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2026 Healthy Congregations Retreat

Registration is now open for our annual retreat April 16-17 in Salina, Kansas! Come experience the Gift of Community at this year’s annual retreat. This two-day event is designed to leave you feeling inspired and connected to others who are passionate about the health of their congregations and communities. It will be held at the …

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Workshop series with The Neighboring Movement

We are pleased to host three workshops with The Neighboring Movement this year. Learn more about each workshop below and then register using the form. Registration is required to attend; Zoom information will be emailed following form completion. Congregations as Connectors | Noon May 29 60-75 minutes Congregations play a crucial role in community development, …

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Podcast episode 49: Sherman Smith

Listen now Listen below or on any of your favorite podcast services. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with each new episode! Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. In this podcast, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders from our nation and from your backyard who are working to improve health. In episode 49, …

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New bill to strengthen child care supply, support workforce participation

Kansas employers routinely identify child care as a major barrier to hiring and retention. However, only a small handful have taken advantage of the state’s Child Day Care Assistance Tax Credit to expand child care options due to the statute being overly complex, narrowly tailored and difficult to navigate. We are thrilled that Governor Kelly …

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2026 Healthy Congregations Retreat

Thank you for attending our annual Healthy Congregations retreat in Salina, Kansas! We appreciate everyone who attended our annual Healthy Congregations retreat this year. We hope you enjoyed connecting, learning, sharing and developing relationships with others who share a passion for congregational and community health. We’ve included resources from the 2026 retreat below. If you …

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Podcast episode 48: Christina Holt

Listen now Listen below or on any of your favorite podcast services. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with each new episode! Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. In this podcast, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders from our nation and from your backyard who are working to improve health. In episode 48, …

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Podcast episode 47: Brenda Bandy

Listen now Listen below or on any of your favorite podcast services. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with each new episode! Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. In this podcast, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders from our nation and from your backyard who are working to improve health. In episode 47, …

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Podcast episode 46: Dr. Jennifer B. McKenney

Listen now Listen below or on any of your favorite podcast services. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with each new episode! Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. In this podcast, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders from our nation and from your backyard who are working to improve health. In episode 46, …

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Podcast episode 45: Kathleen Sebelius

Listen now Listen below or on any of your favorite podcast services. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with each new episode! Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. In this podcast, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders from our nation and from your backyard who are working to improve health. In episode 45, …

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Health Fund supports two bills to strengthen early childhood system

The Health Fund recently supported two bills that will strengthen the early childhood system and make child care more accessible for Kansas families. SB 513 — Child Care Assistance Program This bill strengthens Kansas’ Child Care Assistance Program through direct-to-provider payments. The Child Care Assistance Program is the state’s most reliable way to improve access …

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Podcast episode 44: Dr. Donna Ginther

Listen now Listen below or on any of your favorite podcast services. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with each new episode! Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. In this podcast, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders from our nation and from your backyard who are working to improve health. In episode 44, …

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