Health

Breast cancer hasn’t stopped woman from doing what she loves

Amy Thompson was set to have the best year of her life. She had an interview for her dream job on the horizon, hopes of travel and she was in the best physical shape of her life. So when she found a lump on her breast in March 2023, everything stood still. “Within two days of finding the ...

New COVID-19 and flu vaccines now available at Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health

Updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines have become available sooner than expected at Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health. The new COVID booster and flu shots are available at the health department’s clinic, 200 Maine St., starting today while supplies last. People interested in scheduling ...

Sleep apnea is common, but it’s also treatable

Have you ever woken up during the night gasping for air? Do you find yourself exhausted during the day because you’re not getting quality sleep? Do you snore loudly enough that friends or family have made comments? If so, you might be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep ...

Treatment and Recovery Center names new director

The Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County named a new director Friday. Bri Harmon-Moore, who has been serving as the facility’s program manager, will begin her new duties as director starting Sunday. The TRC is operated by Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and has been ...