News

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 Kansas Child …

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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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Grantees in the News

Thrive Allen County awarded $11.9 million to help Kansans enroll in health coverage Thrive Allen County will continue to help underserved communities, consumers and small businesses find and enroll in affordable health care coverage thanks to a recent $11.9-million federal grant. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is awarding the grant in advance …

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Board welcomes new members

The Health Fund’s Board of Directors welcomed two new members at its meeting this week. Tanner Wealand and Robert J. Morris both joined the board this summer and participated in their first official board meeting this week. Tanner serves as President and CEO/CFO at McPherson Hospital in McPherson, Kansas. Robert serves as Senior Vice President …

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Team updates

The Health Fund is thrilled to announce the promotions of three long-time team members and the addition of one new member. We are grateful for the years of service and the talents these team members provide to our organization. Their contributions are invaluable. We are excited about the growth within our team, and together, we …

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Nomination form – Kim Moore Visionary Leadership Award

In 2017, the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund Board of Directors voted to honor the organization’s founding president with the establishment of the Kim Moore Award for Visionary Leadership. Each year, the Fund solicits nominations in a chosen strategic field of work and honors one individual whose leadership has had a positive effect on the …

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Pioneers in Health: Brock Slabach

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 this episode, he discusses …

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2023 Year in Review released

2023 Year in Review What a difference a year can make. In 2023, the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund awarded 117 grants, convened 14 public meetings, conducted three training series and secured $4 million in federal grant money for Kansas. And that’s not all. We continued to work closely with our existing partners and forged …

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