NORTH AMERICA HEALTH

Nebraska Speech Language Hearing Association
Assists the hearing and speech impaired with rehabilitation through a variety of programs.
www.nslha.org

Alzheimer's Association of Nebraska
State chapter providing information about symptoms, treatments, safety tips and support services.
www.alznebraska.org

Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands
Education and management programs for diabetes, lipids, hypertension, weight management and nutrition.
www.diabetes-education.com

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Offices in Omaha, Columbus, and Norfolk. Offers referrals, and education on pregnancy, delivery, and parenting.
www.ccomaha.org

Nebraska Hospital Association
Focuses on advocacy, community health, education and workforce shortages. Includes list of publications, legislative news and resources.
www.nhanet.org

In the Arms of Friends
Foundation that provides support for children and families dealing with cancer. Includes links, pictures, fundraising, and contact information.
www.inthearmsoffriends.org

Care Consultants for The Aging
Staffing service that provides the elderly with nurse aides and home health assistants. Also, offers moving services, if needed. Locations in Omaha and Lincoln.
www.careconsultants.com

Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA)
Voice of registered nurses and advocate for health consumers. Core issues include workplace rights, health and safety; appropriate staffing and continuing competency.
www.nebraskanurses.org

Western Community Health Resources
Multi-office agency offering services to families in the areas of Kid's Connection program, carseat safety, family reproductive health, WIC, CSFP and family advocacy services.
www.wchr.net

South Heartland District Health Department
Purpose is to help preserve and improve the health within Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster counties in southeast Nebraska. Includes special programs, history and calendar of events.
southheartlandhealth.org

Answers 4 Families
An outgrowth of the Nebraska Network for Children and Families. Gives information and support to families with special needs including discussion groups and disability specific information.
www.answers4families.org

Nebraska Coalition for Compassionate Care
A coalition of individuals and organizations guided by a common vision to promote truly compassionate and supported end-of-life care and to prevent the practices of assisted suicide/euthansia.
www.nebrccc.org

Nebraska Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care
Describes aims and issues of NEDONA-LTC which fosters a network of Directors of Nursing and Assistant Directors of Nursing in Long Term Care in Nebraska. Includes links to other state chapters.
www.nedona.org

Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition, Inc.
Offers culturally base treatment for physical and behavioral health, as well as transportation for health care. Calendar schedule and list of services. Locations in Omaha, Lincoln, and Sioux City.
www.nuihc.com

Project Relate
Public service to help break down the stigma associated with mental illness and to provide information about this disability to the community. Page includes symptoms, list of resources, and links to legislative projects.
www.projectrelate.org

The Nebraska Health Information Project
Promotes health of Nebraskans through informed, data based, policy decisions, and initiatives. Includes information on Rural Health Research, preventative and Social medicine, UNMC, staff and advisors, links and contacts.
www.unmc.edu