Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health

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opportunities for good health. https://linktr.ee/ldchealth

Do you find yourself reaching for your v**e without thinking about it? Call the Kansas To***co Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NO...
06/12/2026

Do you find yourself reaching for your v**e without thinking about it?

Call the Kansas To***co Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) or text DITCHVAPE to 88709 for free help to quit va**ng or using to***co.

Visit linktr.ee/ldchealth for more resources to help you quit and improve your health and well-being.

📷This poster was designed by the middle school student who won the "Vaping's Not My Thing" poster contest through the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It was inspired by the student's thoughts on va**ng and their interpretation of the health consequences of youth use of e-cigarettes.

Happy Pride Month! At WIC, we celebrate and support families of all kinds. 🌈 Everyone deserves access to nutritious food...
06/11/2026

Happy Pride Month! At WIC, we celebrate and support families of all kinds. 🌈 Everyone deserves access to nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, health care referrals, and more. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, or caring for a child under 5, your family may qualify for WIC!

Getting started with WIC is worth it. Visit ldchealth.org/wic to learn more and get connected!
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¡Feliz ! ( ) En WIC, celebramos y apoyamos a familias de todos los tipos. 🌈 Todos merecen acceso a alimentos nutritivos, apoyo para la lactancia, derivaciones médicas y mucho más. Si está embarazada, en período de lactancia, en el posparto o a cargo de un niño menor de 5 años, ¡su familia puede calificar para el WIC! 💖

Vale la pena comenzar con WIC. Visite ldchealth.org/wic para obtener más información y conectarse.
**Para Español la información viene mas adelante, buscala.

06/10/2026

Lawrence Public Schools is offering free summer meals for youth ages 1–18. Families can pick up weekly meal kits at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The school district is also serving free weekday meals at Sunset Hill Elementary through July 24.

Feeding Eudora (thanks for the photo!) and Baldwin City School District are also offering free meal programs this summer.

➡️ To register for the meals or learn more: dgcoks.gov/news/060926

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As we continue into bat season, encounters between people and bats become more common. Knowing how to respond after a po...
06/09/2026

As we continue into bat season, encounters between people and bats become more common. Knowing how to respond after a potential bat exposure can help keep our homes, families, and pets safe.

If you think you've had an exposure, you can use this tool to see if you're at risk and what to do next. https://bit.ly/3OMjha4

If you’re unsure whether you came into contact with a bat or have questions, please call LDCPH at 785-843-3060 and we'll walk you through it.

Going camping this summer? A great way to prevent tick bites is to treat your clothing with permethrin or spray yourself...
06/08/2026

Going camping this summer?

A great way to prevent tick bites is to treat your clothing with permethrin or spray yourself with EPA-registered inspect repellent before spending extended periods outdoors.

*Permethrin only goes on clothing and gear, NOT on skin.

As always, be sure to read the intended use for the product before using it.

If you're not sure which repellent will work best for you, you can use the EPA's "Find the Repellent that is Right for You" tool by visiting the following link.

bit.ly/4320XOi

WIC is here to help you and your family thrive! We’re here to support your family with nutritious foods, breastfeeding s...
06/08/2026

WIC is here to help you and your family thrive! We’re here to support your family with nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education. 💞

🔗Visit ldchealth.org/wic to learn more about how WIC can support your family!
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¡WIC está aquí para ayudar a usted y a su familia a prosperar! Estamos aquí para apoyar a su familia con alimentos nutritivos, apoyo para la lactancia, derivaciones médicas y educación nutricional. 💞

🔗Visite ldchealth.org/wic para obtener más información sobre cómo WIC puede apoyar a su familia. 💗
**Para Español la información viene mas adelante, buscala.

Come see us at Lawrence PRIDE today! Find us near the gazebo in the blue tent! Thank you to all the organizers and volun...
06/06/2026

Come see us at Lawrence PRIDE today! Find us near the gazebo in the blue tent! Thank you to all the organizers and volunteers putting on this event. We’re proud to sponsor PRIDE for another year!

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is launching an effort to better understand water quality in rural households. Thi...
06/06/2026

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is launching an effort to better understand water quality in rural households. This new initiative offers free, voluntary well water testing for property owners across Douglas County. Residents with private wells can work with LDCPH to collect samples for comprehensive analysis, including screening for contaminants such as nitrates, coliform bacteria, and E. coli bacteria.

For more information and to start the process, please email [email protected] or call 785-843-3060.

We're proud to sponsor the Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration on June 20th in South Park! We hope to see you there!
06/05/2026

We're proud to sponsor the Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration on June 20th in South Park! We hope to see you there!

In just 10 minutes, a car's interior can heat up by 20 degrees. Even on a mild 70° day, your vehicle can reach deadly te...
06/05/2026

In just 10 minutes, a car's interior can heat up by 20 degrees. Even on a mild 70° day, your vehicle can reach deadly temperatures of 110°+ within an hour.

Create habits that save lives:
- Never leave a child in a parked car, even for a minute. Heatstroke can happen quickly, even with the windows cracked.
- Always check the back seat before locking your car. Use reminders like placing a personal item (e.g., phone, purse) next to your child.
- Use a car seat reminder or app, especially if your routine changes.
- Teach children that cars are not play areas. Always lock your car and keep keys out of reach to prevent children from climbing inside.

If you see a child alone in a car, call 911 immediately.

Remember: Check the back seat every time you exit your vehicle. No exceptions.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) heatstroke prevention campaign

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