Don’t miss the initial First Friday Update of 2024 to learn about the new legislative session! Special Guests: Dr. Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas Kristen O’Shea, Kansas State Senator John Wilson, President, Kansas Action for Children Join us … Read More
Join us for the Summit in Topeka Kansas Health Institute212 SW 8th Ave #300Topeka, KS 66603 Register Now Hotel Information: A special group rate of $139 per night is available at Cyrus Hotel, 920 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, … Read More
Momnibus discussion Guest presenters: Tina Sherman, MomsRising Kansas Senator Kristen O’Shea Sapphire Garcia-Lies, Kansas Birth Justice Society Register HERE
Medicaid Coverage for Doulas Speakers: Hakima Tafunzi Payne (Uzazi Village), Sapphire Garcia-Lies (Kansas Birth Justice Society), and Amy Chen (National Health Law Program) These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the … Read More
Join us for a robust discussion about innovative solutions to child care issues facing Kansas. Featured speakers are: Dr. Walter Gilliam, Buffett Early Childhood Institute Melissa Rooker, Kansas Children’s Cabinet These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first … Read More
Download print-ready files for door hangers designed to support breastfeeding workers. Door Hanger (front)Door Hanger (back) Door Hanger (front – SPANISH)Door Hanger (back – SPANISH) Or, order through the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition’s supply form. Paid LeavePaid leave has more positive … Read More
9:00 a.m. Why the First 1,000 Days?Blythe Thomas, 1,000 Days 9:45 a.m. Inequity in Health Care and Maternal & Infant MortalityDr. Sharla Smith, KS Birth Equity Network 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Role of Medicaid in First 1,000 DaysMaggie Clark, … Read More
First 1,000 Days Kansas applauds the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act in the federal omnibus spending package. Their inclusion closes the gaps in workplace protections for pregnant and breastfeeding employees. This is … Read More
