Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health

10/27/2026

Join us for the Community HealthImprovement Plan (CHIP) Year 2 Celebration on Thursday, November 12th from 6-7:30pm at the Carnegie Building, 200 W 9th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044!

This event is a celebration of what we've accomplished together in 2026 and a chance to hear directly from the facilitators working on each focus area: access to health services, anti-poverty, behavioral health, birth outcomes, food security, and A Place for Everyone Housing Plan.

Whether you've been involved from the beginning or are just curious about community health efforts, your presence matters!

Please RSVP at bit.ly/CHIPyear2 to let us know you're coming. Light refreshments will be provided.

Learn more about the 2024-2029 CHIP: ldchealth.org/chip

10/25/2026

Ready to breathe easier? Free help is available!

The ***coquitline offers free 24/7 help to quit to***co to all Kansans. For free help to quit to***co or va**ng, visit ksquit.org or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).

10/24/2026

We started collecting messages of hope and resilience from people in our community to reduce mental health stigma and build connection. 💌
Here's what they've shared:

- Please never give up xo
- I pause and pay attention to how I am breathing. Then I take several deep breaths and move my body. It helps me release the hard feelings and shift my perspective a little.

You matter! If you need someone to talk to, you can call, text, or chat 988. 988lifeline.org

HeadQuarters Kansas

10/23/2026

Each week during flu season, we track Douglas County emergency department (ED) visits and Lawrence, KS wastewater levels to keep you informed of how respiratory illnesses are spreading in our community.

This week's edition features an updated format for our data visualizations. Additionally, you can find a new interactive version of this update at data.ldchealth.org/respiratory/

This week, ED visits related to COVID, flu, and RSV are low, under 1% of visits.

COVID virus levels are currently high in sampled wastewater in Lawrence. Influenza A virus levels are at medium levels while Influenza B continues to be low. Levels of RSV are also low.

The best way to prevent respiratory illness is by getting vaccinated. Visit ldchealth.org/vaccine-selfschedule for upcoming flu and COVID walk-in clinics, or call 785-843-0721 to schedule your appointment.

Everyone can take action to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses!
Practice good hygiene by covering your coughs and sneezes.
Wash your hands often.
Clean frequently touched surfaces.
Stay home when you're sick.

10/22/2026

Leading change to advance health for all: it's what we're all about.
From serving families to inspecting septic systems, and everything in between: our vision is at the center of it all.
Learn more about the services we provide and our programs at ldchealth.org.

10/21/2026

Thank you for having us! Folks can self-schedule their appointment by visiting ldchealth.org/vaccineself-schedule. This helps your check in process go smoother, but is not required.

Please don’t forget your ID and insurance card(s) if you have them!

From 10AM until 2PM tomorrow (Thursday, 10/22), don't miss out on your chance to attend our Flu + COVID shot clinic being held at the City Hall Annex! This event is open to employees and the public and is brought to you by the Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health.

10/21/2026

Looking to get your flu and/or COVID immunization? We're hosting walk-in flu and COVID vaccination clinics every Friday through November 6th.

📍LDCPH Clinic, 200 Maine St. Suite B
📅Fridays through November 6th 9am - 12pm and 1pm-4pm

Please visit ldchealth.org/vaccineself-schedule to fill out your paperwork ahead of time. A few things to note:
- Each individual getting vaccinated will need their own appointment.
- Self-scheduling allows you to complete necessary forms ahead of time. Arriving at the exact time of your appointment is not required.
- Don't forget your ID and insurance card(s)!

10/20/2026

Join us for the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Year 2 Celebration on Thursday, November 12th from 6-7:30pm at the Carnegie Building, 200 W 9th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044!

This event is a celebration of what we've accomplished together in 2026 and a chance to hear directly from the facilitators working on each focus area: access to health services, anti-poverty, behavioral health, birth outcomes, food security, and A Place for Everyone Housing Plan.

Whether you've been involved from the beginning or are just curious about community health efforts, your presence matters!

Please RSVP at bit.ly/CHIPyear2 to let us know you're coming. Light refreshments will be provided.

Learn more about the 2024-2029 CHIP: ldchealth.org/chip

10/18/2026

Did you know pets exposed to to***co smoke are more likely to get cancer? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get free help with quitting to***co or va**ng to improve your health and theirs.

🔗ksquit.org
📞 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)

10/17/2026

Come work with us! We're looking for a Preparedness and Epidemiology Coordinator to manage public health preparedness planning and to coordinate infectious disease epidemiological services.

Here at LDCPH, we care about people — and that includes our staff! Here's what our team thinks about our work culture:
"Everyone is genuinely happy to be working here and helping out in the community."
"I see our work culture as positive, supportive, and collaborative."
"We're here because of a desire to help our community and we believe in what we do."

Want to join our team? To view our open positions and apply, visit ldchealth.org/jobs.