Office of Women's Health
Helping Women Lead Healthier Lives

Purpose The Women's Health Advisory Council was created for the purpose of advising and serving as a resource for the Nebraska Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health in carrying out its duties as enacted by the Legislature in the Women’s Health Initiative of 2000. Duties The duties of the Women's Health Advisory Council are: Advise the Office of Women’s Health in carrying out its duties as mandated in Nebraska Revised Statues §71-701 through 71-707. Explore other sources of funding which may be used to support the Office of Women’s Health and its initiatives to improve the health of the women in Nebraska. These may include but are not limited to seeking private funds from individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations as well as through grants from governmental and/or private sources. Bring new information to the attention of the Council and the Administrator of the Office of Women’s Health. Provide guidance and recommend action to the Administrator of the Office of Women’s Health and the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services on issues pertaining to Women’s Health. Interpret and apply scientific and/or technical information to issues pertaining to Women’s Health. Disseminate information in accordance with the current communication plan. Reports Annual Report 2005-2006, 1,312KB Executive Appointments Application, 100 KB LB 480, 63KB - Bill that created the Office of Women's Health and the Women's Health Advisory Council LB 818, 41KB - Bill that changed the termination date of the Women's Health Advisory Council to 2009 Screenings and Immunizations Guidelines for Women, 112KB Screenings and Immunizations Guidelines, Spanish, 112KB Recommended Screenings and Immunizations for Women with High Risk Factors, 91KB

Women's Health Advisory Council Members Chair: Mary Jo Gillespie, RD, LMNT, Lincoln Vice Chair: Joan Neuhaus, Omaha Secretary/Treasurer: Rosalee Higgs, BSW, Omaha Teresa Anderson, MSN, Hastings Kathleen Brandert, Omaha Bich Chau, MD, Lincoln Joni Cover, Lincoln Cecelia Creighton, Omaha Raponzil Drake, D. Min, Fairmont Catherine Eberle, MD, Omaha Paula Eurek, RD, Lincoln Brandi Holys Tumbleson Senator Carol Hudkins Senator Joel Johnson Octa Keen, MSN, Omaha Mary Kratoska, MD, Omaha Jeanne Laible, MPA, Atkinson Cyndi Margritz, Omaha Donna Narber, Grand Island Laura Redoutey, Lincoln Joann Schaefer, MD, Omaha Amy Schuett, MD, Omaha Francine Sparby, RN, BSN, Grand Island Patricia Sullivan, PhD, Omaha Marcia Wallen, Lincoln   Advisory Council Members: (left-right, back row): Kathleen Kock, Mary Jo Gillespie, Judy Ueda, Lisa Good, Rhonda Seacrest, Paula Eurek, Dr. Magda Peck, Mary O'Gara; (left-right, front row): Dr. Debra Mostek, Kate Kulesher, Dr. Diana Doyle, Office of Women's Health Administrator Kathy Ward   (left-right) Kathleen Kock, Dr. Magda Peck, Laura Redoutey, Mary Jo Gillespie, Dr. Karen Higgins, Marie de Martinez. (left-right) Marilyn McGary, Mary Jane O'Gara, Dr. Erline Patrick, Judy Ueda, Dr. Debra Mostek

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Contact Information:
Nebraska Office of Women’s Health
P.O. Box 94817
Lincoln, NE 68509-4817
402-471-0158
Toll-free 877-257-0073
officeofwomenshealth@dhhs.ne.gov

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