
Lawrence organizations keeping close watch as feds rescind memo freezing funds amid legal challenges
Lawrence-area service providers can breathe a sigh of relief regarding their federal funding — at least sort of, and for the moment.
Lawrence-area service providers can breathe a sigh of relief regarding their federal funding — at least sort of, and for the moment.
Lawrence and Douglas County-based organizations are working to understand the potential effects of a possible freeze on federal funds provided to agencies nationwide.
A backyard flock in Douglas County has been “humanely depopulated and disposed of in an approved manner” after they were detected to have avian flu, according to the health department.
Douglas County Commission candidates said during a forum Thursday evening that the community has existing resources in place to fill gaps in access to health care and preventive care but better education and leadership are required.
During a forum Thursday, candidates vying for seats on the Douglas County Commission will field questions related to public health.
Several forums where community members can hear from candidates running in local and state races are set for the coming weeks, ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved redirecting $27,500 in funds that were set aside for HeadQuarters Kansas’ suicide prevention efforts to a different agency.
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is now offering appointments for adult, day care and sports physicals.
As Douglas County commissioners will consider approving draft wind energy regulations on Wednesday, the local health department’s research shows the only “definite” public health impact of wind farms is annoyance.
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and the Lawrence Community Shelter are partnering to bring the health department’s clinical services directly to guests staying at the shelter.
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