Summer is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities. However, families need to be mindful of the potential dangers that come along with hot, humid temperatures: illnesses related to ticks, mosquitoes, heat and swimming. Read on...
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...
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...
Douglas County fell 16 spots to No. 23 in Kansas, according to the County Health Rankings. It’s the first time that Douglas County has not been listed in the Top 10 since the report was first published nine years ago. Read on...
The Health Department will recognize Melissa Hoffman and Aimee Polson, both of Lawrence, as the 2018 Douglas County Health Champions during a community breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. April 6 at the Community Health Facility, 200 Maine St. Read on...
