Thank you for attending our annual Healthy Congregations retreat April 10-11 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 2025 retreat below. …
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2025 Healthy Congregations Retreat
Podcast episode 21: Julie Lorenz
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 21, we interview Julie Lorenz, principal consultant at 1898 & Co., the business and technology consulting arm of Burns & McDonnell. Burns & …
49 organizations urge Governor Kelly to protect Medicaid and veto proviso
The Health Fund and 48 other state organizations sent a letter to Governor Kelly today urging her to protect Medicaid and veto the continuous eligibility proviso included in the state budget. The proviso will force the state to pay an additional $3-4 million in administrative costs annually, add unnecessary red tape for providers and families, …
Podcast episode 20: Kathleen Kelly Daughety
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 20, we interview Kathleen Kelly Daughety, vice president of campaigns and civic engagement at Inseparable. Founded in 2020, Inseparable is a national mental …
Podcast episode 19: Jim McLean
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 19, we interview veteran journalist Jim McLean, senior reporter at Kansas News Service. Kansas News Service is a collaboration of public media stations …
Now Hiring – Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator
Now hiring! Do you have a passion for social justice and community health? We’re seeking an Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator to join our team. To download this job description (pdf), click here. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@healthfund.org. The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund (Health Fund) seeks an Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator with a passion for social justice …
Podcast episode 18: Ashley All
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 18, we interview Ashley All, M.S., president of the Kansas Coalition for Common Sense and executive director of the Kansas Common Sense Fund. Ashley is …
Podcast episode 17: Justin Duncan
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 17, we interview Justin Duncan, BS, NRP, CCEMT-P, FP-C. Justin serves as the chief executive officer for Washington County Ambulance District. He also …
Community Paramedicine Resources
The right care, at the right time, at the right place. Paramedics are more than just rescue workers. They’re highly trained health care workers who can help fill growing gaps in Kansas’ health care system. These gaps are fueled by workforce shortages, health care facility closures and an aging population. As the need for health …
Healthy Congregations webinar Feb. 25
We’re excited to help Healthy Congregations churches dream big and make this year one full of purpose, intention and positive impact. Join us for our “Empowering Congregations for a Purposeful 2025” webinar at noon Tuesday, Feb. 25. You’ll learn more about our special grant opportunities and hear from inspiring Healthy Congregations churches. They’ve tackled challenges, engaged creativity …