Public health emergency preparedness.

Disease surveillance (responsibility shared with NHHSS)
a. School surveillance - absenteeism counts are collected weekly
b. West Nile Virus - dead bird collection and testing and mosquito trapping and testing
c. Rabies monitoring in animals and investigate potential human exposures
d. Other community health threats, as needed: mold, pertussis, food-borne illness

Scrubby Bear, an American Red Cross program that teaches proper hand-washing techniques to children in preschool through third grade.

Vaccinations for children.

Refers community health clinic patients for charity care at volunteer physician offices and hospitals for their specialty medical care needs.

EPSDT (also called Care for Kids) is the Early Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment program for children who are enrolled in Medicaid.

Offers preventive healthcare services for eligible children ages 0 through 20, including oral healthcare.

A searchable database of service providers; clients may take a self-assessment to find appropriate resources for their needs; choose childcare, respite, health, mental health, counseling, support groups, etc. Can provide referrals for food pantries, financial assistance, etc.

Childhood immunizations, flu shots, education and home visits to teen moms, cancer screening on site, child psychologist on site, breastfeeding assistance, smoking cessation for pregnant women, TB treatment, help finding a doctor or dentist, help with finding medication or other care, Every Women Matters Education and Outreach, Denver Developmental Screening, and case management to reduce lead and other hazard exposure.

Fosters local and regional economic growth that results in employment opportunities for the greater Lincoln community. Serves the community through a constructive interaction among businesses, government and education, acting as the principal advocate and catalyst in promoting retention and expansion of existing businesses, development of new ventures and attraction of additional businesses.

Lobbies local, state and federal governing bodies on business issues. Works with legislators on legislation affecting business, establishing or expanding local business, helping businesses of all sizes grow through networking opportunities and value-added programs and services.

Assists with market and statistical research.

Relocation information for new residents.

Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau is the marketing department for the community of Lincoln with a mission to develop conferences, convention, and events that fill hotel rooms and increase Lincoln's economic base. The five areas of promotion are: convention, sporting events, general tourism, group motor-coach, and corporate.

Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development is a community-based, public-private collaboration that provides focused direction for Lincoln's economic development activities. The Partnership recognizes that the public and private sectors work best when they work together. Its goals are to attract high-impact industries, to nurture the environment for existing businesses, and to cultivate local entrepreneurial development.

Lincoln's Specialty Care promotes and encourages referrals to Lincoln hospitals and specialists from areas in Nebraska and Kansas that do not have specialized medical services available to their community. Services include: medical education for physicians and healthcare providers in outreach communities, Lincoln physician's directory; newsletters focusing on Lincoln's facilities, specialists, facilities and new technology/procedures; website featuring facility and physician information; information, which includes a special list of reduced-rate hotels/motels, for patients and families traveling to Lincoln for medical care. Website: www.lincolndocs.com - includes searchable database of all Lincoln physicians with contact information and mapping capability.

Membership society organized to bring together Lancaster County physicians to promote and improve public health and welfare.

Referrals to physicians who are accepting new patients.

Provides medical health information for women in Iowa. Topics covered include birth control and pregnancy, breast and cervical cancer, immunizations, child and infant health, domestic abuse, maternal and prenatal care, sexually transmitted diseases, perinatal depression, heart disease, and other health-related topics.

Helps Iowa families with children and teenagers (birth through 20 years) find medical, dental, vision, and mental health providers; schedule health care appointments; connect to community resources; screen to see how young children are learning and growing; and enroll children in Hawk-I and Medicaid health insurances.

Acute health care facility.

Emergency room available 24 hours, including Level 1 Trauma.

Burn Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Cancer program including radiation therapy, outpatient chemotherapy, hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant.

Heart program includes cardiac rehab, diagnostic cardiology, and cardiac catherization.

Lung program includes pulmonary function testing and respiratory therapy rehabilitation.

Diabetes program includes diabetic teaching. International Diabetes Center affiliation.

Coronary and intensive care.

Neurology neurosensory program, EEG, EMG, speech therapy, and psychological testing.

Physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Kidney and pancreas transplants.

Birthing suites, PICU, and NICU.

Wound care program.

Primary care clinics.

Health seminars and childbirth education classes.

Sleep center for narcolepsy and sleep apnea disorders.

Childhood immunizations, flu shots, education and home visits to teen moms, cancer screening on site, child psychologist on site, breastfeeding assistance, smoking cessation for pregnant women, TB treatment, help finding a doctor or dentist, help with finding medication or other care, Every Women Matters Education and Outreach, Denver Developmental Screening, and case management to reduce lead and other hazard exposure.

Regional referral center for comprehensive health care services.

Level II Trauma Center.

Acute rehabilitation.

Childhood immunizations, flu shots, education and home visits to teen moms, cancer screening on site, child psychologist on site, breastfeeding assistance, smoking cessation for pregnant women, TB treatment, help finding a doctor or dentist, help with finding medication or other care, Every Women Matters Education and Outreach, Denver Developmental Screening, and case management to reduce lead and other hazard exposure.

Mercy Family Health Line provides registered nurses 24 hours a day who are trained to provide answers to health care questions on a confidential basis. Can also help refer callers to physicians.

Program is for children and teens under the age of 21 who are enrolled in Iowa Medicaid. Provide services that help children maintain good health, including helping families find a doctor, dentist, or vision care provider, coordinating care, and providing community referrals.

Assists in locating a medical home for patients who have visited Bryan East or Bryan West Emergency Departments in Lincoln for health care issues. Program staff will help find a provider, assist in obtaining needed medications, and connect patients to other community resources. The goal of the program is to connect individuals and families to a total health care program for healthier lives. Patients will meet with a registered nurse/case manager team at a time and place that works for them. The case manager works with the patient to find a medical home (i.e., primary doctor) and access medication resources.

The Care for Kids Program - an Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) program - serves residents of Polk and Dallas Counties. EPSDT is the benefit package of Medicaid/Title 19 for individuals under 21 years of age.

The focus of the EPSDT Care for Kids program is to inform families of the benefits they receive with Medicaid/Title 19. -help individuals secure a medical and dental home. Ensure that eligible individuals receive and understand the importance of preventative health care. Link families to other community resources to improve their health and well-being (WIC, Early ACCESS, parenting classes, child care assistance, housing assistance, food pantries, etc.).

Offers an information line operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides health information, triage, physician and service referrals over the phone for individuals in need of medical advice.

Support groups offered through Iowa Health Systems: for example, breast feeding education & support group, parents of children with ADD, grief support for parents whose child died, and others.