Nursing home deficiencies over past year listed for three Kansas facilities
The latest survey from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services shows Brandon Woods at Alva with 21 cited and 21 corrected, Lawrence Presbyterian Manor with 7 cited and 7 corrected, and Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community with 3 cited and 3 corrected. Kansas Advocates for Better Care released the data based on November figures from the Kansas Department on Aging, covering Aug 1, 2008 to Oct 31, 2009. For full listings, visit LJWorld.com health section. reporter Karrey Britt can be reached at 832-7190 or kbritt@ljworld.com.
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Brandon Woods
Alva
Lawrence Presbyterian Nor
Pioneer Ridge
Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
Kansas Department On Aging
Ljworld.com
Karrey Britt
Kbritt
Ijworld.com
Unemployed Get $1 13-Week Journal-World Sub
Unemployed residents within the Lawrence Journal-World delivery area can get a 13 week subscription for $1 by visiting the Journal-World circulation office at 609 N.H. and presenting a current Kansas unemployment statement. Address on ID must match unemployment statement. Signups end Feb 19.
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Lawrence Journal-World
Chris Bell
Journal-World
N.H
Kansas
Journal- World Office
Alcohol abuse rising among KU students in Lawrence
KU hospitalization data show alcohol related cases rise over 10 percent yearly, with 18 to 24 year olds comprising about a quarter of admissions. From 2007 to 2009 cases grew 35 percent, reaching 1,734. KU officials expanded education and parental notifications after student deaths last year.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Paul Loney
LMH
Lawrence
Marlesa Roney
Dr. Loney
Laney
K2 Fight Against Ban Draws Defenders and Critics
Lawmakers hear opposing views on prohibiting the synthetic drug K2 as users and sellers push back. Lawrence resident Robert Bussinger testifies alongside others while State Rep. Stan Frownfelter engages with the House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee on whether to outlaw the chemicals behind the herbal mix.
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Toreka
Robert Bussinger
Lawrence
House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee
Monarch habitats shrink. EU professor voices concern
A continued decline in monarch butterfly habitats draws concern from an EU professor and other experts. The story notes shrinking ranges and potential impacts on populations, highlighting urgency for conservation measures.
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