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Lincoln – September is National Recovery Month, a national observance recognized since 1989 to promote recovery, hope, and healing from mental health or substance use challenges. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) works year-round to spread the message that mental health is an essential part of our overall health and wellbeing.

Omaha-A new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data reveals a concerning trend: child seat and booster use declines after a child turns three, despite the continued need for these safety devices. In Nebraska 85 percent of parents and caregivers transitioned their children to an adult seatbelt too soon and 23 percent transitioned to a booster seat too soon. This is alarming, as over four million children aged 11 and under were involved in car crashes, from 2018 to 2022, resulting in 547,000 injuries and nearly 3,000 fatalities.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Make sure your child is in the right seat Every year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, partners with local communities to hold Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs this year from September 15-21.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

My personal connection with adoption began nearly 30 years ago. As my mentor Dr Holm and I hurried to the hospital, he told me about the child he and his wife Joanie had recently adopted.

Don Schelhaas and Jim Shelbourn went to Custer last week for their annual trip for the pre buffalo round up at Custer State Park. This is the 24th year they have helped with the round up, and am sure they get asked back not only for their good help, but for the entertainment!

Omaha-September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and it’s an important time for Iowa and Nebraska families to make sure their coverage will protect their future. Seventy percent of all U.S.

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is highlighting how important it is to prepare for disasters and emergencies. “Nebraska has already experienced multiple significant weather events this year,” said NEMA Assistant Director Erv Portis.

School is back in session so it is time for a little pop quiz. What is an item that almost every student carries? If you said backpack you are off to a great start. Do you know what it takes to be at the head of the class? Let’s find out if you are a star student or need to brush up a little on your backpack knowledge.