Live Well Saline County

Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Daniel Craig About the Coalition: Vision: Liveable Healthy Saline County Mission: Engaging community members to cultivate a wholistic approach to well-being in Saline County Key Strategies: Support and enhance community programs on food access and nourishment Promote and advocate for safe physical activity and increase access to active transportation Increase the use of evidence-based treatment and support youth to remain tobacco and substance-use-free. Help the community engage in stigma reduction regarding mental health. Past Grants: Pathways to a Healthy KansasChronic Disease Risk Reduction Grant Focus Areas: Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Physical Activity, Mental Health County: Saline County Region: North Central Region Estimated Membership size: 20 Meeting Frequency & Format: Bi-monthly, In-person Back to the Coalition Directory

Healthy Harvey Coalition

Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Layla Nightingale About the Coalition: Vision: A Healthier Harvey CountyMission: Working together to improve the health, safety, and success of all people in Harvey County Coalition Established Date: January 1, 2013 Past Grants: Blue Cross Blue Shield Pathways to a Healthy Community – 3 funding cycles. Established a fitness trail, extension of walking/biking trails, installed bike repair stations throughout county, engaged in Food As Medicine with FQHC, created storytelling videos, established community garden, collaborated on four cities’ bike/pedestrian plans, coordinated and supported implementation of WorkWell Kansas employee wellness programs, initiated many policies focused on food and/or physical activity, assisted many food providers with equipment, assisted to implement preschool backpack food program, implemented with a food pantry a Healthier Eating Research policy, and conducted a Food Access Assessment. KDHE Chronic Disease Risk Reduction work – Established tobacco-free parks in two cities, tobacco-free large-scale community events, and tobacco-free daycare policies. Networked KS grants – Countywide book club “13 Ways to Kill a Community” and town hall, from town hall discussion a neighborhood bonding with front door painting events was implemented. Conducted a free Bike Valet annually at large community events. Transportation Alternatives Program SRTS Funding – Halstead Safe Routes to School Plan Established the Harvey County Food & Farm Council in 2015. Kansas Health Foundation Food Secure Communities funding – Council received support from Kansas Food Action Network (KFAN). Focus Areas: Mental Health, Access to Care, Built Environment, Safe Routes to School, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Childcare Access, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Harvey County Region: South Central Region Partner Network: 150 Meeting Frequency & Format: Bi-monthly, Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory

LiveWell Shawnee County

Envelope Link Facebook Instagram Contact: Sarah Karns About the Coalition: LiveWell Shawnee County is the grassroots health and wellness coalition serving Shawnee County. We are dedicated to creating healthier communities across the county, the implementation arm of the Community Healthy Improvement Plan. Coalition Established Date: March 1, 2008 Past Grants: Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Phases I and II, Kansas Food Action Network Food Secure Communities grant, Stormont Vail Foundation grant, Shawnee County funding contract, City of Topeka Multimodal Transportation funding contract, various health policies passed, Safe Routes to School in two SNCo school districts, creation of food resource guide. Focus Areas: Mental Health, Built Environment, Safe Routes to School, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention / Injury Reduction, Food Access, Housing, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Violence Prevention, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Shawnee County Region: Northeast Region Estimated Membership size: 200 Partner Network: 70 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory

Barber County United, Inc.

Envelope Link Facebook Instagram Contact: Debra G Kolb About the Coalition: Barber County United (BCU) is a rural quality of life coalition focused on supporting the wellbeing of Barber County residents and neighboring counties. Aimed at increasing opportunities for healthier choices and fostering an environment of awareness and support. Past Grants: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas: Pathways to a Healthy KansasKansas Children’s Cabinet & Trust Fund: Childcare Accelerator Grant – Tri-County Childcare Coalition, Barber, Harper, and Kiowa Counties.Thrive Allen County: Navigator ServicesKDADS: Mobilizer Substance Use Prevention ServicesFHWA: KDOT: Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway Memorial Peace Park Rest Area & Unique Greenspace.South Central Community Foundation: Leadership BCU Focus Areas: Mental Health, Built Environment, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention / Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Workforce Wellness, Childcare Access, Local & State-Level Advocacy, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, Breastfeeding County: Barber County Region: South Central Region Estimated Membership size: 12 Partner Network: 20 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-person & Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory

Live Well Geary County

Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Susan Jagerson About the Coalition: The Access to Healthy Food Coalition was formed in 2015 through a National WIC Association grant and officially incorporated as a non-profit organization LWGC in 2016 as a result of a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) showing the need for a county-wide coordinated action among health and wellness stakeholders to address food insecurity and other health issues. The Coalition is a diverse group of volunteers from local organizations and community members with a passion for making Geary County a healthier place to live. The Coalition includes members from target populations. Live Well Geary County is a Phase 1 and Phase 2 Pathways to Healthy Kansas grant recipient. The Live Well Geary County coalition exists to inspire and advance healthy lifestyles in Geary County. The purpose of the coalition is to: develop short and long-term community goals to improve community health, align and coordinate member efforts so that they are mutually reinforcing, inform the public about issues related to the health of the community, and mobilize public support for policy, systems, and environmental changes that support improved community health and wellness. Coalition Established Date: March 11, 2016 Past Grants: BCBSKS Pathways to Healthy Kansas grant recipient Phase 1, 2, & 3. Programs Healthy Food RX, Geary Community Farmers Market, 12th St. Community Garden, Food Policy Council, and Healthy Together Senior Community Meals. USDA Local Food Promotion Program planning grant in partnership with Junction City Main Street to contract a feasibility study for an incubator kitchen. Kansas Health Care Foundation capacity building grant to implement the community meal initiative. KDOT TA grant in partnership with the City of Junction City, Pathways and Flint Hills MPO to install the 7th St. Bike Blvd. Focus Areas: Food Access, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention County: Geary County Region: North Central Region Estimated Membership size: 25 Partner Network: 15 Meeting Frequency & Format: Quarterly, Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory

Graham County Health & Wellness Committee

Envelope Facebook Contact: Kristen D Fritts About the Coalition: The committee was founded with the mission to promote health, wellness, and preventive care initiatives that would address the unique needs of the community. The vision was to create a healthier, more connected community by providing accessible wellness programs, encouraging lifestyle changes, and raising awareness about common health issues such as chronic diseases, mental health, and nutrition. Coalition Established Date: June 15, 2023 Past Grants: Current BCBS Pathway GranteeNorthwest Kansas Health & Resource Fair Hosts Focus Areas: Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Graham County Region: Northwest Region Estimated Membership size: 12 Meeting Frequency & Format: Quarterly and As Needed, In-Person Back to the Coalition Directory

LiveWell Douglas County

Envelope Link Facebook Instagram Contact: Ginny Barnard About the Coalition: LiveWell Douglas County is leading a movement to build communities that support the health and well-being of all through policy, system, and environmental changes. Coalition Established Date: October 1, 2008 Focus Areas: Access to Care, Community Health Worker Programs, Built Environment, Safe Routes to School, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation and Prevention, Workforce Wellness, Violence Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Douglas County Region: Northeast Region Estimated Membership size: 30 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-person or Virtual Back to the Coalition Directory

Live Healthy Franklin County

Envelope Facebook Contact: Sheila Robertson About the Coalition: Vision: To create healthy and active communities throughout Franklin County. Mission: To improve community health through policies and programs that support healthy eating and active living. Coalition Established Date: December 1, 2013 Past Grants: BCBSKS Pathways to a Healthy Kansas 2016-2026Sunflower Foundation Core Operating Support SDOH Grant 2019Kansas Health Foundation Assessment and Capacity Building Grant 2016 Focus Areas: Access to Care, Food Access, Mental Health, Physical Activity, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction County: Franklin County Region: Northeast Region Estimated Membership size: 20 Meeting Frequency & Format: Quarterly (work groups may meet more often), Hybrid Format Back to the Coalition Directory

Reno County Community Wellness Coalition

Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Candace Davidson About the Coalition: We are dedicated to building a healthier future for all residents of Reno County. Our coalition is a diverse group of passionate individuals and organizations committed to promoting wellness and improving the overall health of our community. Past Grants: We have been a BCBS of KS Pathways recipient for all 3 phases Focus Areas: Mental Health, Access to Care, Built Environment, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Reno County Region: South Central Region Estimated Membership size: 75 Partner Network: Text Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-Person Back to the Coalition Directory

RISE Cowley

Envelope Link Facebook Linkedin Contact: Yazmin Wood About the Coalition: RISE Cowley is a coalition of like-minded organizations and individuals dedicated to working to make Cowley County a healthier place to live, work and play. RISE stands for: Raising Awareness, Improving Health, Supporting Collaboration and Energizing Communities. RISE Cowley coalition membership is open to anyone with two options: “coalition member” or “network member.” In 2001, a group evolved from a health committee to a coalition to promote physical and mental wellness and to collaborate for greater resources within our community. The coalition started to implement WEKAN grant objectives in 2006. In 2007, Vision 2020 countywide strategic planning committee formed “The Cowley County Healthy Community Committee” that later became RISE Cowley. The coalition rebranded in 2016 to become RISE Cowley #TogetherWeRise. The following year RISE Cowley formed a governing board and adopted bylaws, a logo, a website and a strategic communication plan and RISE Cowley was selected as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Pathways Phase One Community. In 2020, RISE Cowley was selected as a Blue Cross Blue Shield, Pathways Phase Two Community. Today, the RISE Cowley steering committee now meets monthly, and subcommittees meet independently to further initiatives identified in the BCBSKS Action Plan. Full coalition meetings are held quarterly and are open to any individuals and community partners interested in working towards our vision of “Cowley County is healthier and thrives because RISE Cowley creates space for the passion, vision, and energy of individuals, organizations, and businesses to collaborate in prioritizing health equity and improving health outcomes.” The mission of RISE Cowley is to promote healthy lifestyles by collaborating to raise awareness and encourage involvement for residents of Cowley County, Kansas. RISE Cowley is excited to build upon the work undertaken during previous Pathways participation and looks forward to accelerating that momentum in Pathways 3. Coalition Established Date: January 1, 2006 Past Grants: RISE Cowley is pleased to have been selected as a part of the BCBSKS Pathways Initiative in Phase 3 after participating in Phases 1 and 2. Focus Areas: Built Environment, Food Access, Breastfeeding, Physical Activity, General Health & Wellness, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention County: Cowley County Region: South Central Region Estimated Membership size: 40 Partner Network: Text Meeting Frequency & Format: Full coalition meets quarterly; Steering committee meets monthly, In-person with a Virtual Option Back to the Coalition Directory