Programs and Services

Immunizations

Services include

• childhood and adult immunizations
• international travel immunizations
• flu and pneumonia immunizations

Location

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Clinic

Hours

No appointment necessary. Call 843-0721 for more information.

Fee

There is a charge for immunizations, but no one will be denied services due to inability to pay. Please bring your immunization record with you, if available.

International travel immunizations must be paid for at the time of service.

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Disease Control

Services include

• tuberculin skin test
• consultations
• communicable disease investigation
• communicable disease prevention education

Location

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Clinic

Hours

No appointment necessary. Tuberculin tests are not administered on Thursdays. Call the Health Department for more details.

Fee

There is a charge for testing but no one will be denied services due to inability to pay.

Additional links

Kansas reportable disease list

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HIV/AIDS

Services include

• confidential and anonymous HIV counseling and testing
• education concerning HIV infection, transmission and prevention
• confidential Hepatitis C testing for at-risk individuals also being tested for HIV

Location

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Clinic

Hours

No appointment necessary if only being tested for HIV

Fee

Fees are charged for clinic services, but no one will be denied services due to inability to pay.

FAQ

How long does it take to get HIV results?
Approximately two weeks. Individual needs to come to the clinic to get their results.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

Services include

• STD testing and treatment
• counseling
• education
• Hepatitis A and B vaccinations for eligible clients

Location

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Clinic

Hours

Call 843-0721 for more information.

Fee

Fees are charged for clinic services, but no one will be denied services due to inability to pay. Call the Health Department for more information.

FAQ

How long does it take to get the results?
7 to 10 days

Who is able to receive Hepatitis A and B vaccinations?
Clients 19 years of age and older seeking HIV or STD services who are either uninsured or have insurance that does not pay for vaccinations.

Who is at risk for Hepatitis C infection?
Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use/needle sharing.

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Family Planning Services

Family planning services provide individuals with the information and means to exercise personal choice in determining the number and spacing of children.

Services include

• family planning exam includes pelvic exam, breast and cervical screening
• diagnosis and treatment of vaginal infections
• pregnancy testing
• birth control including education and reproductive counseling
• testicular exams
• referral for infertility
• laboratory tests

Location

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Clinic

Hours

Family planning exams are by appointment only. Other services are available on an appointment and walk-in basis. Call 843-0721 to schedule an appointment.

Fee

Sliding scale payment is available for family planning services. Call the Health Department for more information.

FAQ

Will you tell anyone I’ve been seen in the clinic?
Services are confidential. Refer to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

How long does it take to get results?
Most test results take approximately one week to return from the laboratories.

Can I do STD testing as a part of my family planning exam?
If there are concerns about STDs, testing may be requested as part of the family planning annual exam. If under 25, certain STD tests are done as a routine part of the family planning annual exam.

Additional links

American Social Health Association

National Women’s Health Information Center

CDC site for STD information

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Child Health Assessments

Health assessments are provided to

• children through age 5
• first time Kansas school entrants through age 8
• HealthWave-eligible to age 19
• Medicaid-eligible to age 21

Services include

• physical assessments which include vision and hearing screenings
• developmental evaluation
• laboratory tests
• immunizations
• counseling on nutrition, and health, and safety

Location

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Clinic

Hours

Child health assessments are by appointment only. Call 843-0721 to schedule an appointment.

Fee

Sliding scale payments available. Call the Health Department for more information.

FAQ

Do you offer sport physicals or physicals for summer school/camp?
We do not provide sport physicals. You should call your family physician or healthcare provider.

My child just needs a hearing screening do you offer that?
No. In Lawrence you can call Lawrence Early Childhood Special Services (USD 497) at 832-5098.
In Eudora you can call the school nurse at 542-4960.

In Baldwin City you can call the school nurse for the Junior High and High School at 594-2448 and the Elementary school nurse at 594-7425.

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WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)

WIC is intended for pregnant and nursing women, infants, and children to age 5 living in Douglas County who are determined to be at nutritional risk and meet income guidelines.

