If residents see a bat — dead or alive — inside a home or an apartment, it is important to contact the Health Department for medical guidance. The most common way for people to get rabies is through contact with a bat. Read on...
LiveWell Douglas County will mark its 10th anniversary with a community breakfast celebration from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Lied Center of Kansas Pavilion, 1600 Stewart Drive. The event is free and open to the public. Read on...
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department encourages people to quit using tobacco as part of the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 15. Deciding to quit can be the most important step smokers take to protect their health. Read on...
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age or older. Getting the vaccination is the most effective way to avoid getting the flu, a contagious respiratory illness. Read on...
To celebrate the importance of immunizations for people of all ages, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is joining with partners nationwide in recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. Read on...
