Note: This campaign is part of the legacy work showcased on our website and is no longer active. On August 4, 2020, Missouri voters said loud and clear that expanding Medicaid just makes sense! As of August 10, 2021, following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Missouri, Missouri Medicaid has expanded โ giving more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MFH Contact: Courtney Stewart cstewart@mffh.org (314) 345-5505 MHA Contact: Dave Dillon ddillon@mhanet.com (573) 893-3700, ext. 1311 New Missouri Health Data Resource Unveiled exploreMOhealth.org website will power better community health research and investment Community health improvement stakeholders and the public now have access to a unique tool to identify health factors and outcomes…
What kind of ideas are we looking for? We are looking for ideas that align with our mission and core values and will create impactful and sustainable systems-level change on significant health issues. We are interested in concepts that challenge systems that create and perpetuate inequities by shifting the conditions that hold them in place. Ready to get started? This round of Opportunity Fund is now closed. Make sure you sign up…
Public health, which uses science and data to pursue practical results, is a powerful way to address health issues that influence a large number of people who share a common set of circumstances. By taking a public health approach, our nation and our state have made significant advances on thorny, even controversial population health issues.…
Multifaceted plan will help communities develop and sponsor new ideas to improve infrastructure, while also offering much-needed direct support. ST. LOUIS, MO (April 24, 2017) โ Over the next two years Missouri Foundation for Health will be utilizing a three-pronged strategy to strengthen public health infrastructure in its service region, making it more sustainable and…
The holiday season puts a spotlight on our relationships โ both positive and problematic – with our loved ones, our neighbors, our colleagues, and our communities. It is a season that underscores the way social behavior influences our health. These times can be stressful, as reflected in the abundance of advice on how to navigate…
Taking stock after two full years of COVID-19 can feel overwhelming. How do we measure it โ in deaths, illnesses, shelter-in-place orders, scientific breakthroughs, in life milestones that weโve missed? And even now, as we (hopefully) see a light at the end of the tunnel, how do we make sure weโre better prepared for similar…
Questions from Grant-Seekers What services does MoCAP provide? MoCAP provides services in two areas: A. Grant resources and information โ MoCAP offers website resources related to federal and national grant procurement. B. Direct support on a grant application โ When an organization identifies an appropriate funding opportunity, MoCAP can support the organizationโs proposal development by providing fully…
Itโs Thanksgiving time, and for many of us that means unplugging from the stress of our everyday lives, stuffing ourselves with the very best of home cooking, and hanging out with the people that we love (who might also drive us a little crazy). But while youโre spending time with friends and family this holiday…
New Documentary on Maternal Health Features Missouri Mothers and Organizations Committed to Bringing Forth Change for Black Birthing People Birthing Justice screenings planned throughout April and May COLUMBIA, MO (April 17, 2023) In partnership with Missouri Foundation for Health and the Mid-Missouri Doula Collective, Ragtag Film Society will host five free community screenings throughout Missouri…