​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Nebraska Chronic Disease Prevention &​ Control Program (CDPCP) utilizes federal funding to collaborate with federal agencies, state programs, and community partners to improve the prevention and control of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer along with associated risk factors including: hype​​rtension​, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, overweight/obesity, physical inactivity, and unhealthy eating.​ ​​​

Current federal funding for the CDPCP include: ​

• The National Cardiovascular Health Program​
• A Strategic Approach to Advanc​i​ng​ Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes
• 2021 Empowering Communities to Address Behavioral Health and Chronic Pain through Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs​
• ​Cancer Prevention and Control Programs ​for State, Territorial and Tribal Organizations​​
  

CDPCP Partners with organization across the state on these grants: 

Nebraska DHHS does not currently have programs for Asthma, Arthritis, and Alzheimer's​. Visit our partner websites to learn more about initiatives happening in Nebraska. ​

• ​Nebraska Asthma Coalition
• Nebraska Arthritis Foundation
  
• Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter
  

Chronic Disease Prevention & Control Team​

The Chronic Disease Prevention & Control team does not provide direct patient care or medical advice. Information on this webpage is intended only for educational purposes. If you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment contact your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider.​

Brianna Cochran

Chronic Disease Prevention & Control Program Manager

Phone Number

(402) 471-0709

Email Address

brianna.cochran@nebraska.gov

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Sara Lawless

Heart Disease & Stroke Team Manager

Phone Number

(402) 471-0162

Email Address

sara.lawless@nebraska.gov​

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Luke Gifford

Diabetes Team Manager 

Phone Number

(402) 471-3442

Email Address

luke.gifford@nebraska.gov 

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Vacant​​​

Chronic Disease Prevention & Control Program Evaluator

Phone Number

(000) 000-0000

Email Address

N/A​

Abigail Anderson ​

Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Manager

Phone Number

(402)-471-0369

Email Address

dhhs.necccp@nebraska.gov​

Vacant 

Diabetes Management & Education Coordinator

Phone Number

(000)000-0000

Email Address

N/A

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Paige Greckel

Diabetes Prevention Coordinator 

Phone Number

(402) 471-1045

Email Address

paige.greckel@nebraska.gov​

Jacque Platt

Cardiovascular Health Equity Coordinator

Phone Number

(402)-471-2217 

Email Address

jacque.platt@nebraska.gov​​ 

Felicia Xiong

Chronic Disease Health Educator 

Assisting with Living Well (Chronic Disease Self-Management) Programs, Health Coaches for Hypertension Control, Stepping On, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention, Bingocize , and diabetes work

Phone Number

(402)471-0505​

Email Address

​felicia.xiong@nebraska.gov

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