Health

Get your routine screenings at LMH Health’s Annual Health Fair

When life gets busy, making your health a priority can sometimes take a back seat. LMH Health is providing an opportunity to make getting routine screenings convenient with the Annual Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the LMH Main Campus. The 2023 Lawrence-Douglas ...

Drugs, diet, exercise: What to know about weight loss

Commercials for diet and weight loss drugs seem to be everywhere. But how do you know what’s right for you? Some of the most talked about medications are Zepbound and Wegovy. They belong to a class of medications called GLP-1 antagonists, and were initially used for patients living with ...

Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost

WASHINGTON — On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. U.S. households will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests when the federal program reopens, according to the ...

A Kansas tuberculosis outbreak has infected dozens of people in Wyandotte County so far

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Thursday confirmed a tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte County, with more cases than the entire state recorded last year. In response to questions from the Kansas News Service about the outbreak, a spokesperson for KDHE confirmed there have ...

LMH Health’s RunStrong team works on keeping runners on the move and healthy

Runners of all ages and abilities can trust LMH Health to keep them on the move. From students looking for strength and conditioning classes to those who want to improve their gait, the RunStrong training team keeps runners healthy and performing their best. RunStrong offers strength and ...

Meet with first responders at Community Safety Fair

The Community Safety Fair each year allows families and students new to the community to meet with first responders and learn about public safety resources in Douglas County. The safety fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. The event is co-hosted by the ...