NHN Provider Resource Library

GENERAL HEALTH, PREVENTION AND SCREENING

Nebraska Health Network offers a number of educational resources to help advance our mission of delivering patient-centered, high-value care. 

PROVIDER RESOURCES

Flu and Covid Vaccine Poster Series

Our Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine series helps encourage patients to protect themselves and their community by getting their vaccine. In addition, we have Flu Shot only (no reference to COVID-19) posters available. Both series are available in English and Spanish.

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PATIENT RESOURCE

Women's Health Brochure

This resource highlights the importance of breast and cervical cancer screenings and provides a "guide through the ages" to help women identify which screenings are most important based on their age.

PATIENT RESOURCE

Women's Health: Infographic

NHN's Women's Health infographic highlights the power of women in health care, tips to help patients focus on their preventive health and more. 

PATIENT RESOURCE

Men's Health: Maintaining a Balanced Lifestyle

This resource highlights the importance of preventive care and screenings in Men's Health. It walks through common illnesses, symptoms and healthy tips to improve a male patient's overall health and well being.

PATIENT RESOURCE

Men's Health: Infographic

NHN’s Men’s Health infographic helps men maintain a balanced lifestyle. This resource highlights:
  • Top screenings for men
  • Recommended exercises for men
  • Choosing a multivitamin
PATIENT RESOURCE

Pediatric and Adolescent Vaccination Guide

The World Health Organization announced that 25 million infants across the world missed lifesaving vaccines in 2021. This patient education resource helps families understand which vaccinations are right for them and the important benefits of protecting children and loved ones through vaccination. 

PATIENT RESOURCE

Managing Obesity

One in five deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to obesity, according to the American Journal of Public Health. Obesity impacts 93.3 million people in the United States, yet there is little education in public schools about it. NHN's patient resource helps define obesity, discusses the health implications of weight, provides lifestyle tips and includes a patient tracking resource to help patients manage their weight.

PATIENT RESOURCE

Adult Immunization Resource: Now is the Time to Immunize

The World Health Organization reports that “1.5 million deaths could be avoided every year if global vaccinations increase.” Now is the time to encourage your patients to get their vaccines. This resource includes the recommended vaccines for adults, why immunization is important and where to go to be immunized. The back page includes a chart for keeping track of previous immunizations.
EDUCATION MODULE

Accountable Care Organization Education Module

This 17-minute educational module introduces Accountable Care Organizations and the impact they have on patients and providers. The education module is approved for 0.25 CMEs from the American Medical Association.

PATIENT RESOURCE

A Patient's Guide to Working with a Primary Care Provider

These resources introduce the concept of primary care providers to patients outlining the benefits of partnering with a PCP, what to expect at an appointment and how to prepare. NHN created a patient overview as well as an appointment planning guide.

PATIENT RESOURCE

Telehealth: Receiving Care Virtually

Virtual health care is becoming more and more relevant as technology advances. NHN's patient resource helps introduce the concept to patients and help them: 

  • Understand what appointments are appropriate for virtual care
  • Know what to expect during a Telehealth visit
  • Prepare when meeting with their provider virtually
PATIENT RESOURCE

Behavioral Health: Knowing What to Look For and How to Find Support

The number of people reporting signs of anxiety or depression is growing. Nearly one in five individuals in the United States is living with a mental health condition. Understanding your symptoms or what to look for in a loved one can help you better manage your health and wellbeing. Download our behavioral health resource to learn more. 

PATIENT RESOURCE

Fall Risk Prevention

Falls can be devastating and according to the Centers for Disease Control, they are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries among adults. One out of every 10 falls causes a serious injury, such as a hip fracture or head injury, often requiring hospitalization. This patient-education resource reviews household modifications that can help reduce fall risks.

PROVIDER RESOURCE

A Guide to Medication Adherence

Did you know that one in four prescriptions are never picked up from the pharmacy? Understanding why a patient isn't taking their medication is often the first step toward improving their adherence. This provider-focused guide highlights:

  • Common reasons patients miss medications
  • Early predictors and warning signs you can look for
  • Prescribing habits to help drive compliance
PROVIDER RESOURCE

Adolescent Immunization Guide

This resource outlines child and adolescent immunizations including well-child visits for the first 15 months.

Site of Care Communication Kit

The NHN has created three educational resources to help educate your patients on site of care and the best health-care resource depending on their needs:

  • Determining What Level of Care is Best for Your Needs, educational flier for patients
  • Determining What Level of Care is Best for Your Needs, educational article for patients
  • Know Where To Go, a social media campaign

Coupon Card - Medication Target List

Drug manufacturers actively are promoting coupon cards for a variety of high-cost, branded medications. The selling point for coupon cards is that they reduce or eliminate the patient’s out-of-pocket expense, though the availability over time cannot be guaranteed. The consequence is that the total cost of the prescription is often MUCH higher than therapeutic alternatives.

PATIENT RESOURCES

Colorectal Screening Guide

This resource helps patients understand the screening options for colorectal cancer and which methodology is best based on their family history and overall needs. Available in English and Spanish.

Determining What Level of Care is Best for Your Needs: A Guide to Care Options

When patients need medical assistance, it can be difficult to know where to go. These NHN patient resources address some common symptoms that patients may experience, and which level of care is most appropriate for them including primary care, urgent care or a trip to the emergency department. The resources include a front/back patient flier as well as a patient-focused article that can be shared via your own communication channels.

Daily Self Check Series

The NHN Daily Self Check Series guides patients on understanding their condition. At-a-glance, patients can see whether they are in the Green, Yellow or Red Zone and what the recommended next steps are.

Resources in the Daily Self Check series include: 

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension

Why am I sick? Virus or Bacteria

When patients don't feel well, their top focus is getting better fast. This one-page flier helps explain the differences between viruses and bacterial infections and when antibiotics are most important.  

Medication Log

This pocket-size resource helps patient accurately track their medications, provider information and medical history.

Choosing a Provider: Resources for Medicare Beneficiaries

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have a number of resources to help Medicare beneficiaries select their primary clinician through a process called Voluntary Alignment.
 
CMS defines a primary clinician as the individual that a beneficiary wants to coordinate their overall care, regardless of where they choose to get services. By selecting the clinician online, CMS explains that their doctor may have greater access to tools and services to help guide their care.