Happy Holidays from HCI

December 10, 2015 Leave a comment


Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) coalition is a substance abuse prevention coalition serving the counties of Burt, Cuming, Stanton, and Madison. HCI believes it is vital to protect our most precious commodity–our youth–by reducing easy access to alcohol.

 

Underage drinking is a persistent problem especially during the holiday season. Many of the holiday festivities encourage alcohol use and possibly drunk driving.

 

Most teens who drink get their alcohol from “social” sources—older friends and family, or by taking it from a home without permission. The key to reducing teen drinking is reducing teens’ easy access to alcohol. Parents need to keep track of alcohol at home and speak up when underage drinking is discussed.

 

Parents need to be frank–tell other parents that you don’t want them serving alcohol to your teen or condoning teen drinking. Talk to adults who host teen parties. Let them know that it is not okay to serve alcohol to someone else’s child.

 

HCI would like to wish everyone a safe, sober and happy holiday season! Remember, please DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. The life you save, may be your own. For more information about HCI go to www.elvphd.org or call 402-529-2233.

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HCI Elects New Board Members

May 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) is a substance abuse prevention coalition serving the counties of Burt, Cuming, Stanton, and Madison. The board meets three times per year and is made up of community leaders from the four counties representing 12 distinctly separate sectors including: youth, parents, business, media, schools, police, religious or fraternal organizations, civic or volunteer groups, minorities, health care experts, state, local, or tribal government agencies, and other organizations involved in reducing substance abuse.

At the May 7, 2015 HCI board of directors meeting, the board elected two new members representing the government and media sectors. Byron Brogan, City Director and Economic Development Director for Madison, NE, was approved as the new government sector representative. Jeffrey Steffen, Operations Manager at WJAG 106 KIX and Lite Rock 97.5 in Norfolk, NE, was selected as the new media sector representative.

Kathy Becker, Coordinator for HCI, stated, “The board looks forward to working with Messrs. Brogan and Steffen serving on the HCI board. Their expertise and passion for youth and substance abuse prevention make them invaluable to achieving HCI’s goals and mission.”

If you are interested in learning more about HCI, attending a meeting, or becoming involved, visit            our website at www.elvphd.org (Programs/Services—Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention) or call              (402) 529-2233.

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