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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.
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During a forum Thursday, candidates vying for seats on the Douglas County Commission will field questions related to public health.
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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.
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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.
Navigators with Cover Kansas will be available in the Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health lobby Thursday to help people sign up for coverage through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
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The Lawrence Public Library’s Community Resource Fair returns this weekend, and it will bring folks from 17 social service agencies and free coffee, haircuts and more to the library.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Although a significant number of Douglas County overdose deaths involve opioids, deaths related to stimulant overdoses are increasing, too, especially among people of color.
