Hello HealthToGo
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department’s New Vending Machines
More than 23,000 – that is the number of products dispensed through Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department’s new HealthToGo vending machines since they launched in January 2026. The five HealthToGo machines are installed throughout the city and offer community members access to health, hygiene, and safety supplies at no cost.
“The HealthToGo machines are confidential, easy to use and available 24/7,” said Kerry Kernen, Health Director. “We welcome any community member to come and use HealthToGo to get items they may need.”
What’s inside HealthToGo?
Products are driven by the needs of the community along with a focus on STI prevention and access to care. Items currently include:
- Condoms
- Pregnancy tests
- Feminine hygiene products
- Emergency contraception
- Naloxone (Narcan) – medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose
Each item includes educational information or a QR code that links to additional resources and options for follow-up testing or care.
Simple demographic information like ZIP code, age, and race is collected when using HealthToGo. HealthToGo does not ask for identification or personal health information.
The Health Department also created an inventory dashboard so people can see what items are currently in stock in each machine. The dashboard is updated every six hours.
Where to Find HealthToGo
Machines are at the following locations:
- Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, 3131 O St.
- Carriage Park Parking Garage, 1128 L St., northeast corner of 11th and L streets, ground level next to the bike racks
- F Street Community Center, 1225 F St.
- North 27th Street under the Elaine Hammer Bridge, just south of Bluestem Health Main Clinic.
- Union Plaza, southeast corner of 21st and P streets
The HealthToGo vending machines were funded through the federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. The Health Department collaborates with a variety of community partners that assist with resources and items for the machines including Lincoln Hygiene Network, Community Health Endowment, Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln and Women’s Fund of Omaha.
