Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors to receive $2 million grant

The state’s local health departments were acknowledged last week for their unique position as community conveners as well as for the expertise they bring to communities across our state.

The Veterans Administration announced that the Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors will receive $2 million for a 2-year project. NALHD’s project is one of only five pilot programs funded nationally.

These funds will provide resources to local health departments to assure that veterans returning to their homes in rural Nebraska can access the support they need to successfully reintegrate into...