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 Workforce Strategies Award Media Release 2026.pdf
(Oct. 1, 2026) – Strategies that address workforce supply through a pipeline of talent are essential to providing optimal health in Kansas. The Workforce Strategies Award recognizes a team of employees, providers or volunteers who have made a significant contribution to the wellbeing, retention or recruitment of health care workers at their facility.
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KHA Media Release - Heart of Health Care 2026.pdf
(Oct. 1, 2026) – KHA recognizes hospital employees who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of their hospital through the Heart of Health Care Award. Hospitals across the state nominate individuals because they routinely go above and beyond the call of duty.
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Leadership Institute Media Advisory 2026.pdf
(Sept. 29, 2026) – The KHA Leadership Institute graduated its 24th class of 29 students at the KHA Annual Convention in Overland Park, Kansas. Students were nominated by their hospital's CEO to be part of this select group. They represent the future leaders of Kansas hospitals.
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KHA Media Release - Understand Your Options Before 2026 Open Enrollment.pdf
(Sept. 25, 2026) - Medicare open enrollment is scheduled to run Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That’s when seniors can switch coverage between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage or change a prescription drug plan.
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Advocate Award Media Release 2026.pdf
(Aug. 27, 2026) - This award honors individuals, organizations or groups who provide an exemplary contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Kansas through their leadership in public, political or policy areas.
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Visionary Award Media Release - Aaron Herbel.pdf
(Aug. 20, 2026) - KHA is pleased to recognize the Aaron Herbel with the 2026 Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award for being an agent for change in his community and the hospital industry.
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KHA Media Release - Boards of the Year 2026.pdf
(Aug. 14, 2026) – It is with pleasure that the Kansas Hospital Association recognizes hospital boards of directors from Beloit and Neodesha, who provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance.
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Billings Award Media Release Les Lacy.pdf
(Aug. 7, 2026) – It is with great pleasure that the Kansas Hospital Association announces Les Lacy, RN, vice president of regional operations for the Great Plains Health Alliance, is the recipient of 2026 Charles S. Billings Award.
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KHA Media Release - KHA Encourages Kansans to Celebrate Hospital Week 2026.pdf
(May 4, 2026) – Next week, the Kansas Hospital Association will be joining our members in celebrating hospitals, health systems and the individuals who support the health and well-being of their communities.
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Economic Impact of Hospitals and Health Care Media Release - 2026.pdf
(Feb. 3, 2026) – A vigorous health care system is essential not only for the health and welfare of community residents, but also to enhance economic opportunity. Even as Kansas hospitals are faced with an increasingly challenging financial environment, they continue to make an essential economic impact to Kansas communities.
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