Independence, Inc., a Center for Independent Living, is proud to announce a needed and welcome collaboration between our organization and LMH Health. LMH Health will be opening a new clinic – LMH East Heights Family Care Clinic – within our existing building here at 2001 Haskell Avenue and remodel construction is set to begin sometime this winter. Independence, Inc. and LMH Health found common ground in our missions – people first and healthy, independent living for all – and agreed that our services would compliment each other as well, making sharing a space seem like just the right thing to do. Welcome, LMH Health to East Lawrence and welcome to our space!
JUSTICE MATTERS AND KANSAS WORKFORCEONE ANNOUNCE NEW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ELDER CARE SHORTAGE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY
Kansas WorkforceONE and Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) have partnered to address the critical shortage of elder care workers in Douglas County and 16 surrounding counties. This groundbreaking program aims to train, support, and place at least 25 individuals in senior healthcare jobs in Douglas County before expanding to other counties in Kansas. The initiative combines free healthcare training with comprehensive support services, including housing, childcare, and transportation assistance. By leveraging DWD's proven national model and Kansas WorkforceONE's local expertise, this collaboration seeks to create a sustainable pipeline of qualified healthcare professionals while ensuring quality elder care.