Mission
Our mission is to inspire and advance policy, environmental and lifestyle changes that promote healthy eating and active living in Douglas County.
History
The LiveWell Lawrence initiative began in 2008, when the Kansas Health Foundation issued an invitation to several Kansas communities to apply for funds to address two drivers of chronic disease: poor diet and physical inactivity. The Douglas County Community Foundation applied on behalf of our community, and received funding.
Since then, a coalition of community leaders has developed several approaches which, taken together, may begin to nudge residents toward healthier futures.
The approaches aim to change everyday places—neighborhoods, schools, afterschool programs, workplaces, restaurants and city streets—into environments that provide healthy food and convenient opportunities for daily physical activity.
Coalition Members
Aynsley Anderson, Community Education Coordinator, Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Chip Blaser, Executive Director, Douglas County Community Foundation
Jennifer Church, WIC Coordinator, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Carolyn Crawford, WorkWell Lawrence Coordinator, K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County
Rick Doll, Superintendent, Lawrence Public Schools
Janice Early, Director of Community Relations, Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kim Ens, Director of Clinic Services, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Karen Evans, D.O., Mount Oread Family Practice
Jeremy Fite, Community Health Specialist, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Eileen Horn, Sustainability Coordinator, Douglas County and City of Lawrence
Marilyn Hull, Program and Communications Officer, Douglas County Community Foundation
Cindy Johnson, Owner/Director, TherapyWorks
Kim Johnson, Assistant Director, Health Care Access Clinic
Monte Johnson, President, KAJO, Inc.
Susan Krumm, Nutrition Educator, K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County
Janelle Martin, Director, Community Health Improvement Partnership
Mike McGrew, Chairman and CEO, McGrew Real Estate
Nancy O’Connor, Director of Education and Outreach, The Merc
Wayne Osness, Professor Emeritus, University of Kansas
Vickie Otten, Business Manager, James F. Otten, D.D.S.
Dan Partridge, Director, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Bruce Passman, Retired Educator
Roger Steinbrock, Marketing Supervisor, Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Nikki White King, Director, Health Care Access Clinic
Erin Zimney, Director, Assists Foundation
Trish Unruh, WIC Dietitian, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
