Growing Momentum in the Kansas Public Health Workforce 

Public health is powered by people—and investing in those people strengthens workplace culture and builds healthier communities.

Through support from valued system partners, the Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute offers a range of programs and resources designed to grow and sustain a strong public health workforce across Kansas.

Explore the opportunities below to learn how you can build knowledge, strengthen connections, and support a thriving public health system:

• Welcome to Kansas Public Health Program
  Supports early-career professionals by offering a big-picture understanding of public health, a Kansas-specific system overview, and connections to key people, resources, and partners.
• Foundations of Public Health Training Program
  A blended, interactive training that equips public health professionals with essential knowledge of Kansas’s public health system and foundational capabilities, while fostering meaningful connections through mentorship.
• Local Public Health Leadership Series
  A collaborative, three-session training that builds leadership skills for navigating complex challenges and strengthening Medicaid service delivery across Kansas communities.
• Public Health Employee Well-Being Assessment
  Provides tools and guidance to support employee well-being, helping public health organizations attract, support, and retain a strong workforce.
• Elevate Kansas
  A statewide initiative supporting grassroots efforts that are creating healthier, more vibrant communities across Kansas.
• Kansas Public Health Launchpad
  A centralized online hub for self-paced learning, tools, and resources designed to support and strengthen Kansas’s public health workforce.

Questions? Contact CPHI@wichita.edu to learn more about these resources or to share additional workforce development needs.