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Dana Hangauer
reposted
Last Chance to Speak Up about Healthy School Lunches!
to Slow Food Time For Lunch Campaign
September 22
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Dana Hangauer
reposted
Last Chance to Speak Up about Healthy School Lunches!
to Slow Food Time For Lunch Campaign
September 22
Slow Food Time For Lunch Campaign Timeline
Trauma & Recovery »
Relay For Life participation spurred by breast cancer diagnoses
Ingrid Maehl keeps an old photo of herself and three friends on her nightstand. It is a reminder of how important friendship is, but it ...
Relay For Life of Douglas County »
Cathy Belcher participates in Relay For Life to honor, remember relatives who have fought cancer
Editor's Note: Area residents will be sharing stories about how cancer has touched their lives leading up to Relay For Life of Douglas County. Here ...
The Mankind Project »
Trusting Men by G. Kamana Hunter
“I just don’t trust men in general,” she said. “They’ve hurt me and disappointed me too many times.” “As a man, I thank you for ...
Just Food »
Part 3: Are low income people generous?
I realize that gratefulness and generosity can potentially be seen as synonymous with one another, and they are...but they aren't the same thing. You can ...
Linda Cottin's Blog »
Strawberries are Out, Apricots are In!
Eating seasonally has its many benefits, as well as a few disadvantages. Nutritionally speaking, eating seasonally can provide us with the optimum balance of vitamins, ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
Kansas Health Institute selected to lead $4 million national project
The Kansas Health Institute announced in a press release today that it has been selected to lead a more than $4 million national effort that ...
Kiddos »
Lawrence Parks and Recreation announces summer swimming pool schedules, offers 'early bird' passes
The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center opens Saturday and just in time. The temperatures are forecast to be in the 90s. The pool will be open ...
Trauma & Recovery »
New report recommends Kansas implement bicycle helmet law to help prevent deaths, injuries
Kansas has the 27th highest rate of injury-related deaths in the country, according to a new report. The rate, 60.4 per 100,000 people, also is ...
Megan Stuke's Blog »
Weight Watchers Quick Tip of the Day: Eggs
My friend Jennifer, of "As I See Fit" fame, reminds me often that "Breakfast is King, Lunch is a Prince, and Dinner is a Pauper." ...
Domestic Violence »
Race Against Domestic Violence
Men, women and children came out to support the second annual Willow Walk/Red Shoe Run hosted by The Willow Domestic Violence Shelter Saturday May 5, ...
Aging Well »
Community Breakfast Celebrating Older Adults: Recap & Pics
Over 120 local residents of all ages, including retirees, professionals, and elected officials attended the 5th Annual Community Breakfast Celebrating Older Adults last Friday at ...
Relay For Life of Douglas County »
Steve Birchfield shares journey with rare blood cancer
Editor's Note: Area residents will be sharing stories about how cancer has touched their lives leading up to Relay For Life of Douglas County. Here ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
WellCommons bracelets: A colorful way to keep health on your mind
A big bag of these colorful bracelets arrived at WellCommons HQ last night, and we distributed some of them at a meeting this morning with ...
Just Food »
Part 2: Are low income people grateful?
I was at a meeting recently and I overheard someone say something negative about low income people. This person hadn't yet met me, but I ...
Erika Dvorske's Blog »
How does collaboration impact community health?
The great work of the KU Work Group with the Health Department as the catalyst has reminded many of us how important the health of ...
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »
Forums over, but your input is still needed
The Douglas County Community Health Assessment forums are now over, but that doesn't mean the discussion has ended. Whether or not you were able to ...
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Healing Trauma’s Invisible Wounds
It could be a rape or bullying or poverty or neglect or a hurricane or mass tragedy. Whatever the cause, a traumatic event has a ...
Trauma & Recovery »
American Red Cross blood drive set for Thursday
The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive Thursday, May 24, in honor of Memorial Day and to commemorate those who died while ...
Health Care Access Clinic »
Walk Kansas Results!
Congratulations to those here at Health Care Access Clinic who participated in Walk Kansas! Here are the results of your hard work! Team Crimson 23rd ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
Lawrence oncologist Matthew Stein earns award from Rotary club
The Lawrence Rotary Club honored Dr. Matthew Stein with its 2012 Non-Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow Award on Monday at the Lawrence Holiday Inn. The award ...
Growing Food, Growing Health »
New Gardeners!
Welcome our newest crop of fresh-faced Student Gardeners! From left to right: Di, Breven, Tanner, Allie, and Elliot. These five students, plus our seasoned-professionals, TJ ...
Just Food »
Lawrence Referral Network teams up with Just Food to fight hunger in Douglas County
Lawrence Referral Network (LRN) is a local Lawrence non-profit business referral group which meets on Tuesdays at the Clinton Pkwy Hy-Vee Conference Room at 11:30am. ...
Just Food »
Part 1: Are low income people lazy?
An Alarming Number Of Americans Think Poor People Are Simply Lazy I recently read this article and it caused me to write what I believe ...
Cans for the Community Donating $1,000 to Douglas County Food Bank »
LAWRENCE REFERRAL NETWORK TEAMS UP WITH JUST FOOD TO FIGHT HUNGER IN DOUGLAS COUNTY
Lawrence, KS – May 22, 2012– Lawrence Referral Network (LRN) is a local Lawrence non-profit business referral group which meets on Tuesdays at the Clinton ...
Health Care Access Clinic »
Challenge of the Week - Get a work out in while at work!!
If you have a job that keeps you sitting at your desk the majority of the day, get up and walk down the hallway every ...
Kiddos »
Lawrence doula wants positive experience for moms
BY CHANSI LONG One day when Sara Wornock and her husband were visiting their obstetrician, they spotted a brochure for Complete Doula Services. It was ...
Relay For Life of Douglas County »
Recent KU graduate participates in Relay For Life for 'other' mom, stepfather who lost battles with cancer
Editor's Note: Area residents will be sharing stories about how cancer has touched their lives leading up to Relay For Life of Douglas County. Here ...
In The Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene »
Food Revolution Day!
Come help us celebrate Food Revolution Day at the Clinton Parkway Hy-Vee from 11-1 today, Saturday May 19th. There will be food tasting, cooking demos, ...
Today's events
- Chair exercise for seniors Recurring event Lawrence Senior Center
- Al-Anon - Personal Progress AFG Recurring event Trinity Lutheran Church
- Freedom AA meeting Recurring event Westside Presbyterian Church
- Recovery and Wellness Group Recurring event Recovery and Hope Network, 1009 New Hampshire St., Suite C, Lawrence
- Teen Fitness Connection Registration 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Body Boutique
