Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators

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Takeaways from KAHCC Spring Conference

• Legislative Update from Racing for Legendary Results, Chad Austin
• Social Media, What, Why and How, Pete Codella, APR  

Membership in KAHCC

For minimal dues, membership in KAHCC provides many benefits for the new and the experienced communication professional:  

• Two conferences are offered each year, one in the spring, and one in conjunction with the Kansas Hospital Association convention in November;
• Emerald Awards Program, which gives members an opportunity to have communication projects critiqued by a panel of judges;
• Log on to the KAHCC Web page to view information on programs and educational meetings, an online membership directory and much more.
• Networking opportunities with peers across the state;
• Getting acquainted with other KAHCC members is easier than ever with the KAHCC membership directory. The directory contains information on each member, including photos when available.
• Online list-serv for members to e-mail other members with questions they may, share ideas and information. To learn more about the KAHCC group, visit yahoogroups

 KAHCC Offers Three Levels of Membership

• ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP ($40 per year): Employees of Kansas health care organizations who are responsible for developing, administering and implementing public relations/communications/marketing programs.
• ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP ($50 per year): Individuals who work as consultants, employees or agency representatives for businesses that serve health care organizations.
• STUDENT MEMBERSHIP ($5 per year): Individuals actively pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, marketing, etc.

KAHCC membership runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. Membership for 2013 is already underway, so if you have not sent in your 2013 KAHCC dues, please do so as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding KAHCC, contact: 2013 KAHCC President Belinda Rehmer at (785) 505-3131; or contact KHA Liaison Cindy Samuelson at (785) 233-7436. 

KAHCC Mission Statement

The Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators (KAHCC), an allied organization of the Kansas Hospital Association, is a voluntary, non-profit organization, which exists to encourage the highest standards of practice in health care communications. The Association's mission can best be accomplished by providing professional leadership, educational opportunities and the exchange of information concerning matters of communications policies, practices and procedures. 

KAHCC Emerald Awards

Emerald Awards are given annually to hospitals and health systems that excel in internal communications, external communications, special events, advertising and other categories. In 2012, judges from A. Ward Strategic Communications in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in health care marketing evaluated 36 entries for planning and research, implementation, cost effectiveness and results.

Fourteen Emerald Awards and nineteen Certificates of Merit were presented at the KAHCC luncheon and annual meeting on Nov. 16, 2012, during the Kansas Hospital Association’s Annual Convention in Overland Park. Click here to view a list of the winning Kansas facilities and staff.

KAHCC Board, Membership and Bylaws 

• KAHCC 2013 Board Roster
• KAHCC Membership Roster 
• KAHCC Membership Application
• KAHCC Membership Brochure
• KAHCC Bylaws
• KAHCC Board Meeting Minutes - April 19, 2012
• KAHCC Board Meeting Minutes - Feb. 3, 2012