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August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Experts highlight stats, violence prevention efforts at Public Health After Dark event
When it comes to preventing violence in Douglas County, experts told a crowd of about 50 people on Thursday it takes a comprehensive community approach, and those efforts need to focus on youth as early as possible.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Experts highlight stats, violence prevention efforts at Public Health After Dark event
When it comes to preventing violence in Douglas County, experts told a crowd of about 50 people on Thursday it takes a comprehensive community approach, and those efforts need to focus on youth as early as possible.
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Kansas lawmakers want to loosen vaccine requirements amid a measles outbreak in the state
At least 10 Kansans under age 18 have tested positive for measles already this year. Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that includes loosening vaccine requirements in child care regulations.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Public Health After Dark panel to spotlight gun violence, prevention in Douglas County
Local experts will share data and perspectives on homicides, suicides and gun violence in Douglas County during the upcoming Public Health After Dark panel.
WIC services coming to Baldwin City with monthly clinics
LMH Health and Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health are partnering to offer a WIC clinic in Baldwin City on the third Tuesday of each month.
Kansas health officials report measles case in Stevens County
State and county officials say a Stevens County resident has tested positive for measles and that they don’t yet know if the infection is linked to outbreaks elsewhere in the country.
Lawrence panel to discuss political determinants of maternal health
Area experts will discuss how to improve maternal health outcomes as a community during a panel Saturday, which is also International Women’s Day.
Biotech company testing psilocybin pill requests preemptive change in Kansas law
A biotech company is attempting to persuade Kansas legislators to modify the state’s controlled substances act in advance of a possible new psychedelic treatment.
LMH Health, KU enter agreement with Emporia hospital
LMH and the KU Health System have entered into an agreement with Emporia hospital Newman Regional Health, the organizations have announced.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Heartland Community Health Center is ‘closely monitoring’ federal funding status
Heartland Community Health Center in Lawrence is keeping a close eye on the status of federal funds, according to the clinic’s CEO.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
LMH Health not experiencing disruptions to Medicaid system
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is not experiencing disruptions to its online Medicaid system, according to a spokesperson, amid reports that the website states use to access the program was down Tuesday.
Transgender Kansans urge lawmakers to reject bill banning gender-affirming care for youth
In packed hearings Tuesday at the Kansas Statehouse, lawmakers heard testimony on legislation that would bar doctors from prescribing puberty blockers, hormone replacement therapy and other gender-affirming medical care to transgender minors.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence-area service agencies scrambling to learn impacts of possible federal funding freeze
Lawrence and Douglas County-based organizations are working to understand the potential effects of a possible freeze on federal funds provided to agencies nationwide.
Kansas’ tuberculosis outbreak is one of the largest in the U.S. since the 1950s
A tuberculosis outbreak that started in Wyandotte County has grown to be the largest in the U.S. since the CDC started tracking the illness in the 1950s, health officials said.
K-State researchers say red meat allergy from tick bites is becoming more common
Researchers at Kansas State University say the number of cases of an allergic reaction to red meat tied to tick bites is increasing across the state.
Boil advisory rescinded for Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6; water is fine
State health officials have rescinded a boil water advisory originally issued Monday for the Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6 public water supply system.
Boil advisory issued for Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6
State health officials have issued a boil water advisory for the Douglas County Rural Water District No. 6 public water supply system.
