Health Equity Innovation Award – Submit Nominations by Aug. 2

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Noon Briefing: Addressing Transportation Challenges that Impact Health - July 31

Join us for a webinar at noon on July 31 highlighting strategies used by communities across Kansas to tackle transportation challenges that impact health. In addition, learn about Kansas Mobility Management, a public transportation strategy sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation, that develops and facilitates coordination strategies that benefit both passengers and the transit providers that serve them.

KHA Leadership Institute - Aug. 1-2

The KHA Leadership Institute has been established to help hospitals develop internal leaders by providing professional developmentopportunities that accentuate the personal skills and abilities needed to facilitate positive change and innovation in Kansas hospitals.

KAMMCO: Annual Loss Prevention 2024 Education Program

Explore the challenges of managing patient encounters in this years KAMMCO Loss Prevention Program education. Join KAMMCO Risk Management Advisors Yolanda Sims, JD, MHA, and Connie Christian, MBA, CPHRM, as they provide you with practical strategies for managing challenging patient behaviors. Learn how to respond effectively to unauthorized recordings during clinical visits and negative feedback on social media.

KARQM Fall Education Program - Aug. 7

The intent of this program is to provide risk and quality management and related professionals with essential information to enhance their skills in management of healthcare systems and processes.

Pioneer Health Network Board Meeting - Aug. 7

For more information regarding the Pioneer Health Network, contact Dee Dee Dewell at (316) 755-5633 or ddewell@phn.org.

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Health Equity Innovation Award – Submit Nominations by Aug. 2

(July 12, 2024) – The Kansas Foundation for Medical Care Health Improvement Partners has announced the second annual Health Equity Innovation Award. The award recognizes organizations, affiliated groups, partnerships or individuals who have developed and implemented novel approaches, strategies and interventions to reduce health disparities and promote health equity in their community. Award winners think outside the box, challenge existing systems and implement creative solutions to ensure everyone has a fair and equitable opportunity to achieve optimal health. Organizations or individuals may submit a nomination for themselves or a third party by Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. Nominations will be judged by independent evaluators from multiple sectors impacted by health disparities and inequities. The award will be presented at the Kansas Health Equity Summit on Oct. 30 in Wichita.
--Karen Braman

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