Douglas County has reported 1,739 cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, an increase of 173 cases since Friday. The county has averaged about 26 new cases per day over the last 14 days, according to a 14-day moving average graph updated weekdays by the health department. The current average of 26 ...
Colleges and universities across the United States have been at the forefront of researching COVID-19 and how to treat it since before the pandemic took hold in March. At the University of Kansas, efforts are ongoing to find medical answers to fight the disease, but researchers are also ...
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Shining a light on prostate cancer and the statistics behind the disease is important to raise awareness, increase education and emphasize the importance of age-appropriate health screening for men. Dr. Luke Huerter with LMH Oncology and Hematology ...
City leaders will soon get a look at details regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Douglas County and efforts to address it. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive a report and presentation from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health regarding ...
A new health order that places a curfew on Lawrence establishments with a liquor license will affect Rick Renfro both financially and emotionally, the Johnny’s Tavern owner said. He’s not looking forward to having to explain to people next Thursday night during the Chiefs' home opener ...
A resident of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 died on Wednesday, according to a press release from the long-term care facility. Christie Patrick, executive director of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, said in Friday's press release that the entire ...