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1. What is the mission of the Health Department?

Our mission is to advance policies, practices and programs that promote health for all, prevent disease and protect the environment.

2. Where are you located?

The Health Department is located in the Community Health Facility at 200 Maine Street in Lawrence, Kansas. For directions, please reference this online map.

3. Do I need an appointment?

Many Health Department services are available on a walk-in basis. Please call 785-843-0721 to see if an appointment is needed.

4. Who can use the Health Department services?

Health Department services are available to all individuals in Douglas County. Please call 785-843-0721 for more information.

5. I have a health question, who can I contact?

Please call 785-843-0721 with your health question, or contact a nurse.

6. Who do I contact if I have concerns about the sanitation conditions of a restaurant or food establishment?

Contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture at 785-296-5600 with any concerns regarding sanitation conditions at a Douglas County restaurant or food establishment. You can also visit the KDA’s food safety website to fill out an online complaint form.

7. I’m sick and I think it’s because of food poisoning. Who do I need to contact?

If you suspect you have food poisoning, contact a Communicable Disease Nurse at 785-843-0721.

8. I would like to start a food business in Douglas County. Who should I contact?

See the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s website for more info: Kansas Department of Agriculture

9. Are your services confidential?

Maintaining client privacy and the confidentiality of your health information is very important to us. For more information, please review our HIPAA documents.

10. Do you provide interpreting services?

Yes. If an interpreter is needed, please let us know prior to coming in for services so we can make arrangements. In some cases, the Health Department may offer interpretation through a telephone service rather than using a person on-site. Please call 785-843-0721 for more information.

11. How can I apply for state-assisted health insurance?

Call KanCare Consumer Assistance at 866-305-5147 for more information, or visit their website.

12. Do you see ill people?

The Health Department offers preventative services. We do not provide illness care. Please call 785-843-0721 for more information.

13. Do you offer sport physicals or physicals for summer school/camp?

We do not provide sport physicals. You should call your family physician or health care provider. Please call 785-843-0721 for more information.

14. My child just needs a hearing screening do you offer that?

No. In Lawrence, you can call Lawrence Early Childhood Special Services (USD 497) at 785-832-5098.

In Eudora, you can call the school nurse at 785-542-4960.

In Baldwin City, you can call the school nurse for the junior high and high school at 785-594-2448 and the elementary school nurse at 785-594-7425.