Respiratory Illnesses-What’s the Difference?

Body Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) saw a spike of COVID cases during late summer and fall this year, and now influenza is just beginning to appear. As cold weather approaches, we spend more time indoors with friends and family.

Arapahoe students work with NFS

Body The Environmental Science class has spent the last month working with the Nebraska Forest Service identifying, recording, and importing tree data across Arapahoe.
Arapahoe students work with NFS

Area sophomores explore careers

Body On October 14 and 15, 2025, 240 sophomore students from across the ESU 11 region took part in Connecting the Dots, an engaging, hands-on career exploration workshop aimed at helping students link their current education to future career paths.
Area sophomores explore careers

Handwashing is Key to Good Health

Body Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages everyone to take a moment to review their handwashing habits. Keeping hands clean is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy and prevent the spread of germs and illness.
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