Chronic conditions are long-lasting health issues—such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and chronic lung disease—that persist for a year or more, require ongoing medical care, and can limit daily activities.
The Impact in Nebraska
Chronic conditions are among the leading causes of illness, disability, and death across Nebraska. Conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis affect hundreds of thousands of adults statewide, impacting day-to-day quality of life for individuals and their families.
Why Management Matters
While chronic conditions are rarely "cured," they are largely manageable. Taking an active role in managing symptoms, understanding medications, and building healthy daily habits can drastically reduce complications, lower the risk of hospitalization, and help residents maintain their independence and well-being.
How We Support Our Community
At the Sarpy/Cass Health Department, we are committed to helping residents live healthier, more independent lives. We work alongside community partners to bridge the gap between diagnosis and daily management by offering evidenced-based programming, resource navigation and connections, and community education and prevention.
Learn more about some of our Chronic Condition programming below:
Health Kiosks
Access free, self-service wellness stations located at four convenient spots across the area. These machines provide confidential access to essential health monitoring including blood pressure, heart rate, weight, body mass index (BMI), and provide customized surveys and health-risk assessments.
Access Note: These locations are open to the public, but access to the Healthbot machines is subject to each facility's individual hours of operation and policies.
Cass County Courthouse
446 Main Street, Plattsmouth
Sarpy County 1102 Building
1102 East 1st Street, Papillion
Papillion Landing Community Center
1046 West Lincoln Street, Papillion
Lied Activity Center
2600 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue
Living Well With Chronic Conditions Workshop
Managing an ongoing health condition like diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease can feel overwhelming. Living Well With Chronic Conditions is a free, evidence-based 6-week workshop developed by Stanford University and lead by Health Department staff to help adults and caregivers build practical self-management skills.
- What You’ll Learn: Practical strategies for managing pain, fatigue, and stress; healthy eating and gentle physical activity; and effective ways to talk with your healthcare team.
- The Benefits: Gain greater confidence, reduce daily symptoms, and take back control of your health and well-being.
Interested in learning more about Living Well or would like to be notified when the next workshop is scheduled?
Nutrition Education and Healthy Eating
Eating well is one of the most powerful tools for preventing and managing chronic conditions. We offer practical, engaging nutrition education designed to boost your confidence in the kitchen and help you make healthy choices every day.
- What We Offer: A variety of single-session classes and multi-week series tailored to build real-world cooking and meal-planning skills. Programs range from hands-on cooking demonstrations to interactive nutrition classes and local farmers market tours.
- Community Partnerships: Through our collaboration with Whispering Roots, we bring exciting cooking demonstrations directly to the community and help connect residents with fresh, healthy produce.
Interested in learning more about our nutrition education programming?
