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Learn more about things happening at the Health Fund, and in our areas of focus

Thriving Children Research Series

Join us as we discuss new research that impacts the field of early childhood education and development. View details about this educational series below. Plus, stay tuned, as we’ll be adding additional webinars to the lineup, as well. Questions or have troubles registering? Contact us here. WEBINAR 1: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 Did you …

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Child Care Subsidies Provider Study

The child care subsidy program, administered by the Kansas Department for Children and Families, is one of the most important tools used to address child care affordability in the state. However, just 12% of eligible families are participating in the program. Family participation in the program is tied to provider availability and provider participation in …

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Podcast episode 10: Shannon Cotsoradis

Welcome to our Pioneers in Health podcast! Here, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders working to improve health. We 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 of health care.  In episode 10, we interview …

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In the news: Rural Emergency Hospital designations

Health Fund President and CEO David Jordan was recently interviewed in The Topeka Capital-Journal about how Rural Emergency Hospital designations may ease the Kansas health care crisis. The story originally appeared in The Capital-Journal on Oct. 21, 2024. To view the original post, please click here. How Rural Emergency Hospital designations may ease Kansas health …

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10 years of helping moms and babies

We are proud to recognize four hospitals for having celebrated 10 years of earning the High 5 for Mom & Baby recognition. These hospitals include: The High 5 for Mom & Baby program is a Health Fund initiative that connects hospitals and birthing centers to policies and practices that improve breastfeeding outcomes. Breastfeeding makes a …

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FAN Webinar

Want to get more involved in your community? Learn more about FAN! Healthy Congregations churches are invited to join a webinar from 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss the recently updated Faith-Based Animator Network, or FAN, special grant opportunity. FAN is a paid learning opportunity offered by The Neighboring Movement. It’s for those who …

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Faith-Based Animator Network

Join us for a webinar 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to learn more about this opportunity! REGISTER HERE Offered through The Neighboring Movement organization, the Faith-Based Animator Network (FAN) is a paid learning opportunity for those wanting to dive deep into neighboring and ABCD from a faith-based perspective. FAN seeks to form Community Animators and …

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Podcast episode 9: Matt All

Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. Here, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders working to improve health. We 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 of health care.  In episode nine, we interview …

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Kansas mothers and babies win with recent Medicaid changes

Kansas mothers and babies will receive better access to maternal health care support, thanks to recent changes to the state’s Medicaid program.   Changes that will recognize and reimburse doulas, as well as better reimburse lactation consultants, will benefit Kansas families. Medicaid coverage, reimbursement rates and recognition of providers all directly impact the availability and …

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Podcast Episode 8: Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas

Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. Here, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders working to improve health. We 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 of health care.  In episode eight, we interview …

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