Mosquito Trapping Season
Jun 16, 2025
Mosquito Trapping Season Has Begun As temperatures rise, mosquito activity increases and so does the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus. That's why our team at NNPHD has officially kicked off mosquito trapping season . What is mosquito trapping? Mosquito trapping is a surveillance tool we use to: Monitor mosquito populations Identify mosquito species Test for viruses like West Nile Special traps are placed around the health district in areas . . .
Measles Cases on the Rise in the United States
Apr 28, 2025
Contact: Colleen Hupke, Executive Health Director, colleen@nnphd.ne.gov Molly Herman, Epidemiology Manager, molly@nnphd.ne.gov Expanding Measles Outbreaks Highlight Need for Immunization and Awareness in Northeast Nebraska Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department is responding to the expanding number of measles outbreaks across the country. Per CDC, as of April 17, 2025, a total of 800 confirmed measles cases were reported by 25 jurisdictions: Alaska, . . .
Colon Rectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is steadily on the rise and is being detected in younger people. There is no exact cause, but our diet and exercise patterns are some of the suspects for the increase in cases. It is imperative to be pro-active and complete regular screenings that may catch colorectal cancer early. We provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to individuals 45 and older that wish to complete it within the privacy of their own home. The Fecal Immunochemical Test or FIT is easily done at home and takes about 5 . . .