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. If your a smoker or use chewing tobacco...
2. Callers are offered a range of services...
3. Quiting tobacco use is one of the best things you can do to improve your health...

1. Governor 2-1-1 PSA
2. I have a teenager...
3. I have a teenager... (Spanish)
4. Everything's okay now...
5. Two moms

1. Grandmother brought him
2. State ward in 2008
3. Court ruled he could return home
4. Services provided include
5. This meets LB 157 requirements
6. Empathize and appropriate services provided

1. As of late this morning...
2. DHHS is no longer involved...
3. I appreciate the assistance....

1. Two 12 year old boys
2. Gathering information
3. 7th and 8th instance of safe haven
4. Encourage parents to reach out

1. Why get a flu shot?
2. When should you get a flu shot?
3. Can you get the flu from a flu shot?

1. We need to be especially careful with our vaccine supply...
2. When should you capture a bat?

1. Check for head lice every week.

1. Recovery month promotes benefits
2. Help get on path of recovery
3. Find their voice and celebrate
4. Listen and know there's hope
5. Know that treatment works

1. Hello, my name is Jack Daniel. I’m head of the state’s drinking water program. Come to Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island Sept. 9th through the 11th. . If you have a private water well, bring a cup-size sample of your water to the Natural Resources Tent and we’ll test it for nitrates, free of charge. Nitrates are a threat to infants, pregnant women and also to livestock. This is a message from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

1. Why is now a good time for mosquitoes?
2. Are we in the peak period for West Nile cases?

1. How does heat and humidity affect us?

1. Why is this time of year a good time for mosquitoes?

Todd Landry, director of the Division of Children and Family Services

1. Two sites close this week
2. All three sites open today
3. Last days at 2 sites
4. Largest location open till Monday
5. Helped over 18,000 families
6. Hit high on July 9 of 3,300

Lupe Hickey, translator for the Department of Health and Human Services:

1. Spanish two sites close this week
2. Spanish all three sites open today
3. Guadalupe site closes Friday
4. Largest location open till Monday
5. Helped over 18,000 families
6. Hit high on July 9 of 3,300

1. Why is the helpline valuable?
2. 30-Second PSA

Todd Landry, director of the Division of Children and Family Services

1. All centers already full today
2. Open thru next Monday
3. Choose another day to apply
4. Benefits regardless of day

Andrea Clark, translator for the Department of Health and Human Services:

1. Spanish All centers already full today
2. Spanish Open thru next Monday
3. Spanish Choose another day to apply
4. Spanish Benefits regardless of day

1. Taking situation very seriously
2. Autism Center significant changes
3. Holding all providers accountable

Todd Landry, director of the Division of Children and Family Services:

1. Frivolous lawsuit
2. Not case of unfair sanctions
3. Nebraskans expect back to work
4. Should not reward failure to keep commitments

Jodi Fenner, lead attorney for DHHS:

1. Legislation required
2. Individual knew risks

1. It's important to watch children...
2. Water wings and noodles are just toys...
3. CPR can save a child's life...

1. Changing the way we do business...
2. Progress has been made...

1. Funds provide safe havens
2. Nearly 56,000 homeless
3. Services help families

1. Real solutions
2. Affirms BSDC's future and protects rights
3. Focus resources
4. Right sizing having an impact
5. Mandatory overtime reduced
6. Census at BSDC

1. How do you avoid getting West Nile?
2. Can you get West Nile at this time of year?
3. What are the measures that you can take to avoid getting West Nile?
4. What can you do to avoid ticks?
   • Preventive measure #1
   • Preventive measure #2

1. Children are attracted to fire...
2. Kids Free Zone...

1. The safest way to enjoy fireworks...
2. Children age 5 and under are at the greatest risk...

1. Proud NE moved up in ranking
2. Progress through collaboration
3. Thank DHHS staff

1. How flood water can contaminate a food supply?
2. What about canned goods?
3. What about food in refrigerators and freezers during a power loss?

1. Indicators that your water might be affected
2. Alternatives to contaminated drinking water
3. When should wells be tested?

1. Great opportunities for clients
2. Partnership leads to course offerings
3. Special thanks to partners

1. Safety of children not at issue
2. Caseworkers will visit children
3. Responsibility to tax payers

1. Disorders are real and treatable
2. Pay attention to excessive anger
3. Reduce stigma
4. Bright side is recovery
5. One of Gov Heineman's priorities

1. Over 3000 in foster care
2. You can change a lifetime
3. Youth deserve positive relationships
4. Honor families and celebrate difference
5. Call 1-800-7PARENT

1. School health programs have changed
2. School health screenings can help
3. Invite to School Health Conference

1. EMS Week 2008

1. There are some people....
2. Another situation....
3. I think the main way...

1. Scam phone calls...
2. Do not give out information...
3. We believe the increase of calls...

1. Public's willingness
2. Calls to hotline up over 50%
3. Warning signs of abuse
4. Calls are confidential
5. 80% involved physical neglect

1. 30-Second PSA
2. 60-Second PSA

1. What is the danger of bed-sharing?
2. What advice do you have for parents?
3. More advice for parents.
4. Remember "Nothing but the baby."

1. Gambling leads to loss of control
2. Teens live in the moment
3. Major types of teen betting
4. Signs of problem gambling

Scot Adams, Ph.D., Director of the Division of Behavioral Health

1. What is the drug of choice?
2. What is the result of alcohol abuse?

Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer, Director of the Division of Public Health

1. What about alcohol-impaired driving?
2. What about binge drinking in Nebraska?
3. What can happen if substance abuse is addressed?

1. What is the level of flu in Nebraska?       Clip #1   Clip #2
2. Is it too late to get a flu shot?                Clip #1   Clip #2
3. What should you do if you are sick?        Clip #1   Clip #2

1. It's important to have your home tested
2. Radon is the leading cause of cancer in people who have never smoked