HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund has hit a major milestone. The Hutchinson-based agency announced Wednesday that it surpassed the $70 million mark in grants that have been used to improve health in Kansas. The agency started with a $30 million endowment established from the sale of Wesley Hospital.

The Health Fund, which serves the state of Kansas, has supported more than 2,400 health projects since inception, helping drive progress especially on oral health, breastfeeding, and rural health issues.

The organization also announced that it is looking to the future, with plans to focus specifically on access to care, early childhood development, and congregation-led community health projects through a program called Healthy Congregations.

In addition to a three-year strategic plan focused on its three areas of work, the Health Fund recently released a new brand identity, including a new logo, website, and messaging.

For more information about the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, visit www.HealthFund.org.