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Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Bert Nash CEO draws inspiration from his parents, who modeled a life of service
David Johnson doesn’t have to look far for inspiration. In fact, he has to look no farther than his own office. There, hanging on the ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
Zach has died
No one in Lawrence cared enough about Zach or the blog to even make one comment. Now he has died. Does it make any difference ...
Simplify Your Life »
The Really, Really Free Market is Saturday!
It is that time of year again! Start cleaning out your closets and garages, the Really, Really Free Market is right around the corner. This ...
Linda Cottin's Blog »
It's Strawberry Season!!!
It’s Strawberry Time!!!!! The much awaited spring gardening delicacy has finally arrived. This year’s extended cold weather, coupled with a lack of sunny days, delayed ...
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Flower power: Eagle Scout's service project spruces up grounds at Bert Nash Center
It took awhile to see the results, but the fruit of Jake Keary’s labor is starting to show. And later this spring, the evidence should ...
Kiddos »
Safe to Sleep
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has launched the Safe to Sleep campaign to reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ...
Early Childhood in Douglas County »
Safe to Sleep
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has launched the Safe to Sleep campaign to reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ...
KHI News Service »
Personal Care Attendants: KanCare's unheralded workers
LAWRENCE—Every day a small army of Kansans — officials estimate there are about 16,000 of them — are at work helping some of the state’s ...
Midwifery 101: Options for pregnant women
When a woman is having a baby, planning begins long before the baby is due. For many women, part of the planning process includes deciding whether to use a physician or a midwife. In Lawrence, women have the option to use certified nurse midwives or lay midwives, and to have an at-home birth or hospital birth. By Meagan Thomas
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Bert Nash client shares his story by writing poetry: 'If I can help anybody along the way, I'm glad to do it'
Ron Fowler may not be comfortable speaking in front of a group. He prefers to express his thoughts and feelings in a different way. Writing ...
Relay For Life of Douglas County »
Light up Douglas County with a Birthday Celebration!
May 22, 2013 marks the 100th Birthday of the American Cancer Society (ACS). The ACS has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world ...
Growing Food, Growing Health »
Growing Food, Growing Health 2013 Crew
We are in constant amazement of the magical, inspirational growth in our gardens. Throughout a season, we watch dozens of species blossom and change, growing ...
Bobcat Marathon Club »
Wait! There's More!
Two more finishers to end the season! Way to go Bobcats! Now that's a wrap!
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Easy rider
May is Bike Month, but every month is bike month for Bert Nash psychiatrist Joe Douglas. He rides his bicycle to work year-round, weather permitting, ...
Fun Runs and Walks »
Run for Kids 5K
The Run for Kids 5K run/walk will take place Sunday, May 19, 2013 starting at 8 am. The race will start behind Johnny's Tavern at ...
Relay For Life of Douglas County »
Relay Idol Competition at Relay For Life of Douglas County
Got talent? Prove it! Introducing Relay Idol to Relay For Life of Douglas County Friday, June 7th, 2013 Free State High School Track Lawrence, KS ...
NeuCare Family Medicine »
Creating end-of-life wishes with a free, online service
As a primary care provider, I ask all new patients if they have end-of-life wishes or formal "Advance Medical Directives". Advanced directives are often part ...
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Be our guest
Visitors from Africa — part of a Rotary group study exchange — were guests at the Bert Nash Center on Wednesday and attended a Discover ...
Marcia Epstein's Blog »
Headquarters Counseling Center Receives 2013 Crisis Center Excellence Award
Headquarters Counseling Center was honored with the Crisis Center Excellence Award by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) at their conference in Austin. The annual ...
LMH working to prepare for 'Obamacare' insurance exchanges, but questions aplenty remain
There are still a lot of details even the top officials at Lawrence Memorial Hospital don’t understand about the new system of buying health insurance under the federal Affordable Care Act. But Joe Pedley, LMH’s chief financial officer, believes one concept for consumers is abundantly clear. “People had better learn how to do math,” Pedley said. By Chad Lawhorn
A Trail a Day »
Summer Love: Tips for hot weather running
As I entered mile five or so of my run this morning, I started thinking time had sped up and it was July because no ...
