The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is a non-profit, philanthropic organization working to address the unmet health care needs of Kentuckians. Our approach centers on developing and influencing health policy, to promote lasting change in the systems by which health care is provided and good health sustained, to:
- Improve access to care
- Reduce health risks and disparities
- Promote health equity
The Foundation makes grants, supports research, holds educational forums and convenes communities to engage and develop the capacity of the Commonwealth to improve the health and quality of life of all Kentuckians .
Over the past five years, the Foundation's work has centered around five strategic goals: Coordinated School Health, Primary Care, Integrating Mental Health and Medical Services, Local Data for Local Action, and Health Advocacy. Over the next six years, the Foundation will narrow our focus in an effort to create deeper and longer lasting changes on the health and health care of Kentuckians.
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is pleased to announce the two priorities that will guide our work in 2012-2017 are:
Promoting Responsive Health Policy
To make public policy more responsive to the health and health care needs of the people of Kentucky.
Investing in Kentucky's Future
To improve the health of Kentucky's children by promoting the development and expansion of comprehensive community-based initiatives, including school-based programs.
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You will find numerous links to resources and organizations related to each of the Foundation's focus areas by clicking the link to each focus area above. Additionally, the Foundation has assembled a page of Useful Links related health data resources, other health organizations, resources and funding sources.