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Restaurants that offer healthy options will be recognized and supported for offering healthy dishes like the one above. The LiveWell Lawrence initiative is seeking the public's input on the project.

your IDEAS are NEEDED FOR RESTAURANT HEALTHy CHOICE PROGRAM
LiveWell Lawrence logo The goal of the program is to increase access to healthy foods at restaurants. One of the Health Department's nutritionists, Trish Unruh, is working on the project.
What should the program be called?
What do you think restaurants should be doing?

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To submit your suggestions to Nutritionist Trish Unruh, click here >>

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HEALTHY TIP OF THE DAY – Wear sunglasses that protect your eyes from both UVA and UVB rays Look for a label that specifically states 99 percent or 100 percent UV protection. Your sunglasses should be dark enough to reduce glare, but not dark enough to distort colors, which can affect recognition of traffic signals. Public health partners

HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLOSED ON LABOR DAY
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will be closed for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 6.

EGGS RECALLED DUE TO SALMONELLA OUTBREAK
Concerned about eggs?
See if your eggs are part of the national recall:
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To prevent salmonella illness, follow these steps:
- Keep eggs refrigerated
- Cook until yolks are firm
- Cook foods containing eggs thoroughly.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL REMINDER TO PARENTS: DON'T FORGET SHOT RECORDS!
Are you bringing your child in for back-to-school shots?
Don't forget to bring his or her shot records.
The state immunization registry is down and the department may not be able to access your child's record during your visit.
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dOES YOUR CHILD NEED A CHICKEN POX VACCINE FOR this SCHOOL YEAR?
A program using special funding will offer the chicken pox vaccine at a reduced rate. The Kansas Immunization Program (KIP) has been awarded American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to provide varicella vaccine to adolescents ages 10 through 18 in need of a first or second dose of the immunization.
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Click here for immunization info, including forms and the latest vaccination schedule for all ages >>

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