NALHD is engaged in interconnected efforts to support and sustain staff in Community Health Worker (CHW) roles as resources across the public health system.
NALHD's Skill-Building Series
NALHD's online Skill-Building Series for CHWs provides self-paced training connected to national CHW Core Competencies. NALHD also hosts a monthly Skill-Building Community of Practice (CoP) for health department staff.
Equity Advancement Initiative
Multi-year investments from Nebraska’s Medicaid managed care plans and other partners enable NALHD’s Equity Advancement Initiative. This initiative...
- Extends LHD teams’ capacity to help diverse communities (including Medicaid members) understand and address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), such as the need for food assistance, housing, preventive screenings, transportation, etc.
- Develops better solutions to manage and share LHDs’ SDOH screening and referral data to meet the unique needs of public health.
Oral Health Expansion in Nebraska
NALHD’s Oral Health Expansion Project, made possible by a 3-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)*, is a testament to our commitment to improving oral health in Nebraska communities. This project is not just about providing resources; it is also about empowering local and tribal health departments to expand the reach of their school- and community-based dental programs. Oral health is crucial to overall community health and well-being.
