Our mission: "To promote health, prevent disease, and protect the environment, improving the health of the Four Corners Community."

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The Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act becomes effective June 1, 2009.

Check out the resources listed below to help make your workplace smokefree.

Making Your Workplace Smokefree

Help your Business Make a Difference (by Lincoln Lancaster County Health Dept)

DHHS Smokefree Nebraska

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WHO Declares H1N1 Flu Pandemic

Alert level raised to Phase 6

Four Corners Health Department District

Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection

  (As of July 2, 2009)

 
Read the latest information on the Swine Flu:

» Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
» Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

» "Cover Your Cough" poster

» "Hand Washing" poster

» Emergency Planning

Tips to prevent disease or the spread of disease:   

Preventing the spread of disease is a joint effort.  People should take the following precautions to avoid illness:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• People who are sick should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections, including influenza, to others in the community.
• People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their physician. Drugs called antivirals can reduce the consequences of contracting the flu, if taken early, 

Prepare Now!

You can prepare for an influenza pandemic now. This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic.

• Store a two week supply of water and food. During a pandemic, if you cannot get to a store, or if stores are out of supplies, it will be important for you to have extra supplies on hand. This can be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages and disasters.
• Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home.
• Have any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.
• Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick, or what will be needed to care for them in your home.
• Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency response.
• Get involved in your community as it works to prepare for an influenza pandemic.

For additional information and a list of items to have on hand for an extended stay at home go to http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/checklists.html

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Being Prepared for Tornadoes

Preparing for Floods

Precautions When Returning to Your Home after a Flood

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Please check out the CDC Get Vaccinated Graphic Button.

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Don't get the Flu, Don't Spread the Flu - Get Vaccinated   

ServSafe Food Safety for Employees classes

coming to David City this Fall.

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