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 Visionary Award Media Release-2018.pdf
The Kansas Hospital Association is pleased to announce that the 2018 recipient of the Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award is John Jacobson, chief executive officer of Atchison Hospital in Atchison. KHA established this award to recognize outstanding, innovative contribution to health care delivery, health care financing or other initiatives that improve the health and clinical outcomes in a community.
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Advocate Award Media Release-2018.pdf
Senator Vicki Schmidt has been named the 2018 Kansas Hospital Association Distinguished Health Care Advocate. The Kansas Hospital Association established this award to recognize individuals, organizations or groups who provide exemplary contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Kansas through their leadership in the political or policy arena.
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Grassroots Champion Media Release 2018.pdf
The American Hospital Association, in partnership with the Kansas Hospital Association, awarded Ken Johnson, President and CEO of Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, with the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award. As the 2018 Grassroots Champion from Kansas, Johnson was recognized for his exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of his hospital’s mission. AHA awards one individual from each state who is especially effective in state and
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KHA Media Release - Winfield - Centers of Excellence Award.pdf
William Newton Hospital in Winfield is invested in improving the health and well-being of its employees, and has worked to increase the healthier food and beverage options available to all shifts. In recognition of the hospital’s work to reduce sugary beverages, offer more fresh fruits and vegetables, and provide lower sodium and sugar snack options, the Kansas Hospital Association presented one of two 2018 Healthy Kansas Hospitals Centers of Excellence Awards to William Newton Hospital.
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KHA Media Release - Onaga - Centers of Excellence Award.pdf
Community HealthCare System of northeast Kansas is walking the talk when it comes to improving the health of the communities it serves. In recognition of the system’s investments in providing and promoting healthier nutritional options as well as serving as a role model for healthy lifestyle choices, the Kansas Hospital Association presented one of two 2018 Healthy Kansas Hospitals Centers of Excellence Awards to Community HealthCare System.
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Leadership Institute Media Advisory 2017.pdf
The KHA Leadership Institute graduated its sixteenth class of 32 students on Sept. 7 at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Wichita, 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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Trustee Award Media Release-2017.pdf
It is with pleasure that the Kansas Hospital Association recognized hospital trustees who provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance. Hospitals across the state nominated individuals for the Trustee of the Year Award because they routinely went above and beyond the call of duty. Nine trustees from across Kansas were chosen as 2017 Trustees of the Year.
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Unemployment and Opioids - Media Release.pdf
A strong correlation between unemployment and opioid use and abuse exists in many Missouri and Kansas counties, creating workforce challenges for employers and cycles of unemployment for many prime-age workers in both states, according to new research.
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Advocate and Visionary Award Media Release-2017.pdf
Members of the Kansas Hospital Association will award Representative Susan Concannon with the Distinguished Health Care Advocate Award and Melissa Hungerford with the Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 7, in Wichita.
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2017 Billings Award Media Release Steven Kelly.pdf
It is with pleasure that the Kansas Hospital Association announces Steven Kelly, former president and CEO of Newton Medical Center, Newton, has been selected to receive the Charles S. Billings Award. Members of the Kansas Hospital Association will present Kelly with the Billings Award on Sept. 7 during the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Wichita.
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