You may have noticed that our website now includes a pop-up encouraging people to check their voter registration. Research consistently shows a strong connection between health and civic engagement, highlighting voting as a significant indicator of community involvement. The connection is reciprocal: individuals and communities with better health tend to engage more in voting and…
There is considerable confusion about the legality of birth control in Missouri and many are worried about future access, according to a new survey…
New Documentary on Maternal Health Features Missouri Mothers and Organizations Committed to Bringing Forth Change for Black Birthing People Birthing Justice screenings planned throughout…
Through Changemaking Now, we highlight stories that exemplify our commitment to achieving health equity in Missouri. Stories in this issue include: Defining what we…
This blog was co-authored by Jennifer Trott, MPH, Lead Research Scientist, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Department of Health…
The health care system has experienced unprecedented disruption during the COVID era. In addition to new virus-related challenges, long-standing health equity issues were magnified…
ST LOUIS, MO (February 14, 2023) – In moving toward achieving health equity in Missouri and ensuring that its work is focused on breaking…
In the United States, we spend more on prescription drugs than citizens of any other country in the world, and these high prices are…
Today Missouri Foundation for Health announced key leadership updates. Julie Russell joins the Foundation as Chief Strategy Officer after a nationwide search. Mark Seebeck…
Today, Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) announced a 20-year commitment to transform the food system in momentous pursuit of systems change. The new initiative…
State fiscal year 2022 was a big one for Medicaid in Missouri. Thanks to the implementation of Medicaid expansion, thousands of adult Missourians became…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Courtney Stewart Missouri Foundation for Health (314) 345-5505 cstewart@mffh.org ST. LOUIS, MO (January 17, 2023) Missouri Foundation for Health…
Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) more than a decade ago, Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH), along with thousands of advocates…