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Working with partners across Kansas, COPE aims to improve the health of underserved communities in 20 counties. Take a look back at some of our recent media appearances.

March 1, 2022

KU Med Center sends out COVID home tests as part of COPE efforts

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COPE partners recently teamed up to distribute 22,500 COVID-19 rapid home test kits in 20 Kansas counties – including Sedgwick County.

As part of the COPE initiative, a total of 22,500 test kits were sent to 20 Kansas counties, including Sedgwick County. 

Derby Informer

Feb. 26, 2022

KU Medical Center sends out COVID tests to 20 counties

Barton County was one of 20 Kansas counties that received COVID-19 rapid test kits through the COPE initiative, led by KU Medical Center.

Great Bend Tribune

Feb. 22, 2022

KU Med gave away 22k at-home COVID test kits

With a $13 million grant from the state, KU Medical Center is working to hire and train community health workers in 20 counties, in addition to distributing COVID-19 test kits. 

FOX4 KC

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