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MP3 7/02/2008
Drowning is Leading Cause of Accidental Death for Children 1-4 / Dan Cillessen, Administrator of DHHS Health Promotion
  1. It's important to watch children...
  2. Water wings and noodles are just toys...
  3. CPR can save a child's life...
MP3 7/01/2008
DHHS Celebrates First Year Achievements / Christine Peterson, CEO of the Department of Health and Human Services
  1. Changing the way we do business...
  2. Progress has been made...
MP3 7/01/2008
DHHS Awards Over $2.8 Million in Homeless Assistance Program Grants / Todd Landry, director of the Division of Children and Family Services
  1. Funds provide safe havens
  2. Nearly 56,000 homeless
  3. Services help families
MP3 6/30/2008
Department of Justice Applauds DHHS Efforts at BSDC / John Wyvill, Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities
  1. Real solutions
  2. Affirms BSDC's future and protects rights
  3. Focus resources
  4. Right sizing having an impact
  5. Mandatory overtime reduced
  6. Census at BSDC
MP3 6/30/2008
Avoid Insect-related Illnesses / Dr. Annette Bredthauer, Public Health Veterinarian
  1. How do you avoid getting West Nile?
  2. Can you get West Nile at this time of year?
  3. What are the measures that you can take to avoid getting West Nile?
  4. What can you do to avoid ticks?
MP3 6/26/2008
Outdoor Injury Prevention Starts in Your Own Back Yard / Dan Cillessen, Administrator of DHHS Health Promotion
  1. Children are attracted to fire...
  2. Kids Free Zone...
MP3 6/26/2008
Nebraska Safe Kids Promotes Fireworks Safety / Dan Cillessen, Administrator of DHHS Health Promotion
  1. The safest way to enjoy fireworks...
  2. Children age 5 and under are at the greatest risk...
MP3 6/12/2008
Kids Count Report Shows Nebraska is 9th Best in Nation / Christine Peterson, CEO of the Department of Health and Human Services
  1. Proud NE moved up in ranking
  2. Progress through collaboration
  3. Thank DHHS staff
MP3 6/5/2008
Storms, Flooding and Power Outages Can Affect Food Safety / Jack Daniel, Administrator of the Office of Drinking Water and Environmental Health
  1. How flood water can contaminate a food supply?
  2. What about canned goods?
  3. What about food in refrigerators and freezers during a power loss?
MP3 6/5/2008
Water Quality May Be A Concern After Recent Storms / Jack Daniel, Administrator of the Office of Drinking Water and Environmental Health
  1. Indicators that your water might be affected
  2. Alternatives to contaminated drinking water
  3. When should wells be tested?
MP3 5/28/2008
Employment First Partnership Brings Together People, Jobs and Skills / Todd Landry, director of the Division of Children and Family Services
  1. Great opportunities for clients
  2. Partnership leads to course offerings
  3. Special thanks to partners
MP3 5/23/2008
Search Warrant Served on Omaha Business / Todd Landry, director of the Division of Children and Family Services
  1. Safety of children not at issue
  2. Caseworkers will visit children
  3. Responsibility to tax payers
MP3 5/12/2008
DHHS is Focusing on Children's Behavioral Health / Scot Adams, Ph.D., director of the Division of Behavioral Health
  1. Disorders are real and treatable
  2. Pay attention to excessive anger
  3. Reduce stigma
  4. Bright side is recovery
  5. One of Gov Heineman's priorities
MP3 5/06/2008
Change a Lifetime for a Child in Foster Care / Todd Landry, Division of Children and Family Services Director
  1. Over 3000 in foster care
  2. You can change a lifetime
  3. Youth deserve positive relationships
  4. Honor families and celebrate difference
  5. Call 1-800-7PARENT
MP3 5/02/2008
School Nurses Make Important Contributions / Jackie Miller, DDS, Chief Administrator for the Community Health Section in the Department's Division of Public Health
  1. School health programs have changed
  2. School health screenings can help
  3. Invite to School Health Conference
MP3 "Seconds to Better Health" Audio Series / Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer

 
MP3 4/17/2008
PSA - EMS Week 2008
  1. EMS Week 2008
MP3 4/17/2008
Adult Abuse Prevention / Vivianne Chaumont, Director of the Division of Medicaid and Long Term Care
  1. There are some people....
  2. Another situation....
  3. I think the main way...
MP3 4/17/2008
Medicare Scam / Patty Pierson, State Long Term Care Ombudsman
  1. Scam phone calls...
  2. Do not give out information...
  3. We believe the increase of calls...
MP3 4/03/2008
Make a Call and Protect a Child / Todd Landry, Director of the Division of Children and Family Services
  1. Public's willingness
  2. Calls to hotline up over 50%
  3. Warning signs of abuse
  4. Calls are confidential
  5. 80% involved physical neglect
MP3 3/27/2008
PSA Colon Cancer Screening Promotion / Doc Sadler, UNL Head Basketball Coach
  1. 30-Second PSA
  2. 60-Second PSA
MP3 3/25/2008
Dangers of Bed-sharing to Infants / Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer
  1. What is the danger of bed-sharing?
  2. What advice do you have for parents?
  3. More advice for parents.
  4. Remember "Nothing but the baby."
MP3 3/13/2008
Odds are that Youth Gambling is an Increasing Problem / Scot Adams, Ph.D., Director of the Division of Behavioral Health
  1. Gambling leads to loss of control
  2. Teens live in the moment
  3. Major types of teen betting
  4. Signs of problem gambling
MP3 2/19/2008
Substance Abuse a Problem in Nebraska, Report Finds

Scot Adams, Ph.D., Director of the Division of Behavioral Health

  1. What is the drug of choice?
  2. What is the result of alcohol abuse?

Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer, Director of the Division of Public Health

  1. What about alcohol-impaired driving?
  2. What about binge drinking in Nebraska?
  3. What can happen if substance abuse is addressed?
MP3 1/24/2008
Heads Up!  Flu on the Rise, Says DHHS / Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer
  1. What is the level of flu in Nebraska?       Clip #1   Clip #2
  2. Is it too late to get a flu shot?                Clip #1   Clip #2
  3. What should you do if you are sick?        Clip #1   Clip #2
MP3 1/08/2008
Radon Testing Month / Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer
  1. It's important to have your home tested
  2. Radon is the leading cause of cancer in people who have never smoked