Population Health

Kansas Population Health

How healthy are we as a state overall? How evenly distributed is health within our state? What can communities do to improve health? These issues are captured by the concept of population health, which links clinical and non-clinical approaches to improving the health of groups and communities. Population health reaches people beyond healthcare settings and traditional governmental public health services.

KHI works on important and timely issues impacting population health, including tobacco and vaping, food insecurity, housing, transportation and education. We also assist communities and policymakers in their work to identify, access and understand evidence-based strategies for improving population health.

KHI Celebrates National Nonprofit Day 2024

Celebrate National Nonprofit Day with the Kansas Health Institute! Join us to spotlight and honor the impactful work of nonprofit organizations in Kansas. The celebration will culminate in September with the Kansas Nonprofit Forum, a special event dedicated to fostering connections, enhancing collaboration, and celebrating the achievements of nonprofits in our state. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together!

35 Min Read

Aug 16, 2024

News & Announcements
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Rural Realities and What They Mean for Health, with Dr. Robert Moser (part 1), episode 11

43 Min Read

Aug 15, 2024

Dr. Robert Moser and Wyatt Beckman stand on each side of the Dr. Samuel J. Crumbine statue. The Capitol Building is in the background.

Event

Event Recap – Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education Summit 2024

4 Min Read

Aug 30, 2024

- Policy & Research
What Happened to Health in Kansas? From Top 10 to the Bottom Half

6 Min Read

Jul 25, 2024
- Policy & Research
Community Paramedicine in Kansas: Policy Considerations for an Emerging Model of Care

28 Min Read

Jul 03, 2024
- Policy & Research
Beyond Borders: Benefits and Challenges of Leading a Multi-County Health Department

14 Min Read

Jun 24, 2024
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- Policy & Research
Reading Summit Mobilizes Community Members Around Childhood Literacy

6 Min Read

Jun 12, 2024

Event Recap: Advancing Organizational Priorities Through Health in All Policies

Event Recap ‒ Understanding Access: Health Coverage for Kansas’ Hispanic Communities

Event Recap: Immunizations for Adolescents and Young Adults — Ad Astra ECHO Series on Immunizations in Kansas

Event Recap: 2024 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps Webinar

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What’s There To Do in Abilene? with Julie Roller Weeks, episode 14

38 Min Read

Aug 08, 2025

A man and woman stand smiling in front of a red interactive display kiosk that reads “Visit Abilene Kansas,” with an image of a train and longhorn cattle in the background. The man wears a gray polo shirt and navy pants, and the woman wears a denim jacket over a colorful floral skirt.

Event

Event Recap — Teaching for Impact

1 Min Read

Aug 07, 2025

Webinar banner titled “Teaching for Impact: How to Bring Health and Policy into the Classroom and Academic Settings,” hosted by SOPHIA and Kansas Health Institute.

Policy & Research

A Closer Look at Maternal Health in the U.S. and HHS Region VII

13 Min Read

Aug 06, 2025

A diverse group of pregnant individuals.

Policy & Research

Building a Culture Worth Being Proud of at the Saline County Health Department

13 Min Read

Jul 30, 2025

Policy & Research

CCBHCs in Kansas

9 Min Read

Jun 10, 2025

Policy & Research

Answering the Call: What Crisis Work Reveals About Public Health and Social Work

10 Min Read

May 30, 2025

Several hands of diverse individuals collaborate to connect large, colorful wooden gears on a table, symbolizing teamwork and cooperation. A polygonal butterfly graphic appears in the lower right corner, adding a creative or transformational element to the composition.

Policy & Research

Public Health Employee Well-Being Assessment Guide

2 Min Read

May 12, 2025

Web image for the "Public Health Employee Well-Being Assessment Guide." The background is teal with bold white text displaying the title and subtitle, "A Roadmap to Employee Well-Being and Organizational Resilience." On the left, a circular section contains a collage of abstract, multicolored human profiles overlapping each other. Surrounding this section are logos of organizations including Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute, Missouri Department of Mental Health, Kansas Health Institute, and PHIG Partners.

Policy & Research

Ready, Set, AI: From Groundwork to Guidelines for a Policy That Works

13 Min Read

Apr 30, 2025

Policy & Research

Understanding Occupational Fatalities and Injuries in Kansas: Data and Insights

15 Min Read

Apr 28, 2025

Policy & Research

Tracking Federal SNAP Policy: Potential Impacts on Food Access for Kansans

9 Min Read

Apr 14, 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.

Policy & Research

In Your Own Words – A Storytelling Contest About the Value and Impact of Public Health

5 Min Read

Apr 11, 2025

News & Announcements

KHI Celebrates Public Health Week - 2025

16 Min Read

Apr 07, 2025

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.