aids brain development.
Thank you again for your generosity and kindness!
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View What's New
from LNKTV Health
Learn about:
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HealthToGo vending machines at 5 Lincoln locations offering free health, hygiene and safety supplies.
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Basics of composting with Black Chicks Farm.
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Middle School Summer Camps
Lincoln Community Learning Centers are hosting FREE summer camps at Goodrich Middle School and offsite locations, in weekly sessions.
Open to middle school students (current 5th-8th) enrolled at Goodrich, Lefler, Mickle, or Dawes. Camps will be from approximately 1-3 PM, M-Th. Sign up for one week or all weeks. Sign up or learn more.
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BraveBe Child Advocacy Center
2026 Fundraising Events
BraveBe Child Advocacy Center is a safe place for children and families impacted by sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, sex trafficking, and other violent crime.
Learn more about the events and how to support their work.
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Trail Trek
Great Plains Trails Network
Registration is still open for the June 28, 2026 Trail Trek event. Individuals and families are invited to explore Lincolns stunning 183-mile trails system. A variety of routes and distances appeal to both novice and experienced riders. Each participant receives lunch, snacks on the trail and a t-shirt. Helmets are required. Event includes bike giveaways. Learn more, register
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Bike Share 101
Aging Partners and BikeLNK
June 15, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Aging Partners Health and Fitness and BikeLNK will co-host “Bikeshare 101,” an interactive learning session designed to acquaint Lincoln’s seniors with Lincoln’s bikeshare system and cycling. Event begins at the BikeLNK station located near the Jayne Snyder Trails Center, 21st and “Q” streets.
Session include a hands-on overview of Lincoln’s bikeshare system followed by a group ride to explore some of Lincoln’s bike trails. Registration is required at 402-441-7575. Helmets, electric and regular bikes, provided at no charge. More info.
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Community Crops Urban Grower Series
Summer classes open for registration
June 16, 6-8 PM, Organic Pest Management Field Day at Prairie Pines Farm
June 30, 6-7:30 PM Pest Identification Skill Session at Tifereth Garden
Click here for more details and to see the full summer class schedule.
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Juneteenth Celebration
Malone Center is hosting a Juneteenth celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The free event features music, dance, kid's activities, nonprofit booths with resource information, free food, and more, June 20, 12 - 3PM.
More info.
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East Campus Discovery Days
The UNL East Campus Discovery Days are a fun, family-friendly event for all ages. Enjoy a farmer’s market, science-focused fun, live music, food trucks, and a vendor fair. Free parking on campus.
Activities are free, food and crafts are available for purchase.
Dates: June 13, July 11 and August 8.
Times:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn more.
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Food Truck Fest
June 27, 11 AM - 7 PM
Food Truck Fest, hosted by LincOne Federal Credit Union, fights hunger insecurity and supports local businesses. The event features local food trucks, live music, and fun activities. Admission is free at 2500 N St., and all proceeds and donations benefit the Food Bank of Lincoln.
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Juneteenth Celebration
June 27, 11 AM - 3 PM
The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Center at 13th and F Streets will host a Juneteenth celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States on June 27th, from 11AM - 3 PM.
The free event will include games, children's activities, food, vendor booths, and speakers.
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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.
.Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln:
- works to improve wellness policies and conduct community level health research
- collaborates with community partners to:(1) promote healthy weights through good nutrition and fitness, (2) improve child and maternal health by supporting breastfeeding and helping to remove barriers to prenatal and postnatal care, (3) create better patient outcomes by increasing cancer screening and vaccination rates, improving chronic disease management, increasing preventative outreach, and standardizing clinical practices, and (4) address health disparities among those with the highest burden of chronic disease.
- During public health crises like the COVID 19 pandemic, we help to protect community health by providing science and evidence-based information.
More about our health initiatives
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