Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department

Grill Smart. Eat Safe

Simple grilling tips can help protect your family this summer.

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July is UV Safety Awareness Month

Take steps to protect yourself and your family.

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Check for Ticks

After spending time outdoors, check your family and pets before heading in.

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July 15, 2026

Our Mission

The mission of SWNPHD is to empower individuals, foster collaborative partnerships, and advance the well-being of our communities through public health best practices.

Our residents' health and well-being are of the utmost importance and that is why we are the leading agency in these areas:

Public Health Emergency Response

SWNPHD provides leadership, resources, and training in public health emergencies. Authority has been given to us by FEMA Emergency Support Function #8. We participate in preparedness exercises, provide education and resources for developing emergency kits for businesses and individuals, and provide guidelines for developing home disaster kits.

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Disease Surveillance

We identify, investigate and monitor each occurrence of reportable communicable diseases. We take action to contain the spread of disease before it becomes a major public health concern. We educate the public on preventative measures to protect themselves, family and others from disease.

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Data

We collect specific health data for the nine county health district, which is available for all public health partners to utilize in their efforts to identify and measure progress in changing unhealthy trends.

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Community Resources

Find local help across nine counties

Food, healthcare, housing, mental health, and more — search the directory or browse by what you need.

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Our Offices

Visit us at two locations

Stop by our McCook or Ogallala office, or give us a call Monday through Friday.

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