This page is an index of all audio clips on the DHHS Website including sound bites associated with DHSS news releases, public service announcements (PSAs) and podcasts.  All audio clips are provided in MP3 format.  Sound bites and PSAs are listed below by the most recent publishing date.

- Conversations for a Healthy Life
    (Office of Womens' Health)

- Seconds to Better Health Audio Series
    (Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer)

Sound bites and Public Service Announcements

1. Raise awareness of consequences
2. Gambling addictive but treatment works
3. Gambling addictive but help family members
4. Call the helpline
5. Information is available
6. Go to network of care and search

1. Everyone can be included in communities
2. Valuable members of our communities
3. Focusing on meaningful opportunities
4. You can make a difference

1. This is a sad reminder that H1N1 can be a very serious illness
2. Flu viruses still have the potential to pick up the pace

1. A second dose of H1N1 flu vaccine is recommended for children under 10.
2. The nasal spray is a great option for children who are afraid of needles.

1. Radon Hotline...
2. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked...

1. When it comes to what the H1N1 virus is going to do next, we face an uncertain future.
2. H1N1 vaccine is safe and effective and helps protect you.

1. Struggling to heat homes
2. Difficult winter
3. LIHEAP is real lifesaver
4. Don’t have to go without heat
5. Money goes where needed most

1. Die 25 years earlier
2. Take charge of wellness
3. Make good choices
4. Triple fudge cake
5. Increase physical activity

1. Get vaccinated
2. Wash your hands often
3. Stay warm
4. Manage stress
5. Don’t drink and drive
6. Buckle up
7. Be smoke-free
8. Get a check up
9. Watch the kids
10. Prevent injuries
11. Handle and prepare food safely
12. Eat healthy

1. We can’t predict what H1N1 virus is going to do next.

1. Flu is unpredictable.
2. Vaccination is the best protection against the flu.
3. Health officials will start offering vaccine to all Nebraskans Dec. 21…

1. My thoughts are with the family...

1. Why is it important to know the wind chill?
2. Why are the elderly particularly affected?
3. What are the symptoms of hypothermia?
4. What are the symptoms of frostbite?

1. Nebraskans now have additional resources…
2. Questions about the flu?  Call the DHHS Flu Information Hotline.
3. Finding flu vaccine and flu clinics just got easier…
4. Feeling sick?  Check out the H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation Tool.

1. Dirty hands make people sick...

1. Be on the lookout...

1. Stay home if sick...
2. Clean desk and phone...
3. Keep surfaces clean...
4. Wash your hands...

1. Another death weighs heavily on our hearts...

1. Always ask for ID
2. Illegal and wrong to sell to under age 18
3. Parents talk to children about tobacco use

1. My condolences go out to the family...
2. Most elderly people have appeared to be immune...
3. Precautions

• February 19, 2010
• February 12, 2010
• February 5, 2010
• January 29, 2010
• January 22, 2010
• January 15, 2010
• January 8, 2010

1. I'm deeply saddened by the loss of another Nebraskan.
2. H1N1 activity is widespread and unfortunately, we will see more illness.

Todd Reckling, director, Division of Children and Family Services

1. Every child deserves a chance
2. Thanks to all the families who adopt
3. Always looking for more families
4. Call 1-800-7PARENT

Kerry Winterer, CEO, Department of Health and Human Services

1. Every child is adoptable
2. Best place is with birth families

1. Sick kids
2. Slow down
3. Safety tips

1. This is a sad situation, and our thoughts are with the families.
2. H1N1 vaccine continues to arrive in Nebraska.
3. Other things you can do to protect yourself from the flu.

1. How many shots do I need this year?
2. Should healthcare professionals be vaccinated?
3. Who is most at risk of complications?
4. Is it too early to get a flu shot?
5. Is vaccine available now?
6. Who should be vaccinated?

1. Education can save lives
2. Someone takes life every 16 minutes
3. Twice as many suicides
4. 3rd cause of death ages 15 to 24
5. Know every available option
6. Warning signs of suicide
7. There is help
8. Suicide Lifeline 800 274 TALK

1. Very sad to report a second death....
2. Condolences go out to the family and friends...
3. What can you do about the flu?
4. What are the expectations for the flu?

