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Kansas CHW Infrastructure: How Federal Funding Changes Could Impact Workforce Sustainability

The early termination of CDC’s Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities grant has created uncertainty for the future of Community Health Worker workforce development and sustainability in Kansas. While key elements remain in place, the loss underscores challenges of relying on temporary federal funding.

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May 15, 2025

A graphic for the "Hill to the Heartland: Federal Health Policy Briefing" event by khi.org. The left side features a circular emblem with an illustration of the U.S. Capitol and the event title in bold white text on a dark background. The right side displays a 3D map of the United States in dark blue, highlighting a connection from Washington, D.C., to Kansas with an orange line and block.

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05 June, 2025

Thursday

MIH Strategic Directions Webinar

Virtual

1:30 pm

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Promotional graphic for a webinar titled "MIH Strategic Directions," scheduled for June 5, 2025, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. CDT. The word "WEBINAR" appears in a green banner at the top left. The background features overlapping, colorful rings in orange, teal, and green, with abstract circular line elements. Logos of event partners appear at the bottom: SHO-ME MIH Network, MEMSA, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, and Kansas Health Institute.

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