Together … We Can Do Anything!

By Steve Roling on April 9, 2010
Inaugural President and CEO, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City

The last few weeks have been truly historic… the Clean Indoor Air bill was signed into law in Kansas and President Obama signed into law a massive federal health reform bill. Both of these historic events were accomplished after many years of hard work. It was not a sure thing either bill would pass until […]


A Fine Tribute to a Fine Woman

By Steve Roling on March 16, 2010
Inaugural President and CEO, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City

On March 6th the Lucile M. Bluford Library (30th and Prospect) was reopened after extensive renovations on a cool but glorious Saturday morning. I could feel Ms. Bluford watching down on us with a big smile. Ms. Bluford, former long time Editor of the KC Call Newspaper, would be so proud to see how wonderful […]


Kansas to Now Enjoy Clean Indoor Air, but Where Is Missouri?

By Steve Roling on March 1, 2010
Inaugural President and CEO, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City

Four years ago it was generally agreed that passing a clean indoor air bill in Kansas would never happen. Then year by year with much work, education, cooperation and networking among various interest groups (including foundations and the Kansas Health Policy Authority), the Kansas Senate passed a good bill last year. However, after the bill […]


Why Just Waldo?

By Steve Roling on February 16, 2010
Inaugural President and CEO, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City

I have a daughter who lives in the Waldo area and we have been very disturbed about the rapes that have recently occurred in this neighborhood. To the credit of many Waldo residents and the police department, many community meetings are being held, posters of the alleged rapist are plastered all over the neighborhood, newspapers […]


A Fond Farewell

By Steve Roling on February 2, 2010
Inaugural President and CEO, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City

For those of you who work for a nonprofit organization or who serve on a nonprofit board, you know the importance and dedication of the folks who serve as board members. Last week HCF had six of our founding director’s leave the board as their board terms expired. These founding board members were simply amazing. […]


Reforming Health Information Technology

By Steve Roling on January 19, 2010
Inaugural President and CEO, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City

For those of you who know me, it will come as no shock to hear me say that I am not skilled in matters that pertain to computers or technology. In fact, some would say that I am totally lacking in these skill sets. I do, however, understand the power and usefulness of technology and […]


New Year Is a Time to Give Thanks

By Steve Roling on January 7, 2010
Inaugural President and CEO, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City

The Holidays are over and it is time to get back to work. My house was full of family, laughter, and good food for virtually every day between Christmas and New Year. Like most of you who live in the Kansas City area, I spent some part of each day shoveling snow. I was able […]



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