The right care, at the right time, at the right place. Paramedics are more than just rescue workers. They’re highly trained health care workers who can help fill growing gaps in Kansas’ health care system. These gaps are fueled by workforce shortages, health care facility closures and an aging population. As the need for health …
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Healthy Congregations webinar Feb. 25
We’re excited to help Healthy Congregations churches dream big and make this year one full of purpose, intention and positive impact. Join us for our “Empowering Congregations for a Purposeful 2025” webinar at noon Tuesday, Feb. 25. You’ll learn more about our special grant opportunities and hear from inspiring Healthy Congregations churches. They’ve tackled challenges, engaged creativity …
Podcast episode 16: Dr. Courtney Younglove
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 16, we interview Dr. Courtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOM. She is board certified in both obesity medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. She …
Kansas wins big with maternal health care grant
Earlier this month, Kansas was awarded a $17-million, 10-year grant to participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model. This model has the potential to revolutionize the way maternal health care is provided in Kansas — a necessary action at a time when more than 45% of Kansas counties …
Podcast episode 15: Sonja Armbruster
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 15, we interview Sonja Armbruster, MA. Sonja is a public health educator, consultant and advocate with an insatiable curiosity about how we can …
Health Fund joins efforts to support new health care model
Mobile integrated health (MIH) and community paramedicine are emerging health care models that deliver health care outside of traditional settings like hospitals and clinics. By delivering health care in homes and community settings using providers like community paramedics, there is an opportunity to help address growing workforce shortages, expand access to care and improve patient …
Podcast episode 14: Anne Dwyer
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 14, we interview Anne Dwyer. Anne is an associate professor of the practice at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center …
Medicaid managed care contracts are a powerful tool for change; philanthropy has a role to play
David Jordan, President and CEO, United Methodist Health Ministry FundKatie Schoenhoff, Vice President of Programs, United Methodist Health Ministry FundDonna Cohen Ross, Owner, DCR Initiatives, LLC This article originally appeared in Grantmakers in Health as part of its “Views from the Field” series on Dec. 9, 2024. Medicaid managed care contracts are a powerful tool for change; philanthropy …
Podcast episode 13: Sapphire Garcia
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 13, we interview …
ABC Phase II
Social-emotional development in young children is a critical factor related to later-life outcomes, such as school success, social interactions and mental health. A growing body of research demonstrates that investing in science-based, short-term early interventions pays off over both the short and long term, delivering lasting results that not only change lives for the better …