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Getting Help When We Need It: The Net Benefit
It was a stark headline – “Despite strong economy, many Americans struggling to get by” – according to the article and a new report by the Urban Institute, nearly 40 percent of American families had trouble meeting one of their basic needs last year. Today an increasing number of our families and neighbors need help.
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The Net Benefit
Note: This campaign is part of the legacy work showcased on our website and is no longer active. Our first Foundation-led communications campaign. Through this work we shared #TheNetBenefit of our health and social safety net and how we’re all better off when our families, friends, and neighbors have what they need to live healthy,
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Introducing the MFH Creator Fellowship: Apply by July 3
We’re proud to launch the inaugural MFH Creator Fellowship: a six-month paid program for Missouri-based content creators who want to dig deeper into the issues shaping health and wellbeing in their communities and share what they learn with a broader audience. Learn more and start the application process here. Missourians are the best messengers to
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Apply for Our Inaugural MFH Creator Fellowship
Missouri Foundation for Health is launching a six-month paid fellowship for Missouri-based content creators who want to dig deeper into the issues shaping life in their communities and share what they learn with a broader audience. From August 2026 through January 2027, fellows will receive a monthly stipend, expert training, and a built-in community of
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Protected: Protected: Spark Prize Candidate Portal
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When Coverage Frays, Costs Spill: How Policy Decisions Drive Medical Debt in Missouri
When we think about Medicaid or the Health Insurance Marketplace, we often picture a single doorway, one program, one group of people, or one set of rules. Missouri’s health coverage system actually looks more like a river system: Medicaid flowing beneath our communities, the Marketplace running alongside it, and employer coverage feeding into the same ecosystem. Each stream supports the others. When
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Health Equity Fund
MFH remains committed to health equity, but how we go about this work is evolving. As of 2026, we will no longer be accepting proposals through the Health Equity Fund. Join our mailing list to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities. The Health Equity Fund supports organizations working to ensure all Missourians have a fair and
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Foundation Joins Community Partners in Supporting Tornado Relief Efforts
Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) has allocated $500,000 in emergency funds to support ongoing tornado response and recovery efforts. The funds will go to organizations that are engaged in relief efforts in order to amplify their impact.
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MFH Unveils The Spark Prize, Five Recipients Receive $200K to Fuel Their Health Equity Leadership Journeys
MFH has announced the five inaugural recipients of The Spark Prize, a bold new award investing in Missourians who are leading transformative work to improve health and well-being in Missouri. Each winner will receive $200,000 in unrestricted funding to support their leadership and vision. The Spark Prize awards differ from traditional grants because they are…
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Legislative District Snapshots (2025)
We’re pleased to release Legislative District Snapshots for most of Missouri’s Senate and House districts. These infographics were created to be an educational and advocacy tool with Missouri’s General Assembly. Our snapshots highlight data for specific districts (when available) and statewide information about uninsured populations, Medicaid, food insecurity, digital access, firearm violence, and child care
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Cuts to Medicaid Affect All Missourians
The U.S. Congress is currently at work on a budget to set future tax and spending policy. As the House and Senate quickly work through the process (leaders have targeted Memorial Day to complete the measure) it’s important to understand what’s at stake – the very future of Medicaid as we know it. The extension
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Missouri Foundation for Health and The Marshall Project Announce New Missouri-Based Health and Justice Newsroom
Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) and The Marshall Project are collaborating to establish The Marshall Project – St. Louis, a new nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing in-depth reporting on Missouri’s legal system. In addressing various social determinants of health and the significant impact the justice system has on health outcomes for marginalized communities — including…