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Family Healthcast
Updated: Jul. 31, 2020 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By Alissa Harrington
The Ultraviolet Light Box claims it can kill 99 percent of germs.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 12:48 PM CDT
Outreach programs are helping senior citizens isolated by the pandemic
Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By Alissa Harrington
At home workouts during the pandemic are causing more injuries.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 12:43 PM CDT
Your "social bubble" could be expanding as people look to do more while fighting the coronanavirus.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By KSNB -
In our Family Healthcast, state health officials remind people not to forget regular vaccinations during pandemic.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2019 at 8:05 PM CST
|By Kelsey Dickeson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church is continuing to serve the community this Christmas with an annual tradition.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2019 at 10:54 PM CST
|By Danielle Davis
As the needs of farmers change, Governor Rickett's says legislation has to adopt various approaches to continue to meet the needs of farmers.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2018 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Recruiting more nurses to work in mental health care could help address the shortages in the field in Nebraska.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2018 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By NBC
An outbreak of intestinal illness linked to eating salads from McDonald's is widening.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2018 at 2:21 PM CDT
|By 1011 NOW
Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County and Rockford Lake in Gage County remain on health alert.
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Updated: Jul. 20, 2018 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Nebraska health officials are warning people to stay out of Rockford Lake southeast of Beatrice because of toxic blue-green algae blooms.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2018 at 2:39 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
State health and environment officials have issued a health alert for toxic blue-green algae at Kirkman's Cove near Humboldt in the southeastern corner of Nebraska.
Updated: May. 7, 2018 at 1:46 PM CDT
|By Russ Batenhorst
A traveling medical center is examining over 400 selected Hall County residents as part of a national health survey. Results, with those from other areas, help the Center for Disease Control and Prevention prepare reports.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2018 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Press Release
During the month of April, agricultural burning in Kansas and Oklahoma for the management of prairie and rangelands may affect the air quality in Nebraska.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2018 at 10:15 PM CST
|By Julie Tate
Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings is now able to do brain and spine surgeries. A new piece of equipment is giving surgeons a big hand.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2018 at 4:40 PM CST
|By Julie Tate
On Tuesday a blood drive took place at the UNK Health Sciences Education Complex. Hundreds of students came out to donate.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2018 at 4:29 PM CST
|By Julie Tate
Patients at the Morrison Cancer Center in Hastings will get a helping hand paying for bills not covered by insurance, thanks to a recent donation.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2018 at 4:04 PM CST
|By Shaleeka Powell
Some of you may choose retail therapy when you need to relax, but wag therapy is another great option that helps in a number of ways.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2017 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Officials in south-central Nebraska are issuing a warning about possible rabies exposure at a little league football game last weekend.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2017 at 10:48 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is warning patients about possible exposure to serious infections when they were treated at the podiatry clinic at the Winnebago Hospital in Winnebago.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2017 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By Chase Houle
One hospital is giving children with asthma a summer camp where no one is limited.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2017 at 7:10 PM CDT
|By Shaleeka Powell
Latest statistics show nearly 30 percent of adult Nebraskans report a health professional told them they have high blood pressure. With hopes of reducing that number, a local organization is launching a new program.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2017 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Shaleeka Powell
The weather may have some of you sneezing and blowing your nose, but did you know it can also affect your teeth?
Updated: May. 28, 2017 at 3:27 PM CDT
|By Chase Houle
Buying medicine can be more annoying than your current symptoms. But one pharmacist says that it doesn't have to be.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2017 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Chase Houle
The Food Allergy Research and Education organization says that two kids in every classroom has a food allergy.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2017 at 10:08 PM CDT
|By Shaleeka Powell
Local doctors said exposure to smoky conditions is risky for people with breathing problems and can cause serious health concerns.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2017 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Shaleeka Powell
A local woman doesn't let a deadly disease stop her from being a great parent, hard worker and inspiration to others.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2017 at 1:52 PM CDT
|By Russ Batenhorst
CHI Health St. Francis fundraiser to benefit area EMT's and cancer center patients.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2017 at 10:19 PM CDT
|By Russ Batenhorst
A special method developed in Virginia allowed some patients at the Mission of Mercy dental clinic to be fitted with dentures.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2017 at 1:14 PM CDT
|By Russ Batenhorst
Mission of Mercy dental clinic is providing free dental care to anyone that needs it Friday and Saturday in Grand Island.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2017 at 4:48 AM CDT
|By Russ Batenhorst
Colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer, but it is very treatable with a high survival rate is detected early. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2017 at 7:21 PM CDT
|By Julie Tate
Several hundred attended Thursday's Brain Injury Conference in Kearney. Many brain injury survivors there expressed concerns about not having enough resources.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2017 at 7:40 PM CDT
|By Julie Tate
Tuesday marks only the second day of the spring season and many people are already suffering from allergies. If you're one of those people here's what you can do to find relief.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2017 at 8:08 AM CST
|By Chase Houle
For many people receiving the wrong blood type won't hurt them. But for those women wanting a child, it could make it more difficult.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2017 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Chase Houle
A Grand Island woman drove through the snow storm to donate blood and has some advice for those who thought about canceling.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2017 at 9:41 PM CST
|By Shaleeka Powell
Providence Place officials said it takes a community to keep people with dementia safe, so they recommend family members reach out to locals so people know what to expect if a person is missing.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2017 at 9:54 PM CST
|By Shaleeka Powell
Smoking can soon be a 21 and up activity, if a proposed bill is passed at the Capitol.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2017 at 7:53 PM CST
|By Russ Batenhorst
Free dental clinic planned for April in Grand Island expects to help over 15-hundred people in need of dental care.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2017 at 5:19 PM CST
|By Chase Houle
A 12-year-old boy has had four heart surgeries before he turned twelve. And his mom has been there with him every step of the way.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2017 at 7:37 PM CST
|By Chase Houle
CCC nursing students experience what schizophrenia is like first hand in their mental health class.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2017 at 4:21 PM CST
|By Chase Houle
A husband and wife struggled to have a child for seven years and now they're proud parents.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2017 at 7:57 PM CST
|By Chase Houle
The Department of Health and Human Services saw more than 15 cases of rabies in Nebraska last year.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2017 at 7:34 PM CST
|By Julie Tate
A winter shortage of blood donations could cost people their lives.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2017 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Chase Houle
The Family Advocacy Network says that in 2016 females were the most abused. And last year they saw more than 600 new child abuse cases.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2017 at 7:51 PM CST
|By Julie Tate
According to a recent study done by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, influenza outbreaks are on the rise. This is keeping local physicians on their toes this flu season.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2017 at 2:01 PM CST
|By Courtesy: Nebraska Sports Council
The NE150Challenge, a year-long web-based wellness program, officially opened Monday at the Nebraska State Capitol with Governor Pete Ricketts leading the annual Governor’s Walk for wellness.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2017 at 8:37 AM CST
|By Russ Batenhorst
A shortage of the blood supply has officials at the American Red Cross in Grand Island encouraging donors to make a visit to their local blood drives.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2017 at 8:17 AM CST
|By Russ Batenhorst
Weight training can be a good method for people of all ages to have a better tone and prevent later in life aches and pains.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2017 at 10:29 PM CST
|By Shaleeka Powell
A local emergency room has seen several people who fell outside and hurt themselves, due to the icy conditions.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2017 at 6:44 PM CST
|By Chase Houle
The benefits of breast milk