Health2023-02-23T17:29:32-06:00

Health

The health of our community is only as strong as the health of our neighbors.

WHY IT MATTERS

Health impacts an individual’s ability to live their best life. It’s also a factor in the overall strength of our community.

Children with a toothache are distracted from learning. Adults who suffer from chronic conditions often miss work, affecting their earnings. The sudden onset of life-threatening illnesses can leave families facing bankruptcy. Inadequate insurance forces people to make frightening decisions on which prescription medication they can afford and which they’ll go without.

0%
of adults in Sedgwick County lacked health insurance in 2018.
0%
of adults in Sedgwick County didn’t visit a dentist in 2018.
0%
of adults reported poor mental health 14+ days in the past month in 2018.

OUR WORK

We are fighting to help everyone get – and stay – healthy.

We’re focused on ensuring that everyone has access to medical services and mental health counseling, that barriers are removed so all receive quality care and that everyone can live a healthy lifestyle.

Click below to learn more about each of our programs, initiatives and collaborations focused on health:

OUR IMPACT IN 2021

$0
million invested in the community through United Way-funded programs to improve the health and well-being of our neighbors.
0
times United Way-funded programs helped people feel and live better.

LIVE UNITED BLOG: HEALTH

Read our latest blog posts about our health based initiatives and their impact.

HELP OUR NEIGHBORS THRIVE

Your gift to United Way funds vital programs and services that help our neighbors to live longer, stronger lives.

QUESTIONS?

For more information, contact Abel Frederic, Vice President of Community Impact, at afrederic@unitedwayplains.org or (316) 267‑1321 ext. 4211.

OUR FOCUS

Our focus is on healtheducationfinancial stability and basic needs—the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. Click below to learn more about what we’re doing, the programs we invest in and our lasting impact in each area.

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