Health Disparities and Equity

Health Disparities in Kansas

The population of Kansas is aging, increasing in racial and ethnic diversity, and concentrating more in urban areas. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified important and long-standing differences in health, wealth and opportunity among Kansans of different races, as well as for those living in communities that are socially or geographically isolated. Improving health in our state requires addressing these inequities across our population.

KHI identifies and examines health disparities that emerge through social, economic and environmental factors. We engage with communities across Kansas to provide services and tools that support their health equity initiatives and policymaking.

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On Demand — Bring It Learning Series: Learn How to Host a Hunger Free Kansas Data Walk

Data walks are an engaging way to tell the story of hunger in Kansas using data to spark conversation and action. To foster dialogue and solutions around hunger, health and nutrition access, Hunger Free Kansas is bringing its Data Walk to communities across the state. On March 3, KHI hosted a virtual presentation and panel discussion highlighting the data walk posters and offering practical tips for planning and facilitating a data walk locally.

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Mar 03, 2026

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Event Recap — 2025 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps Webinar

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Event Recap — Bring It Learning Series – Hunger in Kansas

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Event Recap — Inaugural Health on the Plains Convening: Building Thriving Rural Communities

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Being a Catalyst for Health – Investing in Hopes and Dreams, with the Sunflower Foundation, episode 13

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About KHI

The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement.

KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas.

Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.

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