North Central Kansas Health Collaborative
Contact:
Shelby Bohnert
About the Coalition:
The mission of the NCK Health Collaborative is to align efforts regionally to improve the health and quality of life of our rural communities.
Coalition Established Date:
June 1, 2015
Past Grants:
Over the past 10 years, our NCK Health Collaborative has led and collaborated on several impactful initiatives:
1422 Grant – Kansas Department of Health and Environment
This was our first large-scale initiative and a foundational project that launched our chronic disease prevention and health systems work across the region.
Pathways to a Healthy Kansas – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
A comprehensive, multi-sector effort focused in Mitchell and Jewell County that advanced our work in policy, systems, and environmental change, while strengthening local partnerships and improving health outcomes in our communities.
Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Grant – Kansas Department of Health and Environment
A longstanding initiative focused on reducing risk factors for chronic disease through community-based strategies targeting tobacco use, nutrition, and physical activity.
Health Equity Grant – Kansas Health Foundation
This grant deepened our efforts to address social determinants of health and reduce disparities, especially for underserved and rural populations.
These projects represent significant milestones in our organization’s development and have had lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve across north central Kansas.
Focus Areas:
Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention / Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, Trauma Informed Care / Resilience Building
Region:
North Central Region
Estimated Membership size:
15
Partner Network:
10
Meeting Frequency & Format:
Quarterly, In-person & Virtual