Welcome to the Central District Health Department !
Our geographic area of service includes Hall, Hamilton and Merrick Counties. We serve a population of approximately 72,000 in an area of 1575 square miles in South Central Nebraska.
Our mission is to educate, protect, assist and collaborate through comprehensive public health programs based on best practices. This is achieved by qualified staff empowered by personal and professional growth opportunities.
We embrace a philosophy of integrity, commitment and continuous quality improvement while providing progressive, economically sound programs that target our community's needs.
Our activities and programs are designed to protect and improve the health of those we serve. You will find a listing of our services and programs as well as links to community resources in the navigator bar to the left. Please take time to explore our website, and let us know what you think. We value your opinion and are here to serve.
Teresa Anderson, APRN-CNS
Executive Director
Check out the video link to learn more about public health.
"Healthiest Nation in One Generation" www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuBggj7Zd3A
Grand Island has been a smoke free city for over two years!!! If you would like to quit smoking please try the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline provided by the Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services - Division of Public Health
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
For more information contact the Health department at health@cdhd.ne.gov, or call
308-385-5175 or toll free 1-877-216-9092
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