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HAVE YOU SEEN A DEAD BIRD LATELY?
Public Health Solutions is now accepting reports of dead birds. We are interested in the corvid species, which includes crows and bluejays (see pictures below). In partnership with DHHS, local health departments begin surveillance of the bird population on June 1st, as part of a comprehensive West Nile virus program. Mosquitoes acquire the virus from infected birds and pass it on to other birds, animals and people. Humans CANNOT acquire West Nile virus directly from birds. If you see a dead corvid species bird that appears freshly dead (body intact, no insect infestation or sunken eyes), please call us immediately. If we determine that the bird is suitable for testing, we will give you further instructions and come out to pick up the bird. To report a dead bird, call Public Health Solutions at 402-826-3880 or toll free at 1-844-830-0813. ... See MoreSee Less

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Health Alerts Issued for Pawnee Lake, Iron Horse Trail Lake

The state has issued health alerts for harmful algal blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Iron Horse Trail Lake in Pawnee County and Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County. These are the first health alerts issued in the 2017 recreational season. Weekly sampling has been conducted at 50 public lakes since the beginning of May.

Samples taken earlier this week at both lakes were above the state’s health alert threshold of 20 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin (a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.) The alerts will continue at the lakes for at least two more weeks, because lakes that are on health alert must have two consecutive weeks of readings below the threshold before the alert is discontinued.
When a health alert is issued, signs are posted to advise the public to use caution, and designated swimming beaches are closed during the alert. Recreational boating and fishing are permitted, but the public is advised to use caution and avoid exposure to the water, particularly avoiding any activity that could lead to swallowing the water. Do not let pets get in the water or drink from the lake. People can still use the public areas for camping, picnics and other outdoor activities.

The lakes will continue to be monitored weekly throughout the 2017 recreational season. Sampling results for harmful algal blooms and bacteria will be updated every Friday and posted on NDEQ’s web site, deq.ne.gov.

If you experience health symptoms, notify your physician. You can also contact the Nebraska Regional Poison Center at 800-222-1222 for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

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Public Health Solutions District Health Department shared WTHR-TV's live video. ... See MoreSee Less

We're talking child safety with car seats! Our Carlos Diaz is with a car seat expert right now taking your questions! Join in!

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Aerobic Exercise Improves Cognition in Depression

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Adding regular aerobic exercise to antidepressant therapy for inpatients with clinical depression leads to significant improvements in cognitive function, new research shows.

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CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response

Do you know the 30/30 rule? It says if you see lightning, start counting to 30. If you hear thunder before you reach 30, go indoors immediately. www.cdc.gov/disasters/lightning/safetytips.html

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