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Better Communities through Better Health
The Community Health Council represents health providers, affiliated health organizations, business, government, and consumers working together to build healthier communities. The Council is committed to providing access to health services and improving overall health in our region.
The long-term goal of the Council is to facilitate the coordination and integration of the delivery of health care on a local and regional level. The Council promotes wellness, prevention of disease, and individual responsibility for health.
Mission Statement To improve the quality of life in the communities we serve through access to integrated, quality health care.
Projects
The Community Health Council has been involved in a number of projects. These projects help the Council carry out its goals to:
- Identify the most critical health care needs in our seven-county region.
- Involve physicians, hospitals, and other providers in solutions to keep healthcare accessible and affordable.
- Currently, all projects are on hold.
Your feedback is important
Please send your comments and suggestions to us by mail or phone at:
Community Health Council
555 Poyntz Ave, Suite 215
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
785-539-1610
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The Community Health Council evolved from The Saint Mary and Memorial Hospital Joint Planning Committee initiated in 1991 in Manhattan, Kansas. In June 1996, these two hospitals merged to form Mercy Health Center, and the Council formally organized as a separate entity committed to continuing this mission of collaboration. The Council is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
In September 1997, the Council was awarded one of 34 Rural Health Network Grants through the Office of Rural Health Policy. Funds were used to develop a regional network of physicians, hospitals and other providers to work together with the community to strengthen health care.
In August 2004, Federal funding expired, forcing the Council to reduce its staff and curtail the Community Access Program. It has retained its Internet site and its corporate charter, including its 501 (c) 3 status as a non-profit corporation. There is an expectation that the Council may again participate in grant funding and be able to reopen some of its programs. In the interim, it will continue its bi-monthly meetings and serve as a conduit for information about healthcare issues in the area.
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