Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health

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Last week, several Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health staff had the opportunity to attend the National Association of...
07/24/2025

Last week, several Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health staff had the opportunity to attend the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 360 Conference in Anaheim, California.

From gaining insights on quality improvement strategies and enhancing community outreach to exploring the latest in public health policy, we’re energized by what we’ve learned at NACCHO360. We’re excited to bring these ideas back to Douglas County and put them into action for the health of our community.

We're excited to attend the Kids Expo! Thank you to Lawrence Schools Foundation for having us. We will be offering physi...
07/22/2025

We're excited to attend the Kids Expo! Thank you to Lawrence Schools Foundation for having us. We will be offering physicals at a fixed rate of $40 and immunizations which will require insurance and an ID card.

Douglas County is experiencing an Excessive Heat Warning that is in effect until 7pm Wednesday, with the highest heat in...
07/22/2025

Douglas County is experiencing an Excessive Heat Warning that is in effect until 7pm Wednesday, with the highest heat index values each afternoon and early evening.

When temperatures rise, so do emergency visits for heat-related illnesses. This graph shows how higher heat index levels are linked with increases in emergency department visits across Douglas County.

To stay safe during the heat, we urge folks to drink plenty of water, even when you don't feel thirsty, and seek shade or the indoors when possible.

07/21/2025

Being prepared could be the difference between life and death! Find naloxone nasal spray, fentanyl test strips, and a variety of other resources available at the DCCCA Service Center in Lawrence. Just walk in to the front lobby during regular business hours.

📌 1739 E 23rd St. Lawrence, KS 66046
🕕 Mon - Fri | 8AM - 5PM

Heads up, fall sports families! Our clinic offers sports physicals with a sliding fee discount for sports physicals base...
07/21/2025

Heads up, fall sports families! Our clinic offers sports physicals with a sliding fee discount for sports physicals based on income. Prices range from $30–$70.

Call our clinic at 785-843-0721 to book your appointment. Don’t forget to bring the sports physical form from your school!

Need other physicals? We also offer daycare and school physicals.
⭐️Please note:
- We do not accept insurance for physicals.
- Sliding fee discount applies to physicals only.

We're seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team at Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health. This role provides clien...
07/19/2025

We're seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team at Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health. This role provides client-centered nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and community outreach to help advance health and equity for all.

Visit ldchealth.org/jobs for more information and to apply.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Douglas Co. RWD #6 water...
07/18/2025

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Douglas Co. RWD #6 water supply system located in Douglas County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

For more information, visit https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSDHE/bulletins/3ea19fc.

LDCPH's childcare licensing specialists provide training to new providers, conduct initial inspections of facilities to ...
07/18/2025

LDCPH's childcare licensing specialists provide training to new providers, conduct initial inspections of facilities to verify compliance, facilitate annual evaluation visits, and investigate complaints. We're so grateful for our specialists and for all the providers in Douglas County who work to keep our youngest community members safe. Show some love for childcare providers in the comments!

We are accepting walk-ins for STI testing until 3:30pm at our clinic today!The clinic is located on the first floor at 2...
07/17/2025

We are accepting walk-ins for STI testing until 3:30pm at our clinic today!

The clinic is located on the first floor at 200 Maine Street.

Unless you are experiencing symptoms, it is best to wait 2-3 weeks after a potential exposure before getting tested to ensure accurate results.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Douglas County Rural Wat...
07/16/2025

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Douglas County Rural Water District #6 public water supply system located in Douglas County. For more information, visit https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSDHE/bulletins/3e9c38b.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

WIC will be in Eudora next Wednesday, July 23rd to provide services closer to home! To schedule an appointment, call or ...
07/16/2025

WIC will be in Eudora next Wednesday, July 23rd to provide services closer to home! To schedule an appointment, call or text 785-856-5350.

Interested in WIC but not sure you qualify? Fill out our WIC interest form at www.ldchealth.org/wicif and a WIC specialist will reach out to you.

If you've got little ones running around in the heat, it's important to remember these safety tips to keep babies' and k...
07/15/2025

If you've got little ones running around in the heat, it's important to remember these safety tips to keep babies' and kid's skin safe this summer.

Be sure to use sunscreen that is recommended for your child's age. Above all, parents can set an example for their kids by practicing sun safety.

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