Black maternal mortality in Nebr. is alarmingly high. I Be Black Girl, Nebr. Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative, and Partnership for a Healthy Nebr. (& Lincoln) are 3 organizations working to improve access to early prenatal care and save lives. tinyurl.com/3nfj3m97

Even if you feel great, some health problems don’t show obvious symptoms. That’s why prenatal tests are so important! Find resources for a healthy prenatal and postpartum journey here: healthylincoln.org/what-we-do/hea…

NY Times: Pediatricians do not profit from vaccines - they often break even or lose money on them. Misinformation about doctors' motivations harms children's health & creates distrust. Pediatricians recommend vaccines to protect kids from serious diseases. nyti.ms/4lwVbM4

Long COVID happens when a child continues to have symptoms lasting at least 3 mo.s after an infection. This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes long COVID symptoms in kids. Protect your child against long COVID - stay up to date on their COVID vaxxes. ja.ma/44iN3c7

COVID cases growing next door in Iowa. Stay up-to-date on vaccinations. aol.com/covid-19-cases…

This video from the "6 Pillars of For Emotional Wellbeing - A Parent's Guide" features our president, Dr. Bob Rauner & others explaining the importance of physical activity on overall child health. youtube.com/watch?v=t6cY7z…

In child development, timing matters when it comes to immunization. Just like kids have developmental stages, their immune systems have stages, too, & vaccines work best when their bodies are ready to respond. Questions, visit tinyurl.com/5n9yn5y7

Find reliable, evidence based information on child health from the American Academy of Pediatrics podcasts here: tinyurl.com/vd6m865h

SUGAR IS SUGAR. Whether it's cane sugar or high fructose corn syrup, there's too much of it in soda and other sugary drinks - a leading source of empty calories & cause of obesity, especially in kids. #RethinkYourDrink Find healthy beverage info at: tinyurl.com/mkdw656m

Dr. Bob Rauner, Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln president & family physician w/ a masters in public health, does a deep dive into the factors influencing a trend that puts Nebr. in the top 1/2 of US states for infant deaths - & how we can reverse it. tinyurl.com/yvwd5xuj

Breastfeeding means healthier moms and babies. Find resources to support your breastfeeding journey here: healthylincoln.org/what-we-do/hea…

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Older adults, people with chronic conditions, & low-income workers are expected to be hit hardest by changes to SNAP, the supplemental nutrition plan. Yale School of Public Health breaks down what these changes mean now & in the future. ysph.yale.edu/news-article/n…

Financial impact of long COVID can linger for years, study finds. 59% of participants with long COVID attributed their work loss to their symptoms. Best protection against long COVID is staying up-to-date on COVID vaxxes. tinyurl.com/2tx5ckr9

All vaccines contain antigens that help the body fight against an infection. Kids are exposed to 2K - 6K antigens every day when just by playing on the playground or riding on bus, more than the number of antigens in any combination of vaccines. More: tinyurl.com/yfbwx7c3

Measles during pregnancy can lead to serious complications for the pregnant mom & fetus. Measles is highly contagious w/ pregnant women, infants, & young kids especially at risk of harm. Best protection = MMR vaccine, which provides long-lasting immunity. bit.ly/4mgzkJs

When you get the #RSV vaccine while pregnant, your body makes antibodies that will protect your newborn from serious illness. Learn why one ob-gyn got the flu, COVID-19, Tdap, & RSV vaccines while pregnant— & how that gave her newborn immediate protection: bit.ly/45vF4aY

ACOG released updated clinical guidance supporting vaccination during pregnancy against COVID, influenza, & RSV. New guidance documents also reflect a large & growing body of research/data re: the safety & benefits of maternal immunization. Read: bit.ly/4fY7oaU

If you have questions about the 2025-2026 COVID vaccine and it's availability for your family, we have some answers here: healthylincoln.org/.../vaccine-q-…

The Lincoln-Lancaster Cnty Health Dept & partners today released the 3rd video “Nutrition and Hydration” in the “6 Pillars for Emotional Wellbeing – A Parent’s Guide” video series supporting youth emotional health. youtube.com/watch?v=lEiSwS…