Health Headlines for July 17, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Back to School Safety Fair returns to South Park next month]( The Back to School Safety Fair, where families can meet with first responders and learn about public safety resources in Douglas County, will return next month for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 ... [Back to School Safety Fair returns to South Park next month]( By: Kade Han, LMH Health The Back to School Safety Fair, where families can meet with first responders and learn about public safety resources in Douglas County, will return next month for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 ... July 16, 2023 @ 12:00am [First-ever over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval]( By: MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press WASHINGTON — U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, which will let American women and girls buy contraceptive medication from the same aisle as aspirin and eyedrops. The Food and Drug Administration said ... July 13, 2023 @ 9:17am [Lawrence residents have 2 chances to donate blood this week at LMH Health amid ongoing shortage]( By: Austin Hornbostel LMH Health’s supplier for blood donations recently reported that the greater Kansas City area it serves continues to experience a chronic blood shortage, but folks in Lawrence will have a pair of opportunities to help in just a few days. LMH ... July 10, 2023 @ 2:48pm 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