Douglas County’s Education Unified Command, which provided support and developed guidance for local K-12 schools, will move into a broader Unified Command structure that will continue to guide the community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
The Lawrence Douglas County Public Health Department is happy to announce Healthy Dads Coordinator Jery Márquez is the 2020 recipient of this award. Read on...
After monitoring the level of COVID-19 cases in the community in recent weeks
since the Sept. 4 health order took effect, Douglas County leaders have agreed to extend hours in which establishments with liquor licenses can serve alcohol. Read on...
Beginning today, the Smart & Safe Community Scorecard for reopening Douglas County has a few changes that better reflect the pandemic’s current situation. Read on...
LDCPH's clinic services will temporarily be provided on the second floor of the Community Health Facility, 200 Maine Street, beginning Oct. 5 to accommodate a building renovation project. Read on...
Our disease investigators answer questions about how we define outbreaks, especially in recent days with the University of Kansas conducting entry testing of all students, faculty and staff. Additional Info...
Quarantining is a key part of controlling the spread of COVID-19; however, if you are unfamiliar with it, it can be an unnerving process. Epidemiology Supervisor Jeni McDonald addressed some common concerns people might have about quarantine. Additional Info...
As part of Education Unified Command response, Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has developed the COVID-19 Smart and Safe School Reopening Guidance to assist K-12 school districts and families in decision-making for the upcoming school year. Read on...
The Lawrence-Douglas County Board of Health Monday declared racism a public health crisis and directed Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health to add a fifth issue area to the Community Health Plan plan focused on Health Equity. Read on...
