Planning and Building & Safety Are Now One Department

The Planning Department and Building & Safety have joined together to make services easier to access and use. You’ll now find both under the new Planning and Development Services Department.

Planning and Development Services

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Health Department

We’re offering free lead testing on Thursday, October 23. The “Test and Protect” event will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Health Department, 3131 O St. No appointment is needed.

Children younger than age 6 can receive free blood lead screenings and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families can also bring in household items like dishes, toys and small furniture to be tested for lead.

Lead poisoning is a serious health concern, especially for young children, but it is also preventable. We encourage families to attend our lead testing event. For more information, contact our Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at 402-441-8043.

After Hours Emergencies: 402-441-8000

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Animal Control

We offer services such as pet licensing, lost and found pet resource, stray animal pickup, bite/attack investigation, cruelty and neglect investigations, enforcement of animal ordinances, spay/neuter assistance and more.

Community Health Services

Our goal is to improve access to care including medical homes, health insurance, and community referrals. We offer essential clinic services, such as vaccinations for adults and children, sexual health and laboratory services, as well home visitation services for pregnant and parenting families.

Dental Health & Nutrition Services

We provide dental services to low-income children and adults at reduced fees; assessments for eWIC card issuance to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children; and education on what healthy foods can be purchased through eWIC cards.

Environmental Public Health

We protect public health by: ensuring healthy environments in child care; preventing illness through food safety and water well testing; investigating nuisances and outbreaks; responding to HazMat spills; ensuring good air and water quality; and collecting hazardous waste.

Health Promotion & Outreach

Find out more about how to improve your quality of life with active living, quitting tobacco/vapor use, preventive health screening, employee wellness, injury prevention and chronic disease prevention.

Public Health Informatics & Planning

Your resource for local community health information such as disease outbreaks, vital statistics, seasonal flu, behavioral and youth risk surveillance, emergency planning/response, communicable disease and health improvement plans.

We work with our partners to assure a healthy community for the residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County. On our site you will find many helpful tools for our Department including:

We hope you find the website helpful and welcome your feedback.