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 38, we interview Mark Fleury, principal of policy development-emerging science at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. He specializes in research, drug …
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Podcast episode 38: Mark Fleury
Advent series: Helping the hungry
Advent resources support special focus on helping the hungry. As people of faith, our hearts and our values call us to feed the hungry. Our commitment to justice, mercy and love in action drives us to come together toward a future where families and children no longer fear whether they’ll eat tomorrow. This Advent season, …
Podcast episode 37: Jodi Schmidt
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 37, we interview Jodi Schmidt, executive director of the Care Collective at the University of Kansas Health System. The Care Collaborative is a …
Health foundations join forces to donate to Kansas foodbanks
Health philanthropies join forces to support local, state food efforts NOVEMBER 14, 2025 – Four Kansas health philanthropies joined forces to support local and statewide efforts to help fight hunger. The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, Kansas Health Foundation, Sunflower Foundation and REACH Healthcare Foundation are together contributing more than $381,000 to support Kansas food …
Podcast episode 36: Dr. Scurlock
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 36, we interview Corey Scurlock, MD, MBA, founder and CEO of the leading telehealth company Equum Medical. Equum Medical helps health systems in …
Podcast episode 35: Ryan Lester
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 35, we interview Ryan Lester, MPH, who serves as Vice President, Education, Health of the Public and Science at the American Academy of …
Health Fund to serve on statewide alliance to help rural hospitals and providers
HUTCHINSON, KS — The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or HR1, instituted significant funding and coverage cuts to Medicaid, which will further threaten the viability of rural hospitals. Governor Kelly recently announced an alliance of organizations to help navigate how to best support Kansas rural health care and how to allocate funds …
Podcast episode 34: John McDonough
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 34, we interview John McDonough, professor of public health practice at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He served as a …
Podcast episode 33: Eva Marie Stahl
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 33, we interview Eva Stahl, vice president of public policy and program management at Undue Medical Debt. Undue Medical Debt is a nonprofit …
2024 Year in Review released
2024 Year in Review “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” — John Wesley As we navigate new waters, we …