Women's & Men's Health Programs

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNow.ne.gov to reach a trained quit coach, get access to free quit-smoking medication, and make a plan to quit tobacco for good.

Women's & Men's Health is a Trusted Source of Information

The Women's & Men's Health Program (WMHP) has a new page on our website that is for YOU!  The page is called Healthy Behavior Support Resources and Education. 

Our hope is that our programs can provide you with trusted resources that give guidance and necessary health information that's meaningful and helpful to you. Information on the page includes healthy behavior support services that are available through the program, women's health resources, health resources for men and overall general health education.

WMHP strives to be there for you when you need us, not just when you're going to your preventive health exams.  Let us know if you don't see information that you're specifically looking for. 

TIPS From Former Smokers

Angie, age 62, grew up in the Cincinnati area as the middle daughter of two preachers. She started smoking menthol cigarettes at age 15 because she watched her mother smoke. She wanted to mimic what she thought was adult behavior. This began a struggle with nicotine addiction that would last 26 years.

After high school, Angie moved to Las Vegas to pursue a career as a professional singer. Smoking was common in the nightclubs and casinos where she performed, as were alcohol and other drugs. Angie started drinking heavily and using drugs. Angie’s life spiraled out of control, and for two years, she lived on the street. At the age of 32, she was able to get professional help to end her alcohol and substance use. But the one addiction she continued to struggle with was smoking. It would be another nine years before Angie quit smoking for good.

Listen to and read more about Angie's Story!

Provider Map Listing   A visual map of Every Woman Matters Providers, Mammography Facilities, Colonoscopy Providers is now available. Providers can be searched by address or name within the site.  This new tool is in addition to the Every Woman Matters Doctor/Clinic List that the program has had for many years.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October encourage your loved ones that are 40-74 to schedule their mammograms and be sure that they are doing their monthly self-breast exams.  Preventive health screenings are important.  Screenings matter because they allow us to be proactive and not reactive with health concerns and help recognize the early stages of disease.  Screening programs and resources are available for you and your loved ones.

Encourage the women in your life to enroll TODAY at:

bit.ly/EWM-NCP-HLQ

Website Resource: 
Preventionmatters.ne.gov

Women’s and Men’s Health has an additional website that has education and resources for clients.  You can check it out at: https://preventionmatters.ne.gov/. 

The site was developed to be a landing page to showcase programs that are available for Nebraskans to get their preventive health screenings.  Programs like Medicaid Expansion, Every Woman Matters and the Nebraska Colon Cancer Screening Program.

Mini Muffin Pan Chicken Pot Pies

These Mini Chicken Pot Pies are an easy and delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic pot pie in individual servings. A creamy filling of chicken, mixed vegetables, and cheese is tucked into a flaky biscuit crust and baked to golden perfection in a muffin pan. With just five ingredients and minimal prep, this is a simple dinner recipe that comes together quickly.

1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1 cup mixed frozen vegetables, thawed
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (10.5 ounce) can of condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits (8 count Grands of Jumbo)

Prep – Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 8 muffin pan cups with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Make the filling – In a medium bowl, mix the cooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, and cheddar cheese until well combined.

Prepare the biscuits – Flatten each biscuit into a roughly 4 ½-inch circle using your hands. Press each flattened biscuit into the prepared muffin cups, ensuring there is a slight overhang to create a crust.

Fill the cups – Evenly divide the chicken mixture among the biscuit-lined muffin cups, filling each one generously.

Bake – Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-23 minutes, or until the biscuit crust is golden brown and the filling is heated through.

Cool and serve – Let the pot pies cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm and enjoy!

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  Reheat in a 300-degree oven for 10-15 minutes. The pies can freeze for up to two months.  Allow pies to cool completely before individually wrapping them in foil and placing in an airtight freezer bag.  Thaw the pies before reheating.

Source: 
https://semihomemadekitchen.com/mini-chicken-pot-pies/

Nutrition: Serving Size - 1 pie
Calories:  317  ||  Protein:  11g   ||   Carbohydrates:  34g
Fat:  15g

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup with Potatoes and Kale

This creamy Italian sausage soup is full of tender potatoes and robust kale. It’s hearty, comforting, and super easy! You’re only 5 main ingredients, 1 pot, and less than an hour from a warm, delicious, and nutrient-dense meal.

1 pound ground Italian Sausage (sweet or hot)
5 medium-sized Idaho potatoes scrubbed clean and chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 2 lbs.)
6 cups chicken stock or bone broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 bunch kale, washed, de-ribbed, chopped (about 8 cups)
2 cups heavy cream

Directions:
Sauté the Italian sausage in an enameled Dutch oven or a medium stockpot over medium-high heat. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. Take your time to get the sausage brown. It will add so much flavor. This will take about 10 minutes.

Transfer the sausage crumbles to a bowl and set aside. 

Add the chopped potatoes to the pot and stir them to coat with the leftover sausage drippings.

Add the chicken stock, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. 
Increase the cooking temperature to high and bring it to a boil. Boil for 8 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Add the chopped kale and stir it into the soup. Continue to boil for 3 minutes. Stir it a couple times to help break down the kale. 

Slowly pour in the cream while stirring. Return soup to a boil. Decrease the heat to medium-high and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Refrigerate & Reheat: Store refrigerated in a covered container for 3-5 days. Reheat leftovers on the stovetop or in a microwave-safe bowl.

Freeze: Ladle the cooled soup into freezer safe pint containers, leaving an inch of head space. Label and seal the container. Or vacuum seal it in labeled bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the soup in the fridge overnight or defrost quickly in the microwave. Then, follow the reheating instructions above.

Source: https://mandiofthemountains.com/creamy-italian-sausage-soup-potato-kale/

Nutrition:  Serving Size:  2 cups
Calories:  403  ||  Protein:  13.4g  ||  Carbohydrates:  35.6g  Fat:  23.6g

ENROLLMENT: Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire

YOU CAN NOW TEXT US!

Women's and Men's Health Program uses texting technology to contact clients to inform and educate on screening and rescreening. 

It's been a nice way to connect with clients who like quick ways to connect back with the program. 

Do you need to connect with us?  If so, you can:
Email: dhhs.ewm@nebraska.gov
Call: 800-532-2227
Text: 402-206-0251