Patients
Patients
The ultimate goal of Nebraska Medical Association member physicians is to advocate for the health of all Nebraskans.
Breast Cancer Screening
Colon Cancer Screening
Lung Cancer Screening
Skin Cancer Screening
NET Good Healthy Life - The NMA and NMA Immediate Past President Rob Rhodes, MD, are proud to be content advisors on this series. Visit the link to see upcoming air times.
American Academy of Pediatrics updates car seat recommendations - August 30, 2018
NEW CAR SEAT LAW effective January 1, 2019
LB42 took effect on January 1, 2019. The key points to the law are:
- Rear-facing until age 2 or until the child reaches the upper weight or height limit allowed by the child safety seat manufacturer.
- Children up to age 8 must be correctly secured in a federally approved child safety seat. This includes booster seats for older kids.
- Children up to age 8 must ride in the back seat unless the back seat of the vehicle is not available. (Children are recommended to ride in the backseat until age 13)
Affordable Care Act resources
Healthcare.gov - Nebraska specific information
Enroll Nebraska
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Health and safety links:
Zika Virus
Child restraint:
Nebraska Child Passenger Safety
American Academy of Pediatrics Car Safety Seats
Teen driver resources
Motor vehicle safety
Drive Smart Nebraska
Distracted driving - Please don't text and drive!
Buckle up!
Every teen killed in Nebraska last year was not wearing a seat belt (June 9, 2017 article)
Immunizations and vaccines:
School requirements
HPV facts
Where to find science-based vaccine information on the web:
CDC
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
World Health Organization
Reducing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - safe sleeping practices
American Academy of Pediatrics
Safe to sleep
AAP updates policy to discourage use of crib bumpers
Sun safety
Protect your skin from the sun
Parents needs to be 'voice of reason' to keep teenagers healthy, out of tanning beds
Tobacco Use
Stop smoking
Concussion awareness
Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act
Health provider training modules (physician CME available)
CDC – Centers for Disease Control
ConcussionWise (Courses for Coaches, Athletes, Parents, Athletic Trainers, Physicians, and Nurses)
ACTive™Athletic Concussion Training for Coaches
Injury prevention website
Brain Injury Association of Nebraska
Heads up to Parents website
Download the Heads Up app
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