by Michelle Toukan | Nov 10, 2020 | High-Impact Prevention Services, Home Page, News
The Positive Pressure coalition hosted a drug and alcohol prevention training for our community featuring Officer Jermaine Galloway, “Tall Cop.” He has worked in Idaho law enforcement since 1997 and is an award-winning presenter on alcohol/drug prevention. During his...
by Michelle Toukan | Jul 27, 2020 | COVID19, High-Impact Prevention Services, Home Page, News
The Kearney area has mental wellness on the brain. The HealthyMINDS coalition of Buffalo County Community Partners has been meeting weekly during the pandemic to discuss and share community concerns and resources regarding mental wellness. The HealthyMINDS coalition...
by Staff Admin | Nov 18, 2019 | High-Impact Prevention Services, News
Click below to view the story by KSNB Hastings news: https://www.ksnblocal4.com/content/news/Buffalo-County-works-to-curb-teen-vaping-and-marijuana-use-563600491.html?fbclid=IwAR3lyqxuNd9gdiqdV4q3jkK141lzAxu4vIOcGl-MhB6khWnHVTK94Hj9WQM KEARNEY, Neb....
by Staff Admin | May 2, 2017 | High-Impact Prevention Services, News
Saturday, April 29 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office hosted an RX Takeback event. The event was successful in receiving 565 lbs. of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medication. We want to thank all the...
by Staff Admin | Jan 30, 2017 | Healthy Homes & Sustainable Communities, High-Impact Prevention Services, News
Community Partners is inviting residents interested in early childhood development in Buffalo County to give their input on Thursday, February 2 from 10 – 2 pm at ESU10, Room A. The event will be facilitated by Nebraska Children and Family Foundation as a part of the...
by Staff Admin | Jan 12, 2017 | High-Impact Prevention Services, Injury-Free Living, News
A community’s response in support of our youth and adults is important when working together to prevent suicide. Leaders of the Buffalo County Suicide Prevention Coalition are hosting their 2nd coalition meeting on Friday, January 20 at 10-11a.m. at Buffalo...