Public weighs health issues in Douglas County forum
About 60 residents attended a 90 minute public forum after noon at the Community Health Facility hosted by the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department. They used pennies to vote on 13 concerns led by inadequate access to mental health services and poverty followed by limited health care access and knowledge of services.
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Health forums set to discuss Community Health Assessment findings
The Lawrence Douglas County Health Department schedules public forums on May 15 7 p m Eu dora Community Center May 16 7 p m Baldwin City Library May 17 7 p m Lawrence Community Health Facility Full report at Idehealth.org Community members discuss links between poverty and health noting program cuts and need for ongoing work Health board members and director Dan Partridge stress income shapes health outcomes and the job market impacts access Dental care shortages highlighted by volunteers at Free Dental Day in Douglas County.
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County discusses EMS funding split with Eudora and burn bans
County commissioners weigh splitting EMS costs with Eudora over Baldwin City station usage and response times. City administrator notes work needed to finalize an agreement. Also considered are changes to burning bans using weather, wind speeds above 20 mph, and the Range Land Fire Index to guide emergency dispatch decisions.
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Douglas County Senior Services names interim leader process begins
Douglas County Senior Services loses executive director Carleen Roberts resigned Monday no reason given. Board chair Kenny Massey said staff will handle daily operations as they seek an interim director this week. Mike Wildgen, former Lawrence City Manager, has agreed to take the role with a Friday meeting to finalize details. The agency, with nine full time staff and a 970000 dollar budget, serves about 3500 seniors with meals, classes, tax help and transportation.
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Post office cuts hours for 13000 rural sites nationwide
The Postal Service will reduce hours at about 13 000 rural post offices, with 362 Kansas offices affected including Linwood Williamsburg Pomona in Douglas County. In September 2014 the changes roll out, with hours set at four to six hours daily. Congresswoman Jenkins criticized closures but welcomed halting cuts, while local leaders call it a mixed result and warn of higher mail costs during the holidays.
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