An exemplary, collaborative local public health system serving all Nebraskans.
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.
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 in support of public health policy. NALHD’s dynamic initiatives help members address a broad spectrum of 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 and well. 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.
