Our mission: "To promote health, prevent disease, and protect the environment, improving the health of the Four Corners Community."

It is Not too Late to Vaccinate

For H1N1 and Seasonal Flu

Influenza is unpredictable.

We do not know the likelihood of another wave of the illness spreading,

but we do know that vaccination is the single best way to limit impact of H1N1.

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There will be a clinic held at the David City Elementary School on Thursday, February 25th from 2:00 to 5:30 pm.

No appointment needed and no charge for the vaccine. 

Open to all ages.

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DON’T JUST SIT THERE,

JUMPSTART YOUR WELLNESS TODAY!

COMPLETE YOUR HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT

Free pedometer to the first 50 people to complete the personal health

assessment (TRALE).  Everyone who completes this online assessment will receive

their confidential health recommendations and will become eligible to win a

free Electronic Blood Pressure Cuff!

To win, simply complete the health risk assessment by following the link on the right side of this page.  After the assessment has been complete, email or call with your name and phone number stating you have completed the assessment.

email address: questions@fourcorners.ne.gov

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Cold Weather Tips from Four Corners Health Department

Layer Clothing - Dress in several layers of lighter weight clothing.  The outer layer of clothing should be tightly woven to reduce body-heat loss caused by wind.

Wear Mittens – By keeping the fingers together, mittens protect your hands more from the effects of cold.  Wear a hat, especially one that covers the ears.

Wear Boots - Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep feet warm and dry.  Boots also provide secure footing in ice and snow.

Limit Time Outside - Take frequent breaks and stay hydrated.   Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms of frostbite, including numbness, flushed gray, white, blue or yellow skin discoloration, numbness, or waxy feeling skin.

Avoid Hypothermia - Do not ignore shivering – a sign that the body is losing heat and a signal to quickly return indoors. 

Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms of hypothermia, including confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering. Infants who are suffering from hypothermia may appear to have very low energy and bright red, cold skin.

Be Cautious - Cold weather puts an extra burden on the heart.  Follow your doctor’s orders about shoveling or performing any strenuous exercise outside.

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Influenza Hospitalizations and  Deaths in the

Four Corners District Due to Influenza

  (As of February 23, 2010 )

* Includes Butler, Polk, Seward and York Counties