Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health board selects new director
The board of Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has selected Jonathan Smith, of Lawrence, as the next director of the health department.
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.
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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.
Who’s your health champion? Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health seeks nominations
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health wants to recognize residents of the county for “exceptional efforts to model, encourage, and promote health in the community.”
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Stats on wastewater and ER visits coming to Lawrence health department’s COVID-19 updates
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is saying goodbye to its big yellow graph of new COVID-19 cases, but the chart will be replaced with some new stats to help folks make informed health decisions for themselves.
No plans for widespread monkeypox vaccination, Douglas County health officials say
With Douglas County reporting its first monkeypox case last week, the availability of the vaccine remains intentionally limited, local health officials say.
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Douglas County has first confirmed case of monkeypox
A Douglas County resident has a confirmed case of monkeypox, Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health announced Tuesday.
Lawrence health department offering long-term birth control options
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is offering long-term birth control, including an arm implant and two types of IUDs, with flexible payment options.
Here’s how little ones ages 6 months to 4 years can get COVID-19 vaccines in Lawrence
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has announced dates and times for 15 upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 6 months to 4 years old.
Honor Moon period pantry unveils plans for donated tricycle, upcoming fundraiser
A non-judgment, inclusive period pantry founded by Lawrence teens has gone mobile as organizers gear up for a fundraiser they hope will fill their new tricycle’s basket.
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