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What We Do

Salud de Minorías/Minority Health

El programa de Salud de Minorías tiene como objetivo proporcionar educación y asistencia para la salud en la búsqueda de recursos para las poblaciones minoritarias en los condados de Platte y Colfax. El enfoque principal de la educación para la salud está en las áreas de diabetes, obesidad y mejorar la salud mental. El personal bilingüe lleva acabo clases de salud gratuitas y puede responder preguntas de la comunidad.


The Minority Health program's aim is to provide health education and assistance in finding resources for the minority populations in Platte and Colfax counties. The main focus of health education is in the areas of diabetes, obesity, and mental health improvement. Bilingual staff conduct free health classes and can answer community questions.

East Central, CHI, Central Community College-Columbus and Columbus Community Hospital are teaming up to put on a Minority Health and Wellbeing Fair, but we need YOUR help!

The Minority Health Fair will be April 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (tentative time), at ECDHD's FEMA Room, and outdoors as weather permits. A table and 2 chairs will be provided for each participating group/agency.

Our Goal is to provide the minority community with screenings and information about local programs and services. We'd like to showcase your services and programs at the Fair. Booth registration is FREE! To make sure we have space for everyone, please email the following information to Loree Rivas by 3/17 at lrivas@ecdhd.ne.gov

More information will be provided as we get closer to April 29!  We are excited to have you be part of this community outreach!

Our Programs

Conexiones de Familia/Family Connections

El programa de Conexiones de Familias es un programa gratuito de control de peso infantil basado en la familia, que ECDHD ofrece en asociación con el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Nebraska.  El programa es para familias con un niños, de 6 a 12 años de edad, que tiene un IMC (Índice de Masa Corporal) alto.  Las clases están disponibles en español e inglés.

Family Connections is a free, family-based childhood weight management program that ECDHD is offering in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center.  The program is for families with a child, ages 6-12 years old, that has a high BMI (Body Mass Index).  Classes are available in Spanish and English.

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