Perinatal Substance Use: Recognition, Reporting and Supporting

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KAHCC Spring Conference and Emerald Awards Program - April 24-25

The Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators is proud to offer the Emerald Awards These awards are given annually to Kansas hospitals, health systems and health care organizations that excel in internal and external communications, special events, advertising and other categories. Awardees will be recognized at the KAHCC Emerald Awards Luncheon during the KAHCC Spring Conference in Newton on April 25, 2025.

Complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academy - April 25

This session supports current and future preceptors by providing valuable educational tools and strategies to strengthen the preceptor-orientee relationship. This interactive program offers practical guidance and resources to enhance your preceptor skills.

Opioid Educational Webinar: Integrating Substance Use Disorder Treatment into Primary Care – April 30

Join us for a webinar on April 30 to learn about physician perceptions of treating addiction and hear from a physician and a clinician who have successfully integrated substance use disorder treatment into primary care.

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - May 1

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.

Noon Briefing: Self-Funded Benefit Plans Simplified - May 1

Join the Kansas Hospital Association for a Noon Briefing on Thursday, May 1, featuring Rural Hospital Insurance of America, powered by HealthSure, An Alera Group Company. During this educational webinar, we will highlight the key benefits and advantages of self-funded health plans, offering rural hospitals the tools and knowledge needed to determine if self-funding is the right fit for your organization.

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Perinatal Substance Use: Recognition, Reporting and Supporting – Virtual Training

Pregnant (April 4, 2025) – Free virtual training is available from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on April 10, entitled Perinatal Substance Use: Recognition, Reporting and Supporting. The training is a collaboration between the Kansas Children's Service League, the Kansas Department for Children and Families and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The training is intended to build provider capacity and knowledge in supporting perinatal families impacted by substance use. Presenters will provide an overview of Kansas-mandated reporting requirements related to the perinatal population and review risk factors for abuse and neglect in the perinatal period. The training will introduce a perinatal provider workflow focused on pregnant women using substances, intended to increase access to treatment and connection to community support services. Participants will learn from case examples and have the opportunity to ask questions of DCF and KDHE representatives.

--Karen Braman

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