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New From KHF
Leading Health: How Every Kansan Can Help Communities Thrive
What’s the difference between Health vs. health? We’re casting a bold vision so Kansas leads the nation in Health once again, and we need your help.
Why Leading Health Matters
Kansas used to be one of the Healthiest states in America. Today, we rank 29th. This book is a call to action and a roadmap. It invites Kansans in civic life—educators, business leaders, nonprofit directors, faith leaders, policymakers—to expand the definition of Health and mobilize others to improve it.
- Introduces the idea of “capital H” Health—the ability of Kansans to thrive, not just receive health care.
- Names “the 30,000” Kansans with outsized influence on community well-being.
- Offers nine mindsets for change—from working upstream to embracing bold vision.
- Concludes with 10 Things to Do Now—practical steps to start today.
About The Author
Ed O’Malley is President and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation. A former legislator and long-time civic leader, Ed challenges Kansans to see Health differently and to lead differently.
Kansas was #8 in 1991 but #29 by 2024
Challenge & Opportunity
For decades, Kansas has been sliding in national Health rankings. We face higher rates of childhood adversity and preventable illness, and stark life expectancy gaps between ZIP codes. But there is good news. Kansas once ranked in the top 10. With focus and leadership we can climb back. See Kansas’ Health Rankings
Kansas Health Ranking
* Data shown is from the year 2024. No data is available for 2020 and 2021 due to disruptions in data collection and analysis during those years. Source: America Health Rankings
A Call to Every Kansan
Whether you’re an educator, business owner, faith leader, local official, health professional, or neighbor– Health is already your work. Leading Health is an invitation to join a statewide coalition and do it together.
10 Things You Can Do Right Now
Health is a Shared Journey
Leading Health is part of KHF’s broader commitment to create the conditions for every Kansan to thrive. Strategic partnerships are central to this effort. Civic, nonprofit, business, and philanthropic organizations across Kansas are already aligning with this vision.
Resources for Leaders and Communities
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