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Work groups are open to any individual or organization that wants to address social determinants of health and advance health equity
Healthy Built Environment work group promotes active lifestyles by working with policymakers to increase and improve trails, sidewalks, public transit, parks and other community resources.
Healthy Food For All work group supports policy and system changes to enhance access to healthy foods and reduce food insecurity in Douglas County.
Healthy Kids work group is working to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of Douglas County children and youth so everyone has the opportunity to thrive in a community that fosters resiliency, creativity and wellness.
Tobacco-Free Living work group develops and expands public support for system changes that transform community values around tobacco.
WorkWell work group promotes wellness policies and practices in workplaces with a focus on physical activity, nutrition and tobacco use by promoting a workplace culture of health by sharing results-oriented wellness best practices.
Sexual Violence Prevention work group works to address the root causes of sexual violence, such as gender pay inequity and high levels of binge drinking.
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Find the latest news, information, and updates on local efforts to improve community health.
Meet our team
KSRE Douglas County Representative
Douglas County Public Health Representative
Douglas County Community Foundation Representative
Past Chair
Year Established
Douglas County Community Foundation convened a steering committee, which would become LiveWell Douglas County, to leverage and coordinate community-based efforts to encourage healthy lifestyles.
Grant Dollars Provided to Douglas County
LiveWell Douglas County worked with partners across the county to improve health
through policy, systems, and environmental changes. Thanks to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Pathways Initiative, partnering organizations received implementation grants.
Organizations Represented
The achievements of LiveWell Douglas County are a result of the strong commitment and dedication of our community organizations, school districts, local government and volunteers.
“The students have sure loved having the bikes as part of our physical education program.”
— Crystal Engemann, Physical Education and Health Instructor, Baldwin City Junior High School
“Thanks for making the city more bike and pedestrian friendly. Safe places to walk and ride a bike are essential to reducing the risk of chronic diseases. It’s not okay that our children are getting adult diseases.”
— Resident of Douglas County
“We had a room full of people because we work closely with community stakeholders to improve health outcomes.”
— Aftan Jameson, 2022-23 Chair, LiveWell Douglas County
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