About Us

The Kansas Health Matters website brings community health-related statistical data, local resources and a wealth of information to one, accessible, user-friendly location. The intent is to give our communities the tools they need to read and understand the public health indicators that affect the quality of our residents’ lives. The tools help the community set goals and evaluate progress.

Kansas Health Matters is intended to help hospitals, health departments, community members and policy makers learn about the health of the community and ways to help improve it.  Community groups, schools, health associations, chambers of commerce, tourism and many other organizations can use this information to show the great benefits of living in Kansas as well as opportunities for improvement, with specific information. Master planners and government representatives can use this data to establish community goals on a variety of platforms. The evolving nature of this website allows all users of Kansas Health Matters to contribute information and ideas.

Kansas Health Matters was created by the Kansas Partnership for Improving Community Health. Click here to learn more about the history behind Kansas Health Matters. 

You can use the top navigation on this page to learn more about the history behind Kansas Health Matters, find the answers to our Frequently Asked Questions, or Contact Us if you have any additional questions. 

Mission

The mission of Kansas Health Matters is to empower Kansas communities to improve health by providing data, information and resources, supporting assessment, and identifying best practices through partnerships and collaboration.

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