The Kansas Health Institute, in partnership with the Health Fund, recently released the second in a series of research briefs focused on the health care workforce in Kansas. The Community Paramedicine brief explores key policies and practices that influence, support or constrain community paramedicine programs. The first in the series, available here, examined health workforce …
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Community Paramedicine Research Brief Released
Kansas Awarded $2.5M School-Based Health Services Grant
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced June 26 the exciting news that KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program, has secured a $2.5 million grant awarded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the implementation of School-Based Services (SBS). The Health Fund was proud to support KDHE in its effort to secure …
Lisse Regehr receives Kim Moore Award for Visionary Leadership
HUTCHINSON, Kan.— United Methodist Health Ministry Fund presented Lisse Regehr with the 2023 Kim Moore Award for Visionary Leadership at an April 19 celebration in Salina. Regehr is President and CEO of Thrive Allen County, Iola, which works to improve quality of life in Allen County by focusing on health, wellness, recreation and education conditions, …
Pioneers in Health Podcast launches
We’re excited to introduce the Health Fund’s new podcast, Pioneers in Health. With each episode we’ll share the inspiring stories of pioneering leaders working to improve health. We’ll bring you guests from our state, from our nation and from your backyard to tell their stories of how they broke new ground and changed the landscape …
With early childhood office, lawmakers can launch better lives for littlest Kansans
This opinion piece by opinion editor, Clay Wirestone of the Kansas Reflector captures a conversation with Health Fund President David Jordan and Former state representative and child care professional Monica Murnan. This piece originally appeared in the Kansas Reflector on March 18, 2024. The first five years of a child’s life are vital for growth and development. Yet services for …
Concerns shared about mental health, child care and workforce in rural Kansas conversations
This opinion piece by Health Fund President David Jordan and Thrive Kansas CEO Lisse Regehr originally appeared in the Kansas Reflector on March 5, 2024. This is the second part in a two-part series. Late last year, we traveled to rural communities in every corner of Kansas to have conversations about the future of rural health. The robust conversations …
2024 Healthy Congregations Retreat / Intersections Conference
Thank you to all who joined us in Salina – see below for resources. We hope to see you in 2025. Thursday, April 18, 2024 Designed for Great Plains United Methodists, the 2024 Healthy Congregations Retreat featured an interactive workshop Leaving a Legacy of Abundance in a Culture of Scarcity facilitated by Adam Barlow-Thompson, Executive …
Community conversations highlight vital role of health care in Kansas’ rural areas
This opinion piece by Health Fund President David Jordan and Thrive Kansas CEO Lisse Regehr originally appeared in the Kansas Reflector on January 23, 2024 and is the first of a two-part series. Part 2, published on March 5, is available here. Rural Kansas communities are critical to the future of our state. We know that for …
Statement on 2024 KanCare Expansion Proposal
“Expanding Medicaid will bring down health care costs for all Kansans. Most importantly, it will provide health coverage to 150,000 Kansans who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little get subsidized coverage on the health care marketplace. Expanding Medicaid will protect Kansas hospitals, create jobs, and strengthen our communities. We applaud Governor Kelly for her continued commitment and tireless work to expand Medicaid. Failure to expand Medicaid has resulted in Kansas losing nearly $7 billion. It’s time to expand Medicaid.
ABC Training Opportunity
The Health Fund is funding an opportunity for Kansas home visitors to become trained and rostered in the provision of Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up (ABC) at no cost. The trainings will be held virtually in 2024. Social-emotional development in young children is a critical factor related to later life outcomes such as school success, social …