South Heartland Health District

South Heartland Health District is a public health organization based in Hastings, Nebraska. Employing 15 individuals, the organization generates approximately $11 million in annual revenue. South Heartland Health District focuses on preserving and improving the health of residents in Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster Counties. They achieve this through collaboration with local partners to develop and implement a Community Health Improvement Plan and provide public health services mandated by Nebraska state statutes. The organization operates under core functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance. Their assessment efforts involve identifying health needs, investigating health hazards, and analyzing determinants of health. Policy development focuses on advocating for public health, prioritizing health needs, and planning policies to address them. Assurance involves managing resources, implementing programs, evaluating their effectiveness, and educating the public. For more information, visit southheartlandhealth.org/about/mission-vision-statement.