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News from December 2022

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60 people die from cancer in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 31, 2022

There were 60 deaths from cancer reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 22.1% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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Nebraska ranks 38th in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 31, 2022

In 2021, Nebraska had 20,123 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 38th highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.

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Nebraska implements 1 new policy or incentive supporting energy efficiency during 2021

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 31, 2022

Nebraska implemented at least one new policy or incentive supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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CDC predicts 25 people in 45-64 age group in Nebraska died during week ending December 17

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending December 17.

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16 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 30, 2022

There were 16 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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24 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 30, 2022

There were 24 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 8.8% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

Travel is not advised

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

If you are able to stay at home today we highly encourage staying put.

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Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Continue to Help Hospital Planning & Strengthen Nebraska’s Healthcare Workforce

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

In consultation with Governor-elect Jim Pillen, Governor Pete Ricketts issued Executive Order (EO) 22-08 to continue to facilitate hospital planning and ensure additional healthcare workforce capacity in Nebraska.

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 29, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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15 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 29, 2022

There were 15 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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Essential staffing for Nebraska Medicine goes into effect

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

Due to the winter storm warning issued for the area, Nebraska Medicine has declared essential staffing effective from 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, until 7 a.m., Friday, Dec. 23.

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Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order To Continue To Help Hospital Planning & Strengthen Nebraska’s Healthcare Workforce

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

In consultation with Governor-elect Jim Pillen, Governor Pete Ricketts issued Executive Order (EO) 22-08 to continue to facilitate hospital planning and ensure additional healthcare workforce capacity in Nebraska.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 28, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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11 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 28, 2022

There were 11 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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Gov. Ricketts, First Lady Shore Launch the Nebraska Capitol Art Experience

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2022

Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore launched the Nebraska Capitol Art Experience, an initiative to connect all Nebraskans to the artwork in the state’s Capitol building.

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Women's Basketball Begins Summit League Play at Denver

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2022

With their non-conference schedule wrapped up, the Mavericks (5-6) will begin Summit League play this Wednesday at 2 p.m., when they return to Colorado to take on Denver (4-7).

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Nebraska deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Dec. 10

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 27, 2022

Nebraska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Nebraska during week ending December 10?

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 128 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 10.

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15 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 17

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 27, 2022

There were 15 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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Consider Shopping At Bear Creek Gifts For The Holidays And Support Individuals With Disabilities

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2022

Bear Creek Gifts is located in the town of Beatrice, Nebraska, just south of Lincoln.