Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health

06/18/2026

We're proud to sponsor the Lawrence, Ks Juneteenth Celebration for another year! See you in the park on Saturday!

06/18/2026

We are closed tomorrow, June 19th in celebration of Juneteenth.

Visit Lawrence, Ks Juneteenth for information on the Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration!

We're proud to sponsor this community event for another year! Thank you to all of the organizers and volunteers for their hard work.

06/18/2026

Did you know? 🤔 WIC offers peer-to-peer support to help parents in their breastfeeding journey?

Whether you’re new to breastfeeding and/or pumping or you’re a seasoned pro, our breastfeeding peer counselors have your back! 💓

Receive breastfeeding support and more by getting started with WIC. Visit ldchealth.org/wic for more information.
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¿Sabía que... ? 🤔 WIC ofrece apoyo entre pares para acompañar a las familias en su etapa de lactancia? Ya sea que sea nueva amamantando o en el uso del extractor, o sea una experta, ¡nuestras consejeras de lactancia están para apoyarla! 💓

Para recibir apoyo para la lactancia y más, regístrese en la clínica local de WIC: ldchealth.org/wic
**Para Español la información viene mas adelante, buscala.

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

We're looking forward to the Juneteenth Celebration this weekend! Thank you to all of the event organizers and volunteers for their work to put on these events. We're honored to sponsor Lawrence, Ks Juneteenth for another year!

We'll be in the parade and in South Park on Saturday. Come see us!

🚨Important dates and sign up links ⬇️

🛤️ Underground Railroad tour:

https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/event/underground-railroad-bus-tours/?fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHo_Qw2YQUfC3g15WXc69iZTW8XXfA3Cf8pD5S7wNIs51Bxdq5pjPLdCVZplN

🩸 Blood drive:

https://arcpublicity.bottomlineink.net/Common/SocialClick?oid=1949981&sk=LawrenceJuneteenth&src=QRCode

06/16/2026

We're looking for a Clinic Services Specialist - WIC (Bilingual) to join our workforce!

This position plays a vital role in serving our community by creating a positive first impression and providing high-quality, client-centered service.

The Clinic Services Specialist works closely with dietitians, nurses, and other public health professionals as part of the WIC Clinic team.

Visit ldchealth.org/jobs for more information!

06/14/2026

WIC is here for moms, dads, parents, grandparents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, and guardians of all kinds! If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have had a baby in the past 6 months, or are caring for a child under 5, you can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthcare referrals, and more from WIC.

To learn more about the benefits WIC has to offer, visit ldchealth.org/wic
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¡WIC está aquí para mamás, papás, padres, abuelos, padres de crianza, tías, tíos y tutores de todo tipo! Si está embarazada, en período de lactancia, tuvo un bebé en los últimos 6 meses o está a cargo de un niño menor de 5 años, puede obtener alimentos saludables, educación nutricional, apoyo para la lactancia, derivaciones médicas y mucho más a través de WIC.

Para obtener más información sobre los beneficios que ofrece WIC, visite ldchealth.org/wic
**Para Español la información viene mas adelante, buscala.

06/12/2026

Do you find yourself reaching for your v**e without thinking about it?

Call the Kansas To***co Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) or text DITCHVAPE to 88709 for free help to quit va**ng or using to***co.

Visit linktr.ee/ldchealth for more resources to help you quit and improve your health and well-being.

📷This poster was designed by the middle school student who won the "Vaping's Not My Thing" poster contest through the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It was inspired by the student's thoughts on va**ng and their interpretation of the health consequences of youth use of e-cigarettes.

06/11/2026

Happy Pride Month! At WIC, we celebrate and support families of all kinds. 🌈 Everyone deserves access to nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, health care referrals, and more. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, or caring for a child under 5, your family may qualify for WIC!

Getting started with WIC is worth it. Visit ldchealth.org/wic to learn more and get connected!
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¡Feliz ! ( ) En WIC, celebramos y apoyamos a familias de todos los tipos. 🌈 Todos merecen acceso a alimentos nutritivos, apoyo para la lactancia, derivaciones médicas y mucho más. Si está embarazada, en período de lactancia, en el posparto o a cargo de un niño menor de 5 años, ¡su familia puede calificar para el WIC! 💖

Vale la pena comenzar con WIC. Visite ldchealth.org/wic para obtener más información y conectarse.
**Para Español la información viene mas adelante, buscala.

06/10/2026

Lawrence Public Schools is offering free summer meals for youth ages 1–18. Families can pick up weekly meal kits at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The school district is also serving free weekday meals at Sunset Hill Elementary through July 24.

Feeding Eudora (thanks for the photo!) and Baldwin City School District are also offering free meal programs this summer.

➡️ To register for the meals or learn more: dgcoks.gov/news/060926

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