Community Health Improvement Plan Updates COLLABORATION
Community health improves through sustained teamwork and time. This health improvement cycle builds on initiatives from previous years, with progress in housing, childcare, behavioral health, and language access made possible through strong partnerships.
HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS In 2025, the housing and homelessness coalition continued to meet.
LANGUAGE ACCESS
CHILDCARE Hospital partners continued to expand and explore childcare options, while business and social service partners collaborated to identify new solutions to improve access. Through the 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative, regional partners advanced the Panhandle Childcare Expansion Project, supporting new in-home childcare providers.
Technical assistance to hospitals to strengthen language access resources was a primary focus this past year, alongside PPHD’s analysis of language access gaps in community meetings, so all residents can access health information and services.
We also provided technical assistance to
communities interested in the landbank initiative.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH In 2025, the Panhandle made meaningful progress in expanding capacity for regional behavioral health support. Community meetings across the region led to a successful Region 1 funding application to open a Crisis Stabilization Center. With community partners signing on and supporting the application, we knew we were moving forward with a project that would support the whole region. Meetings in Kimball ensured local voices helped guide planning. The Crisis Stabilization Center will provide an important service for individuals and families across the region.
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