Community efforts grow to boost perinatal mental health
A Lawrence effort led by Cami Kennedy and other mothers educates about perinatal mood disorders, expanding screening at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and forming support networks. Advocates note roughly one in five new mothers experience postpartum mood or anxiety symptoms, with first timers most at risk.
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Carrie Wendel-Hummell
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Five New Year Health Tips From Local Department
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department shares five ideas to improve health in 2014. Tips cover moderate alcohol use with tips for free taxi rides from midnight to 3 am and daily 30 minute activity. Sources include DCCCA for resources and benefits of reduced drinking.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
DCCCA
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