New insulin pumps emerge as diabetic delivery option
Lawrence Memorial Hospital educator Pat Hohman says insulin pumps may replace pens and syringes for children and new diabetics. Pumps offer continuous delivery, data storage, and alarms, reducing skin punctures but cost and insurance coverage deter some patients who still prefer pens.
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Pat Hohman
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Hohman
Jim Chapin
Grace Beam
Lawrence
Chapin
Lawrence Health Department Receives State Award
Lawrence- Douglas County Health Department named Health Department of the Year by the Kansas Association of Counties and the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments for innovation community engagement and continuous quality improvement. Douglas County created the state's first Academic Health Department coordinates the LiveWell Lawrence coalition and runs a leading child care licensing program. Board member Shirley Martin-Smith praises the team for public health commitment and community engagement.
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Lawrence- Douglas County
Kansas Association of Counties
Kansas Association of Local Health Departments
KAC
KASHD
Health Department
Shirley Martin-Smith
Lawrence-Douglas County
LiveWell Lawrence
Kalhd
Shirley Martin- Smith
LDCHD
Dan Partridge
Wichita
Quitting Tobacco Takes Persistence and Plan
Lawrence Memorial Hospital cites Aynsley Anderson on quitting tobacco. Twain’s quip frames the challenge, noting multiple attempts are common. Success arrives with persistence, learning from slips, and a structured plan backed by information and support rather than cold turkey alone.
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Aynsley Anderson
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mark Twain
Twain
Love and ADHD in Relationships by a Psychologist Wes
A couples and family psychologist explains how ADHD can complicate relationships across ages from teens to adults. Reasons include boredom seeking novelty, fluctuating thoughts across days, and the challenge of stability. Mind mapping helps explain how we learn and adapt in partnerships.
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Wes
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