Services include

• nutritious foods that supply specific nutrients
• nutrition education
• regular assessments
• breastfeeding support

You may be eligible for WIC services if you answer yes to any of the following questions:

• Are you pregnant?
• Have you had a baby recently?
• Are you breastfeeding a baby?
• Do you have a child less than 5 years old?

Location

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Clinic

Hours

WIC visits are by appointment only. Call 843-0721 to schedule an appointment.

Fee

None

FAQ

How long does it take to find out if you qualify for WIC?
You will find out if you qualify at the time of your WIC appointment. If you qualify, you will receive WIC benefits that day.

Can I be enrolled in WIC if I am receiving Food Stamps?
Yes. You can be enrolled in both programs at the same time.

Can I qualify for WIC if I have a full-time job?
As long as your income falls within the WIC guidelines for your family size and you are also found to be at nutritional risk.

Does a mom need to be on WIC before delivery to receive WIC benefits for the baby?
No. You can apply for WIC after your baby is born.

Additional links

WIC program

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Child Care Licensing Program

The goal of the Child Care Licensing Program is to help protect the health, safety and welfare of children in care away from their own homes.

Services include

• on-site annual evaluation visits of licensed facilities
• initial inspection visits of the day care home or center to verify compliance with state regulations
• investigation of complaints
• consultation visits
• provide information to those interested in becoming licensed or registered child care providers

Location

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Office

Hours

Staff available from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

FAQ

How do I apply for a Licensed Day Care Home or Registered Day Care Home?
Attend a pre-application meeting at the Health Department, read the Laws and Regulations, submit a completed application. You will be authorized to care for children only after receiving a temporary permit or certificate. This process may take 60 to 90 days.

When is the pre-application meeting?
Pre-application meetings are held the second Monday of each month, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the first floor meeting room of the Community Health Facility, 200 Maine, Lawrence.

I’m already a licensed/registered provider and will be moving. What do I need to do?
Your license/certificate will not transfer to another address. Submit an application for a new address as soon as possible. Include a statement regarding when the move will take place.

How can I find a daycare?
Douglas County Child Development Association is the local resource and referral agency. Parents are given a list that contains names of registered and/or licensed homes or child care centers that have openings that fit their needs. Please call 842-9679 or go to the Douglas County Child Development Association link: http://www.dccda.org

How do I make a complaint about a daycare?
Call 843-3060 and ask to speak with someone from Child Care Licensing.

Additional links

Kansas State Fire Marshal forms

For copies of regulations and applications to become a registered LDCH or RDCH go to the KDHE link.

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Pregnancy and Parenting Services (PPS)

Services provided to pregnant and parenting teen and low-income women

• education related to pregnancy and parenting
• help getting prenatal medical care
• support and counseling
• links to community resources

Location

Services are offered in clients’ homes and at the Health Department.

Fee

None

For more information call 843-0721 and ask to speak with a Pregnancy and Parenting Services nurse.

FAQ

Do you provide prenatal medical care for pregnancy?
No, but nurses from our Pregnancy and Parenting Program will help you find ways to pay for prenatal care from doctors and nurse midwives in the community. For assistance, call 843-0721 and ask to speak to a Pregnancy and Parenting Services nurse.

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Teen Independence Project

Teen Independence Project is designed to assist teen mothers to

• set goals for the future
• plan how to reach goals
• get community services needed to help reach goals
• obtain prenatal care
• be a successful parent
• finish high school, GED, or higher education
• become financially self-supporting

Location

Services are provided at clients’ homes and at the Health Department.

Fee

None

For more information call 843-0721 and ask to speak with a Teen Independence Project nurse.

