Apr 14, 2025

According to a new survey by the Pew Research Center, equal shares of men and women say they’re lonely. The survey, Men, Women and Social Connections, also found women are more likely to reach out to a wider network for emotional support. Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of...

Mar 3, 2025

Now in its 25th year, K-State Research and Extension’s Walk Kansas program continues to help thousands of participants meet or exceed the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommendations. This year’s event runs from March 30th to May 24th. Registration starts on March 4th. Walk Kansas state leader and...

Feb 10, 2025

Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation are combining efforts to drive meaningful change in Kansas through anti-hunger and other initiatives to promote health, well-being and economic prosperity for Kansans. A key piece of the partnership involves collaborative efforts to ignite innovative and...

Feb 3, 2025

Community members in Southwind Extension District in southeast Kansas are working to improve access to rural health care. Tara Solomon-Smith, a family and community wellness agent in the Southwind Extension District – which includes Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson counties – applied for and received support to...

Jan 27, 2025

Walk Kansas, an eight-week health and wellness program from K-State Research and Extension, celebrates its 25th year as a statewide program this spring. It begins March 30th and continues through May 24th. Walk Kansas State Leader and Northeast Area Family and Consumer Sciences specialist, Sharolyn Jackson, says each...