Scotts Bluff County Health Department
Mission:
To provide public health services to the community in conjunction with leadership, support, and education that will prevent disease and injury, promote and maintain health, and protect against environmental hazards.
Services Provided:
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Community Health Nursing and Education
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Immunization clinic
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Blood pressure screening/monitoring
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Workplace wellness programs
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Child abuse and neglect counseling
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Tuberculosis testing
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Communicable disease investigation and control
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Health education
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Health services to County Jail
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Home Visits
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Environmental Health:
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Private well and water supply inspections
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Sewage disposal investigation
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Refuse disposal investigation
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Pest control
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School inspections
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Mobile home park inspections/licensing
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Public swimming pool inspections
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Childcare facility inspections
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Indoor air quality problems
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Miscellaneous environmental complaint investigation
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Health complaint investigation
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Emergency Response & Planning
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Bio-Terror/Emergency Response
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Disease Surveillance
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Volunters are needed to help with Emergencies
In the event of a mass disaster or disease outbreak, many volunteers will be needed to assist with important response functions. To volunteer or find out more contact the Health Department or print the following forms to register now.
http://www.unitedwayofwesternnebraska.com/disaster_relief_volunteering.htm
Location
1825 10th Street
Gering, NE 69341
2nd floor of Administration Building
Hours
8:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:30
Monday through Friday
Contact
Bill Wineman, Director
bwineman@scottsbluffcounty.org
308-436-6636
FAX: 308-436-6638
Linda Williams
Administrative Assistant
lwilliams@scottsbluffcounty.org
308-436-6636
Community Health Nurses
308-630-1650
2008 Immunization Clinic:
Sponsored by Scotts Bluff County Health Department
The clinic will be at RWMC South Unit at 3700 Avenue B in Scottsbluff.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. By appointment only.
4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. By appointment only.
Call 630-1126 for an appointment.
Jan. 07, 2009
Jan. 21, 2009
Feb. 04, 2009
Feb. 18, 2009
March 04, 2009
March 18, 2009
April 01, 2009
April 15, 2009
May 06, 2009
May 20, 2009
June 03, 2009
June 17, 2009
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July 01,2009
July 15, 2009
Aug. 05, 2009
Aug. 19, 2009
Sept. 02, 2009
Sept. 16, 2009
Oct. 07, 2009
Oct. 21, 2009
Nov. 04, 2009
Nov. 18, 2009
Dec. 02, 2009
Dec. 16, 2009
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Parent/legal guardian must accompany child for immunizations or call above number to make other arrangements. |
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Information:
Bio-Terrorism and Smallpox:
Click to visit the State Health and Human services page: www.hhs.state.ne.us
Avian or Pandemic Influenza
Additional Avian Flu/Pandemic information
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a copy of a birth or death certificate?
Our office has request forms which can be mailed to Lincoln. You may also contact the regional office (308-436-6951) or HHS vital statistics via the internet (www.hhs.state.ne.us/index.htm). This web site will access information on all departments and services.
Who do I contact regarding a food complaint or for a restaurant inspection or license? Contact the Department of Agriculture AT 402-471-2536
How do I get an appointment at the Immunization Clinic?
Contact the clinic, located in the RWMC south Unit, at 308-630-1126 to schedule an appointment. Clinics are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 to 2:00 and 4:00 to 7:00.
How can I get a radon kit?
Our office has request forms or contact 1-800-557-2366 or DHHS Radon Hot Line at 1 800 334 9491.
How do I get my water tested?
Contact Environmental Services at 818 So. Beltline, Scottsbluff, at 308-632-3933.
What do I have to do to get my well inspected?
Our office has forms for domestic sewer and water system evaluations. The completed form can be returned and an appointment scheduled for the inspection. The fee is $80.
Who do I contact for environmental health concerns and inspections outside Scotts Bluff County?
Contact Nebraska State HHS Regional office in Gering at 308-436-6948.
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