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Public Health

Public health services in Good Neighbor's four county service area are provided by East Central District Health Department (ECDHD). A state-approved health district serving Boone, Colfax, Nance, and Platte counties, ECDHD is co-located with Good Neighbor at our Columbus location. ECDHD works with community partners, and coalitions, offering a wide variety of programs to help live out its mission and vision, including: 

  • Community Health Hubs.  Through the Community Health Hub program, ECDHD collaboratively works with community level partners to assess the needs of the community and priority populations around preventive screening with emphasis on breast, cervical, and colon cancer, uncontrolled hypertension and obesity. 
  • Disease Surveillance. Disease surveillance at ECDHD involves the ongoing monitoring of communicable (infectious) diseases to detect and respond to health threats. 
  • Early Development Network (EDN).  The Early Development Network provides early intervention services for families with children birth to age three with developmental delays and/or health care needs.  
  • Environmental Health.  Programs offering information about food safety, lead, mold, and radon testing.
  • Immunizations.  ECDHD offers low-cost immunizations for children and adults.  They also offer travel vaccines. 
  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness.  ECDHD works closely with federal, state and local officials to gather and share information about health emergencies that affect its' four-county region.  Information, updates, and resources can be found here and on their website, 
  • Substance Abuse Prevention programs.  ECDHD works with a variety of community groups and coalitions in their four county jurisdiction to provide information and programming about substance misuse, abuse, and prevention. 
  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC).  No matter your family's shape or story--if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under 5--you can get nutritious food, breastfeeding support, recipes, health referrals and more from WIC.

 

For public health information and services in Dodge, Saunders and Washington counties, please visit our friends at Three Rivers Public Health Department  (3RPHD). Programs and services offered include:

  • Clinic Services.  TB Testing
  • Reproductive Health Services. 3RPHD offers services at an affordable cost in a compassionate, respectful setting, including: annual wellness exams, pelvic exams, Pap tests/cervical cancer screenings, clinical breast exams, referrals for mammogram screenings, cancer screenings, confidential STI testing and treatment, pre- and post-menopause care, and adolescent health care. 
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations. The Vaccines for Children program, flu shots, and a limited variety of vaccines for adults are available.
  • Emergency Response. The Emergency Preparedness program coordinates planning and program development through local, state and federal offices to protect the health and safety of citizens and visitors in the 3RPHD service area.
  • Disease Surveillance. Disease surveillance at 3RPHD is the on-going monitoring of communicable (infectious) diseases to detect and respond to health threats.
  • Health Education. At 3RPHD, the major purpose of community health education is to design, test, promote and implement intervention programs which result in positive behaviors among individuals, families, and community groups.
  • Safe Kids and Car Seats. 3RPHD has certified child passenger safety technicians available to inspect and install car seats.  Additionally, while supplies last, they are able to offer car seats at a reduced cost to families in need.
  • Environmental Health.  Programs and services that address radon, well water testing, West Nile virus, air quality, mold, animal nuisance, bed bugs, food and restaurant complaints, lead poisoning prevention and rabies are available.
  • Narcan and Opioid Committee. 3RPHD has joined Stop Overdose Nebraska to educate the public about lifesaving NARCAN, a fast-acting drug that can save someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose.
  • Bilingual Services. Several bilingual staff members are available to assist Spanish speaking clients of the 3RPHD.  Propio Language Services for interpretation and communication is also available for speakers of other languages.
  • Virtual Healthcare.  3RPHD offers virtual healthcare appointments for certain reproductive health visits.
  • Ryan White Program.  The Ryan White Program provides care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS who are uninsured or underinsured.

 

  • Our Patient Portal makes it easy to access your medical records and manage your health.

  • Good Faith Estimate

    You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

    You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

    Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

    If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (816) 426-2821.

  • Estimación de Buena Fe

    Tiene derecho a recibir una "Estimación de Buena Fe" que explique cuánto costará su atención médica

    Según la ley, los proveedores de atención médica deben dar a los pacientes que no tienen seguro o que no están usando el seguro una estimación de la factura de artículos y servicios médicos.

