East Central District Health Department

East Central District Health Department We are a state approved district health department serving Boone, Colfax, Nance, and Platte counties.

Beat the Late-Summer HeatStaying active outdoors this weekend? Keep your body protected from the heat:Hydration: Drink 1...
09/04/2026

Beat the Late-Summer Heat

Staying active outdoors this weekend? Keep your body protected from the heat:

Hydration: Drink 1 cup (8 oz) of water every 15 to 20 minutes when active outdoors in hot weather. Don't wait until you feel thirsty to sip water!

Bonus Safety Tip (Sun Protection): Pair your water breaks with sun defense. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen 15 minutes before heading outside, and reapply every 2 hours or after swimming and sweating.

🦟 West Nile Virus Detected in Platte CountyEast Central District Health Department has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in...
09/03/2026

🦟 West Nile Virus Detected in Platte County

East Central District Health Department has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in two mosquito pools collected in Platte County. These are the second and third positive mosquito pools identified within the East Central District jurisdiction in 2026.

Learn more about West Nile Virus and how you can protect yourself and your family by visiting the links below. ⬇️

https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/mosquito-control/mosquito-control-at-home.html

https://mmcd.org/residents-guide/

https://www.casscountynd.gov/our-county/vector-control/learn-what-you-can-do/mosquito-spraying-around-your-property
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🦟 Virus del Nilo Occidental Detectado en el Condado de Platte

El Departamento de Salud del Distrito Central Este (ECDHD) ha detectado el Virus del Nilo Occidental (WNV) en dos grupos de mosquitos recolectados en el Condado de Platte. Estos son el segundo y tercer grupos de mosquitos que han dado positivo dentro de la jurisdicción del Distrito Central Este en 2026.

Obtén más información sobre el Virus del Nilo Occidental y aprende cómo puedes protegerte a ti y a tu familia visitando los enlaces a continuación. ⬇️

https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/es/mosquito-control/el-control-de-mosquitos-en-la-casa.html

https://mmcd.org/residents-guide/

https://www.casscountynd.gov/our-county/vector-control/learn-what-you-can-do/mosquito-spraying-around-your-property

Your pets are important members of your family, so they need to be included in your emergency plan. To prepare for the u...
09/03/2026

Your pets are important members of your family, so they need to be included in your emergency plan. To prepare for the unexpected, follow these tips:

1) Build a Pet Kit: Plan for survival basics like food, water, and medicine. Prepare a larger kit for sheltering in place and a lightweight version for evacuation. Review contents regularly to ensure freshness.

2) Update Information: Ensure your address, phone number, and pet microchip details are up to date. Include an emergency contact outside your immediate area.

3) Prepare for Travel: Practice using pet carriers so your animals are comfortable with them. Ensure vehicles, trailers, experienced handlers, and drivers are available for larger animals. Identify pet-friendly locations in advance.

Prepare Your Pets Checklist:https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/ready.gov_prepare-pets-for-disasters.pdf

Lista en español:https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/ready.gov_prepare-pets-for-disasters_spanish.pdf

🚲 National Childhood Injury Prevention Week is a great time to remind our little riders about staying safe on the road! ...
09/03/2026

🚲 National Childhood Injury Prevention Week is a great time to remind our little riders about staying safe on the road! 💙

Whether they’re riding around the neighborhood, on a bike path, or heading to the park, a few simple safety habits can make a big difference. Teach children to stay alert, follow traffic signs, ride in the same direction as traffic, use hand signals, and always wear reflective or visible clothing. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Let’s help our kids build safe habits while they enjoy the freedom and fun of riding their bikes! 🌟


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🚲 ¡La Semana Nacional de Prevención de Lesiones Infantiles es un buen momento para recordarles a nuestros pequeños ciclistas la importancia de andar en bicicleta de manera segura! 💙

Ya sea que andes en bicicleta por tu vecindario, en un sendero o de camino al parque, unos simples hábitos de seguridad pueden hacer una gran diferencia. Enséñale a tu hijo a estar atento, seguir las señales de tránsito, andar en la misma dirección que el tráfico, usar señales con las manos y siempre usar ropa visible o reflectante. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

¡Ayuda a tus hijos a crear hábitos seguros mientras disfrutan de la diversión y libertad de andar en bicicleta! 🌟

🍂 Hello, September! 🍂September is here, and we have some great events coming up! 🎉 Check out what’s happening around our...
09/01/2026

🍂 Hello, September! 🍂

September is here, and we have some great events coming up! 🎉

Check out what’s happening around our community this month:
🗓️ September 13 – Divine Mercy Parish Festival | 11 AM�🗓️ September 19 – Mike’s Auto Kids Safety Day | 11 AM�🗓️ September 19 – Out of Darkness Walk | 2 PM�🗓️ September 26 – Columbus Hispanic Festival | 3 PM

Mark your calendars, bring the family, and come join us! ❤️ We hope to see you at one (or all!) of these community events!

