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Former Lawrence resident and her 6-year-old son shot to death in South Carolina

A Lawrence woman and her 6-year-old son who had recently moved to South Carolina for a fresh start were shot and killed earlier this month in South Carolina, the Journal-World has learned. According to media reports out of Lancaster County in South Carolina, Christina McVay, 44, and her son ...

Police seek public’s help in finding 74-year-old Lawrence woman

Lawrence Police are still searching for a missing 74-year-old woman and are asking that anyone with information contact them immediately. The woman, Wanda Dyer, was last seen by family leaving her home around 8 a.m. Friday on foot, near Fifth and California streets, according to a social media ...

Even if you have no symptoms, colon cancer screening is important

Colon cancer rates are on the rise in people under age 50, but don’t let those statistics fool you. It’s important for older adults to get screened and to know the signs and symptoms of the disease. Dr. Alka Hudson is a gastroenterologist with Lawrence GI Consultants. She said that while ...

A closer look at LMH Health’s physical therapy technology

When recovering from an injury or surgery, your physician may recommend physical therapy to help you improve mobility, movement and function. Physical therapy traditionally relied on hands-on treatment, but advances in technology are paving the way toward better outcomes for ...