When the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a policy affirming voting as a social determinant of health, that action helped propel health providers and organizations to explore ways to engage patients on the importance of voting. The REACH Foundation connected with Vot+ER, a national civic engagement program that works with hospitals and community health centers … Continued
I joined the REACH Healthcare Foundation back in January 2022 as a Communications Intern. With my internship nearing the end of its term, I had the pleasure of interviewing Carla Gibson, Vice President of Programs, to learn more about Centering Black Voices (CBV). In our interview, we discussed what CBV is, the goals of the … Continued
Communities Concerned for Immigrants and Refugees is a learning network open to health, social services other community groups interested in strengthening the health and well-being refugee and immigrant communities. Two upcoming forums will address pathways to citizenship and next steps in creating a Safe and Welcoming Wyandotte. The Path to Citizenship for Immigrants and Refugees, … Continued
Kim Riley said the idea for The Transition Academy came from her own experience of creating a post-high school plan for her teenage son, who has autism. Riley is founder and executive director of The Transition Academy and one of eight Black-led organizations that received $20,000 grants through the Centering Black Voices leadership and capacity … Continued
Kansas is currently redrawing the district lines for Congressional and legislative districts. Redistricting is a process undertaken every 10 years following completion of the decennial census. Redistricting not only pertains to congressional and legislative representation but also informs elected local and county seats, K-12 and community college boards, and more. Public input to the process … Continued
A 10-week early childhood home-visiting intervention piloted by five Kansas foundations shows promising impacts for young children and their family caregivers. An evaluation of the Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) Project implemented in five sites found that the initiative resulted in more comprehensive early childhood services across Kansas. In addition, families that participated in the … Continued
The results of the three-year Kansas Attachment Biobehavioral Catch-Up (ABC) Early Childhood Initiative will be discussed during a live webinar on Tuesday, November 2, at 12 p.m. Amy Mendenhall of the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare will present the findings and the impact on Kansas children, families and early childhood capacity. ABC is an evidence-based parenting intervention for caregivers of … Continued
The REACH Foundation congratulates longtime staff member and Vice President of Programs, Carla Gibson on being selected to serve on the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Health Equity Council. NRHA announced 9 additions to the council this month. The Health Equity Council’s mission is to promote physical and mental well-being for rural and frontier underserved … Continued
More than a year following passage of Medicaid expansion by a ballot measure, a Cole County Circuit Court judge issued a final order on August 11 in the litigation seeking to advance Medicaid expansion, directing the state to proceed with implementation of expansion immediately. The ruling follows a unanimous ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court … Continued
Johnson County, KS, Government and the REACH Foundation this week announced grants totaling $1 million to 17 nonprofit organizations providing behavioral health services, including mental health and substance abuse treatment and other services to Johnson County, KS, residents. Recognizing that safety net provider organizations experienced significant revenue losses and service delivery challenges due to COVID-19, … Continued
