KAHCC - Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators

Upcoming Events

The Kansas Hospital Association looks forward to celebrating National Hospital Week next week, May 11-17. A toolkit of resources is available to assist members in their hospital week celebrations. The assets are online in the Hospital Week Toolkit folder. They include videos, social media posts, frames, a media release and more. AHA also resources hospitals can use.

Healthworks Board Meeting - May 22

KHA established a foundation for it's members in 1969 and redesigned it in 1998 as a 501(c)3 organization. Healthworks, previously the Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation, is funded through contributions, grants and educational fees.

KHSC Board Meeting - May 27

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

KHA Board Retreat - May 28-May 30

The Kansas Hospital Association 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.

KHIMA Educational Program - June 2-3

KHIMA is a component state association of the American Health Information Management Association.

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KAHCC - Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators

The Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators is a group of health care communications professionals dedicated to improving communication with our communities, health care employees, physicians, media and more. KAHCC provides the following benefits for new and experienced communication professionals: two educational seminars; networking with peers; and membership directory; and online list serve.

KAHCC membership runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. To join or renew your KAHCC membership, download and complete your membership application and send the completed membership form with payment made payable to KAHCC and mail to: KHA, Attention Jan Fenwick, 215 SE 8th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603-3906. If you have questions regarding KAHCC, contact: KAHCC President Janae Talbot at (785) 483-3131; or contact KHA Liaison Shelby Stacy at (785) 233-7436.

KAHCC Scholarship Opportunities

Would you like to attend the KAHCC Spring Conference, but financial restrictions are preventing you from attending? Don’t miss out on this great educational and networking event. KAHCC is pleased to offer financial need scholarships to our members to attend the KAHCC Spring Conference. Apply today.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Know of an organization that you work with that would be interested in participating as a sponsor of KAHCC? Don't be shy! Share the sponsorship flyer with your vendors. It's a great way for KAHCC members and vendors to be introduced to one another and learn about the services they provide.

KAHCC Spring Conference 2025

April 24-25, 2025 in Newton, Kansas. Download the 2025 KAHCC Schedule and Registration Form.

KAHCC Emerald Awards 2025

Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025. The Emerald Awards will be held Friday, April 25 during the KAHCC Spring Conference. KAHCC 2025 Media Release on Emerald Award Winners.

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KAHCC Emerald Awards

The Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators is proud to offer the Emerald Awards! These awards are given annually to Kansas hospitals and health systems that excel in internal and external communications, special events, advertising and other categories.

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Recent News

Capitol Comments Articles

2025 Session Wrap-Up Report

(April 16, 2025) – The 2025 End of Session Report was designed for hospitals to review the legislation that passed during the 2025 legislative session and to understand what will carry over when the l

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – KHA Members Advocate in Washington

(May 9, 2025) – This week, AHA hosted its Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, DC. In addition to meetings with our federal delegation, KHA members learned about the current political landscape.

Media Releases

KHA Media Release - KHA Encourages Kansans to Celebrate Hospital Week

(May 9, 2025) – National Hospital Week, May 11-17, 2025, celebrating hospitals, health systems and the individuals who support the health and well-being of their communities.

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KAHCC Spring Conference 2025

KAHCC Emerald Awards 2025

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