Kansas Health Foundation

Kansas Health Foundation Our mission is to improve the health of all Kansans. But, it’s only possible with a broad network of effective partnerships across the state.

We are an organization full of dedicated individuals who work every day to improve health in the state of Kansas. We dream big, promote bold visions and truly believe that it’s possible for Kansas to someday lead the nation in health. We work closely with other health foundations, nonprofit groups, community foundations, state agencies, universities, hospitals, communities and advisory groups to d

evelop programs and initiatives and to find answers to complex health issues. And we will continue to form and strengthen partnerships with more Kansas organizations and communities. Our work has continued for nearly 40 years, and we’re currently in the midst of an exciting new challenge. We invite you to view the information below to learn about our strategic framework, our history and our dynamic team.

08/30/2026

Help us celebrate Valerie Turner, our Director of Community Partnerships, on being recognized as a Wichita Business Journal Unsung Hero.

It is a privilege to serve Kansas with you.

What’s your idea to help Kansans access the care they need?Between steep medical bills, finding a ride, taking time off ...
08/29/2026

What’s your idea to help Kansans access the care they need?

Between steep medical bills, finding a ride, taking time off work, managing childcare and deciphering confusing insurance, the true cost of care adds up fast. Often, it’s all of these barriers at once.

We’re tackling Cost of Care as our next major health challenge, and we’re gathering community-driven solutions from across the state.

Share your idea: https://bit.ly/4fRDvJM

08/28/2026

Help us celebrate Susan! As our senior advisor for the last three years, she's been helping us ask: " What haven't we tried before?"

Emergent needs, rather than the sluggish process of making systemic change, often dictate our collective behavior and th...
08/27/2026

Emergent needs, rather than the sluggish process of making systemic change, often dictate our collective behavior and the choices we make. To close the Health Gap in Kansas, though, we need to work systemically.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cy4hGf

A key component of making progress on daunting health challenges is the presence of civic leadership. We're proud to par...
08/26/2026

A key component of making progress on daunting health challenges is the presence of civic leadership. We're proud to partner with the Kansas Leadership Center to administer the Upward Mobility Mass Action Mini-Grant Program and to provide training to grant recipients.

Kansas Leadership Center partners with Kansas Health Foundation to offer mini-grants of up to $10,000 to advance upward mobility in Kansas.

08/25/2026

"Rather than thinking about helping a person or a family, we need to help a community. We need to help a county. We need to help the state. We have to think bigger." – Ed O'Malley, President & CEO

In this episode of the Leading Health podcast, we define Mindset #2: Work Systemically and explore how the 30,000 can shift how we help people at scale.

🎙️ Tune In: https://bit.ly/45ykTti

08/24/2026

Welcome to the team, Jessica!

Jessica serves as a staff accountant, working on daily accounting responsibilities, audit support and financial process development.

With the launch of the Blueprint for Upward Mobility this year, we're ready to mobilize Kansans and accelerate the strat...
08/22/2026

With the launch of the Blueprint for Upward Mobility this year, we're ready to mobilize Kansans and accelerate the strategies outlined in the Blueprint.

More soon at HealthRise 2026.

08/21/2026

We're celebrating three years with Lindsay! She works on challenges that are often behind the scenes to make progress on improving health in Kansas.

08/20/2026

SENT Topeka isn't just trying to manage the affordable housing problem in Kansas. They're trying to bring it to an end.

In this episode of the Leading Health podcast, he explains what it means to exercise leadership and punch deeper at daunting problems.

🎙️ Tune In: https://bit.ly/3Tr4Bji

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Wichita, KS
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