1. 29-second PSA: 
   Hello, my name is Jack Daniel. I’m head of the state’s drinking water program. Come to Husker Harvest Days...

1. Two 30-second Radio Spots

1. Avoid heat related illness

1. What are the symptoms?
2. What are the precautions?
3. Do you expect more West Nile Virus this year than in previous years?

1. What is the population most affected?
2. H1N1 may be serious illness for those who are pregnant women and those who are obese
3. It can be very serious for people with underlying health conditions
4. The first case was a woman in her 50's...
5. When was case reported?

1. Reminder to wear insect repellant
2. Cover body to reduce exposure
3. Extra precautions at dawn and dusk
4. Put on sun screen
5. Food safety – wash hands, wash food
6. Infants, elderly most at risk with high temps
7. Avoid heat related illness

1. One in 3 unaware
2. Talk about prevention
3. Over 1,600 Nebraskans live with HIV

1. Why are all species of birds being collected this year?
2. What should you do if your find a dead bird?

1. People can recover from mental illness
2. Friendship important in recovery
3. Friends and family made a difference
4. You can do a lot by listening
5. Make a difference by being available

1. What is the recommendation about sprouts from the FDA?
2. How well did CW Sprouts handle the problem?
3. Is it safe to eat alfalfa sprouts from CW Sprouts?

1. Is the current H1N1 moving through our population?
2. Is the Public Health Lab catching up on testing?
3. Why so many cases today?
4. How many cases does Nebraska have?

1. More than $13.4 M intercepted
2. One of several tools
3. Money gets to children who deserve it
4. Average amount intercepted
5. Lose hunting, fishing, drivers, professional licenses

1. What does this lull in case reporting mean?
2. Is the H1N1 situation overhyped?
3. Who are most at risk of H1N1?
4. Why is it important to watch what H1N1 does in the Southern hemisphere?

1. Are school closures necessary?
2. Do we have antivirals?
3. How many H1N1 cases are there?

1. Not surprised 3 confirmed cases
2. State PH lab has plenty capacity
3. Virus mild illness, pay attention

1. We expect confirmation of more
2. Fraudulent products for flu
3. Real time surveillance is helpful
4. Health care practitioners Health Alert Network

1. Are there other cases?
2. How many cases?
3. If you see your doctor...
4. People should not be alarmed...
5. What can people do to prevent the spread of illness?

1. What do these new cases mean?
2. How many cases are pending preliminary test results?
3. Reassurance

1. Sad fact elderly at risk
2. Mistreatment by family or caregiver
3. Only 1 in 5 cases reported
4. Signs of abuse or neglect
5. Where to report abuse

1. How many probable cases?
2. What are the precautions to take to avoid getting ill?
3. What do you do if you have influenza-like symptoms?
4. Should people be concerned?

1. Why is it important to handle stress well?
2. Who can you turn to in times you feel stressed out?

1. Why shouldn't you give chicks or ducklings as an Easter gift?    Part 1    Part 2
2. Who are most at risk of becoming seriously ill from salmonella?

1. Why is Public Health important?
2. What does Public Health do?
3. What is an example of Public Health?
4. Way are local health departments important?
5. What is Public Health?
6. A thank you to Public Health...

1. Serious problem for some, illegal for teens
2. Younger hotline callers doubled
3. Signs of problem gambling
4. You don’t have to hit rock bottom

1. The site is big step forward
2. One stop information tool
3. Benefits of Web site

1. Should people be concerned about sprouts?
2. What is the conclusion of the investigation?
3. Has the grower been cooperative?
4. What has public health done as part of the investigation?
5. What does the data show?

1. Confirms meeting national standards
2. An A+ report card

1. What effect does weight have on a pregnancy?
2. Why should mothers-to-be make healthy choices?
3. What are healthy choices for women?

1. Big step forward
2. More accessible to clients
3. Investment in technology
4. Best way to modernize