Building communities that support the health and well-being of all.
Growing Together is a FREE event supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood! Connect with local community organizations, health service providers, and family resources. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about safe sleep, breastfeeding, tobacco cessation, mental health resources, car seat safety, home safety, and more! All are welcome!
Event Schedule:
~ 8:30am to 11:30am - Participant Welcome at Hospital Entrance (330 Arkansas Street)
Visit vendor and resource tables and enjoy refreshments!
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Visit Community Children's Center's NEW location at 346 Maine Street
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~ 9:00am - Family Birthing Center Tours (optional) offered every 30 minutes
Location: Meet at Gold Elevators on Lower Level of Hospital
~ 9:15am to 11:30am - Learn about Breastfeeding, Safe Sleep, Mental Health Resources, Substance Use Prevention & Cessation Resources, and Car
Seat Safety
Location: Meeting Room A
~ 12:00pm - Event ends
This year's Spring Action Summit will continue our Community Health Improvement Plan efforts to build and expand a network to support community resource navigation. Community leaders, healthcare agencies, non-profit organizations, and individuals passionate about improving health in Douglas County are invited to attend.
Learn more about how Community Health Workers/Navigators impact the health and well-being of families and individuals living in Douglas County. Space is limited! Please register to reserve your spot!
Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Arterra, 2161 Quail Creek Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047
LiveWell Douglas County Work Groups
Healthy Built Environment works to promote active lifestyles by working with policymakers to increase and improve trails, sidewalks, public transit, parks and other community resources.
Healthy Food for All supports policy and system changes to enhance access to healthy food and reduce food insecurity in Douglas County.
Safe & Healthy Kids works to improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of Douglas County youth and keep kids safe at home, on the road and at play.
Sexual Violence Prevention works to address the root causes of sexual violence, such as gender pay inequity and high levels of binge drinking.
Tobacco-Free Living develops and expands public support for system changes that transform community values around tobacco.
WorkWell promotes wellness policies and practices that promote employee physical, mental, emotional and social health.