Missouri Foundation for Health

Are you passionate about helping Missourians live their healthiest lives? Consider joining our Board of Directors! We’re committed to having our Board reflect the people we serve. If you or someone in your network has insight in one or more of the following categories, visit https://ow.ly/aA3w50SIyCC to learn more and apply: • Experience living with a disability • Lives outside St. Louis Metro but within our service area • Deep human capital experience from a corporate, philanthropic, or nonprofit environment • Experience working in rural health care • Background in agriculture and an understanding of equitable food security issues in Missouri #healthequity #healthcare #publichealth

You might have noticed a new feature on our website – a pop-up encouraging you to check your voter registration status. Why? Because your vote is more than just a ballot; it's a powerful tool for improving community health and well-being. Check out our latest blog from Health Advocacy Strategist Rachel Rimmerman on the crucial link between health equity and and voter engagement. https://lnkd.in/gSDQ6CkK

The biggest drop in #contraception use has been in states with near-total abortion bans, including #Missouri. For the record, all forms of #BirthControl are legal in Missouri, including #PlanB. #EmergencyContraception

For the first time, the U.S. Surgeon has released an advisory declaring #FirearmViolence a "public health crisis." Read their full publication and learn more here - https://lnkd.in/gvimjjsR

#Abortion services are health care. As a foundation, we have an obligation to speak out about the negative health impacts of abortion bans, especially for Black, Hispanic, rural, or low-income people. #HealthEquity

"It is 'very concerning' just how much Missouri’s issues stand out."

We're hiring! MFH is looking for a Human Resources Manager. If you're excited by the opportunity to recruit, develop, and retain talented, diverse and high-performing staff, this may be the role for you. Think you know the perfect candidate? Please share with your networks! Learn more: https://ow.ly/2Gu150SnB0Z

New research highlights just how common it is for there to be loaded firearms left unsecured in households with kids, even with youth suicide rates climbing. There are solutions to this problem that still respect a desire to keep a firearm within close reach. #FirearmSuicide #YouthSuicide

Our President and CEO, Dwayne Proctor, Ph.D., is one of 19 thought leaders appointed to the Commission on Investment Imperatives for a Healthy Nation. This initiative, led by the National Academy of Medicine Leadership Consortium, aims to identify transformative actions to enhance our health system's performance and make high-quality #HealthCare accessible for everyone. #PublicHealth #COVID19 #HealthEquity https://ow.ly/A1AB50SelRU

Last month, Sami Bunk, Health Policy Strategist, presented findings from the Medical Debt in Missouri study at the National Forum on the Future of Health Care. Hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the conference convened health experts to discuss making cancer care affordable. Panelists shared reports on the medical debt issue and solutions for transparent billing practices and supporting patients. Click here to watch the full conference video https://ow.ly/KKFc50SfMbC