Douglas County is experiencing an increase in tobacco retailers and vape shops. In Lawrence, the city has an extremely high density of tobacco retailers, with more than 1 tobacco retailer per 1000 people. Nicotine use continues to be a persistent challenge for youth in Douglas County communities.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) has selected LiveWell Douglas County, along with 18 other community coalitions, as grantees for its third phase of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas (Pathways) initiative. BCBSKS will be partnering with these community coalitions to improve healthy eating, active living, commercial tobacco prevention and mental health.

Safe Kids Douglas County provides FREE car seat checks with certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians!