By Health Forward Blog Team on May 6, 2016
Editor’s note: In our last feature on our 10-year report, we highlighted the efforts of municipalities that are working toward healthier communities. But neighborhood organizations are creating improvements as well, as […]
By Health Forward Blog Team on February 5, 2016
In addition to new general service clinics, the area also has benefited from an expansion in dental care access for special needs and elderly populations. Oral Health on Wheels, a […]
By Health Forward Blog Team on January 27, 2016
Historically, one of the most effective strategies for reducing smoking has been to increase the cost of tobacco through higher taxes. According to the American Lung Association, a 10 percent […]
By Jennifer Sykes on January 1, 2016
Communications Director
Health Forward Foundation
Everyone loves a good story. The best part of my job as as the Communications Officer at the Health Forward Foundation is being able to share the stories of our community […]
By Jane Mosley, PhD on December 23, 2015
Director of Evaluation and Learning
Health Forward Foundation
For the past 18 months, Health Forward has been working on a project that examined how we’ve advanced health in our region over the past 10 years. The fruits of […]
By Jessica Hembree on December 17, 2015
Policy Officer
Health Forward Foundation
On November 19, both Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas, passed policies to increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Having been part of […]
By Health Forward Blog Team on November 25, 2015
In case you haven’t heard, during 2015, we have been celebrating Health Forward’s 10th anniversary of grantmaking. Whether a celebratory picnic in the park, a luncheon and report looking back […]
By Health Forward Blog Team on October 6, 2015
Ed. Note: This is a modified excerpt from our Decade of Difference report. Read more about the region’s oral health evolution in our full report. Increased oral care capacity, improved […]
By Jane Mosley, PhD on September 18, 2015
Director of Evaluation and Learning
Health Forward Foundation
In 2012, then Health Forward President/CEO Steve Roling was on his way home from a conference when he had an idea, or as Steve promoted them to staff, “an opportunity.” […]
By Roberta Coker on June 3, 2015
Former Chair, Programs and Grant Committee
Health Forward
In 2005 when the Health Forward Foundation was first beginning, the founding board of directors conducted many thoughtful discussions and research to focus the Health Forward’s funding. They selected the […]
