Phone: 308-346-5795
Fax: 308-346-9106
Email: healthdept308@lbphd.org
Location: 934 I St. Burwell, NE 68823
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Friday 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
Mission
Working together to promote and support healthier lifestyles through preventative services for all people within our department's district.
Vision
Healthier people, healthier communities, healthier tomorrows.
What is Public Health?
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn work and play.
Why it matters
The Loup Basin Public Health Department strives to partner with communities, groups, and individuals to address public health issues.
LBPHD offers education, wellness programs, community outreach, immunizations, and more!
Visit our website to learn about these opportunities!
What LBPHD does
Staff
Amanda Jeffres, RN | Executive Director / Public Health Nurse
Amanda Jeffres earned her college education at Midland University in Fremont, graduating in 2007 with her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. She started at Loup Basin Public Health Department in September 2013 as the coordinator for the influenza vaccination program. Throughout her years working as a public health nurse with the department she started the childhood and adult immunization program and served as the coordinator for the on-site wellness screenings offered to area schools and businesses.
In 2010, Amanda took classes to become a Certified Child Passenger Safety technician. She continues to utilize this certification in her public health role to help protect the children who are being transported within our area through inspection events and offering education to individuals who have questions regarding the proper installation of a child passenger safety seat.
Amanda moved into the Assistant Director role for Loup Basin Public Health Department in January 2018. In November 2020, the Board of Health voted to name Amanda the Co-Director. Upon the retirement of founding director, Charles Cone, in April 2021, the Board of Health named Amanda the sole Executive Director.
To call Amanda, please dial 308-346-3001.
Danielle Thoene | Billing Specialist
Danielle Thoene started at the health department in the fall of 2006 as an intern from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. While working part time she was able to work in multiple areas of the health department including emergency preparedness and health education. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in May 2009, Danielle was offered a full time position.
Danielle has worked in many roles at the health department over the years and is currently in charge of all in-house Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid billing for both medical and dental services. Danielle also assists with the Well @ Work program.
To call Danielle, please dial 308-346-3013.
Stephanie Gideon | Accounting / Human Resources
Stephanie started at the Health Department in November 2014. She attended Central Community College in Hastings and began working as the administrative assistant at Loup Basin Public Health Department when first hired. In the spring of 2015, she took over the accounting duties for the Health Department.
Stephanie is responsible for accounting duties at LBPHD, monthly and annual reporting. Before taking over the role as Accounting and HR she assisted with Well @ Work, Smiles, and immunization programs and was in charge of accreditation for LBPHD..
To call Stephanie, please dial 308-346-3003.
Terry Stutzman | Administrative Assistant | Family Support Specialist.
Terry began working at Loup Basin Public Health Department in July 2015. She graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a Bachelor's of Science in Education. In addition to her Administrative Assistant responsibilities, Terry also assists with Community Hub as a Community Health Worker. In 2023 Terry has taken on a new role as a Family Support Specialist within the new Healthy Families America- Loup Basin program.
To call Terry, please dial 308-346-3002.
Lesa Gideon, RN | Public Health Nurse
Lesa started at Loup Basin Public Health Department in August of 2015. Lesa graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1996 with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree. As a public health nurse, Lesa’s primary responsibility will be the Well @ Work program.
To call Lesa, please dial 308-346-3005.
Catie Larsen | Emergency Response Coordinator
Catie attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska and graduated in 2009 with her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science. In April 2018, she accepted the Emergency Response Coordinator position with the Health Department.
Catie is responsible for coordinating the activities of the area's emergency response plans. This may include: establishing good working relationships with medical, public health and emergency response partners. Catie also helps coordinate table top and full scale exercises to help the community be better prepared for when a disaster or emergency occurs.
To call Catie, please dial 308-346-3006.
Holly Mann, RN | Public Health Nurse
Holly graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1997 with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree. She started at Loup Basin Public Health Department in May of 2006 as the LB Smiles Coordinator. She also assisted with the Influenza Program and other Health Educator roles.
In the summer of 2014, Holly left the health department, but continued as a contract employee to assist with vaccination clinics on an as needed basis. Holly returned to LBPHD in a full-time capacity in March of 2020 as the Immunization Program Manager. Holly also assists with immunizations within the Well @ Work program.
To call Holly, please dial 308-346-3014.
Val Galvan | Family Support Specialist
In August 2020, Val accepted a position with Loup Basin Public Health Department as a Public Health Case Investigator to assist the local health department with COVID-19 response. In 2023 Val has taken on a new role as a Family Support Specialist within the Healthy Families American - Loup Basin program.
To call Val, please dial 308-346-3009.
Jolene Gydesen | Communications Specialist
In August 2020, Jolene accepted a position with Loup Basin Public Health Department as a Public Health Case Investigator to assist the local health department with COVID-19 response. In June 2021 she took on a new role as the Communications Specialist.
To call Jolene, please dial 308-346-3010.
Shelby Galvan | Accreditation Coordinator
Shelby Galvan started at the Loup Basin Health Department in June 2021. Shelby graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2018 with her Bachelors in Business Administration with and emphasis in Management. In 2022 Shelby has taken over the new role as our Accreditation Coordinator, working towards getting the health department accredited in 2023.
To call Shelby, please dial 308-346-3008.
Claire Snyder, RDH | Public Health Dental Hygienist
Claire graduated from Central Community College in Hastings with an Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. She started at LBPHD in January 2022. Claire will be involved with the LB Smiles program at the health department.
To call Claire, please dial 308-346-3004.
Sarah Raiford, RN | Public Health Nurse
Sarah graduated from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree in 2018. Sarah started at the Loup Basin Public Health Department in April 2022. Sarah assists with COVID-19 testing along with writing and reviewing policies for the Health Department.
To call Sarah, please dial 308-346-3011.