September 7, 2021
The Community Health Corner
According to the CDC, community health uses science-based approaches for the greatest health benefit to the greatest number of people by addressing social, economic and structural drivers that impact health. Addressing policies, conditions and inequities that contribute to the poor health of Kansans is the most effective way to tackle big health issues. Being healthy is not just about individual choices, it’s also about the conditions that influence everyone’s health.
REGISTER NOW: September 21 (12:30 - 2:30 p.m. CDT) the National Cancer Policy Forum will host the Transportation Needs Among Patients with Cancer webinar to discuss transportation-related barriers to accessing care and how that affects patients with cancer. This webinar is the third in a series focusing on some of the social determinants of health and their impact on cancer care and patient outcomes. Register here.
LEARN NOW: The life expectancy of the US has dropped to the lowest level since 2003. Though COVID-19 accounted for the majority of the decline unintentional injuries, homicide, diabetes and chronic liver disease and cirrhosis contributed to the 1.5 yrs. decline in life expectancy. Access the National Vital Statistics System report of Provisional Life Expectancy Estimates for 2020 to learn more.
CAMPAIGN NOW: September is Baby Safety Awareness month. Use the graphics and campaign resources provided by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. You can access the state's plan and outcomes for maternal and child health at the Kansas Maternal and Child Council’s website: www.kansasmch.org/domains.asp.
For more information, contact Elaine Johannes, ejohanne@ksu.edu.