Bobcat Marathon Club »
Not too hot to trot ... or finish a marathon!
Aye, aye aye! We had 42 marathon finishers today! As a club, we ran a total of 6,839.8 miles! We had 132 kids finish one ...
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »
Lawrence environmental health specialist takes mission trip to remote Alaskan area
Andrew Stull, environmental health specialist for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, spent two weeks in April in Kotzebue, Alaska, and five nearby villages as part ...
Aging Well »
THE SENIOR CELEBRATION ART SHOW and RECEPTION
THE SENIOR CELEBRATION ART SHOW - June 1st thru 30th 1510 St. Andrews Drive at Drury Place at Alvamar 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily ...
Linda Cottin's Blog »
Farmers Markets Are the Key Ingredient
On Friday, May 10, Micahel Pollan spoke about his new book “Cooked” at the Unity Temple in Kansas City. Several folks from Lawrence were lucky ...
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Mental Health Month proclamation
Lawrence Mayor Michael Dever read a proclamation at Tuesday's city commission meeting in observance of Mental Health Month, proclaiming "a commitment to community-based systems of ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
Third graders get moving at Kansas Kids Fitness Day
Anschutz Sports Pavilion on the University of Kansas campus was bursting with energy last Friday morning as 620 third-graders from Northeast Kansas filled it as ...
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »
Debbie Mitchell marks 5 years of service in Health Department's clinic office — 'a busy place'
Before joining the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department staff five years ago, Debbie Mitchell admits she had “no clue” about all of the services it provided ...
Independence, Inc. »
Donations Needed Immediately to Build Wheelchair Ramp for Eudora Man
Steve Hall needs to see his doctor, but until a wheelchair ramp can be constructed, he is effectively trapped in his home. Volunteers have agreed ...
Today's events
- Morning After AA group Recurring event Lawrence Community Shelter
- Chair exercise for seniors Recurring event Lawrence Senior Center
- Freedom AA meeting Recurring event Westside Presbyterian Church
- Belly Dance Class at Westside Yoga Recurring event Westside Yoga, 4935 Research Park Way, Lawrence KS
- Al-Anon - Nitty Gritty AFG Recurring event First Presbyterian Church
LiveWell Lawrence recognizes school bond goes beyond classrooms
Thank you for highlighting the health aspects of the bond. These schools need better facilities to enable the children to have more exercise time which helps them learn better. And the Farm to school program is growing strong in Lawrence, let's keep it up!
March 4, 2013 at 8:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Eat Local Challenge promotes homegrown foods
Thanks for the update. I knew the challenge started soon but forgot when. The girls love to participate every year. I am going to work on our recipe this week so we know it is good for the potluck.
August 7, 2012 at 5:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Just Food Diaper Drive - July 2012
Just Food is the name of the organization. If you read the flier you will see what the need is and why they are trying to help their clients.
July 3, 2012 at 7:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Whats happening in the Growing Food, Growing Health Gardens?
We will be out of town for the race but would have loved to join. So glad to hear about the progress.
April 25, 2012 at 10:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Walk Kansas Week 1
Week one is always tough food-wise. I was able to get my movement in by doing a few runs in the rain.
March 25, 2012 at 5:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Walk Kansas Begins
Working to get my five a day in right now! Wish I had started with a Green Monster for breakfast as it would be easier. A large salad for lunch helps!
March 18, 2012 at 1:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BMI busters: Pediatrician, dietitian start children’s weight loss clinic
What a great idea! Nutrition can have a huge impact on children's lives. They learn how to eat when they are young and carry those ideas into adulthood. Teaching your children to cook healthy at a young age is a great way to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
March 18, 2012 at 1:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Get Your Winter Greens On!
We have been meaning to stop by for weeks but will really try this week. Thanks for the post and all the pretty pictures!
February 21, 2012 at 12:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Growing Food, Growing Health Community Dinner!
The dinner was amazing. So glad to see the students excited and hear the projects for the coming year.
January 28, 2012 at 9:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
West school garden project growing, providing mentorship for others
I am so excited to hear another school joining the program. It will be much easier for us to volunteer to help as this school is walking distance for us. Good news!
January 7, 2012 at 9:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )