This page is an index of all audio clips on the DHHS Website including sound bites associated with DHSS news releases, public service announcements (PSAs) and podcasts.  All audio clips are provided in MP3 format.  Sound bites and PSAs are listed below by the most recent publishing date.

- Conversations for a Healthy Life
    (Office of Womens' Health)

- Seconds to Better Health Audio Series
    (Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer)

Sound bites and Public Service Announcements

1. Reminder to wear insect repellant
2. Cover body to reduce exposure
3. Extra precautions at dawn and dusk
4. Put on sun screen
5. Food safety – wash hands, wash food
6. Infants, elderly most at risk with high temps
7. Avoid heat related illness

1. One in 3 unaware
2. Talk about prevention
3. Over 1,600 Nebraskans live with HIV

1. Why are all species of birds being collected this year?
2. What should you do if your find a dead bird?

1. People can recover from mental illness
2. Friendship important in recovery
3. Friends and family made a difference
4. You can do a lot by listening
5. Make a difference by being available

1. What is the recommendation about sprouts from the FDA?
2. How well did CW Sprouts handle the problem?
3. Is it safe to eat alfalfa sprouts from CW Sprouts?

1. Is the current H1N1 moving through our population?
2. Is the Public Health Lab catching up on testing?
3. Why so many cases today?
4. How many cases does Nebraska have?

1. More than $13.4 M intercepted
2. One of several tools
3. Money gets to children who deserve it
4. Average amount intercepted
5. Lose hunting, fishing, drivers, professional licenses

1. What does this lull in case reporting mean?
2. Is the H1N1 situation overhyped?
3. Who are most at risk of H1N1?
4. Why is it important to watch what H1N1 does in the Southern hemisphere?

1. Are school closures necessary?
2. Do we have antivirals?
3. How many H1N1 cases are there?

1. Not surprised 3 confirmed cases
2. State PH lab has plenty capacity
3. Virus mild illness, pay attention

1. We expect confirmation of more
2. Fraudulent products for flu
3. Real time surveillance is helpful
4. Health care practitioners Health Alert Network

1. Are there other cases?
2. How many cases?
3. If you see your doctor...
4. People should not be alarmed...
5. What can people do to prevent the spread of illness?

1. What do these new cases mean?
2. How many cases are pending preliminary test results?
3. Reassurance

1. Sad fact elderly at risk
2. Mistreatment by family or caregiver
3. Only 1 in 5 cases reported
4. Signs of abuse or neglect
5. Where to report abuse

1. How many probable cases?
2. What are the precautions to take to avoid getting ill?
3. What do you do if you have influenza-like symptoms?
4. Should people be concerned?

1. Why is it important to handle stress well?
2. Who can you turn to in times you feel stressed out?

1. Why shouldn't you give chicks or ducklings as an Easter gift?    Part 1    Part 2
2. Who are most at risk of becoming seriously ill from salmonella?

1. Why is Public Health important?
2. What does Public Health do?
3. What is an example of Public Health?
4. Way are local health departments important?
5. What is Public Health?
6. A thank you to Public Health...

1. Serious problem for some, illegal for teens
2. Younger hotline callers doubled
3. Signs of problem gambling
4. You don’t have to hit rock bottom

1. The site is big step forward
2. One stop information tool
3. Benefits of Web site

1. Should people be concerned about sprouts?
2. What is the conclusion of the investigation?
3. Has the grower been cooperative?
4. What has public health done as part of the investigation?
5. What does the data show?

1. Confirms meeting national standards
2. An A+ report card

1. What effect does weight have on a pregnancy?
2. Why should mothers-to-be make healthy choices?
3. What are healthy choices for women?

1. Big step forward
2. More accessible to clients
3. Investment in technology
4. Best way to modernize