By Health Forward Blog Team on December 30, 2016
The coming of a new year marks a time of fresh beginnings and resolutions. December, then, becomes an important time to reflect on the accomplishments of the year and brings into focus the goals we still need to work toward. Each year, organizations in our region plan and implement outstanding programs and policies that continue […]
By Health Forward Blog Team on December 19, 2016
All of us at the Health Forward Foundation would like to wish you a happy and healthy holiday season. As we approach the new year, we thank you for all you do to help make Greater Kansas City a healthier place to live. As a reminder, the Health Forward office will be closed Dec. 24 […]
By Bridget McCandless, MD on December 15, 2016
President and CEO
Health Forward Foundation
As 2016 winds down, we begin our annual blog series where Health Forward associates review highlights from our work this past year. In our final post, Bridget McCandless looks ahead to 2017 and how we can continue to build a culture of health. Join us as we look back on 2016. A few weeks ago the […]
By Graciela Couchonnal, Ph.D. on December 15, 2016
Vice President of Programs
Health Forward Foundation
As 2016 winds down, we begin our annual blog series where Health Forward associates review highlights from our work this past year. In our ninth post, Graciela Couchonnal looks back at the integral part community health workers play in health care. Join us as we look back on 2016. If you work on health systems reform, you […]
By Bradford T. Hart on December 14, 2016
Senior Program Officer
Health Forward Foundation
As 2016 winds down, we begin our annual blog series where Health Forward associates review highlights from our work this past year. In our eighth post, Brad Hart details the local movement to create a prescription drug monitoring program. Join us as we look back on 2016. As a proud resident of the Kansas City region, […]
By Donna Bushur on December 13, 2016
Program Officer
Health Forward Foundation
Shannon Morris
Senior Program Officer, Health Forward Foundation
As 2016 winds down, we begin our annual blog series where Health Forward associates review highlights from our work this past year. In our seventh post, Donna Bushur and Shannon Morris review the benefits of a children’s fund that Jackson County voters approved. Join us as we look back on 2016. Last year, in Jackson County, […]
By Jane Mosley, PhD on December 12, 2016
Program and Evaluation Officer
Health Forward Foundation
As 2016 winds down, we begin our annual blog series where Health Forward associates review highlights from our work this past year. In our sixth post, Jane Mosley explains the benefits of our newly developed theories of change. Join us as we look back on 2016. For the past year, Health Forward has worked to […]
By Jessica Hembree on December 8, 2016
Policy Officer
Health Forward Foundation
As 2016 winds down, we begin our annual blog series where Health Forward associates review highlights from our work this past year. In our fifth post, Jessica Hembree examines why Tobacco 21 policies were well-received in the area. Join us as we look back on 2016. As reflected in the national decline in smoking rates, there […]
By Brenda Calvin on December 8, 2016
Program Officer
Health Forward Foundation
Adriana Pecina
Program Officer, Health Forward Foundation
As 2016 winds down, we begin our annual blog series where Health Forward associates review highlights from our work this past year. In our fourth post, Brenda Calvin and Adriana Pecina reflect on the success of the Healthy Communities Leadership Academy. Join us as we look back on 2016. Three years ago, Health Forward began what […]
By Jennifer Sykes on December 7, 2016
Communications Director
Health Forward Foundation
As 2016 winds down, we begin our annual blog series where Health Forward associates review highlights from our work this past year. In our third post, Jennifer Sykes highlights the creation and momentum of the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas. Join us as we look back on 2016. In case you haven’t heard – Kansas is in […]
