As the Kansas Health Foundation celebrates our silver anniversary this month, we are proud to report that over the past 25 years,our Foundation has given approximately $440 million in grants to communities, projects and organizations across the state to further our mission of improving the health of all Kansans.

KANSAS HEALTH FOUNDATION INTERVIEWS: The Kansas Health Foundation is arranging media interviews with our president and CEO, Steve Coen, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20. To schedule one of these interviews, media outlets should contact Communication Officer Kathy Manweiler at 316-262-7676 or kmanweiler@khf.org. Journalists are welcome to do these interviews in person or over the phone.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Kansas Health Foundation is pleased to host former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona as the keynote speaker for our anniversary luncheon at noon Wednesday, July 21 in the Wichita Marriott Ballroom. Carmona will share his thoughts about fighting chronic disease through health promotion and prevention. Because of limited space, this event is not open to the public. Journalists interested in attending should contact Communication Officer Kathy Manweiler at 316-262-7676 or kmanweiler@khf.org.