‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
Changes to school lunches still in the works
By Clay Masters
Lincoln, NE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is finalizing new nutrition guidelines for school meals. However, the overhaul has turned into a shadow of its former self since Congress blocked some of the ambitious proposals.
Read MoreStudy shows high rate of health problems among troubled adolescents
By Ben Bohall
Lincoln, NE – More often than not, adolescents in residential care have typically suffered from behavioral problems at both home and school. But that might not be the whole story.
Read MoreNeighborhood stores get healthy makeover
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – A partnership with the Omaha Douglas County Health Department has some neighborhood corner stores receiving makeovers — both inside and outside.
Read MoreNebraska documentary sheds personal light on mental illness
By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE – In her film, My Dad’s Illness, Megan Plouzek shares candid discussions with family members about the difficult the ups and downs of dealing with depression.
Read MoreWhy do seniors fall?
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha are hoping to better understand how walking and multitasking might be connected to some older people’s risk of falling.
Read MoreWoman living with HIV shares story
By Angel Martin
Omaha NE, – About 15 people were tested for HIV/AIDS at UNO Wednesday, and another 25 for sexually transmitted diseases. The free health clinic marked national World AIDS Day. And at a panel discussion, two people shared their personal accounts with the virus.
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