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WEBShe traveled from Florida to get surgery in Lawrence. Apr 21, 2024 @ 12:00am - Autumn Bishop, LMH Health. Mary Hatfield can’t say enough good things …

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Health department announces clinics offering new COVID …

WEBphoto by: Kevin Anderson/Journal-World File Photo The Lawrence-Douglas County health department's home at the Community Health Facility, 200 Maine St., is …

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Here’s where you can sign up for COVID-19 vaccines in Douglas …

WEBphoto by: Lauren Fox Dr. Carla Phipps administers a COVID-19 vaccine to Brian Gallagher on March 23 at Theatre Lawrence. Are you newly eligible for a COVID …

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Heartland Community Health expects new location will bring new …

WEBphoto by: Mike Yoder The new Heartland Community Health Center facility has a pharmacy and includes drive-thru access. • A food pantry open to the community …

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Lawrence Community Shelter, Lawrence-Douglas County Public …

WEBLawrence-Douglas County Public Health announced Monday that it will soon launch a partnership with the Lawrence Community Shelter to provide on-site basic …

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Lawrence-Douglas County health department updating respiratory …

WEBphoto by: Kevin Anderson/Journal-World File Photo The Lawrence-Douglas County health department's home at the Community Health Facility, 200 Maine St., is …

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What changes with the end of the federal COVID-19 public health

WEBIn many ways, the coronavirus pandemic’s outsized impact on folks’ daily lives began to wane months ago. So much so, in fact, that data reporting has dropped in …

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Q&A: Heartland Community Health Center provider talks …

WEBphoto by: Mike Yoder The new Heartland Community Health Center facility at 1312 W. Sixth St. is pictured in this photo from Oct. 2021. Lisa Russell, a primary care …

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Rural clinics improve access to health care in smaller communities

WEBphoto by: LMH Eudora Family Care is just one LMH clinic serving rural communities. Everyone should have access to medical services, no matter the size of …

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For new Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health director, …

WEBphoto by: Austin Hornbostel/Journal-World Jonathan Smith, the new director of Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, is pictured outside the health department's …

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Highly contagious norovirus is spiking in Douglas County

WEBphoto by: Kevin Anderson/Journal-World File Photo The Lawrence-Douglas County health department's home at the Community Health Facility, 200 Maine St., is …

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Virtual nursing is a new way to check in with patients

WEBTelemedicine isn’t a new concept in health care. Connecting with your health care provider online is a great way to get care without leaving home, especially …

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Getting screened for osteoporosis and reducing risk

WEBphoto by: LMH Health LMH Health, 325 Maine St., is pictured in May 2021. It isn’t uncommon to see a funny TikTok or Instagram reel of a 30-something person …

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Ways to learn more about health and wellness at LMH Health

WEBIt’s important to be an active participant in your health, but what does that mean? For some, it means becoming more engaged with your doctor by asking …

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Turning $5 million-plus operating loss around in 2024 will take

WEBThough LMH Health officially posted an operating loss north of $5 million in 2023, the hospital’s leader thinks there are some strategies to avoid a similar outcome …

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Hip replacement patient impressed by his team’s approach

WEBSteve Knoll is no stranger to health care. Owning and operating Knoll Patient Supply, a home medical equipment company, gave him an inside look into the …

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By 2025, Bert Nash plans to build 24-unit supportive housing …

WEBBy early to mid-2025, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center hopes to have a new 24-unit supportive housing complex to help people who struggle with both …

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New estimate predicts Medicaid expansion would serve 152K at …

WEBTOPEKA — The Kansas Health Institute on Thursday unveiled its analysis of Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposal to expand Medicaid, predicting 152,000 Kansans would …

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Unhoused man in custody after allegedly stabbing a woman at …

WEBAn unhoused man has been charged after a woman reported that he stabbed her in the leg during an argument at a Lawrence campsite on Wednesday night. …

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Letter to the editor: Safer streets News, Sports, Jobs

WEBTo the editor: In light of a recent, deeply troubling crash that resulted in one man’s death and three people being seriously injured, it is worth noting that the city has …

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Fred Six News, Sports, Jobs

WEBWe are holding a celebration of the lives of Fred and Lilian Six on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church followed by a reception …

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Michael Landsness News, Sports, Jobs

WEBMichael Landsness, 37, died April 24, 2024. A visitation will be Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Memorial services will be Tuesday at …

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James Kidd News, Sports, Jobs

WEBA gathering for James Kidd, who died January 15, 2024, will be June 7, 2024 from 4p-5p at Branchwood Village, 651 Branchwood Dr. A celebration will follow from 5p …

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Work on citywide Crack Seal Program set to begin Tuesday, …

WEBLawrence City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St., is pictured on Jan. 31, 2023. Contractors with the City of Lawrence will begin work on the citywide Crack Seal Program starting …

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Karlene Moore News, Sports, Jobs

WEBKarlene M. Moore, 88, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the St. Mark's …

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Offensive lineman Herring is KU football’s first spring portal

WEBThe Kansas football team earned its first commitment out of the spring transfer portal window on Thursday afternoon when former Michigan offensive lineman …

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Letter to the editor: Protect our wetlands area News, Sports, Jobs

WEBTo the editor: Please preserve the current wetlands footprint and don’t diminish what is already threatened by the New Boston Crossing project.

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Town Talk Compton-led Great American Bank to purchase …

WEBThe two last locally owned Lawrence banks have reached a deal to become one. Great American Bank, which is led by Lawrence businessman Doug Compton, has …

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