News Releases

New research examines Kansans’ possible voting behavior in upcoming elections 

A new survey from renowned pollster and trend analyst John Zogby breaks down the opinions of Kansans on state-level policy issues, federal political races and predicted voting behavior for the upcoming election cycle.

June 13, 2016

KHF awards recognition grants to support community health efforts 

Through its spring 2016 cycle of Recognition Grants, the Kansas Health Foundation has provided $1,055,742.77 in grants to help organizations across the state accomplish 53 projects to help improve the health of Kansans.

June 9, 2016

Kansas Health Foundation kicks off June 9 

The Kansas Health Foundation is hosting several nationally recognized speakers during the 2016 Health Symposium June 9-10 at the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita.

June 9, 2016

Partnership working to commemorate 1958 Dockum Sit-In 

The Kansas Health Foundation and the Kansas African American Museum are joining with other local partners in an effort to commemorate the 1958 youth-led lunch counter sit-in at the Dockum Drugstore.

June 9, 2016

Seven Kansas organizations selected for Kansas Health Foundation’s Tobacco Treatment and Recovery in Behavioral Health grant 

With more than $1.4 million, KHF will support seven organizations within the behavioral health system to shift toward being tobacco-free as well as advocate for increased coverage and usage of tobacco-dependence treatment benefits.

May 26, 2016

New report examines civic and political engagement in Kansas 

From voting in local elections to volunteerism and participation in public meetings, a new report examines the strength of civic engagement and civic health in Kansas.

May 5, 2016

KHF awards funding for voter participation initiatives 

Five organizations from across the state have received grant funding from the Kansas Health Foundation to support efforts related to increasing voter participation during the upcoming election cycle.

May 5, 2016

KHF accepting proposals for tobacco and behavioral health grant 

Smoking remains a leading cause of preventable death and illness in Kansas

January 28, 2016

KHF Statement on Child Nutrition Standards 

A statement by KHF President and CEO Steve Coen regarding the bi-partisan agreement recently reached at the federal level on child nutrition programs.

January 25, 2016

Major Health Foundations of Kansas Urge Legislators, Governor to Expand KanCare 

The six major health foundations in Kansas are urging the expansion of KanCare (Medicaid) in the state.

December 9, 2015

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