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LiveWell Douglas County

Leading a movement to build communities that support the health and well-being of all

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ABOUT OUR WORK

LiveWell Douglas County Work Groups

Work groups are open to any individual or organization that wants to address social determinants of health and advance health equity

The 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.

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The Healthy Food For All Work Group supports policy and system changes to enhance access to healthy foods in Douglas County.

The 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.

The Tobacco-Free Living  Work Group develops and expands public support for system changes that transform community values around tobacco. 

The 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.

The Sexual Violence Prevention Work Group with support from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, was formed to conduct a community assessment of risk and protective factors related to sexual violence in Lawrence, Kansas.

The latest Updates

LiveWell Douglas County News

Find the latest news, information, and updates on local efforts to improve community health.

Meet our team

Work Group Leadership

Chris Tilden

Chris Tilden

KU Center for Public Partnerships & Research

Healthy Built Environment

Enrique Ortiz

Enrique Ortiz

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health

Healthy Food for All

Emily Brinkman

Emily Brinkman

Wichita State University, Center for Public Health Initiatives

Healthy Kids

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Erin Lawrence

Community Children’s Center

Healthy Kids

Janelle Martin

Janelle Martin

Associate Vice President for Development, SparkWheel

WorkWell Douglas County

Gabby Boyle

Gabby Boyle

Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center

Sexual Violence Prevention

LiveWell Executive Team

Marlin Bates

Marlin Bates

KSRE Douglas County Representative

Vicki Collie-Akers

Vicki Collie-Akers

Douglas County Public Health Representative

Lori Trenholm

Lori Trenholm

Douglas County Community Foundation Representative

Allison Koonce

Allison Koonce

Chair-Elect

Aftan Jameson

Aftan Jameson

Past Chair

Ginny Barnard

Ginny Barnard

K-State Research and Extension

Executive Director


Upcoming Events


 

2008

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.

$250,000

Grant Dollars Provided to Douglas County in 2023

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.

20+

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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Lawrence, KS 66044

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