Journal-World launches Health section with Healthy Outlook column
The Journal-World debuts a broader Health page replacing WellCommons. It expands coverage to health trends, wellness, and active living with local focus on hiking and outdoor activities. Mackenzie Clark starts weekly Healthy Outlook, offering a local perspective on living healthy.
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Silence Is Harmful: Survivor’s Message and Prevention Coalition
Erica Smith, who attempted death by own action at 15 after years of trauma and isolation, now volunteers with Headquarters Counseling Center and advocates open dialogue. The Douglas County Suicide Prevention Coalition aims to reduce stigma, promote support, and host a screening of The S Word at KU Woodruff Auditorium to inform and connect at risk individuals with resources.
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Help lines and crisis resources listed for urgent support
The notice lists 24 7 mental health resources including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 273 8255 Headquarters Counseling Center 785 341 2345 Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center 785 843 9192 and Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741 for immediate help.
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Death by own action Major health concern data release
A health department report notes death by own action as a leading U S cause and highlights Kansas Douglas County figures for 2014 2015 and 2016. It cites 1 443 Kansas deaths 53 Douglas County deaths and 207 ER visits at Lawrence Memorial Hospital plus 25000 calls to Headquarters Counseling Center in 2016. It urges seeking Lifeline help.
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Four hard won fitness lessons for a health journey
A personal fitness column recounts years of transforming from a soda habit to a health focus. It shares two early lessons on portion control with a food scale and on hydration for energy, joint lubrication, and peak performance.
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