Stay tuned for a post of the events we will be having this month! 🔍


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🍂 ¡Hola, Septiembre! 🍂

¡Septiembre ya está aquí y tenemos eventos fantásticos en puerta! 🎉

Mira qué eventos sucederán en nuestra comunidad este mes:
🗓️ 13 de Septiembre – Festival de la Parroquia de la Divina Misericordia | 11:00 a. m.
🗓️ 19 de Septiembre – Día de Seguridad Infantil de Mike’s Auto | 11:00 a. m.
🗓️ 19 de Septiembre – Caminata "Out of Darkness" | 2:00 p. m.
🗓️ 26 de Septiembre – Festival Hispano de Columbus | 3:00 p. m.

¡Marca tu calendario, trae a la familia y acompáñanos! ❤️ ¡Esperamos verte en alguno (¡o en todos!) de estos eventos comunitarios!

¡Estate atento a una publicación de los eventos que tendremos este mes! 🔍

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day💜25 Years On. Still Needed.Today, we remember the lives lost to overdose, support ...
08/31/2026

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day💜
25 Years On. Still Needed.

Today, we remember the lives lost to overdose, support the families and friends left behind, and recognize the many people whose lives have been affected by substance use and overdose.

Overdose can affect anyone, in any community. The good news is that overdose is preventable, and there are steps we can take to help save lives. Education, compassionate support, access to treatment and recovery services, and life-saving tools like naloxone (Narcan) can make a difference.

🟣 Today, take a moment to:
• Learn the signs of an overdose
• Learn how naloxone can help reverse an opioid overdose
• Talk openly about substance use and overdose without stigma
• Support those in recovery

25 years on, this day is still needed, but together, we can work toward a future where fewer lives are lost to overdose.

💜 Remember. Educate. Support. Save a Life.


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💜 Día Internacional de Concienciación sobre la Sobredosis 💜
25 años después. Sigue siendo necesario.

Hoy recordamos las vidas perdidas por sobredosis, apoyamos a las familias y amigos que quedaron atrás y reconocemos a las muchas personas cuyas vidas han sido afectadas por el consumo de sustancias y la sobredosis.

La sobredosis puede afectar a cualquiera, en cualquier comunidad. La buena noticia es que la sobredosis es prevenible, y hay pasos que podemos seguir para ayudar a salvar vidas. La educación, el apoyo compasivo, el acceso a servicios de tratamiento y recuperación, y herramientas que salvan vidas como la naloxona (Narcan) pueden marcar la diferencia.

🟣 Hoy, toma un momento para:
• Aprender los signos de una sobredosis
• Aprender cómo la naloxona puede ayudar a revertir una sobredosis por opioides
• Hablar abiertamente sobre el consumo de sustancias y la sobredosis sin estigmas
• Apoyar a quienes están en recuperación

25 años después, este día sigue siendo necesario, pero juntos podemos trabajar hacia un futuro donde menos vidas se pierdan por sobredosis.

💜 Recordar. Educar. Apoyar. Salvar una vida.

Yesterday, some of our ECDHD staff had the opportunity to join Central Community College-Columbus (CCC) students and sta...
08/26/2026

Yesterday, some of our ECDHD staff had the opportunity to join Central Community College-Columbus (CCC) students and staff, along with the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Commodores, for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Health Kiosk on the CCC campus! 🎉💙

We have installed this new kiosk to provide CCC students, staff, and members of the community with convenient access to a variety of general health and wellness products. 🩺🧴

We’re excited to see this resource available on campus and are proud to partner with CCC to help make health-related products more accessible to our community. 💙

A big thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this new resource! 🎀✂️


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Ayer, algunos de nuestro personal de ECDHD tuvieron la oportunidad de unirse a los estudiantes y el personal de Central Community College (CCC), junto con los Comodoros de la Cámara, para un corte de cinta para celebrar un nuevo Quiosco de Salud en el campus de CCC! 🎉💙

Hemos instalado este nuevo quiosco para brindar a los estudiantes, al personal de CCC y a las personas de la comunidad acceso conveniente a una variedad de productos de salud y bienestar general. 🩺🧴

¡Estamos emocionados de ver este recurso disponible en el campus y orgullosos de asociarnos con CCC para ayudar a que los productos relacionados con la salud sean más accesibles para nuestra comunidad! 💙

¡Un gran agradecimiento a todos los que se unieron a nosotros para celebrar este nuevo recurso! 🎀✂️

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4321 41st Avenue
Columbus, NE
68601

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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