Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health
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🦠Weekly Update🦠 Douglas County emergency department (ED) visits for COVID, Flu, and RSV are at 0%, indicating very low clinical activity in our local healthcare settings. Wastewater surveillance in Lawrence, KS shows low levels of all three viruses, suggesting minimal community spread.
May 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
🦠Weekly Update🦠 Douglas County emergency department (ED) visits for COVID, Flu, and RSV are at 0%, indicating very low clinical activity in our local healthcare settings. Wastewater surveillance in Lawrence, KS shows low levels of all three viruses, suggesting minimal community spread.
🦠Weekly Update🦠 Emergency department visits for COVID, Flu, and RSV are currently at 0%, indicating a notable decrease in severe respiratory illness in our community.
Wastewater surveillance continues to show a downward trend for all three viruses.
Wastewater surveillance continues to show a downward trend for all three viruses.
April 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🦠Weekly Update🦠 Emergency department visits for COVID, Flu, and RSV are currently at 0%, indicating a notable decrease in severe respiratory illness in our community.
Wastewater surveillance continues to show a downward trend for all three viruses.
Wastewater surveillance continues to show a downward trend for all three viruses.
🦠Weekly Update🦠 COVID, Flu, and RSV ED visits in Douglas County have decreased to 0%, indicating a significant reduction in severe respiratory illness. Additionally, wastewater surveillance data for Lawrence, KS shows a continued downward trend in viral levels for all three pathogens.
April 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🦠Weekly Update🦠 COVID, Flu, and RSV ED visits in Douglas County have decreased to 0%, indicating a significant reduction in severe respiratory illness. Additionally, wastewater surveillance data for Lawrence, KS shows a continued downward trend in viral levels for all three pathogens.
🦠Weekly Update🦠 Wastewater levels for COVID, Flu, and RSV are all showing a continued decline as we approach the end of flu season. We will continue to provide these weekly respiratory illness reports until the end of May.
April 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
🦠Weekly Update🦠 Wastewater levels for COVID, Flu, and RSV are all showing a continued decline as we approach the end of flu season. We will continue to provide these weekly respiratory illness reports until the end of May.
Getting ready for back-to-school season? We've got you covered!
Stop by for Walk-in Wednesdays and get your child’s back-to-school immunizations — no appointment needed.
📅 Every Wednesday through the end of April
📍 Visit our clinic or call us at 785-843-0721 with any questions.
Stop by for Walk-in Wednesdays and get your child’s back-to-school immunizations — no appointment needed.
📅 Every Wednesday through the end of April
📍 Visit our clinic or call us at 785-843-0721 with any questions.
April 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Getting ready for back-to-school season? We've got you covered!
Stop by for Walk-in Wednesdays and get your child’s back-to-school immunizations — no appointment needed.
📅 Every Wednesday through the end of April
📍 Visit our clinic or call us at 785-843-0721 with any questions.
Stop by for Walk-in Wednesdays and get your child’s back-to-school immunizations — no appointment needed.
📅 Every Wednesday through the end of April
📍 Visit our clinic or call us at 785-843-0721 with any questions.
When we vaccinate against measles, we protect:
✅ Our children
✅ Those who can't be vaccinated
✅ Our entire community
If you want to get vaccinated or don’t know if you are vaccinated, please call Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.
✅ Our children
✅ Those who can't be vaccinated
✅ Our entire community
If you want to get vaccinated or don’t know if you are vaccinated, please call Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.
April 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
When we vaccinate against measles, we protect:
✅ Our children
✅ Those who can't be vaccinated
✅ Our entire community
If you want to get vaccinated or don’t know if you are vaccinated, please call Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.
✅ Our children
✅ Those who can't be vaccinated
✅ Our entire community
If you want to get vaccinated or don’t know if you are vaccinated, please call Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.
