Public Health Emergencies East-Central District Health Department works closely with federal, state and local officials to gather and share information about health emergencies that affect our region. Information, updates, and resources can be found here and on our East Central District Health Department Facebook page. 4321 41st. Ave Columbus, Nebraska 68601 Phone (402) 562-7500 Fax (402)564-0611 Footer Links Who We Are Programs Data & Reports Stay Connected To sign up to receive our emails, fill in the following fields and hit submit. Thanks, and welcome! Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions © 2021 East-Central District Health Department Powered by Firespring

Our Programs At ECDHD, our programs are designed to meet the varied needs of the diverse residents of our four-county service area. In creating and implementing these programs, ECDHD follows the 10 Essential Services as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guide to public health services in Nebraska at both the state and local level. The 10 Essential Services are: Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems. Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community. Inform, educate and empower people about health issues. Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems. Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety. Link people to needed personal health services, and ensure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable. Assure a competent public and personal health care workforce. Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility and quality of personal and population-based health services. Research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems. 4321 41st. Ave Columbus, Nebraska 68601 Phone (402) 562-7500 Fax (402)564-0611 Footer Links Who We Are Programs Data & Reports Stay Connected To sign up to receive our emails, fill in the following fields and hit submit. Thanks, and welcome! Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions © 2021 East-Central District Health Department Powered by Firespring