NE: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
NE behavioral health advocates, consumers question $15 million funding shift
A 2023 study from the University of Nebraska Medical Center concluded the number of Nebraskans with a mental health or substance abuse disorder has pr…
Conference on Grieving in Lincoln to Focus on Supporting Kids
Nebraska is one of six states participating in "No Child Grieves Alone," a series of regional conferences aiming to help communities recover after the…
$240 Million Prison Project Draws Criticism
Critics of Gov. Pete Ricketts' call for the Nebraska Legislature to fund a new prison argue the money would be better invested in programs with …
Survey Snapshot: Women Managing Loneliness After Age 50
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A new survey of women aged fifty and older found lockdowns and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic have amplified …
Tips for Choosing the Right Health Coverage During Open Enrollment
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Now that Nebraskans have cast their vote in the 2020 elections, there is another important decision to make: choosing health …
Men's Health Issues Linked to Challenges Seeking Help
LINCOLN, Neb. -- With Men's Health Month drawing to a close, Nebraska physicians are underscoring the need for men of all ages to seek regular …
Alternatives to NE 'Building Its Way Out' of Prison Overcrowding
LINCOLN, Neb. -- As Nebraska lawmakers consider a proposal to build a new prison to address the state's overcrowded corrections population, reform …
Critics Challenge Proposal to Build New Private Prison
LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has announced that it will consider plans to build a 1,600 bed private prison to …
Evidence Mounts E-Cigarettes Not Healthy Alternative
LINCOLN, Neb. – In the wake of recent reports of fatal lung illness connected with the use of e-cigarettes, including a Douglas County resident …
Children's Advocates Tap Big Data for Lawmakers in Washington
LINCOLN, Neb. – Officials from child welfare agencies in Nebraska and across the country are headed to Washington this month to exchange hard-…
Tips for Coping with Depression During Holidays
LINCOLN, Neb. – While many people look forward to holiday festivities with friends and family, for others this time of year can intensify …
Tips for Avoiding Fireworks Injuries
OMAHA, Neb. - For many Nebraskans, the Fourth of July just wouldn't be complete without fireworks. Officials are encouraging residents to enjoy the …