FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2025 CONTACTS: Brenda Sharpe President and CEO REACH Healthcare Foundation brenda@reachhealth.org David Jordan President and CEO United Methodist Health Ministry Fund david@healthfund.org Kansas health philanthropies release concerning projections on potential cuts to Medicaid funding Hutchinson, Kan. — Medicaid serves as a crucial source of health insurance coverage for Kansas families, including children, parents, seniors, …
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Podcast episode 22: Ton Miras Neira
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 22, we interview Ton Mirás Neira, community health worker project manager for the Communities Organizing to Promote Equity (COPE) project at the University …
Podcast episode 21: Julie Lorenz
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 21, we interview Julie Lorenz, principal consultant at 1898 & Co., the business and technology consulting arm of Burns & McDonnell. Burns & …
49 organizations urge Governor Kelly to protect Medicaid and veto proviso
The Health Fund and 48 other state organizations sent a letter to Governor Kelly today urging her to protect Medicaid and veto the continuous eligibility proviso included in the state budget. The proviso will force the state to pay an additional $3-4 million in administrative costs annually, add unnecessary red tape for providers and families, …
Podcast episode 20: Kathleen Kelly Daughety
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 20, we interview Kathleen Kelly Daughety, vice president of campaigns and civic engagement at Inseparable. Founded in 2020, Inseparable is a national mental …
Podcast episode 19: Jim McLean
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 19, we interview veteran journalist Jim McLean, senior reporter at Kansas News Service. Kansas News Service is a collaboration of public media stations …
Now Hiring – Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator
Now hiring! Do you have a passion for social justice and community health? We’re seeking an Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator to join our team. To download this job description (pdf), click here. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@healthfund.org. The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund (Health Fund) seeks an Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator with a passion for social justice …
Podcast episode 18: Ashley All
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 18, we interview Ashley All, M.S., president of the Kansas Coalition for Common Sense and executive director of the Kansas Common Sense Fund. Ashley is …
2025 Healthy Congregations Retreat
Thank you for attending our annual Healthy Congregations retreat April 10-11 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 2025 retreat below. …
Podcast episode 17: Justin Duncan
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 17, we interview Justin Duncan, BS, NRP, CCEMT-P, FP-C. Justin serves as the chief executive officer for Washington County Ambulance District. He also …