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’re helping our neighbors get – and stay – healthy.
Our work helps people of all ages lead healthier lives. Good health is critical for children to grow and develop, and for adults to live full and productive lives. We take a comprehensive approach to health – both mental and physical – because we understand our community is only as strong as the health of our neighbors.
Click below to learn more about each of our programs, initiatives and collaborations focused on health:
LIVE UNITED BLOG: HEALTH
Read our latest blog posts about our health based initiatives and their impact.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Sarah Crick Milligan, United Way of the Plains Director of Community Impact, at scmilligan@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.
