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August Partner Highlight
MilkWorks
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Your Local Epidemiologist
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MilkWorks - 25 Years
of Breastfeeding Support
For 25 years, MilkWorks has been walking alongside families with a deep belief that no one should have to figure out feeding alone. You can join them to celebrate their birthday in a family fun event on Aug.8. Learn more.
MilkWorks mission is to create a healthier community by empowering families to reach their breastfeeding goals. Since 2001, MilkWorks has been a trusted source of expert, compassionate breastfeeding support, expanding to reach families across the state.
MilkWorks offers many free and low barrier resources and a wide variety of virtual services, including telehealth lactation care.
Learn more about their evolution and expansive services in their August partner highlight.
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Latest Disease Weather Report
Covid-19 is starting to stir, right on schedule for a summer wave. Levels of infection spread remain very low nationally, but wastewater, emergency department visits, and test positivity are beginning to rise, especially in the West.
Measles reached a major milestone. The U.S. has officially reported more cases than last year, breaking a 35 year record. Most cases continue to be among unvaccinated people.
Cyclospora cases continue to climb. The U.S. has now surpassed 13,000 suspected cases across 46 states, nearly triple a typical year. There are multiple outbreaks happening at once. The iceberg lettuce recall remains active across 27 states.
Peptides The independent Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee spent 2 days reviewing 7 peptides and ultimately voted to ease restrictions on 6 of them, despite strong objections from many of the agency’s career scientists.
Read more from Dr. Jetelina.
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August Partner Highlight
El Centro de las Américas
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Celebrating Culture,
Promoting Health
El Centro de las Américas offers a wide range of educational programs, family services, youth development initiatives, and community resources designed to help people overcome barriers and build brighter futures. From preparing children for academic success to guiding families through important life transitions, the organization is committed to ensuring every person has access to the tools and support they need to thrive.
El Centro also works to promote multicultural understanding and appreciation in our community through family friendly events like the upcoming Latino Festival, on Sept. 12, from 2 - 7pm. Visitors to the festival will enjoy music, dance, food, and fun activities for children and adults.
Find out more in their August highlight.
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With prices going up, food banks are working hard to meet the demand of our neighbors facing food insecurity. Many in the community have responded by growing an extra row of produce in their gardens and donating here.
Food retailers are becoming part of the donation process, too. Encourage your local grocery store to join. These videos show them how:
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Community Health Endowment
2nd Annual Spotlight Celebration
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Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln Receives
Place Matters Pioneer Award
Every year the Community Health Endowment of Lincoln shines a light on and celebrates the people and projects that help make Lincoln Healthier.
At the Spotlight Celebration event on July 24, Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln (PHL) was honored with the Place Matters Pioneer award for our role in creating and the continuous support of the Community Breastfeeding Educator (CBE) program. Begun in 2015 with 9 educators, today 42 CBEs offer peer counseling in 27 languages.
Community Breastfeeding Educators are mothers from a variety of cultures trained to provide peer-to-peer breastfeeding support to new mothers and mothers new to America with challenges they may face on their breastfeeding journeys.
Tami Frank, VP and Breastfeeding Program Manager, accepted the award on behalf of PHL and Karina Ruiz-Vargas, IBCLC, accepted on behalf of the CBEs.
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Herbal Workshop
Lincoln Parks and Recreation Dept. invites community members to an Herbal Workshop, 5:30-7:30 PM Thursday, August 6, at the Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington Ave.
Participants will learn practical ways to incorporate herbs into everyday life through an interactive, hands-on session.
Attendees will explore the traditional uses and benefits of several featured herbs, including betony, heal-all, and turmeric.
Registration fee is $15 per person, registration is required online.
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East Campus Discovery Days and Farmer's Market
University of Nebraska–East Campus is hosting a fun, family-friendly event for all ages. The day provides access to hands-on science focused fun and education, locally produced fresh food, value-added artisans and on-campus family fun activities. Sat., Aug 8 10 AM – 1 PM
While there, take in the beauty of the Backyard Farmer garden and stay to enjoy live music and food trucks. Shop at their farmers market and vendor fair then enjoy a scoop of ice cream at the UNL Dairy Store. Activities are free, food and crafts are available for purchase. More info.
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Saturday Outdoor Hikes
The Prairie Pines Nature Preserve, 3100 No. 112th, and its many grassed trails are open to the public from 9 AM - 5 PM every Saturday (except major holidays). Families can get outside and explore miles of hiking trails that host many species of plants, birds and other animals.
Hiking trails, Nature Ninja course, Welcome Center, restrooms are open. Some Saturdays have special events. See the events page for details.
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Gathering Place Breaks Ground
As the need for evening meals has continued to grow, the Gathering Place, a mission of Community Action Partnership, will break ground on a new facility built to welcome more guests in need around the table.
They invite you to join them at their groundbreaking event on August 17 at 10:30 AM at their new address, 919 S. 12th Street. RSVPs appreciated.
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Pumpkin Run
The Nebraska Sports Council is hosting the Pumpkin Run, a one-mile youth fun run for elementary-aged children, the largest run of its kind in the nation.
Registration is open now for the run which is scheduled for September 27.
Find course map, sign-up deadlines, run times, and entry fee information here.
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BraveBe Child Advocacy Center, First State Host Monster Dash
Registration is open now for the 1K and 5K fun runs that wind through Roca Berry Farm on Sept 26, 7:30-9AM. Kids, families, and teams are encouraged to wear costumes as they run, walk, or stroll the course. Event supports BraveBe, a safe place for kids and families who have been impacted by child abuse and neglect. Learn more/sign up
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
August 22, 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Outdoor Education Center
The Cornhusker Council of Scouting America is hosting an evidence-based education program to teach caring adults who interact with kids ages 12 - 18 how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, and more. $20 registration includes lunch and light breakfast.
Learn more/sign up.
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Asian Center hosts
Cultural Bazaar
August 29, 10AM - 1PM, 144 No. 44th Sr. Ste. A Support the mission of the Asian Center to welcome and help integrate refugees and immigrants into our community while preserving their cultural heritage. Find delicious food from a variety of cultures, from Japanese sushi to Ukrainian pastries and original artisan creations for sale.
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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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