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April 27, 2022 | POLICY & RESEARCH

New Rankings Show Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Kansas

Johnson County ranks the healthiest in Kansas and Edwards County is the least healthy in the state, according to new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). The annual County Health Rankings were released today by UWPHI. The Kansas Health Institute has produced individual county profiles that include a five-year comparison of County Health Rankings data and the “drivers,” or measures with the greatest impact, on the rankings in each county.

November 04, 2021 | POLICY & RESEARCH

ICYMI: Virtual Event — County Health Rankings: Addressing Food Insecurity (November 4, 2021)

Hunger and food insecurity exist within every community in the United States and have been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, negatively impacting the health of millions nationwide, including hundreds of thousands of Kansans. On November 4, 2021, the Kansas Health Institute, along with the Kansas Hospital Association, Kansas Food Bank, and Harvesters-The Community Food Network, hosted a virtual event that explored food insecurity.

April 22, 2021 | POLICY & RESEARCH

ICYMI: Virtual Event — Demystifying the Rankings (April 22, 2021)

There are several health-related rankings released each year by the national organizations. Understanding available measures, methodology and limitations/strengths of these rankings will equip legislators, agencies, communities and their partners with information they need to make effective decisions.

March 31, 2021 | POLICY & RESEARCH

2021 County Health Rankings: County Profiles (March 31, 2021)

The annual County Health Rankings were released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). The Kansas Health Institute has produced individual county profiles that include a five-year comparison of County Health Rankings data and the “drivers,” or measures with the greatest impact, on the rankings in each county.

September 22, 2020 | POLICY & RESEARCH

ICYMI: Virtual Event — County Health Rankings: Education, Health and COVID-19 (September 22, 2020)

As COVID-19 continues to cast a spotlight on schools as hubs for a range of services beyond education, it is more vital than ever to identify opportunities for different community partners to support these needs. On Tuesday, September 22, the Kansas Health Institute, Kansas Hospital Association and Kansas State Department of Education co-hosted the 2020 County Health Rankings virtual event that brought together about 200 people from across the state.

March 18, 2020 | POLICY & RESEARCH

2020 County Health Rankings: County Profiles (March 2020)

The annual County Health Rankings were released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). The Kansas Health Institute has produced individual county profiles that include a five-year comparison of County Health Rankings data and the “drivers,” or measures with the greatest impact, on the rankings in each county.

May 31, 2019 | POLICY & RESEARCH

Event Recap – County Health Rankings in a Changing Kansas (May 2019)

On May 8, 2019, the Kansas Health Institute (KHI), in collaboration with the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA), convened 172 stakeholders from across the state to discuss how to use data from the 2019 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps to adapt to changing needs in Kansas.

May 30, 2019 | POLICY & RESEARCH

Video – County Health Rankings in a Changing Kansas (May 2019)

On May 8, 2019, the Kansas Health Institute (KHI), in collaboration with the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA), convened 172 stakeholders from across the state to discuss how to use data from the 2019 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps to adapt to changing needs in Kansas.

March 18, 2019 | POLICY & RESEARCH

New Rankings Show Healthiest Counties in Kansas (March 2019)

According to the 2019 County Health Rankings, the five healthiest counties in Kansas, starting with the most healthy, are Johnson County, followed by Nemaha County, Pottawatomie County, Wabaunsee County and Riley County.

March 14, 2018 | POLICY & RESEARCH