Jonathan Smith, LDCPH Executive Director, joined both City and County Commissions as the week of April 7 was officially proclaimed National Public Health Week. 🏛️👏
This week, and every week, we’re proud to support the work of building healthier, more equitable communities. 💪
This week, and every week, we’re proud to support the work of building healthier, more equitable communities. 💪
April 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Jonathan Smith, LDCPH Executive Director, joined both City and County Commissions as the week of April 7 was officially proclaimed National Public Health Week. 🏛️👏
This week, and every week, we’re proud to support the work of building healthier, more equitable communities. 💪
This week, and every week, we’re proud to support the work of building healthier, more equitable communities. 💪
🦠Weekly Update🦠Douglas County emergency department (ED) visits for COVID and RSV have dropped to 0%, while flu-related ED visits remain at 1%. In Lawrence, KS, wastewater levels for all three viruses are declining.
April 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
🦠Weekly Update🦠Douglas County emergency department (ED) visits for COVID and RSV have dropped to 0%, while flu-related ED visits remain at 1%. In Lawrence, KS, wastewater levels for all three viruses are declining.
Join us today at noon alongside Honor Moon to provide education about pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and menstruation. Sexual health doesn’t have to be complicated - let’s keep it real!
April 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join us today at noon alongside Honor Moon to provide education about pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and menstruation. Sexual health doesn’t have to be complicated - let’s keep it real!
🦠Weekly Update🦠 COVID ED visits are at 0% for the first time since Nov. 2024, with steady medium wastewater levels. Flu ED visits are at 1%, down from Nov. 2024, with wastewater levels still trending down. RSV ED visits remain at 0%, and wastewater levels continue to decline.
April 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
🦠Weekly Update🦠 COVID ED visits are at 0% for the first time since Nov. 2024, with steady medium wastewater levels. Flu ED visits are at 1%, down from Nov. 2024, with wastewater levels still trending down. RSV ED visits remain at 0%, and wastewater levels continue to decline.
Prevention is key to keep our community safe!
Two doses of the MMR vaccine provides 97% protection against infection. If you don’t know if you are vaccinated or have questions about measles call Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.
Two doses of the MMR vaccine provides 97% protection against infection. If you don’t know if you are vaccinated or have questions about measles call Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.
March 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Prevention is key to keep our community safe!
Two doses of the MMR vaccine provides 97% protection against infection. If you don’t know if you are vaccinated or have questions about measles call Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.
Two doses of the MMR vaccine provides 97% protection against infection. If you don’t know if you are vaccinated or have questions about measles call Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.
🦠Weekly Update🦠 Covid-19 emergency department (ED) visits remain steady at 2%, flu ED visits have decreased to 3% and RSV ED visits have dropped to 0.
March 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
🦠Weekly Update🦠 Covid-19 emergency department (ED) visits remain steady at 2%, flu ED visits have decreased to 3% and RSV ED visits have dropped to 0.
We look forward to seeing you at Public Health After Dark next Thursday, March 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library! We'll hear from a panel of Douglas County professionals including Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson. For more information and to register, visit the link in our bio.
March 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We look forward to seeing you at Public Health After Dark next Thursday, March 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library! We'll hear from a panel of Douglas County professionals including Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson. For more information and to register, visit the link in our bio.
🦠Weekly Update🦠 Emergency department visits for COVID, Flu, and RSV in Douglas County have seen slight increases, with COVID visits rising to 2%, Flu at 4%, and RSV at 1%. Click on the link in our bio for more information on Syndromic Surveillance and Wastewater Reports.
March 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
🦠Weekly Update🦠 Emergency department visits for COVID, Flu, and RSV in Douglas County have seen slight increases, with COVID visits rising to 2%, Flu at 4%, and RSV at 1%. Click on the link in our bio for more information on Syndromic Surveillance and Wastewater Reports.
Join us on Thursday, March 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library for Public Health After Dark! This is an interactive community event to help us understand more about violence in Douglas County.
For more information and to register, click on the link in our bio.
For more information and to register, click on the link in our bio.
March 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Join us on Thursday, March 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library for Public Health After Dark! This is an interactive community event to help us understand more about violence in Douglas County.
For more information and to register, click on the link in our bio.
For more information and to register, click on the link in our bio.
WIC is heading to Baldwin City tomorrow to help folks get connected to services closer to home. To schedule an appointment, call or text our WIC line at 785-856-5350 or fill out the WIC interest form by going to the link in our bio.
March 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
WIC is heading to Baldwin City tomorrow to help folks get connected to services closer to home. To schedule an appointment, call or text our WIC line at 785-856-5350 or fill out the WIC interest form by going to the link in our bio.