    Tiene derecho a recibir una Estimación de Buena Fe del costo total esperado de cualquier artículo o servicio que no sea de emergencia. Esto incluye costos relacionados, como exámenes médicos, medicamentos recetados, equipo y honorarios hospitalarios.

    Asegúrese de que su proveedor de atención médica le dé una Estimación de Buena Fe por escrito al menos 1 día hábil antes de su servicio o artículo médico. También puede pedirle a su proveedor de atención médica, y a cualquier otro proveedor que elija, una Estimación de Buena Fe antes de programar un artículo o servicio.

    Si recibe una factura que es por lo menos 4 400 más que su Estimación de Buena Fe, puede impugnarla.

    Asegúrese de guardar una copia o imagen de su Estimación de Buena Fe.

    Para preguntas o más información sobre su derecho a una Estimación de Buena Fe, visite www.cms.gov/nosurprises o llama a (816) 426-2821.

  • Estimation de bonne foi

    Vous avez le droit de recevoir une "Estimation de bonne foi" expliquant le coût de vos soins médicaux

    En vertu de la loi, les fournisseurs de soins de santé doivent donner aux patients qui n'ont pas d'assurance ou qui n'utilisent pas d'assurance une estimation de la facture des articles et services médicaux.

    Vous avez le droit de recevoir une Estimation de bonne foi du coût total prévu de tout article ou service non urgent. Cela inclut les coûts connexes tels que les tests médicaux, les médicaments sur ordonnance, l'équipement et les frais hospitaliers.

    Assurez-vous que votre fournisseur de soins de santé vous donne une estimation de bonne foi par écrit au moins 1 jour ouvrable avant votre service médical ou votre article. Vous pouvez également demander à votre fournisseur de soins de santé et à tout autre fournisseur de votre choix une estimation de bonne foi avant de planifier un article ou un service.

    Si vous recevez une facture d'au moins 400 $ de plus que votre estimation de bonne foi, vous pouvez contester la facture.

    Assurez-vous d'enregistrer une copie ou une photo de votre Estimation de bonne foi.

    Pour des questions ou plus d'informations sur votre droit à une estimation de bonne foi, visitez www.cms.gov/nosurprises ou appelez le (816) 426-2821.

  • Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan

    Waxa aad xaq u leedahay in aad hesho “Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan” oo sharxaysa inta ay ku kacayso daryeelkaaga caafimaad

    Sida sharciga qabo, bixiyeyaasha daryeelka caafimaadku waxay u baahan yihiin inay siiyaan bukaanka aan caymis lahayn ama aan isticmaalin caymiska qiyaasta biilka alaabta iyo adeegyada caafimaadka.

    Waxaad xaq u leedahay inaad hesho Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan ee wadarta kharashka la filayo ee alaab kasta ama adeegyo aan degdeg ahayn. Tan waxa ku jira kharashyada la xidhiidha sida shaybaadhka caafimaadka, daawooyinka dhakhtar qoray, qalabka, iyo khidmadaha isbitaalka.

    Hubi in bixiyaha xanaanada caafimaadkaagu uu qoraal ahaan ku siiyo Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan ugu yaraan 1 maalin shaqo ka hor adeegaaga ama shaygaaga. Waxa kale oo aad waydiisan kartaa bixiyaha xanaanada caafimaadkaaga, iyo bixiye kasta oo kale oo aad doorato, Qiyaasta rumaysadka Wanaagsan ka hor inta aanad ballansan shay ama adeeg.

    Haddii aad hesho biil ugu yaraan $400 ka badan Qiyaasta rumaysadkaaga Wanaagsan, waxaad ka doodi kartaa biilka.

    Hubi inaad kaydiso nuqul ama sawirka Qiyaasta rumaysadkaaga Wanaagsan.

    Wixii su'aalo ah ama macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan xaqa aad u leedahay Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan, booqo www.cms.gov/nosurprises ama wac (816) 426-2821.

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