The Communities Organizing to Promote Equity (COPE) Project, established through a grant written by the University of Kansas Health System, is a targeted program in 20 Kansas counties, including Barton. COPE helped establish Local Health Equity Action Teams (LHEATs) to address health inequities by engaging underserved individuals.
The group will identify health needs in those communities and develop action plans to help meet the needs. The goal is to engage community members, health workers and local organizations to provide equitable services to those in need in Barton County.
