Category: Pandemic Impact

Teaming up for a strong start to school

By Tricia Johnson on September 2, 2021
Director, Education Initiatives
United Way of Greater Kansas City

This fall, the transition back to school is more important than ever. At United Way of Greater Kansas City, we are deeply invested in the success of our students. We have championed education initiatives for decades, from home visiting programs to out-of-school opportunities. And this summer, as research about the impact of unfinished learning started […]

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Healthy Communities, Pandemic Impact

Coping with COVID-19: Be kind to your mind

By Nancy B. White, LPC on February 25, 2021
Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional
Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health

My friend’s 93- year-old grandmother was diagnosed with COVID; my 50- something-year-old co-worker contracted COVID; and my 25-year-old cousin had COVID.  Coming up on the year anniversary of the stay-at-home orders, by now, we all probably know someone who has been diagnosed with COVID. Perhaps some of us know someone who has passed away due […]

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Behavioral Health Care, Pandemic Impact

How federal COVID relief plan addresses public health needs

By Tania Hewett-Mader on January 27, 2021
Policy Associate
Health Forward Foundation

Welcome to the end of the first month of 2021, after what felt like the longest year in history. Without a doubt, COVID-19 relief and recovery remains one of Health Forward’s top priorities as vaccination efforts ramp up and the federal response to the pandemic continues to evolve with the Biden Administration taking office last […]

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Pandemic Impact, Policy

Our Story: How Health Forward responded to COVID-19

By Graciela Couchonnal, Ph.D. on January 20, 2021
Vice President of Programs
Health Forward Foundation

Richard Zimmer, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer, Health Forward Foundation

Back in May 2020, we asked our grantees and community partners to share with us how the pandemic impacted services and everyday operations.  You responded magnificently. We heard how the pandemic produced some previously unimagined hurdles, but in a display of resiliency, you shared how you adjusted operations quickly to continue safely serving our communities. […]

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Pandemic Impact

Providing access to health care during a public health crisis

By Kim Carroll on January 8, 2021
CEO
Heart to Heart International

As a humanitarian organization located in Lenexa, Kansas, Heart to Heart International (HHI) focuses on providing crisis relief and improving access to health. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the two issues converged, and HHI responded to the public health crisis by providing improved access to medical supplies, testing, equipment, medicines, and more. In fact, HHI […]

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Pandemic Impact

‘Let’s face it: we need each other’

By Nancy Osborn, Ph.D. on December 3, 2020
Psychologist/Trainer
KC Healthy Kids

The pandemic has brought  greater focus on the inequities that exist in our communities.  It appears that the inequities are only getting worse. Many have lost their jobs and are facing mounting bills and crucial concerns about housing, food, and basic necessities.   The more fortunate and privileged are now working from home but may still […]

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Behavioral Health Care, Mental Health Care, Pandemic Impact

Your Story: Trauma-informed care important during pandemic

By Nancy Osborn, Ph.D. on December 2, 2020
Psychologist/Trainer
KC Healthy Kids

Early childhood education centers are among the hardest hit services during this current pandemic. Some have closed temporarily, and some have closed permanently. All of the centers have had to make major changes in their operations as they follow recommended guidelines for child care programs.   There have also been major decreases in the number of […]

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Behavioral Health Care, Mental Health Care, Pandemic Impact

Kansas City’s bike boom: Born in a pandemic, what happens next?

By Michael Kelley on November 10, 2020
Policy Coordinator
BikeWalkKC

Like towns and cities all over the world, Kansas City is experiencing a “bike boom” as the novel coronavirus rages on. With people working from home, kids attending school online, and families fighting cabin fever, many are turning to bikes as a way to get outside, exercise, and experience their neighborhoods. Local bike retailers report […]

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Healthy Communities, Pandemic Impact

Addressing hunger and health during a pandemic

By Jessica Kejr on September 17, 2020
Director of Programs and Client Collaboration Initiatives
Harvesters—The Community Food Network

Hunger is a solvable, social determinant of health. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted various factors that drive deep health disparities in our communities. There is a renewed urgency to face these factors directly and address hunger as a health issue in a meaningful way.  The 4th Annual Hunger-Free Healthcare Summit will engage in this important […]

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Healthy Communities, Pandemic Impact


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