Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »
Safety tips to avoid common winter-weather problems
With temperatures below freezing, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department encourages residents to exercise caution when outdoors. Kim Ens, registered nurse and director of Clinic Services, ...
Bobcat Marathon Club »
What a Week!
The weather is getting colder, but our runner's are getting bolder! I am so proud of these kids finishing their marathons in the blistery cold ...
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »
Health Department offers training Dec. 10 for prospective child care providers
Douglas County residents interested in learning more about operating a child care home are encouraged to attend the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department’s child care licensing ...
KHI News Service »
Review: Kansas reporter tells story of life-and-death fight with meningitis
In two years covering government for the Topeka Capital-Journal newspaper, Andy Marso has become a familiar presence at the Kansas Statehouse with a reputation for ...
Heartland Community Health Center »
Only two more days until Fill Up Pour Out
Heartland Community Health Center will host its third annual Fill Up Pour Out benefit event on Thursday, December 5 at Arterra Event Gallery (2161 Quail ...
Larryville Mom »
The Elf is Here
Call me a giant hypocrite. I went out and paid money for the very thing I talked smack on just a few months earlier. I ...
Baldwin City man thankful for brother's generosity in donating kidney
Health and family will top many lists of blessings this Thanksgiving. For 42-year-old Mike Brungardt of Baldwin City, the two are the same. Brungardt will enjoy his Thanksgiving dinner with his wife, Jill, 17-year-old son, Jake, 15-year-old daughter, Libby, and other members of his Baldwin City extended family with a new lease on health thanks to a kidney he received last spring from his older brother Chris. By Elvyn Jones
KU researchers say migraine sufferers should avoid plastic
Migraine sufferers desperate to reduce or get rid of their pain may have a new treatment method: avoiding plastic. That's the hypothesis behind a recent study by researchers at Kansas University Medical Center. By Giles Bruce
Kiddos »
Get Ready To Hemi Jam!
The third annual Hemi Jam, which benefits children and families suffering from radical brain surgery, is planned for Saturday, December 7th at The Granada Theatre ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
Giving Tuesday... What will you give?
TODAY IS GIVING TUESDAY! Below is my post about it from last week. Today is the day! Make it fun! Make it meaningful! Just make ...
Marcia Epstein's Blog »
From A Former Director's View
Please understand that as of November 20, 2013, I am in no way affiliated with Headquarters, Inc., and therefore I am not communicating as a ...
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department offers testing, counseling for HIV
In conjunction with World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department encourages residents to get educated about the disease and to get ...
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Bert Nash, Housing Authority receive funds for rental assistance program to help those with serious mental illness
The Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority have received an award of $110,000 from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation ...
Larryville Mom »
Holiday Planning with Small People
Ah. It’s here. The beginning of the craziest time of the year. Without taking a formal poll, I’m just going to assume that the holidays ...
Double Take: Stuck in the middle of a divorce
Divorced parents are asking their child to keep their dating lives a secret.
Longtime health services director took care of thousands of Baker students
For the past quarter-century, Baker University's Nurse Ruth has been much more than a health care provider. She's been a grandmotherly figure to homesick students, an advocate for community health, and quite possibly the university's biggest sports fan. Ruth Sarna, Baker's director of student health services, plans to retire at the end of this current semester after 25 years at the Baldwin City college. She estimates that she's seen 15,000 students and facilitated 65,000 patient visits during her time at Baker. By Giles Bruce
Heartland Community Health Center »
Ten Days to Fill Up Pour Out
There are only ten days left until Heartland Community Health Center's third annual Fill Up Pour Out benefit. The event will be on Thursday, December ...
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Economic pressures compounded problems for those already struggling, Bert Nash psychiatrist says
Bert Nash psychiatrist Joe Douglas gave a presentation recently for Ecumenical Christian Ministries at the University of Kansas. He began his talk in a rather ...
Just Food »
Food Stamp Challenge Day 5: #Unselfie
Today is a busy day for me, so I don't have a lot of time for reflection and blogging. I only have time to share ...
Just Food »
Food Stamp Challenge Day 4: When the Cheapest Foods Make You Sick--Literally
Like millions of Americans at all income levels, I live with a chronic health condition that restricts what I can eat. In my case, the ...
Larryville Mom »
5 Facebook Updates That Parents Should Stop Posting
“Facebook is the worst thing that has ever happened.” Those were the words out of my husband’s mouth this week. As much as it pains ...
KHI News Service »
Praeger explains why she declined White House meeting invitation
The head of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and two members met today with President Obama to discuss the troubled rollout of the Affordable ...
Bobcat Marathon Club »
This Week's Finisher's Are ...
Jared, Aidan and Asa finished 26.2 this week and Jordan finished her 2nd marathon! These kids are ready for their Thanksgiving feast! Congrats!
Just Food »
Food Stamp Challenge Day 3: Did This Meal Really Cost Me 89 Cents?
I was pretty proud of myself for putting together this delicious, nutritious and filling meal of polenta, pinto beans and avacado for 89 cents. Until ...
KHI News Service »
More Kansas children living in poverty, fewer receiving temporary aid
As the percentage of Kansas children living in poverty continues to climb, the number receiving welfare assistance is falling, according to a new report. In ...
Just Food »
Food Stamp Challenge Day 2: You Have to Have Money to Save Money
Note: Food insecurity is a complex issue. I know that the Food Stamp Challenge in no way fully simulates the real world situations of SNAP ...
Local 'farm to preschool' program featured on first lady's website, in jeopardy of stopping
DCCDA’s program, Families, Farmers and Educators United Highlighted on the Let’s Move Child Care website and newsletter
Lawrence students learn that healthy snacks can taste good, too
Not only did several dozen kids eat fruit, vegetables and whole-wheat pitas and hummus on a recent day at Lawrence's Liberty Memorial Central Middle School. They went back for seconds. And thirds. By Giles Bruce
KHI News Service »
Suicide rate climbing in Kansas and U.S.
At least once a week, Kimberly Rowlands talks to someone contemplating suicide. “It’s a big chunk of what I do,” she said. Rowlands, 48, is ...
Today's events
- Nuts and Bolts AA Group Recurring event Westside Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive
- Al-Anon - Gottawanna Recurring event Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
- Nuts and Bolts AA Group Recurring event Westside Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive
- River City AA Group women's meeting Recurring event Alano Club, 311 E. Ninth.
- River City AA Group Recurring event Alano Club, 311 E. Ninth.
