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Free meditation, movement classes offer space for queer, trans people in Lawrence to ‘let it all out’
In a time when queer and trans people are politically and socially under attack, a free movement and meditation class in Lawrence seeks to be a space where the community can soothe their nervous systems and unpack all of the real, gnarly emotions.
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Free meditation, movement classes offer space for queer, trans people in Lawrence to ‘let it all out’
In a time when queer and trans people are politically and socially under attack, a free movement and meditation class in Lawrence seeks to be a space where the community can soothe their nervous systems and unpack all of the real, gnarly emotions.
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Kansas health care coverage lags behind national average for second year
Kansas has fallen behind national health insurance trends for the second year in a row, with thousands of state residents falling into a health care coverage gap.
KU research: Tobacco companies’ investment in hyper-junk foods still seizing nation’s palate
Tobacco companies risked the nation’s health by investing in food companies and deploying tactics to deepen consumer appetite for exceptionally palatable foods packed with addictive sugar, sodium and fat, KU researchers said in a new study.
Kansas abortion provider counters ‘devastation’ inflicted by restrictions on out-of-state patients
Emily Wales, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said her organization, like many of the state’s other abortion providers, has been flooded with an influx of out-of-state visitors seeking care denied to them in their own states.
Kansas tribal leaders eager to broaden access to traditional, technological health care
Prairie Band Potawatomi member Richard Adame urged health administrators Monday to share with tribes detailed information on attributes of natural medicines that was lost to many people through dominance of the pharmaceutical industry.
Overnight mental health crisis center for kids and teens gets initial approval on rezoning request
A facility that aims to fill in a gap in mental health services for Lawrence kids and teens secured a key approval Wednesday evening from the Planning Commission.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Buddy system encourages this group of Lawrence women to stay active in their 70s
Five Lawrence women linked together by friendship and a common goal of staying healthy in their 70s share their experiences through the evolution of women’s athletics.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Community members celebrate new art at Panda Pediatrics
Panda Pediatrics partnered with local artists to transform its waiting area into an art experience. Community members gathered Tuesday to get a glimpse at the clinic’s new look.
Kansas judge hears first post-Roe challenge to abortion restrictions
Abortion providers are suing over a handful of new and old abortion restrictions they say violate Kansans’ right to abortion. AG Kris Kobach says the rules are necessary.
Hospitalizations in Kansas and nationwide signal ‘summer surge’ of COVID-19
A national summer uptick in COVID-19 cases has arrived, but Kansas physicians are still waiting to see if cases in the state follow national trends.
Kansas birth rate hits all-time low as women contemplate health and finances
Kansas documented the state’s lowest-ever recorded birth rate for the 2022 year, according to a preliminary report.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence training session teaches how to use Narcan to save someone from an opioid overdose
Chrissy Mayer of DCCCA led a free training session this week on how to acquire, store and administer Narcan in case someone overdoses on opioids.
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Local therapist to host workshop on BIPOC wellness during awareness month
Racial trauma passes down through generations and takes form in people’s minds and bodies, Lawrence therapist Nicole Rials says.
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Black and Indigenous Kansans are more likely to die from pregnancy
Black maternal mortality in Kansas now exceeds neighboring states, new research finds, and the state saw one of the greatest increases in mortality for Indigenous mothers.
New Lawrence clinic tailors health care to Spanish-speaking community members
When Natalia Leistner saw a need for local medical options that cater to Spanish-speaking community members, she took action.
KU Cancer Center accepts $143 million for new building to advance research, care
The University of Kansas Cancer Center accepted a $100 million donation from the Sunderland Foundation and secured $43 million in federal funding to build a state-of-the-art facility to advance research and treatment of cancer.
