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HEALTH ALERT: Due to high Manganese levels in the Columbus water supply, all infant formula should be prepared with filtered or bottled water. The levels are NOT high enough to affect adults.

HEALTH ALERT: Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Service and local health departments are investigating a gastrointestinal illness outbreak caused by a rare parasite called Cyclospora. The investigation points to a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora infections that appear to be associated with store brand garden salads containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots purchased at ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco grocery stores. Learn more on ECDHD's Food Safety page.

East Central District Health Department is a state-approved district health department that provides public health services to a four-county service area: Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte. We work with community partners and coalitions and offer a wide variety of programs to help us live out our mission and vision.