KPHA

The KPHA Conference begins tomorrow! We are looking forward to an exciting conference! If you have not yet registered, it is not too late! You can still register in person at the beginning of the conference tomorrow between 7:00-7:30 am.

8 days left left to submit award nominations!!!

We need your help to recognize the public health efforts of outstanding individuals and organizations in Kansas! The Awards Committee is now accepting nominations that are submitted by July 18th, 2019. Visit kpha.us/awards for more information!

Submit an abstract for the 2019 KPHA Conference by 5:00 pm this Thursday, May 30th! wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eF…

The Kansas Public Health Association is now accepting abstracts for the 76th annual KPHA conference “Be the Bridge: Connecting the Healthiest System. For Equity. For Action. For Health.” Follow the link for more information: wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eF…

#NPHW student day is hosted this year by @AmericanU! Hear from young professionals and recent grads about their transition from student to public health worker. Join the event livestream at 6pm tonight: bit.ly/2FpDFbd

Preparedness includes preparing for the workforce! Check out the #NPHW student day panel LIVE: “You’re graduating. Now what?!”

It’s National Public Health Week! As we recognize #NPHW, we wanted to remind you that the health, longevity and well-being of Kansans are connected to our communities. See where your county ranks: bit.ly/CHR2019. @KSPublicHealth @PublicHealth @KansasCounties #KSLeg

It's National Public Health Week, and rural health is the topic of the day. Did you know one of the earliest public health visionaries was Dr. Crumbine, a frontier doctor who lived and practiced in rural western Kansas? Learn more at bit.ly/2uLOQoc. @NPHW @KSPublicHealth

Join us at the 2019 Kansas Public Health Association Conference to learn more about efforts to address KPHA tobacco, substance use, and mental health in Kansas. wichita.edu/about/conferen…

The Tobacco, Substance Use, and Mental Health Section of KPHA is concerned with tobacco issues, such as smoking bans and reducing tobacco users, substance abuse issues and accommodates mental health professionals.

KPHA’s community health section focuses on issues that affect children, families and the larger community. Where people live—not just how they live—impacts their health, income, education and life expectancy. What are you doing to make your communities healthier safer places?

Tuesday’s #NPHW theme is Violence Prevention. From gun violence to suicide and sexual assault, public health is on the front lines working to prevent violence. bit.ly/2DslQaj nphw.org/tools-and-tips…

The Healthy Communities podcast today talks about #violenceprevention, today's #NPHW theme, with @PublicHealth's Mighty Fine! Check it out here: healthiestcities.org/about-the-chal…

To learn more about KPHA advocacy efforts, please visit kpha.us/Kansas-Advocacy, or join our policy section to help shape public policy at the state and federal level, and develop the KPHA policy priorities each year.

@KSPublicHealth, we are celebrating #NPHW, by introducing our sections—areas of interest that members join in their professional areas of practice, or to make a difference in their communities—and how they help advance public health throughout the week.

Want to participate or host a #NPHW but feel it's overwhelming? Let us help you, by checking out our tool kits for ideas! bit.ly/NPHWTK2019

Yesterday, members of the KPHA board and public health students gathered at the Capitol building as @GovLauraKelly signed the proclamation for #NationalPublicHealthWeek. We are excited to have a governor who supports improving #publichealth in Kansas!

SAVE THE DATE for the Annual MINK Regional Meeting!

You may have heard about #measles in the news recently. Here's what the @Surgeon_General wants you to know so you can protect your family: