Kansas Health Institute

🏛️ Health at the Capitol: First Adjournment and Veto Session Lawmakers returned for the 2025 veto session, overriding many of Gov. Kelly’s vetoes, including several health-related line items. House Speaker Dan Hawkins said he “absolutely plans on sticking with the 90-day [condensed] calendar moving forward.” This edition of Health at the Capitol looks at health-related policy decisions made between March 28 and April 11. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxP8CNfw #KsHealth #KsLeg #HealthPolicy #HealthAtTheCapitol

🏛️ Federal Health Policy Update: What We’re Watching, April 18, 2025 Federal agencies and policymakers have advanced several actions that could shape access to health and social services across the country. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to review federal guidance on fluoride in drinking water and conduct a study to identify causes of autism spectrum disorder. Federal policy has important implications for health policy in Kansas. We’re monitoring the latest developments and what they mean for the state. 📰 Stay informed: https://lnkd.in/ehTUsKhr #KsHealth #KsLeg #FederalHealthPolicy #HillToTheHeartland Sunflower Foundation | Kansas Department of Health and Environment

On April 16, KHI hosted a hybrid briefing for congressional staff focused on key health policy issues affecting Kansans. Topics included rural health, food security, broadband access, insurance coverage and Medicaid. KHI experts shared nonpartisan research and led a discussion on recent state legislation and emerging issues. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation in Topeka and online! #KsHealth #FederalPolicy #KsLeg #PublicHealth

KHI celebrates Black Maternal Health Week, celebrated annually from April 11-17, by reaffirming our commitment to maternal health equity. We recognize that meaningful, lasting change happens through collaboration, research and policy that elevate lived experience. 🤝 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDvFWHDK #BMHW25 #BlackMaternalHealth #HealthEquity #MaternalHealth

🗣️ Got a story to tell? We're inviting Kansans to share how public health has made a difference in their lives or communities through KHI's "In Your Own Words" storytelling contest. Whether you're a student, public health professional or community member, your story matters. Top entries will win prizes and may be featured in KHI publications. Submit your story by midnight CDT July 31. 🔍 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gT4_kwKv #KsHealth #PublicHealth #TransformingPublicHealthBlog #Storytelling

📰 New Blog Post: Hill to the Heartland – Federal Health Policy Briefing Read new analysis: Potential Impacts of Federal Policy Decisions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Kansas, a blog exploring how proposals circulating in Congress could reshape SNAP, directly affecting thousands of Kansas households. Key federal proposals under consideration: ➤ Benefit reductions – Rolling back the 2021 Thrifty Food Plan update and capping household benefit amounts ➤ Work and eligibility changes – Expanding work requirements If enacted, these changes could increase food insecurity for Kansans. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/grvkJSAK Follow along as we break down the latest developments from Washington, D.C. and what they mean for Kansas! #KsHealth #KsLeg #FederalHealthPolicy #SNAP #FoodSecurity #HillToTheHeartland

💻 Register Today! Kansas Health Matters in Action: A Tool for Health, Policy and Community Change Join us for a free webinar to explore how Kansas Health Matters (KHM) supports data-driven decision-making across sectors. Hear from public health and community leaders using KHM to drive impact and get a hands-on walkthrough of the site. 🔹 Date: Monday, April 21, 2025 🔹 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. CDT 🔹 Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration) What to Expect: 🔹 Powering Change Through Data – Insights from KHM partners 🔹 Navigating the Toolbox – A hands-on walkthrough of the KHM site 🔹 Real-World Perspectives – Panel discussion on how KHM supports public health and community work Open to professionals in public health, health care, community organizations, research and education. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gdeWVPaF #KsHealth #KsLeg #PublicHealth #AccessibleData Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KFMC Health Improvement Partners, Kansas State University, Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha, KS, Kansas Hospital Association

Sheena Schmidt, strategy team leader at the Kansas Health Institute, is dedicated to helping Kansans understand how policies impact public health and access to care in Kansas. Hear how KHI is focused on tracking potential changes at the federal level and how they might impact programs like #Medicaid in Kansas. 🎉 Miss a day? Catch up on KHI’s National Public Health Week highlights as we celebrate 30 years of commitment to public health: https://lnkd.in/gYh6hP7Q #NPHW #ThankYouPublicHealth #30Years #HillToTheHeartland American Public Health Association | Kansas Public Health Association | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES

Ithar Hassaballa, strategy team leader at the Kansas Health Institute, is excited to celebrate National Public Health Week by highlighting KHI’s focus on maternal health and equity. As part of that commitment, she is also proud to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week, spotlighting the importance of our community-focused research and partnerships that support healthier outcomes for mothers and their babies. #NPHW #ThankYouPublicHealth #30Years #KBEN American Public Health Association | Kansas Public Health Association | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | National Network of Public Health Institutes | Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) | SENT Topeka

Wyatt Beckman, senior analyst at the Kansas Health Institute, is rural Kansas born and raised and is focused on improving public health in less populated parts of the state. Hear from the Ness City native about KHI projects that bring attention to the unique health needs of rural Kansas. #NPHW #ThankYouPublicHealth #30Years #HealthOnThePlains American Public Health Association | Kansas Public Health Association | Kansas Department of Health and Environment