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About NALHD

Vision

An exemplary, collaborative local public health system serving all Nebraskans.

Mission

NALHD amplifies the impact of local public health departments at the state and local levels. Through NALHD, members leverage resources, pursue organizational excellence, facilitate peer learning, build collaborative systems, and advocate in support of public health policy. NALHD’s dynamic initiatives help members address a range of factors that impact Nebraskans’ ability to be healthy and well.

History

The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD) is a 501(c)3 professional association of Nebraska’s local public health department directors. Founded in 2010, today, NALHD is recognized nationally and locally for its expertise in developing and coordinating public health initiatives that benefit communities statewide. 

NALHD amplifies the impact of local public health departments at the state and local levels. Through NALHD, members leverage resources, pursue organizational excellence, facilitate peer learning, build collaborative systems, and advocate for public health policy. NALHD’s dynamic initiatives help members address various factors that impact Nebraskans’ health. 

NALHD members are recognized as critical partners in convening communities, developing policy, implementing evidence-based models of public health practice, identifying local priority initiatives, and facilitating relationships to support the work making Nebraskans healthy. NALHD maintains partnerships with government agencies, policymakers, academic institutions, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and representatives from business, education, healthcare, housing, and other entities.   

NALHD is Nebraska’s NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials) affiliate.  

 

NALHD's Awards

NALHD has been honored to be recognized by friends, including the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA).

2022 

NSEA Friend of Education

2021 

NACCHO Model Practice -- VetSET

2017 

NACCHO Promising Practice – VetSET

2016

 NACCHO Promising Practice – Outreach Partnership to Improve Health Literacy

Our Commitment

NALHD is committed to excellence in non-profit management and proudly participates in the Best Practices Partnership with the Non-Profit Association of the Midlands.