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News and Events

Nebraska DHHS Awarded Grant Money for Suicide Prevention

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services was notified last week it will receive $500,000 per year for 3 years to implement best practices to prevent youth suicide. The grant is from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the US Department of Health and Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services will work with the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center and Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska to carry out grant activities and evaluate project progress.

To view the full article, click here.

For more information, go to the Nebraska Suicide Prevention Project page

Senator Hagel and Mr. Kerrey: Ensuring Health and Financial Security for All

Ensuring Health and Financial Security for All: Can We Identify Reasonable Solutions to These American Challenges?

On Thursday, October 9, 2008, Senators Hagel and Kerrey spoke candidly about the United States' struggle to reform health care and looking forward to what must be done to ensure health care for all. This free event was proudly sponsored by AARP, Prairie Fire and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. 

For your convenience and enjoyment, a link to streaming video of the event is available in 320 by 240 and 640 by 326 formats.

Essays from Prairie Fire
Senator Hagel's EssayPDF File
Bob Kerrey's EssayPDF File

TV Coverage
Local news coverage of the forum is available in 320 by 240 and 640 by 480 formats.

Sen. Hagel, Former Sen. Kerrey Discuss Health Care System. KOLN/KGIN Channel 10/11.
Sen. Hagel: Health Care Needs Radical Change. KETV Channel 7.
Financial Crisis Weighs Heavy on Healthcare System. KHAS-TV.

NET2 Broadcast Schedule
Saturday, November 1st, 7 PM CT
Sunday, November 2nd, 1 PM CT
Saturday, November 15th, 7PM CT
Sunday, November 16th, 1 PM CT

In The News
Hagel, Kerrey Discuss Health Care Issues. (2008, October 10). The Daily Nebraskan.
Kerrey, Hagel Eye Gathering Storms Ahead. (2008, October 10). Lincoln Journal Star.
Lincoln Forum Highlighted Presidential Candidates' Health Care Proposals. (2008, October 10). Omaha World-Herald.