Nebraska Organizations

Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN)
Works to improve access to behavioral healthcare in Nebraska. Analyzes behavioral health workforce trends and provides recruitment and educational services for students and professionals already in the workforce.
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Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH)
Focuses on research, intervention, education, and outreach activities to meet the needs of farmers, including non-traditional farmers, their family members, and workers. A NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center located at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health.
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Community Action of Nebraska, Inc. (CAN)
Works on behalf of the 9 Community Action Agencies in Nebraska. Serves as a bridge between the agencies and state, federal, and private organizations. Coordinates community assessments and provides technical assistance and training.
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Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center (gpTRAC)
One of the telehealth resource centers funded by the federal Office for the Advancement of Telehealth. Assists healthcare organizations, networks, and providers in the implementation of cost-effective telehealth programs to serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations. Includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Nebraska.
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Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN)
Serves as the Primary Care Association for Nebraska. Promotes healthcare delivery to medically underserved, low income, and uninsured populations. Consists of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide mental health, dental, and medical healthcare services.
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Heartland Environmental Justice Center (Heartland EJ Center)
A technical assistance center that provides no-cost support to communities looking to address environmental and energy equity in their communities. Services include grant application support, needs assessments, partnership development, environmental justice training, and more. Serves rural and underserved communities in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and adjoining Indigenous Nations.
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Nebraska Area Health Education Centers (NE AHEC)
Consists of 5 regional Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) in the Central, Northern, Panhandle, Omaha, and Southeast parts of the state. Works to recruit and retain healthcare provides. Focuses on health career promotion, education, health professions development, continuing education, and community needs.
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Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD)
Organization consisting of health department directors in Nebraska. Promotes collaboration and opportunities amongst public health agencies. Oversees the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot Project to ensure Veterans returning to their homes in rural Nebraska can access the support needed to successfully reintegrate into their families and communities.
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Nebraska Center for Nursing
Advocates for and supports the nursing workforce in Nebraska. Examines nursing workforce data to help address the state's nursing shortage.
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Provides services to citizens of Nebraska. Oversees numerous health, safety, and wellness and prevention programs including dental health, mental health, school health, emergency medical services (EMS) and preparedness, substance abuse, and the Nebraska State Office of Rural Health.
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: Division of Public Health (DHHS)
Provides community health programs and services and administers licensure of health-related professions and facilities. Offers information on communicable diseases, emergency medical services (EMS), epidemiology, radiation control programs, chronic diseases, environmental health, and immunization.
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Nebraska Emergency Health Systems
Works to strengthen emergency healthcare throughout Nebraska through collaboration with emergency medical services (EMS), education and training programs, hospitals, and the statewide trauma system.
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Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA)
Represents Nebraska's hospitals and health systems. Provides information on Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), emergency preparedness, education and training, quality and patient safety, and workforce resources. Maintains a Rural Quality Improvement Steering Committee that offers recommendations, reports, and education for the model quality improvement plan for Nebraska hospitals.
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Nebraska Office of Rural Health
Works to assure quality healthcare services to those living in rural Nebraska. Promotes programs and activities including student loan repayment programs, recruitment and retention, healthcare facilities serving underserved areas, and State 30 J1 Visa Waiver. Serves as the Nebraska Office of Primary Care.
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Nebraska Rural Health Association (NeRHA)
Offers leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communication, and education. Provides a forum to address rural health concerns and develop and promote effective solutions at the local and state level. Shares information on Nebraska rural health clinics.
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North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD)
One of four regional rural development centers in the U.S. that works with extension professionals, researchers, and partners to enhance rural development outcomes. Serves a 12-state area in the North Central region which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
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Public Health Association of Nebraska (PHAN)
Works to improve and promote the overall health of the residents of Nebraska by providing opportunities for collaboration, education, professional development, and advocacy.
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Region 7 ROTA-R Center
Offers coordination of training and technical assistance for agencies and organizations working in rural opioid and substance misuse in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska. Offers a clearinghouse of opioid and stimulant misuse resources.
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TMF Health Quality Institute
A Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) working with patients, providers, and government agencies to improve the health of people in Arkansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Puerto Rico, Texas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Nebraska (HUD)
Works to increase home ownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing. Provides information about HUD housing programs and local contacts for the state.
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University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Focuses on the education of a variety of health workforce disciplines in an effort to serve the rural and urban medical needs of Nebraska.
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University of Nebraska Medical Center Office of Rural Health Initiatives (UNMC Office of Rural Health Initiatives)
Works to improve rural healthcare in Nebraska and provide strategic leadership and vision for the University of Nebraska Medical Center's (UNMC) rural outreach education initiatives, centered on 5 pillars: rural education and workforce preparation, delivery models, use of emerging technologies, rural health research, and UNMC's rural brand and organizational structure.
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University of Nebraska Medical Center: Center for Health Policy (UNMC)
Conducts research related to healthcare in Nebraska. Disseminates information on health policy.
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USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Office
Works to improve the economy and quality of life in rural Nebraska. Provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance.
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