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2009 Grants

Ashland Health Center
Ashland   
$10,000    Access to Care
Sponsor a forum on Health Reform in the Heartland following a regional breast cancer awareness-building event
 
Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved
Topeka   
$1,760    Access to Care

Facilitation expenses for safety net clinic issue resolution

 
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Topeka   
$44,400    Access to Care
Planning support for the development of health information technology/health information exchange in Kansas
 
Kansas Faith Alliance for Health Reform, Inc.
Topeka   
$25,000    Access to Care
Operations support
 
Kansas Health Consumer Coalition
Topeka   
$10,000    Access to Care
Kansans for Better Health coalition support 2009-2010
 
Kansas Health Consumer Coalition
Topeka   
$100,000    Access to Care
Operations support
 
Kansas University Medical Center Research Institute, Inc.
Kansas City   
$4,000    Access to Care
Conduct a satisfaction survey for the Kansas Benefit Bank
 
Saint Gianna Health Clinic/Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Kingman   
$16,220    Access to Care
Start a free health services clinic
 
The Health Workforce Crisis: A Summit on the Future of Primary Care in Rural and Urban America
Washington DC   
$6,334    Access to Care
Sponsor attendance by Kansas health leaders
 
COMCARE of Sedgwick County
Wichita   
$35,000    Access to Primary Care
Expand the number of sites offering a therapeutic preschool for children with behavior problems
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With a $35,000 grant, COMCARE of Sedgwick County will open a third Wichita site for the Proud of Me program.  This program serves young children with challenging behaviors and provides a supportive environment to develop social, emotional, and behavioral skills needed to succeed in school, at home, and in the community.  Proud of Me is designed to teach children self control, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills in addition to many other skills important for healthy social and emotional development.  The new site is expected to be opened in March.
 
Healthy Congregations Program
Hutchinson   
$25,630    Healthy Congregations
Healthy Congregations program expenses
 
Healthy Congregations Covenant program
Hutchinson   
$36,500    Healthy Congregations

Level I Covenant

42 Kansas United Methodist Churches

Level II Covenant

31 Kansas United Methodist Churches

 
Jerusalem Road Parish
Leonardville   
$4,263    Healthy Congregations
Strengthening Jerusalem Road Parish health ministries
 
Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church
Pretty Prairie   
$4,918    Healthy Congregations
Implementation of a Healthy Congregations ministry
 
Wichita Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
Wichita   
$3,300    Healthy Congregations
Implementation of the Healing & Wholeness mission program
 
Kansas State University
Manhattan   
$132,002    Healthy Lifestyles
Development of a child care curriculum and home inventory to encourage healthy environments for young children to be physically active and eat healthfully
 
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina   
$37,000    Healthy Lifestyles
Support for a coordinated campus-wide program to encourage students to make healthy choices
 
Kansas West Conference of the United Methodist Church
Wichita   
$20,500    Healthy Lifestyles
Sponsor a health event and develop a Clergy Wellness Program
 
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Wichita   
$270,978    Healthy Lifestyles
Provide technical assistance and training to congregations participating in the Healthy Congregations Covenant program
 
Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas
Dodge City   
$75,000    Oral Health
Start a volunteer clinic to improve access to dental care
 
E. C. Tyree Health & Dental Clinic, Inc.
Wichita   
$12,000    Oral Health
Expand the capacity of a safety net dental clinic
 
Kansas Academy of Family Physicians, Inc.
Wichita   
$6,900    Oral Health
Sponsor two workshops/presentations on the role of physicians in oral health including the use of fluoride varnish
 
Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved
Topeka   
$250,000    Oral Health
Build the capacity of safety net clinics to provide dental services on a regional basis
 
Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Lenexa   
$150,000    Oral Health
Provide on-site training to physician offices to integrate prevention services for oral health
 
Kansas Mission of Mercy
Manhattan   
$2,950    Oral Health
Food service for patients during the annual volunteer dental care event
 
Kansas Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
Topeka   
$35,000    Oral Health
To continue the Kansas Donated Dental Services Program for disabled and elderly Kansans following funding cuts
 
Kansas Head Start Association
Lawrence   
$79,530    Oral Health
Continued development of Kansas Cavity Free Kids to assure young children receive oral health services in their local communities
 
Oral Health Kansas, Inc.
Topeka   
$113,273    Oral Health
Operations support
 
PrairieStar Health Center
Hutchinson   
$138    Oral Health
Provide transportation for qualified patients to receive free dental care through the Reno County Dental Assistance Day volunteer event
 
The Foundation for Aging and Care of Elders of Kansas
Topeka   
$6,000    Oral Health
Sponsor training sessions on oral health of frail elders for Kansas long-term care providers and surveyors
 
Janet Sevier Gilbreath Annual Award
Hutchinson   
$5,110    Other Grants/Programming Expenses
Special Recognition Project of the Year Award
 
Kansas Action for Children, Inc.
Topeka   
$150,000    Other Grants/Programming Expenses
Support Fiscal Focus initiative for provide analysis and information on the impact of state fiscal policy
 
Peace Connections
Newton   
$75,000    Other Grants/Programming Expenses
Support implementation of a Circles Project in Kansas to raise Kansas families out of poverty
 
Rainbows United Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Wichita   
$90,000    Other Grants/Programming Expenses
Support re-establishment of sound financial practices for reorganization to sustainably serve children and families
 
Memberships and other programming expenses
Hutchinson   
$19,698    Other Grants/Programming Expenses
Memberships and other programming expenses
 
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
Pittsburg   
$75,000    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Integrate mental health support into primary care safety net services
 
Dillon Nature Center
Hutchinson   
$75,000    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Design and develop a model nature discovery and outdoor play area for young children as part of an established nature education center
 
GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.
Wichita   
$69,800    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Implement a HealthWave enrollment program to reach children who are eligible but not enrolled in available health insurance
 
Healthy Kids Challenge
Dighton   
$53,599    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Provide training and technical support to Kansas libraries to implement programming aimed at physical activity and healthy eating for young children
 
Junction City-Geary County Health Department
Junction City   
$50,000    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Implement a HealthWave enrollment program to reach children who are eligible but not enrolled in available health insurance
 
Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved
Topeka   
$75,000    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Planning and development of a pilot program for improved access to rural healthcare
 
Kansas Association for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
Topeka   
$40,000    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Expansion of an endorsement program for professionals in children's mental health
 
Kansas Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
Salina   
$48,083    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Provide a series of child care professional development events focused on playground safety and creating active outdoor learning environments for young children
 
Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Lenexa   
$63,000    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Improve early identification and referrals for children's mental health through physician education on screening tools and early intervention resources including a web-based statewide directory of mental health providers for children
 
Kansas Parents as Teachers Association
Wichita   
$73,160    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Training and support for implementation of the Nutrition and Fitness of Young Children curriculum in local Kansas communities through home visitor and child care programs
 
Montgomery County Community Clinic, Inc.
Independence   
$50,000    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Development of architectural, mechanical, and engineering plans for expansion of safety net clinic
 
TDC Learning Centers, Inc.
Topeka   
$34,000    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Implementation of Healthy Kids & Families program in 4 child care centers to help children and families develop active lifestyles and nutritious eating habits
 
Urban League of Kansas, Inc.
Wichita   
$55,000    Think of the Possibilities 2009
Community collaboration to encourage healthful physical activities and nutrition for young children and their families