Our Impact
Welcome Wellness operated an integrated, community-based model that aligned clinical support with interventions addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) to improve access, engagement, and outcomes.
While Welcome Wellness has concluded program operations, we continue to participate in research initiatives through PCORI and collaborative partners. The insights gained from our work contribute to advancing community-participatory research and benefiting the communities we serve.
Core Program Components
Health Education and Coaching
Evidence-based self-management programs in diabetes, chronic pain, and general wellness that build participant knowledge, skills, and confidence.
Community Health Access
Preventive screenings, A1C testing, eye exams, and follow-up care coordination delivered through Community Health Workers (CHWs) and partner organizations.
Digital Inclusion
Tech Tutors and Tech Café programs that provide older adults with digital literacy skills through individualized support and intergenerational mentoring.
Youth Engagement
Teen Tech Tutors programming fosters leadership, empathy, and service learning while strengthening intergenerational connections.
Cross-Cutting Features
- Community Health Workers embedded in community settings
- Culturally and linguistically responsive programming
- Strong alignment with clinical and community partners
Outcomes and Impact
Community Partners
Research College of Nursing, Kansas City, MO
University Health, Kansas City, MO
University of Missouri Extension, Kansas City, MO
University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia, MO
Bridge Hill Eye, Kansas City, MO
Missouri Regional Arthritis Center, Kansas City, MO
Guadalupe Centers, Kansas City, MO
Mattie Rhodes Center, Kansas City, MO
KC Digital Drive, Kansas City, MO
Migrant Farm Workers Project, Lexington, MO
Casa de Salud, Sedalia, MO
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, Raymore, MO
Harvesters , The Community Food Network, Kansas City, MO
High Blue Parks and Recreation Center, Belton, MO
Belton Senior Center, Belton, MO
Google Fiber
Health Forward Foundation