Place

Our approach to improving where we live focuses on two influential social factors: housing and digital access.

Where we live impacts how healthy we are.

We are building health and wealth by improving access to safe, healthy, and affordable housing and homeownership. We’re also working to ensure everyone has the access and knowledge required to use digital tools.

Key Strategies

Outcomes

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Increased affordable housing and homeownership opportunities as a pathway to health and wealth creation

Increased supply of — and access to — safe, healthy, and affordable housing
Adoption of policies that improve or expand access to housing and maintain homeownership
Greater funding opportunities for homeownership and creation of housing stock

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Reduced disparities in digital access and literacy

Adoption of policies and practices that promote digital equity
Increased accessibility and affordability of high speed internet
Increased digital literacy and skills
Increased use of digital services (e.g. telehealth)

Our intended impact

The impact we seek will not happen overnight. We know change is possible if we come together as a community and strategically focus our efforts to move toward systems that benefit all of us.

High-quality, equitable community health ecosystem

Strong community organizations and voices

Equitable and just places that foster health and economic advancement

Navigating the Unwinding: The ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and health coverage

Thousands of Kansas and Missouri residents are at risk of losing their health insurance in the next couple of months. Health Forward is providing information on the impact redetermination will have on Kansans and Missourians and asking partners to help educate those they serve on Medicaid enrollment renewal.

News and updates

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Meet our team

Our team reflects the communities it serves, from the Board of Directors to our committed staff. Meet the team that makes our work in this purpose area possible.

McClain Bryant Macklin, JD MBA

Vice President of Policy and Impact

Adriana M. Pecina, M.S. Ed.

Impact Strategist – People, Place

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