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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2026 Healthy Congregations Retreat
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 …
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, …
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, …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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, …
New report: Sustaining CHWs in Kansas
Community health workers help bridge the gap between their communities and health care and social services. They provide culturally responsive care, improve access to services and address social drivers of health — including food insecurity, housing instability and transportation barriers. They extend the reach of health care teams by offering follow-up, education and support beyond …
Health Fund president receives national honor
Health Fund President and CEO David Jordan received the Rural Health Advocate of the Year award by the National Rural Health Association Feb. 10 during the NRHA’s Rural Health Policy Institute. He received the award as recognition for his extraordinary dedication to the health of rural Americans. In presenting the award, NRHA leadership said David …