Health Headlines for September 7, 2020

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Best prostate cancer prognosis hinges on awareness, screening, lifestyle]( September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Shining a light on prostate cancer and the statistics behind the disease is important to raise awareness, increase education and emphasize the importance of age-appropriate health screening for ... [Best prostate cancer prognosis hinges on awareness, screening, lifestyle]( By: Jessica Brewer, LMH September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Shining a light on prostate cancer and the statistics behind the disease is important to raise awareness, increase education and emphasize the importance of age-appropriate health screening for ... September 6, 2020 @ 12:01am [COVID-19 research at KU is exploring medicinal answers and beyond]( By: Conner Mitchell Colleges and universities across the United States have been at the forefront of researching COVID-19 and how to treat it since before the pandemic took hold in March. At the University of Kansas, efforts are ongoing to find medical answers to ... September 7, 2020 @ 6:14am [Lawrence City Commission to receive report on local COVID-19 situation, including update on demographics and reopening goals]( By: Rochelle Valverde City leaders will soon get a look at details regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Douglas County and efforts to address it. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive a report and presentation from ... September 4, 2020 @ 6:17pm [New limits on when establishments can serve alcohol will hurt, some restaurant and bar owners say]( By: Lauren Fox A new health order that places a curfew on Lawrence establishments with a liquor license will affect Rick Renfro both financially and emotionally, the Johnny’s Tavern owner said. He’s not looking forward to having to explain to people next ... September 4, 2020 @ 5:19pm [Resident who tested positive for COVID-19 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor dies; cases in Douglas County increase by 58 to 1,566]( By: Staff Report A resident of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 died on Wednesday, according to a press release from the long-term care facility. Christie Patrick, executive director of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, ... September 4, 2020 @ 4:37pm [New public health order requires establishments to stop serving alcohol at 9 p.m.]( By: Staff Report Story updated at 5:51 p.m. Thursday: All Douglas County establishments that have liquor licenses will soon be required to stop serving alcohol after 9 p.m., according to an order from Douglas County's health officer, Dr. Thomas Marcellino. The ... September 3, 2020 @ 5:09pm [Douglas County sees 9th death from COVID-19; total cases rise to 1,508]( By: Staff Report A ninth Douglas County resident has died from COVID-19, according to the health department’s update about the virus on Thursday. Previously, Douglas County announced that eight people — three residents in their 70s and five residents in ... September 3, 2020 @ 4:39pm [Kansas disability services were supposed to get a boost, but the pandemic changed that]( By: Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service LAWRENCE — Cottonwood Incorporated in Lawrence helps about 75 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with jobs, assembling things like cargo straps for the federal government and medical kits. When the day is done, Cottonwood ... September 3, 2020 @ 3:42pm [KU's mass testing program reveals 72 new cases; no testing efforts of similar scope currently planned, Girod says]( By: Conner Mitchell The mass testing program instituted prior to reopening the University of Kansas campus for the fall semester has revealed 546 cases of COVID-19 so far — with 72 new cases coming to light this week — and the university isn't planning any more ... September 2, 2020 @ 5:20pm [COVID-19 cases in Douglas County increase by 53 to 1,473; 517 are active]( By: Staff Report Douglas County has reported 1,473 cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, an increase of 53 cases since Tuesday. Of the 1,473 cases, 956 are inactive or beyond the infectious period, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health. The county ... September 2, 2020 @ 4:15pm [Kansas to begin releasing locations of some active COVID-19 outbreaks, Kelly says]( By: Conner Mitchell Story updated at 5:37 p.m. Wednesday: One week from Wednesday, the state of Kansas will begin releasing the locations of some active COVID-19 outbreaks, according to a news release from the governor's office. Gov. Laura Kelly's office said ... September 2, 2020 @ 4:04pm [Here’s why medical professionals say it’s even more important to get the flu shot this year]( By: Lauren Fox Health department staffer Kathy Colson does not want two respiratory viruses to attack her body at the same time. That’s why she said it’s especially important to get the flu shot this year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Flu shots do ... September 2, 2020 @ 3:15pm [COVID-19 cases in Douglas County increase to 1,375; 465 are active]( By: Staff Report Douglas County has reported 1,375 cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, an increase of 72 cases since Friday. In Douglas County, 910 out of the 1,375 cases are inactive or beyond the infectious period, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Public ... August 31, 2020 @ 3:22pm You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044