Contributed by Nancy Ruf This Strawberry Cake has fresh strawberries in the cake as well as frosting. If you are a fan of strawberries,...

KPHA 2022 Annual Conference, Sept. 29 The theme for the 2022 Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) annual conference, held in Wichita,...

Emma Uridge, Research Assistant What has been your favorite project? My favorite project would have to be co-facilitating the Senior Care...

Balance Care BalanceCare is a comprehensive, time-saving resource paid for by KHI that will help you better understand and maximize your...

Ed O’Malley Appointed President and CEO of KHF Ed O’Malley has been named president and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF), a...

Jasmin Kamruddin Hi everyone, I’m Jasmin Kamruddin and I will be a summer intern here at KHI until the end of July. I am here as part of...

What has been your favorite project? I have only been here for a short period of time, so I will just state my obvious project since I...

JoDonna and Family Quinn and George enjoyed the amazing spring break weather - swinging, bike riding and playing in the treehouse. New...

July Events in Topeka (click on the link for full calendar of events) Evergy Plaza – Topeka Evergy Plaza Summer Splash Pad is open daily,...

Summer Breakfast Tacos Do you ever have those nights when you’re like… NOTHING sounds good to eat but you’re super hungry? That’s where...

Summer time is here and we'd love to include your summer travels, adventure images or celebrations in the staff newsletter. Remember you...

Photo Shoot for New Website Thank you to all staff who were able to participate in the photo shoot for the new website. Clint, the...

Check out these adorable KHI pets!! Nancy’s son Tyler and Rufus Rufus is a rescue puppy that we got in December 2020 from Always and...

What has been your favorite project? I have a unique position in that I don't work intensely in specific projects, but rather get to be a...

Nancy and family out and about Nancy’s family celebrated Tyler’s 15th birthday on March 16. Nancy and her sister Carol visited their...

Policy Review Thank you to everyone who completed the survey on our KHI policies. While the survey was anonymous, you did have the option...

April Events in Topeka (Full calendar of events) Topeka Easter Fest April 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event Schedule 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Fun...

Bulgur Jambalaya I like making this dish because it allows me to stay on track for my weight loss without giving up foods I love....

What has been your favorite project? I generally enjoy working on projects that involve Medicaid or another public health insurance...

Return to Office It’s been a long winter! Thank you for staying safe during the most recent surge in COVID-19 cases as we turned the...

Recently, our project team for the Sunflower Foundation NGO Survey (Bob, Phillip and Ehi) visited the Sunflower Foundation’s new...

The Kansas Health Institute (KHI) aspires to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, workplace and marketplace....

March Events in Topeka The IrishFest at Evergy Plaza will kick off on March 12, at 10 AM with the IrishFest 5k Fun Run, followed by a day...

You may eat out a lot – many do. People are looking for fast, easy and good-tasting foods to fit a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s...

Project Files in G Drive It is a requirement to store KHI project files to the G drive. (Only under special circumstances are there data...

Black History Month events are featured in a special section, so don’t forget to check those out as well! February Events in Topeka Arab...

Weeknight Comfort Food Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchilada Casserole Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, peeled 1 small red onion...

What has been your favorite project? Despite the insane amount of time it takes, I continue to enjoy Legislative Monitoring and...

Kari Bruffett presented policy recommendations on the new federal Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation during a webinar hosted by...

This year’s theme for Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness. The Association for the Study of African American Life and...

Employee Benefits Updates Make sure you register with MyAllsavers.com to make any health insurance changes, print a new ID card and...

KHI volunteers are still needed to deliver Meals on Wheels on the third and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Pickup begins at 11 AM in...

Bob and Family Enjoying Manhattan Three of the photos are from a night out on the town: the base of the Brooklyn Bridge along the East...

What has been your favorite project? I've never been very good with favorites, but if I had to choose right now I'd say the Rural Suicide...

The KHI Fitness Center is still a great place for staff to maintain their workout routine or start a new one! KHI personnel and the Board...

Topeka Third Thursdays: TopCity Comedy at the Foundry Event Center 400 SW 33rd St, Topeka, KS 66611 (785) 633-1767 Location: The Foundry...

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes: 8 servings (2 quarts) Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken...