What is Pathways to a Healthy Kansas?
Pathways to a Healthy Kansas is a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas initiative that provides 16 Kansas communities
with the tools and resources needed to remove barriers and engage residents in ways that enable healthy eating, and
tobacco-free, active living to become a way of life. Both now, and for future generations.

What sectors of a community are being addressed?  
Community policy

• Resident/community well-being
• Food retail
• Health care providers
• Restaurants
• Schools
• Worksites

• Increase consumption of and access to healthy foods.

• Increase access to and use of safe environments for physical activity.

• Support tobacco-free living.

Survey Results Guide Action Towards Healthy Options 
In late 2017, the Live Healthy Franklin County coalition conducted a survey to examine the perceptions of Franklin County community members about the issues of healthy eating, active living, and tobacco-free living. The survey was a part of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant that was received by the Franklin County Health Department. Pathways is a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas initiative. Here are a few key findings from the survey, which had 288 respondents.  Pathways survey key findings.
 
How do I lean more about the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas communities?
Visit bcbsks.com/pathways to learn how to connect with these16 Pathways funded communities: