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10 Cool Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Lauren Weege

Kansas mental health centers face growing pressures

KHI News Service

Free Light Box Provided By Independence Inc.

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Demand High for Mental Health First Aid Certification

Lauren Weege

Volunteers Needed for Sunday's Nash Dash & Bash

Lauren Weege

OCTOBER 2-8, 2011 is Mental Illness Awareness Week

Lauren Weege

Are you ready for some Nash Dash!

Lauren Weege

It's Wellness Week - but what does that mean?

Lauren Weege

Have you ever suffered from depression?

You can save a life.

Lauren Weege

Free Hill Training Clinic on Monday, September 12th

Cindy Hart

Agencies receive $100K to provide rental assistance to Douglas County residents with mental illness

Karrey Britt

Mental Health First Aid local response to nationwide mental health crisis

Cindy Hart

Extreme Home Makeover in Kansas: building awareness of mental health

Cindy Hart

Placebo effect in asthma study raises interesting questions about "ritual of treatment"

Jane Stevens

KHI, Kansas Public Radio reports focus on changes at SRS

KHI News Service

Getting to my happy place?

Lauren Weege

Lawrence community shocked, devastated by closure of its SRS office

Karrey Britt

Your vote decides where donations go

Cindy Hart

And the hits keep coming

David Johnson

Some mental health grants, contracts to be eliminated

KHI News Service

How to be an Almond Joy

Lauren Weege

Reminder: "Real Happiness" author Sharon Salzberg teaching 2-day meditation workshop this week

Jane Stevens

Former Miss Wheelchair Kansas hopes to share her talents with others and needs your help

Lauren Weege

Leading meditation teacher coming to Lawrence next week

Lauren Weege

Client shares his story in a poem

Lauren Weege

realLIVES: 2 NEW stories

Lauren Weege

realLIVES: Hear their story. Share yours.

Lauren Weege

Good news: community mental health programs help children recover from trauma

Jane Stevens

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Studio opens doors to yoga newbies, local artists

Yoga Tree: Cobra pose

Theresa Ebel was in her 40s when, after years of running and triathlon competitions, she decided to try yoga. “I just needed something more gentle,” ...

Trauma & Recovery »

Victim seeks legislative help to strengthen Kansas anti-stalking law

A bill introduced in the Kansas legislature last week would provide further protections for victims of stalking and domestic violence. The Kansas Attorney General’s Office ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

Health care providers can apply for Electronic Health Records incentive payments at KDHE website

A detail of what a new record form looks like at LMH. Besides keeping track of a patient’s health and medication history, the electronic records can help cut down on medical errors such as dangerous drug interactions.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced this week that health care providers can apply for Electronic Health Record incentive payments through its Health ...

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The Summit Indoor 5K and Half Marathon

"The first annual Health Care Access Clinic Race to The Summit Indoor 5k and 1/2 Marathon brings a great cause to your personal goals. Test ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

Nine in 10 U.S. adults get too much sodium every day

Margaret Fuston, a volunteer with K-State Research and Extension — Douglas County, points out that peanut butter and jelly sandwich contains a half teaspoon of salt during the health and wellness fair Saturday, 24, 2011, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine.

A report, released today, shows clear evidence of the sodium overload in most Americans' diets. Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, ...

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »

Children benefit from free fluoride varnish clinics

Fluoride varnish is a simple process that helps make tooth enamel stronger and more resistant to dental decay.

Fluoride varnish clinics will be available again this month at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. Provided by the Douglas County Dental Clinic, the first clinic ...

Un(der)Insured »

Colyer says Medicaid firms to be picked in summer

By John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Sam Brownback's administration expects to decide this summer which private companies will manage the $2.9 billion ...

Poll »

Do you know someone who has had pancreatic cancer?

Healthy Body & Mind »

Pancreatic cancer survivor defies horrible odds

Karen Kopp and her husband, Bob, of Kansas City, Mo., participate in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's inaugural PurpleStride 5K event last spring in Leawood. They were among 1,100 people who participated in the event, which raised $100,000 for research and to help support patients and their caregivers. Karen Kopp was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and is currently battling the disease for the third time.

Karen Kopp says she’s lucky to be alive. “I’m not sure how I’ve made it this long to be perfectly honest,” she said during a ...

Food & Nutrition »

Lawrence commissioners to determine whether to create four community gardens

Noah Chaney looks over the basil, cilantro and banana peppers growing in his small plot at the Lawrence Community Garden Project near 920 Miss. The community garden, which is one of the oldest in Lawrence, was featured on the annual Food Garden Tour of Lawrence in summer 2011.

BY CHAD LAWHORN If you’ve got the green thumb, Lawrence city commissioners may have the ground for you. Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday will consider ...

Recap: Department on Aging Secretary chats about Medicaid reform

Kansas Department on Aging Secretary Shawn Sullivan will be available Feb. 6 to discuss the state’s plan to privatize the Medicaid program or other policies regarding senior care. Sullivan heads the Department on Aging which is responsible for administration of Older American’s Act programs, distribution of Medicaid long-term care payments, and regulation and survey processes for several different adult care home licensure categories. Sullivan has been involved with aging services for 18 years. Before heading the Department on Aging, he was executive director of Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita, which received a state award for its efforts in culture change and person-centered care.

KHI News Service »

Governor proposes cuts in children's programs

During a Parents as Teachers session at Lyman Learning Center in Topeka, Stephanie Simpson plays with her 1-year-old daughter Kynlee Ledesma. Gov. Sam Brownback has proposed $16 million in cuts for children's programs such as Parents as Teachers.

Citing uncertainty in the amount of money Kansas will receive from major tobacco companies as part of a long-standing legal settlement, Gov. Sam Brownback has ...

About WellCommons.com »

WellCommons honors individuals, LMH for contributions to community's health

Dennis Anderson, managing editor, left in foreground, and health reporter Karrey Britt, welcome residents to an open house and celebration for WellCommons, a niche health website, in the News Center, 645 N.H. The event was Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, which also was national Wear Red Day.

About 50 people attended our WellCommons awards celebration and open house Friday at the News Center, 645 N.H. Since its inception in April 2010, WellCommons, ...

Go Red for Women - American Heart Association »

Personal Story – Beating the “Widow Maker” Odds

Judy

July 5, 2010 was just like any normal work day for Judy Eldridge, HR Generalist at Knology. She got up early, took a shower and ...

Poll »

Do you understand the state's KanCare plan?

Healthy Body & Mind »

Share Wear Red Day photos, heart disease stories for chance to attend Go Red luncheon Friday

From left are: Candace Moore, Adrian Jacobs, Shaun Musick, Alice Brewer, Constance Wolfe, Jeff Cuttell, Randy Mushrush, Jenny Herrick and Nick Adams, all from the advertising department.

Many of my co-workers at The World Company sported red on Friday, which was national Wear Red Day, to raise awareness about heart disease — ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

Mind Matters: Be honest about expectations in relationships

Jena and Ed Bloch of the Life Enrichment Center

By Jena and Ed Bloch “Never idealize others. They will never live up to your expectations. Don’t over-analyze your relationships. Stop playing games. A growing ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

Rolling Along: Look out below!

Back in my younger days, when my legs were bigger and lungs better — or is that, when my legs were better and my lungs ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

KU Endowment participates in national Wear Red Day!

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KU Endowment employees were sporting red on Friday to raise awareness about heart disease — America's No. 1 killer.

Lawrence Runners »

3rd Annual Love 2 Run-Lawrence 4-Mile set for Saturday, February 11th

Photos from previous Love 2 Run events

The unique 4-mile, couples themed race will be held again this year on Saturday, February 11th, beginning at 9:00am. The race will start and end ...

Aging Well »

Better approach urged to combat elderly abuse

Better approach urged

BY GEORGE DIEPENBROCK An advocate for Kansas nursing home residents and their families says communities need to take a more comprehensive approach to help prevent ...

LIVESTRONG for Douglas County, KS »

World Cancer Day - February 4

World Cancer Day 2012

Did you know that each year, over 12.7 million people receive a cancer diagnosis and 7.6 million people die from the disease? If no action ...

Dads of Douglas County »

Dad & Me Playgroup plans outing to KU Natural History Museum

Children and their dads exploring the University of Kansas Field Station during a Dad and Me Playgroup activity in May, 2011.

Dads of Douglas County and the Lawrence Public School Parents as Teachers program invite dads and their kids to enjoy "Dad & Me at the ...

KHI News Service »

Brownback appoints Gilmore new SRS secretary, unveils ERO

Phyllis Gilmore speaks today at Gov. Sam Brownback's announcement that he is appointing her to be secretary of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. At left is Dr. Robert Moser, secretary of the Department of Health and Environment.

Former legislator supports administration's recent change in food stamp policy Gov. Sam Brownback today appointed former legislator Phyllis Gilmore to be secretary of the Department ...

KHI News Service »

Bills aimed at youth ‘pharm parties’ and use of e-cigs before committee

Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson.

Two bills before a House corrections committee are aimed at growing problems among youths in Leavenworth County, according to county officials. Proponents of the bills, ...

Food & Nutrition »

What Are You Eating?

Un(der)Insured »

Lawrence clinics provide free dental services for uninsured children as part of Give Kids A Smile Day

From left, Dr. Cheryl Biesterfeld, and dental assistant Steve Frost, provide care Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, for Calum Ochsner 8, Lawrence, at the Douglas County Dental Clinic, 316 Maine. The clinic provided free dental care for uninsured children Friday as part of "Give Kids A Smile Day."

Today, sisters Lilianna, 10, and Nora Grotewohl, 8, received dental care for the first time in four years. They got free exams, cleanings and sealants ...

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »

Health Department staff go red for women

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department staff pictured from the left are: Sara Brummer, Jennie Henault, Colleen Hill, Jeanette Anderson, Lisa Horn, Linda Rippetoe, Jennifer Church and Jennifer Hayward.

Clinic ran a little late today, but right at noon we were able to assemble just some of the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department staff for ...

Heartland Community Health Center »

Heartland Community Health Center Wears Red

HCHC staff wears red, alters logo in honor of Go Red Day

Heartland Community Health Center wears red in celebration of Go Red Day!

Healthy Body & Mind »

Let's raise awareness about heart disease

Wearing Red at UNB!

It's National Wear Red Day! It's part of the American Heart Association's campaign to raise awareness about heart disease — the No. 1 killer of ...

Un(der)Insured »

Health Care Access Clinic Hours

Please call to make a daytime or evening appointment 785-841-5760 No Insurance? No Medical Card? No Medical Home? We Can Help. Health Care Access is ...

With All My Heart »

Wear Red

First 10K Finish - Go Red!

Today is Wear Red Day. For me it is like any other day. I start the day thanking God for another day and I wear ...

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Brownback to sign Medicaid order, fill Cabinet job

TOPEKA (AP) — Gov. Sam Brownback is preparing to fill a vacancy in his Cabinet and sign an executive order that advances his plan to ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

Kansas dental initiative announced

TOPEKA (AP) — A group of dental associations hopes to attract dentists to underserved areas of Kansas with an offer to help young practitioners pay ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

Kansas nurse faces sentencing in drug tampering case

TOPEKA (AP) — A Kansas nurse who added tap water to a painkiller prescribed for a 105-year-old nursing home patient is due in court for ...

About WellCommons.com »

Please join us for a WellCommons celebration, open house!

From left are Dennis Anderson, managing editor, Karrey Britt, health reporter, Monica Taylor, marketing and creative services manager, and Kathleen Johnson, senior account executive.

Please join us for a WellCommons celebration and open house from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the News Center, 645 N.H. ...

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New Lawrence doctor to chat about his unique business model for providing care

Dr. Ryan Neuhofel opened a new family practice in November in the Medical Arts Building, 346 Maine. Neuhofel doesn't accept health insurance or other third party plans, instead he charges fees for services. He's also willing to barter. Neuhofel said he had fun promoting his business this fall in downtown Lawrence.

Dr. Ryan Neuhofel will be available Feb. 16 to discuss his new family practice in Lawrence. Neuhofel is unique in that he doesn’t accept health ...

Relay For Life of Douglas County »

February Fundraiser to Support Relay For Life of Douglas County

Relay For Life February Fundraiser

Throughout the month of February, both the Oread Hotel and the Eldridge Hotel bars and restaurants are featuring a special martini on their menu. $3 ...

LIVESTRONG for Douglas County, KS »

Free Cancer Screenings

Free Cancer Screenings & Diagnostic Services

With World Cancer Day on Saturday, February 4th it is a good time to let you know that LIVESTRONG believes in access to free cancer ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

Immunization bill unlikely to go to vote in House

TOPEKA (AP) — A bill that would expand the number of exemptions allowed for parents who don't want their children to be immunized apparently will ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

A Father's Lessons of the Heart

Vaughn Hart

Last week marked the 14th anniversary of my father’s sudden death from heart disease. I wrote about it here on WellCommons last year when I ...

Recap: Longtime Lawrence cardiologist discusses heart health

Dr. Michael Zabel, of Cardiovascular Specialists of Lawrence, will discuss heart disease — America’s No. 1 killer — in recognition of American Heart Month. Zabel earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 1988. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at Duke University Medical Center. Zabel is a clinical associate professor at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine. He has done a variety of research on heart disease and treatments.

Healthy Body & Mind »

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas says it won’t submit proposal to be Medicaid contractor

BY SCOTT ROTHSCHILD The largest health insurer in Kansas said Wednesday it will not submit a proposal to be a Medicaid contractor under Gov. Sam ...

Healthy Body & Mind »

Friday is national 'Wear Red Day' to raise awareness about our No. 1 killer

Heartland Community Health Center Wears Red for Woman.

February is American Heart Month and the goal is to raise awareness about heart disease — the country's No. 1 killer. The American Heart Association ...

Aging Well »

Kansas advocate raises concerns about how Medicaid reform will affect senior care

Mitzi McFatrich, executive director of Kansas Advocates for Better Care, talks about the state's plan for Medicaid reform during a public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in the United Way of Douglas County building. She talked about how the plan could affect older adults.

A Kansas advocate for seniors raised a host of concerns Wednesday afternoon about the Brownback administration’s plan to privatize the Medicaid program. “The changes that ...

Independence, Inc. »

Chad Sublet to Present at Independence, Inc.

Lawrence, Kansas

Chad Sublet, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Lawrence will make a presentation at Independence, Inc. on Tuesday, February 21st at 1:00 p.m.about the ...

Trauma & Recovery »

"Life Support" People Needed

"Life Support" people

On a spring-like winter day, some people in a Downtown Lawrence office building are providing "life support" to those who reach out by phone, by ...

KHI News Service »

Nursing home administrators pan abuse hotline

Greta Wakefield, administrator at Moran Maner Nursing Home, testified Tuesday before the House Committee on Aging and Long-term Care.

SRS officials too slow to respond to concerns, legislators told Nursing home administrator Greta Wakefield called the state’s Adult Protective Services hotline after a man ...

Poll »

Have you suffered a fall?

Aging Well »

LMH offers tips to prevent falls, which often lead to decline in health for older adults

Stacia Bone, a physical therapist at Lawrence Memorial Hospital's Therapy Services, leads a group of older adults in an exercise to help improve their balance and coordination. She was one of the speakers during a program about fall prevention Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Meadowlark Estates.

Lawrence resident Marge Borom held the back of the chair in front of her while lifting her leg out to the side several times. It ...

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