Kansas Health Institute | Work by Sharon M. Homan, Ph.D.

Children’s Health in All Policies: A Workbook

Using the nationally recognized Health in All Policies approach, this workbook examines six key children’s health issues in Kansas and identifies promising policy solutions for addressing these issues.

Testimony - Statewide Smoking Bans: A Research Perspective (2010 HB 2642)

In testimony to the House Health and Human Services Committee, KHI summarizes the research about the impact of smoke-free policies.

Testimony - Use of the Kansas Birth Record Data for Monitoring the Health of Mothers and Infants (2010 SB 448)

In testimony to the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee, KHI discusses how birth record data can be used to monitor the health of mothers and infants in the state.

Evaluation of the Maximizing Office Based Immunizations in Kansas Program

Maximizing Office Based Immunizations in Kansas (MOBI-KS) is an educational program designed to improve immunization rates at physician offices. KHI evaluated the program to assess its effectiveness and to identify processes that can be improved.

Evaluation of the MOBI-KS Program

KHI evaluated the Maximizing Office Based Immunizations in Kansas program, or MOBI-KS, to assess its effectiveness and to identify processes that can be improved.

Testimony - Economic Impact of Lawrence Smoke-free Ordinance

In testimony to the House Health and Human Services Committee, KHI discussed the results of a study that found Lawrence’s smoke-free ordinance had no impact on overall sales in the restaurant and bar industry.

Understanding the Health of Kansas Children

There are many serious risks to a child’s health. Health risks are influenced by individual, family, neighborhood, school and community factors, as well as the physical environment. Effective economic, educational and health policies are also important to reduce children’s risk for illness and injury.

Testimony - Economic Impact of Lawrence Smoke-Free Ordinance

In testimony to the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee, KHI found no evidence that the adoption of a smoke-free ordinance in Lawrence had a negative impact on overall restaurant and bar sales. KHI also found no studies in scientific, peer-reviewed journals that document a long-term, negative, community-wide impact on restaurants and bars following implementation of a smoking ban.

Economic Impact of Lawrence Smoke-Free Ordinance

There has been much debate about the impact of Lawrence's comprehensive smoke-free ordinance on the restaurant and bar industry. This KHI study indicates that the ordinance did not negatively affect the industry as a whole.