Kansas Health Foundation
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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
What can you reimagine about your neighborhood, your workplace or your spheres of influence that could help Kansas lead the nation in Health?
Kari Bruffett, President & CEO of the Kansas Health Institute, challenges listeners to think about what they could reimagine if they weren't limited by what it in this episode of the Leading Health podcast.
"Think differently and remove those barriers and then work together collaboratively to make it happen."
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06/21/2026
For many foster care youth, frequent moves between homes and schools make forming meaningful relationships difficult.
Children 1st, a Wichita-area social service nonprofit, was inspired to change that. Funded in part by a Kansas Health Foundation Innovation Grant, they piloted a one-week summer camp to create a space where foster youth could build meaningful relationships.
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06/19/2026
We're honored to be one of the sponsors supporting Juneteenth ICT!
Every voice carries insight. Every story carries power.
At the Juneteenth ICT Education Corner powered by Clearway, Sistah’s Can We Talk is creating space to capture and elevate the lived experiences of women and families in our community.
We are listening to stories connected to breast and lung health, to***co exposure, and environmental contamination—because understanding real experiences helps us create real solutions.
📅 Saturday, June 20
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Historic McAdams Park
Through storytelling, surveys, and community conversation, these voices will directly inform future outreach, education, and wellness initiatives across Wichita and surrounding communities.
Your voice matters. Your experience matters.
In order to reverse course on our most daunting challenges and improve the health of all Kansans, it's going to take all of us.
That's why we're convening with our partners next week for two days of collaboration and collective action at our annual Partner Summit.
Learn more about KHF's strategies: https://bit.ly/4gmU5Ts
What people often fear most about change is losing something that matters to them.
In this episode of the Leading Health podcast, hosts Ed O'Malley and Susan Kang dig into the relationship between change and loss. Joined by Johnathan Sublet of SENT Topeka, they explore what it takes to help communities let go of what is to make room for what could be.
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06/15/2026
Why is closing the Health Gap in Kansas an adaptive challenge?
Claim your copy of Leading Health to learn more: https://bit.ly/4f6VhKc
We're excited to bring our partners together for our annual Partner Summit where we'll build relationships, create connections and collectively work toward a future where Kansas leads the nation in health.
06/11/2026
Give your idea a boost!
Applications for our Innovation Grants — mini-grants up to $5,000 — are now open for organizations exploring new and innovative ways to improve Upward Mobility in Kansas.
Access the Blueprint for Upward Mobility to learn more about the strategies we're funding:
The Blueprint for Upward Mobility in Kansas When we talk about "upward mobility," we're talking about the ability to stabilize, thrive, and make choices over time without losing connection to culture, community, or self.
06/10/2026
Congratulations, Juston!
We're thrilled to announce that Juston has been named Director of Operations at the Kansas Health Foundation.
In this role, he will oversee the key functions of information technology, facilities, digital systems and contracts, and he's bringing extensive experience from both the nonprofit and private sectors to his new role at KHF.
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The toughest challenges are both adaptive and collective, which means we need collaboration across sectors.
In this episode of the Leading Health podcast, host Ed O'Malley calls the 30,000 to frame and focus the conversation around Kansas's decline in America's Health Rankings, so we can move forward to solutions.
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Featuring Kari Bruffett, President & CEO of the Kansas Health Institute.
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309 E Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS
67202