This commentary by Health Fund President David Jordan on strengthening rural health care through KanCare expansion originally appeared in the Wichita Eagle on March 9, 2022. Kansas is a rural state with nearly one-third of the population living in rural communities. As Kansans we take pride in self-reliance and taking care of our own. Yet …
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Expanding KanCare would strengthen rural health care, rural communities
Kansas criminal justice recommendations
How Kansans can address racial equity in their criminal justice system: examining recommendations from the governor’s commission This commentary originally ran in the Kansas Reflector on March 8, 2022. About the authors: Dr. Tiffany Anderson, superintendent of Topeka USD 501, and Dr. Shannon Portillo, associate dean and professor at the University of Kansas, served as …
In Support of Postpartum Coverage
We support and invest in early childhood initiatives because research shows investing early creates the best health outcomes and the greatest return on investment. To ensure the healthiest start for Kansas kids, we also support policies that lead to healthier parents and healthier families. Health Fund President David Jordan recently submitted testimony to both the …
2021 Year in Review Released
Rainbows United Receives Project of the Year Award
Rainbows staff pictured L to R: Audra Kenneson, LMSW – Mental Health Coordinator; Cindie Silmon, LCMFT, RPT – Mental Health Specialist (ABC Home Visitor); Leslie Stevens, LCMFT – Mental Health Specialist (ABC Home Visitor); Deb Voth – President; Debbie Mai, Former Vice President of Programs and Services Each year, the Health Fund board selects one …
2021 Kim Moore Visionary Leadership Award Announced
Each year we honor the visionary leadership of our founding president by recognizing a visionary leader in one of our strategic focus areas. For 2021, we awarded the honor to Dr. Christine Fisher, medicaldirector of First Care Clinic, Inc. (FCC) in Hays, for her work in advancing access to care in Kansas. Dr. Fisher has …
Naming Trauma and Practicing Resilient Love
A Lenten Sermon Guide and Toolkit At the Health Fund, we have partnered with non-profit organizations, universities, and state agencies to make healthcare more accessible for all Kansans. Yet, we know that the heartland holds a variety of lived experiences and histories that can leave negative imprints on their bodies that show up physically and emotionally in …
ABC Program Background and Pilot Outcomes
Testimony presented by Health Fund President David Jordan to the House Children and Seniors Committee on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. To: Chairwoman Concannon and members of the House Children and Seniors Committee From: David Jordan, President & CEO, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund Date: January 26, 2022 RE: ABC Program Background and Pilot Outcomes Chairwoman …
Colby UMC honored by state
Colby United Methodist Church received the organizational honorable mention for the 2022 Kansas Health Champion Award. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Governor’s Council on Fitness (GCOF) presented the 2022 Kansas Health Champion Awards during the Community Health Promotion Summit today, Thursday, January 27. The Health Champion Award was developed by …
Medicaid expansion would help all Kansans
The following is an opinion piece by Health Fund President David Jordan. Eight years of inaction by policymakers have resulted in Kansans paying more for health care, our communities’ ability to deliver health care being pushed to the brink, and billions of dollars in lost economic opportunity. Today, the Kansas legislature begins its annual legislative …