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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 "Advanced 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 ...
Double Take: And next teen co-author is...
We had a record nine applicants for this year’s Double Take contest, with three juniors and six seniors, one from Free State, four from Bishop Seabury Academy and four from Lawrence High.
Doctor finds 'A Healthier Wei' to treat kids
Julie Wei was a pediatric Otolaryngologist, or ear, nose and throat specialist, at the University of Kansas Medical Center for more than ten years when she began to see a trend that she didn’t like: a large number of children with chronic congestion. Wei’s book, “A Healthier Wei” is an explanation of why she believes children are being misdiagnosed and wrongly medicated and her theory, with proven success, on how to fix these problems.
American Cancer Society to host volunteer open house
As a celebration of the 100th birthday of the American Cancer Society, the organization is encouraging people to raise awareness and join the fight against cancer.
Relay For Life of Douglas County »
Celebrate the American Cancer Society's 100th Birthday
May 22, 2013 marks the American Cancer Society's 100th Birthday. As the official sponsor of birthdays, we believe this year provides a unique opportunity for ...
Bobcat Marathon Club »
Record High!
We had a record high of 20 finishers today! Over 100 of our kids at Langston Hughes Elementary have completed 26.2 miles or more over ...
Belinda Rehmer's Blog »
LMH to Hold Stroke Risk Mini-Screening Event
May is Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke or brain attack is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, but according to ...
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department celebrates nurses
It's National Nurses Week! At the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, nurses work in a variety of programs and do a variety of tasks. Those tasks ...
KHI News Service »
Kansas to get new ACA jobs despite snub of health care law
Lawrence call center expected to add positions to handle insurance exchange calls. Four states that have snubbed the federal health law by defaulting to the ...
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Takin' it to the streets: Bert Nash team reaches out to the Lawrence homeless population
With their long hair and long beards, they look like rock stars. But they don’t act like it. No limos or five-star hotels for this ...
Bobcat Marathon Club »
Aw Caramba!
Aw Caramba! We had 13 finishers today! These kids are motivated! Only two more days of marathon club left :-) See ya there!
Today's events
- Morning After AA group Recurring event Lawrence Community Shelter
- Breastfeeding and New Parent Support Group Recurring event Lawrence Memorial Hospital
- Freedom AA meeting Recurring event Westside Presbyterian Church
- Caregiver Support Group 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Lawrence Senior Center
- Breast Cancer Survivors Group Recurring event Presbyterian Manor
Groundbreaking anti-smoking campaign coming to a TV near you
That would be correct since Kansas City (and Topeka) broadcast stations are part of the local cable lineup.
July 30, 2012 at 10:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Groundbreaking anti-smoking campaign coming to a TV near you
Hi, jj14, just to clarify: the ads ran in the Kansas City market earlier this year (KC broadcast stations), but have not appeared on Lawrence cable channels.
July 27, 2012 at 10:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
New 5K race to promote healthy living, benefit school garden project
That is too funny!
Love it!
July 16, 2012 at 10:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Why Running for Food, Running for Health? WHY NOT?
You're so witty, Lily. The event sounds like a lot of fun. And yes, I completely agree with Marilyn!
July 6, 2012 at 9:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence's Heartland Community Health Center receives $650,000 federal grant to expand services
All of your hard work is now rewarded. Congrats, Heartland! This is fantastic for our community.
June 21, 2012 at 8:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
First-time father shares his experience with postpartum mood disorder
This story sheds light on another side of postpartum depression. Thank you for sharing, Kyle and Amelia, and thank you, Carrie, for conducting the research!
June 19, 2012 at 9:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence mother says adoption, suicide were among her thoughts while battling postpartum depression
The Vancils have also shared their story to help promote the Health Department's Healthy Families program.
http://www.ldchealth.org/healthyfamil...
We are so very grateful for Sara and Brian and the other people featured in this series who are bringing awareness to a very serious issue. Thank you!!!
June 19, 2012 at 9:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence father recounts wife's eight-year battle with postpartum mood disorders, suicide
What a moving story.
To Aaron and the others interviewed, thank you. The community is behind you.
And thank you, Karrey, for putting this series together.
June 18, 2012 at 9:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Reel Love
Thanks, Erika!
June 8, 2012 at 3:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Reel Love
I am also a huge fan of reel mowers!
I had one and it lasted a couple of summers before my poor assembly skills led to it eventually falling apart.
Would you share what kind of mower you have and where you got it?
June 6, 2012 at 9:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )