Investing in communities. Informing health policy.

OUR MISSION: Addressing the unmet health needs of Kentuckians by developing and influencing policy, improving access to care, reducing health risks and disparities, and promoting health equity.

 

Our Priority Initiatives

  • Access to Health Care

    We believe in innovative health care delivery systems, strengthening public health infrastructure, and supporting collaborative efforts that address the social drivers of health to ensure Kentuckians receive care responsive to their health and health care needs.

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  • Children's Health

    We work to improve the physical, social and emotional health of our next generation through partnerships and engaging communities with innovative strategies to build healthier and more equitable places where children can attain their optimal health and well-being.

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View fullsize When our public education system suffers, so do the opportunities for children to grow up healthy and successful. Before the election, read more about Amendment 2 and why its bad for the health of Kentucky kids: https://healthy-ky.org/amendment-2 #
View fullsize Earlier this year, the funding period ended for grants we awarded to 6 schools in Appalachian Kentucky to improve physical activity and nutrition for kids. They used the evidence-based Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) model. Let's celebra
View fullsize We are excited to have recently won a Re-Wilding Award to create a garden full of native pollinator-friendly plants! As it grows, it will be something for Foundation staff and our (c) space tenants to enjoy when hard at work at the office! 😁🌺🌼🌻🌸
View fullsize The financial strain of a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and unfortunately lead to delayed or missed care. But when caught early on, it is generally less expensive to treat. This is just one reason why we need to improve access to afford
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View fullsize Living in Appalachian Kentucky makes a person more likely to be diagnosed with cancer and more likely to die from the disease compared to the rest of the state. Don't miss out on this webinar and the chance to learn more about this issue and how on
View fullsize It's important this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to raise awareness of the disparities that exist for surviving the disease. We can help close these gaps and improve survival rates by reducing barriers to cancer screenings. Read about why this is so