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.
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
LIVE UNITED BLOG: HEALTH
Read our latest blog posts about our health based initiatives and their impact.
QUESTIONS?
For more information, contact Aubrey Mentis Jr., United Way Community Impact Manager for Health, at amentis@unitedwayplains.org or (316) 267‑1321 ext. 4212.
OUR FOCUS
Our focus is on health, education, financial 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.
