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Cancer survivors, supporters prepare to share hope in annual Douglas County Relay for Life
Allie Montgomery, 32, is a second-generation brain cancer survivor. The Relay for Life has given her hope throughout her teens and adulthood, and Montgomery wants to share that belief in the future with other Douglas County residents.
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Douglas County Commission delays approving plan for opioid overdose reversal drug distribution
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday held off on approving a plan for DCCCA to distribute a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug throughout the community in order to get more specifics.
Kansas House overrides governor’s vetoes of three anti-abortion bills
The GOP-dominated House overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of three anti-abortion laws Wednesday over objections about state-mandated misinformation, alienating OB-GYN workers and ignoring the will of voters.
KU student to revive ‘The Wizard of AIDS*,’ a health education parody, in honor of queer theatremakers
Brad Mathewson, a senior at KU, is bringing back to the stage a parody that aims to educate about safe sex, consent and queer survival, all while “laughing in the face of hatred.”
Plan would distribute opioid overdose reversal drug in Douglas County; commission to consider funding request
Lawrence-based nonprofit DCCCA has a plan to distribute a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug throughout Douglas County. Commissioners will consider the funding request on Wednesday.
With the legislative session drawing to a close, Kansas action on marijuana remains unlikely
Kansas has seen all smoke and no fire on the cannabis front, despite efforts from Democrats who say the state is losing business to neighbors where marijuana is legalized.
Kansas governor vetoes abortion pill reversal bill and says it’s based on ‘uncertain science’
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that would make doctors tell patients that abortion pills may be reversible, citing its “uncertain science” that she says could harm Kansans’ health.
Systemic issues highlighted in Lawrence community health assessment; health department seeks feedback
A recent assessment shows that inadequate wages, incarceration, lack of affordable housing, access to health care and more are top issues affecting public health in Lawrence and Douglas County. Health department staff members want to hear from the community to help shape the next health plan.
Round up your unneeded and expired meds; Drug Take Back Day is coming up
Douglas County residents can safely dispose of expired and unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications at the sheriff’s office’s collection site on National Drug Take Back Day, coming up Saturday, April 22.
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health to end COVID-19 updates
After April 26, Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health will cease updating its COVID-19 data dashboard and sending out email updates each week.
Lawrence school district officials voice support for transgender students, staff after Legislature approves anti-trans laws
Lawrence school board members on Monday spoke in support of transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming students and staff in the district, following the Kansas Legislature’s approval of several bills diminishing transgender people’s rights.
What the federal abortion pill rulings mean for Kansas
Kansas clinics say they’ll continue to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone this week — but big questions remain.
Kansas Abortion Fund-A-Thon to include food, cocktails, live music and prizes
All are invited to join the Kansas Abortion Fund for an evening of music, food, prizes and drinks during the Fund-A-Thon celebration.
Kansas lawmakers send ‘abortion pill reversal’ bill to governor’s desk
The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature has passed a bill that would require doctors to give patients medically disputed information that abortion pills may be reversible.
Caregiver Conference will present resources to support loved ones with dementia
An upcoming Lawrence forum aims to educate caregivers on in-home services to help those with dementia maintain their independence.
Kansas Legislature votes to revoke licenses of physicians who perform gender-affirming care
The Legislature voted to effectively ban gender-affirming care for Kansans under the age of 18 and revoke the license of physicians who offered such care, comparing gender identity issues to smoking.