Building Stronger
Health Advocates

To strengthen the field of health advocates in Missouri on the individual, organizational, and partnership levels so that we can improve health and well-being of individuals and communities, ​eliminate underlying causes of health inequities, transform systems, and ensure that all Missourians have an equal opportunity to live their healthiest lives.

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Top Advocates
Around Missouri
Welcome to Missouri Advocate Network

By the Numbers

The Missouri Advocate Network, launched in 2019, unites 11 organizations with two advocates each, supported by two external facilitators and two Missouri Foundation for Health staff. Extended to June 2025, this cohort is dedicated to advancing impactful advocacy across Missouri.

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Started in 2019
End date extended to June 2025
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