Weekly update: COVID and Flu ED visits remain steady, COVID ED visits at 2% and RSV ED visits at 1%. Flu ED visits have risen to 10% of ED visits, which is the highest percent of Flu ED visits in DGCO since 2022. COVID, Flu, and RSV wastewater levels in Lawrence, KS are trending down.
February 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Weekly update: COVID and Flu ED visits remain steady, COVID ED visits at 2% and RSV ED visits at 1%. Flu ED visits have risen to 10% of ED visits, which is the highest percent of Flu ED visits in DGCO since 2022. COVID, Flu, and RSV wastewater levels in Lawrence, KS are trending down.
Are you over 65 years old? A 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine booster is now recommended for you! Our clinic has vaccine appointments available. Please contact 785-843-0721 or visit ldchealth.org/clinic to schedule an appointment or for inquires.
February 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Are you over 65 years old? A 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine booster is now recommended for you! Our clinic has vaccine appointments available. Please contact 785-843-0721 or visit ldchealth.org/clinic to schedule an appointment or for inquires.
Curious about how to take care of yourself at home with a respiratory illness? Check out our tips:
February 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Curious about how to take care of yourself at home with a respiratory illness? Check out our tips:
Weekly Update: increase in all respiratory illness ED visits in Douglas County, with COVID up to 3%, Flu up to 7%, and RSV at 2% of ED visits. Additionally, all three are categorized as having high levels in wastewater. Flu and RSV have the highest recorded levels we have had in the wastewater.
February 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Weekly Update: increase in all respiratory illness ED visits in Douglas County, with COVID up to 3%, Flu up to 7%, and RSV at 2% of ED visits. Additionally, all three are categorized as having high levels in wastewater. Flu and RSV have the highest recorded levels we have had in the wastewater.
Weekly update: COVID ED visits remain steady at 1%, with wastewater levels also stable at medium levels. Flu ED visits have risen to 6%, and flu wastewater levels are at their highest recorded levels. RSV ED visits remain at 1%, RSV wastewater levels have also reached their highest recorded levels.
February 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Weekly update: COVID ED visits remain steady at 1%, with wastewater levels also stable at medium levels. Flu ED visits have risen to 6%, and flu wastewater levels are at their highest recorded levels. RSV ED visits remain at 1%, RSV wastewater levels have also reached their highest recorded levels.
Weekly update: COVID and RSV ED visits remain steady at 1% for the week. Flu ED visits have risen to 5%. Additionally, though Flu and RSV wastewater levels remain steady, they are still categorized as high. COVID wastewater levels continue on a downward trend and are at medium. 👍
February 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Weekly update: COVID and RSV ED visits remain steady at 1% for the week. Flu ED visits have risen to 5%. Additionally, though Flu and RSV wastewater levels remain steady, they are still categorized as high. COVID wastewater levels continue on a downward trend and are at medium. 👍
Curious how long you should stay home if you get sick with a respiratory illness? Check out the graphic below!
January 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Curious how long you should stay home if you get sick with a respiratory illness? Check out the graphic below!
Weekly update: We saw a slight increase in Flu and RSV ED visits, Flu ED visits up to 3% and RSV ED visits at 2. COVID ED visits remain at 1%. Although ED visit rates for these illnesses remain relatively low, COVID, Flu, and RSV wastewater levels are still categorized as high.
January 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Weekly update: We saw a slight increase in Flu and RSV ED visits, Flu ED visits up to 3% and RSV ED visits at 2. COVID ED visits remain at 1%. Although ED visit rates for these illnesses remain relatively low, COVID, Flu, and RSV wastewater levels are still categorized as high.
COVID, Flu, and RSV ED visits remain steady, with Flu ED visits down to 2%, and COVID and RSV ED visits at 1%. However, COVID, Flu, and RSV wastewater levels are still categorized as high and we are in the middle of flu season, so precautions are still strongly recommended. #weeklyupdate
January 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
COVID, Flu, and RSV ED visits remain steady, with Flu ED visits down to 2%, and COVID and RSV ED visits at 1%. However, COVID, Flu, and RSV wastewater levels are still categorized as high and we are in the middle of flu season, so precautions are still strongly recommended. #weeklyupdate