LMH reports success in lowering hospital infections
Lawrence Memorial Hospital joins Kansas facilities in reporting fewer hospital acquired infections. KDHE data show LMH ICU had zero central line and catheter infections in 2011 2012 along with statewide declines of 67 percent in central line infections and 26 percent in catheter infections compared with the national average.
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Animal rights advocates urge tougher Kansas pet protections
The Humane Society of the United States and allies pressed lawmakers to amend the Kansas Pet Animal Act to raise welfare standards and enforcement. They cited 10,451 animals seized since 1999, with over half from unlicensed facilities, and urged bans on carbon monoxide euthanasia and stricter breeder inspections.
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Social Service League marks century of helping Lawrence
Lawrence’s Social Service League, possibly 150 years old, is the city’s oldest continuously operating aid group. Through a downtown thrift store it provides low cost items and supports eye exams, glasses, shoes, clothing and bedding for the needy. Origin stories tie the group to Quantrill’s Raid era 1863.
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Brownback says Kansas residents lose federal social aid after mid November
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s office warns that residents relying on federal social services will be affected by the partial federal shutdown past mid November. Readers are advised to plan around potential service disruptions.
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