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Health Department urges residents to be aware of bats
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...
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Douglas County rises in health rankings to 17th in Kansas
Douglas County improved six spots to No. 17 in Kansas, according to the 2019 County Health Rankings report released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. Read on... -
Public invited to honor Health Champions on April 5
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will recognize Mitchell Tegtmeier, of Eudora, and Dee Boeck and Gene Wee, both of Lawrence, as the 2019 Douglas County Health Champions during the Community Health Breakfast on April 5. Read on... -
SCRIPT program to help pregnant mothers quit smoking
A new evidence-based program will help Douglas County expectant mothers quit smoking and offer healthier futures for them and their children. Read on... -
Health Department to honor LMH Health during April 5 breakfast
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will honor LMH Health as the first recipient of the Healthier Together Leadership award, for its commitment to advancing the goals outlined in the Douglas County Community Health Plan. Read on... -
Partnership to provide free health app to Douglas County residents
Douglas County, in partnership with the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department and Kansas Department of Health and Environment, will provide for free the MyStrength app to Douglas County residents. Read on... -
Lawrence youth to celebrate anti-tobacco Kick Butts Day
Several Lawrence kids and teens will spend part of their spring break this week drawing attention to the harmful effects of tobacco use and picking up cigarette butts in downtown Lawrence. Read on... -
Health Department seeks nominations for Health Champion awards
As part of National Public Health Week, April 1-7, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is seeking public nominations to recognize Douglas County residents who model, encourage and promote health in the community. Read on... -
Tips to avoid cold weather-related illnesses
With current below-freezing temperatures and cold wind-chills, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department encourages residents to be cautious when outside. Read on...
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