National Rural Health Day

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Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Jan. 9

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Quality Corner Call - Jan. 10

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

KHA Board Meeting - Jan. 22

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include American Hospital Association delegate.

KHA's Advocacy Day - Jan. 23

Advocacy is at the heart of every service KHA provides for our members. Whether we are educating, advocating or relationship-building, we look for ways to assist policymakers at the federal, state and local levels in understanding the implications of the policies being discussed.

KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 28

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

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National Rural Health Day – Nov. 21

National Rural Health Day 2024 (Nov. 8, 2024) – Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the "Power of Rural" on National Rural Health Day. This day is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible efforts of rural health care providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing the unique health care needs of rural America.

NOSORH has developed a resource website: https://powerofrural.org/. It includes a promotional toolkit designed for rural communities, hospitals, clinics, first responders, public health, non-profits, civic organizations and others who serve and support the health needs of rural communities and rural health advocates. It also includes key messages and data points to educate various stakeholders on the realities of rural areas through stories and data. Though the statistics and facts do not tell the whole story, they are essential to understanding the development of policies and programs that affect the health of rural communities.

Kansas hospitals will celebrate National Rural Health Day at our Rural Health Symposium. Register now and plan to attend on Nov. 21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport in Wichita. Rural health care providers constantly face new challenges and fewer resources. This symposium aims to provide attendees with the skills, ideas and information necessary to survive in the rapidly changing world of rural health care.
--Jennifer Findley

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