NE: Health
NE Supreme Court to hear 3 abortion ballot initiative cases Monday
In an unusual set of circumstances, the Nebraska Supreme Court will hear arguments in three lawsuits about the two abortion-related ballot …
Grand Island program keeps at-risk NE youth out of detention facilities
A Grand Island-based organization is offering a diversion program cited in a new report as one of the most effective with at-risk youths. The …
DHHS faces cuts despite demand for mental health, substance use programs
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has seen a $15 million cut to its Behavioral Health Division this year and more cuts are being pr…
Healthy routines, well-child checks good for NE back-to-school
Many Nebraska children have already started school and others will do so within the next week or so. Parents can play a big role in making sure …
Report: Keep some COVID-era telehealth 'flexibilities'; research quality, costs
Receiving medical services via telehealth was a requirement for some during the pandemic but has continued to grow in popularity since then. In …
Report: NE crisis response system needs bolstering
A new report gives Nebraska a positive review for its operation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline but identifies shortcomings in two crucial area…
NE physician discusses impact of year-old 12-week abortion ban
Nebraska physicians and their patients have been dealing with the state's 12-week abortion ban since it went into effect just over a year ago…
NE ranks in top 10 for childhood well-being despite rising poverty rates
Nebraska ranked in the top 10 for children's well-being on the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book. Josh Shirk, research coordinator …
Report: Nebraska ranks 14th in nation for seniors' well-being
A new report on the status of U.S. seniors ranks Nebraska 14th among the states, moving down one spot from 2023. Nationally, the "America's Health …
NE farmworkers, others face heightened risks of heat, humidity
Sunday is Global Heat Action Day, to raise awareness about the risks posed by heat and ways to stay safe. In Nebraska and across the Midwest…
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Many in NE at risk for melanoma, other types
As outdoor activities ramp up, May is a good time to think about observing good skin-care practices. More skin cancers are diagnosed than all …
National Nurses Week: Providers in NE say nurses in short supply
It's National Nurses Week, and educators and healthcare officials say there just aren't enough of them to go around. A combination of retiring baby …