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The importance of social connection 9/25/2020
Studies on the effects of social isolation and loneliness on the aging population show that social isolation can create a wide range of serious health issues in older adults, more harmful than even smoking. What doesn’t exist is a wealth of studies and history to lead us through combatting these issues in the wake of the current coronavirus pandemic.
The importance of social connection

Studies on the effects of social isolation and loneliness on the aging population show that social isolation can create a wide range of serious health issues in older adults, more harmful than even smoking. What doesn’t exist is a wealth of studies and history to lead us through combatting these issues in the wake of the current coronavirus pandemic.

9/25/2020
LMH Health physician earns certificate in diversity and inclusion 9/23/2020
Dr. Lynley Holman earned Cornell University's Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion. She earned the certificate following the completion of a two-month online course that covers improving engagement, counteracting unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion at work and fostering an inclusive climate.
LMH Health physician earns certificate in diversity and inclusion

Dr. Lynley Holman earned Cornell University's Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion. She earned the certificate following the completion of a two-month online course that covers improving engagement, counteracting unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion at work and fostering an inclusive climate.

9/23/2020
New Women's Center at LMH Health West Campus provides care under one roof 9/18/2020
The new Women’s Center at the LMH Health West Campus was designed with convenience, time and care for our patients in mind. One major goal was to provide a center that could handle most of the care patients need all under one roof, just a seconds walk away from each other.
New Women's Center at LMH Health West Campus provides care under one roof

The new Women’s Center at the LMH Health West Campus was designed with convenience, time and care for our patients in mind. One major goal was to provide a center that could handle most of the care patients need all under one roof, just a seconds walk away from each other.

9/18/2020
LMH Health docs debunk common mask myths 9/11/2020
We’re constantly bombarded with updates, news and information about COVID-19 and it can be hard to tell what information is true and what isn’t. LMH Health infectious disease physicians Drs. Christopher Brychel and Christopher Penn chimed in to answer a few of the hottest questions we’ve received.
LMH Health docs debunk common mask myths

We’re constantly bombarded with updates, news and information about COVID-19 and it can be hard to tell what information is true and what isn’t. LMH Health infectious disease physicians Drs. Christopher Brychel and Christopher Penn chimed in to answer a few of the hottest questions we’ve received.

9/11/2020
LMH Health receives $7.5 million in CARES funding 9/10/2020
Last month, Douglas County Commissioners recommended a Reimbursement and Direct Aid Plan for $24.9 million in funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The plan, which was approved by the State of Kansas on September 9th, includes a $7.5 million request from LMH Health to assist hospital patients, staff and the community.
LMH Health receives $7.5 million in CARES funding

Last month, Douglas County Commissioners recommended a Reimbursement and Direct Aid Plan for $24.9 million in funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The plan, which was approved by the State of Kansas on September 9th, includes a $7.5 million request from LMH Health to assist hospital patients, staff and the community.

9/10/2020
Prostate cancer awareness takes center stage in September 9/4/2020
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 men. Read on to learn more.
Prostate cancer awareness takes center stage in September

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 men. Read on to learn more.

9/4/2020
Suicide prevention awareness: Stories of hope and resiliency 8/28/2020
As soon as they received the text message, they knew. And in that moment, everything changed. Forever.
Suicide prevention awareness: Stories of hope and resiliency

As soon as they received the text message, they knew. And in that moment, everything changed. Forever.

8/28/2020
LMH Health introduces VotER initiative 8/25/2020
LMH Health is one of a group of hospitals nationwide – and the only one in Kansas – to participate in VotER, an initiative offering patients and visitors the opportunity to register to vote.
LMH Health introduces VotER initiative

LMH Health is one of a group of hospitals nationwide – and the only one in Kansas – to participate in VotER, an initiative offering patients and visitors the opportunity to register to vote.

8/25/2020
LMH Health family of providers continues to expand in 2020 8/21/2020
LMH Health’s new outpatient campus in West Lawrence isn’t the only expansion being undertaken in the organization this year. The LMH Health family of medical providers continues to grow in 2020 with the addition of a number of physicians, advance practice providers and a new clinic.
LMH Health family of providers continues to expand in 2020

LMH Health’s new outpatient campus in West Lawrence isn’t the only expansion being undertaken in the organization this year. The LMH Health family of medical providers continues to grow in 2020 with the addition of a number of physicians, advance practice providers and a new clinic.

8/21/2020
LMH Health partnership with Mayo Clinic offers treatment for COVID-19 patients 8/21/2020
LMH Health is partnering with the Mayo Clinic to offer an experimental convalescent plasma therapy treatment to some patients with severe COVID-19.
LMH Health partnership with Mayo Clinic offers treatment for COVID-19 patients

LMH Health is partnering with the Mayo Clinic to offer an experimental convalescent plasma therapy treatment to some patients with severe COVID-19.

8/21/2020