Free Waiting Room screening marks 25th Health Clinic anniversary
Health Care Access Clinic marks 25 years serving the low income uninsured with a free show of The Waiting Room at the Lawrence Arts Center October 13. The 6 30 p m reception precedes a 7 p m screening and a panel of local experts on uninsured care in Douglas County. The documentary follows patients staff and caregivers inside a public hospital showing the drama of disease bureaucracy and tough choices.
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LiveWell Lawrence fifth anniversary celebration set at Abe and Jake's
LiveWell Lawrence marks its fifth anniversary with a community event on October 15 from 4 30 to 6 30 p m at Abe and Jake's Landing 8 E Sixth St downtown Lawrence. Speakers include Hank Booth Marilyn Hull Cindy Johnson Jeff Usher Dr Robert Moser Mike Gaughan and Mayor Michael Dever. Free food beverages and information booths on school gardens bicycling workplace wellness and transportation planning accompany the program.
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Bras Across the Kaw moved to Sunday on bridge
The annual Bras Across the Kaw has been moved to Sunday to hang bras from Oct. 6 to Oct. 20 in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organizers still seek donations and provide email intern health careaccess.org for details.
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Dental health gaps slow national reform goals
Health policy experts say dental care is treated as separate from general health, with low Medicaid reimbursement and limited insurer coverage. Proposals like mid level dental providers and broadened ACA dental coverage aim to improve access, while local clinics like Douglas County Dental Clinic remain last resort for uninsured patients seeking affordable care.
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