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Family-Based Sexuality Education

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Health Screening Clinics for People Over 60

Services include

• blood pressure check
• hearing test (only at Babcock Place)
• urine test
• hemoglobin
• blood sugar test
• weight check
• pneumonia, tetanus/diphtheria and yearly flu vaccinations
• health counseling
• nutrition counseling

Location

Lawrence
Babcock Place - 1700 Massachusetts
Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Lecompton
First United Methodist Church - 402 Elmore
1st Tuesday every month, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Eudora
Pinecrest II Apartments - 924 Walnut
3rd Tuesday every month, 9:00 am-10:00 am

Fee

A minimal fee is charged for clinic services, but no one will be denied services due to inability to pay.

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Project LIVELY - Case Management for the Elderly

Project LIVELY assists elderly individuals with multiple needs by coordinating the help needed to remain in their homes as long as possible.

Services include

• in-home comprehensive assessment of needs by a case manager and nurse
• arrangement of the necessary services
• on-going monitoring of the services and the individual’s changing needs
• assistance in resolving problems

Project LIVELY works with the elderly who include those

• age 60 and over living in Douglas County.
• with multiple health, social, financial, and/or housing problems.
• who are unable to coordinate services on their own behalf.

Location

Services are provided at clients’ homes

Fee

None

For more information call 843-3060 and ask for the Project LIVELY Coordinator or email: skelly@ldchd.lawrence.ks.us.

FAQ

How long has Project LIVELY been providing case management services to Douglas county residents?
Project LIVELY has been providing services to residents since 1982.

Is there a fee for Project LIVELY case management services?
No, Project LIVELY case management services are provided at no charge.

How can a Project LIVELY case manager help me?
Project LIVELY case managers help seniors to identify needs and connect with community resources such as medication assistance, housekeeping, transportation, homemaker services, adult day care and respite services to remain living at home.

Do Project LIVELY case managers provide in-home care?
No, Project LIVELY case managers do not provide direct care. Case managers help clients contact and coordinate with community aging service providers.

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Community Health Promotion and Education

The Health Department staff develops and provides presentations on health promotion and prevention topics. For more information call the Director of Nurses, at 843-3060.

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Environmental Health

The Environmental Health staff enforces environmental health and safety regulations in the City of Lawrence and unincorporated areas of Douglas County for the benefit of all residents and to protect environmental quality.

Services include

• onsite sewage management system permits and inspections
• private water supply (well) permits and inspections
• well water samples collected and tested
• non-residential swimming pool inspections
• school inspections
• child care facility inspections
• septage hauling equipment permits and inspections
• response to animal bites outside City of Lawrence
• response to citizens' complaints about environmental health issues

Location

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Office

Hours

For more information or to schedule an onsite sewage management system or private water supply inspection call 843-3060 and ask for an Environmental Health Specialist.

FAQ

Who do I contact if I have concerns about the sanitation conditions for a restaurant or food establishment?
Contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 842-4600 about any concerns regarding sanitation conditions at a restaurant or food establishment.

How do I receive permit applications?
Go to forms to find the application you are looking for.

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Medical Reserve Corps

The Douglas County MRC is a group of volunteers who assist our community during a public health emergency, such as an influenza epidemic, communicable disease outbreak, or an act of terrorism. Medical Reserve Corps volunteers also work together to improve the overall health and well being for our community by supporting health education initiatives in Douglas County.

Some of the jobs MRC volunteers perform include

• staffing a mass dispensing site
• providing vaccinations
• educating, counseling, and working with the public
• assisting with infectious disease outbreak investigations

Douglas County MRC volunteers can be active or inactive health professionals, retired health professionals and others with relevant health related skills.

The Douglas County Medical Reserve Corps is looking for:

• Nurses
• Physicians
• Pharmacists
• Veterinarians
• Mental Health Professionals
• Interpreters
• Medical Technicians
• Health Educators
• Epidemiologists
• Patient Records Specialists
• Non-medical volunteers for basic support
• Other Health Care workers

For more information or to volunteer, call 843-3060 and ask for the MRC Planner, or email: mrc@ldchd.lawrence.ks.us.

To apply to become a volunteer please fill out an application located under Forms.

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