Program Information Find out about the many programs and services we offer Learn more here! On Friday, November 19, 2021, Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded recommendations for booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine in populations to now include all adults ages 18 years and older who received a primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna). Under the new recommendations, all adults ages 18 and older may receive a booster shot at least six months after completing their primary mRNA vaccine series. In addition, ACIP updated recommendations for the groups who should receive a booster shot at least six months after completing their primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series to include: people ages 50 and older and residents ages 18 years and older in long-term care settings. Learn more at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/CDC-and-FDA-Expand-Eligibility-for-COVID-19-Booster-Shots-to-All-Adults.aspx East Central District Health Department is a state-approved district health department that provides public health services to a four-county service area: Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte. We offer a wide variety of programs to help us live out our mission and vision. We are proud to work with community partners and coalitions to help improve the health of our communities. COVID-19 RESOURCES COVID-19 Hotline/Línea Directa COVID-19 Quarantine--cuarentena COVID-19 Testing-Prueba COVID19 NE DHHS Dashboard Our Programs Community Health Hubs Early Development Network Emergency Preparedness Environmental Health Immunizations/Vaccines Substance Abuse Prevention Tobacco Prevention Travel Advisories West Nile Virus Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) DECEMBER 3, 2021 Erie Meat Products Ltd Recalls Chicken Bologna Products Imported Without Benefit of Inspection DECEMBER 3, 2021 Erie Meat Products Ltd. Recalls Chicken Bologna Products Imported Without Benefit of Inspection DECEMBER 2, 2021 BUBS Naturals is Recalling Two Lots of Fountain of Youth Collagen Powder After Firm Testing Found Milk Protein in The Product That Uses MCT Powder Oil as an Ingredient DECEMBER 1, 2021 Science Brief: Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant DECEMBER 1, 2021 SARS-CoV-2 Variant Classifications and Definitions Read more People with certain chronic conditions are at higher risk of serious #flu complications. Getting a flu shot is the… https://t.co/kkVC2TEvKp Good Neighbor Community Health Center December 5, 2021, 10:01 am There is an #urgent need for #blood and #bloodproducts in our region. If you have ever considered #donating, pleas… https://t.co/k09IVxjelr Good Neighbor Community Health Center December 4, 2021, 10:00 am Existe una necesidad #urgente de #sangre y productos #sanguíneos en nuestra región. Si alguna vez ha considerado do… https://t.co/hEGwH1pgk7 Good Neighbor Community Health Center December 3, 2021, 3:00 pm 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