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Supporting innovative, collaborative initiatives for the health and wholeness of all Kansans

Areas of Focus

Access to Care

Early Childhood Development

Healthy Congregations

Musings on the importance of breastfeeding and a review of current recommendations

This guest blog post was authored by Sonder Crane, MD, IBCLC, Pediatrician, Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator-Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “I think it’s time for mommy milk!” said my 5-year-old to my 2-year-old as their 1-month-old baby brother began to fuss. “Mommy milk” has always been the term for breast milk in our ...

The state of breastfeeding in Kansas

This guest blog post was authored by Brenda Bandy, IBCLC, and Jennie Toland, BSN, RN, CLC, Co-Executive Directors of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition. “[…] exclusive breastfeeding goes a long way toward canceling out the health difference between being born into poverty and being born into affluence…It is almost as if breastfeeding takes the infant out ...

Disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline will reduce disparities for Kansans

This commentary originally ran in the Kansas Reflector on August 4, 2022. About the authors: Dr. Tiffany Anderson, superintendent of Topeka USD 501, and Dr. Shannon Portillo, associate dean and professor at the University of Kansas, served as co-chairs of the Governor’s Commission on Racial Equity and Justice; David Jordan, president and CEO of the ...

Kansas’ breastfeeding journey: reflections and the road ahead

By Katie Schoenhoff, Director of Programs Happy National Breastfeeding Month. As we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month, we are reminded of the gains achieved and the work ahead in helping ensure that breastfeeding’s numerous health benefits are available to all mothers and children. At the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, we have worked to support breastfeeding ...

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UMHMF funds projects that benefit the health of Kansans in three focus areas: Access to Care, Early Childhood Development, and Healthy Congregations. Before filling out a grant application, the first step is to contact a program administrator to see if your project fits our mission.

Growing Healthy

Supporting innovative, collaborative initiatives for the health and wholeness of all Kansans

Areas of Focus

Musings on the importance of breastfeeding and a review of current recommendations

The state of breastfeeding in Kansas

Disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline will reduce disparities for Kansans

Kansas’ breastfeeding journey: reflections and the road ahead

How We Fund

Measured Impact

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Growing Healthy

Supporting innovative, collaborative initiatives for the health and wholeness of all Kansans

Areas of Focus

Musings on the importance of breastfeeding and a review of current recommendations

The state of breastfeeding in Kansas

Disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline will reduce disparities for Kansans

Kansas’ breastfeeding journey: reflections and the road ahead

How We Fund

Measured Impact

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