“Planning for Community Benefits”

KHSF Spring Program  

The KHSF will host a spring meeting during the Kentucky Hospital Association Annual Convention, May 14 – 16.  The KHSF program, “Planning for Community Benefits” will take place on Tuesday, May 15.   

Hospitals and health systems offer a great deal of benefit to our communities.  Often, however, our communities do no know what we offer.  In this day and age when public perception is critical to health care, hospitals must continuously reinforce the positive impact and value they provide.  During this program, Rick Wade, the American Hospital Association Chief Communication Strategist and principal spokesperson for the organization, will explain the reasons for the increased focus on community benefits and the importance of hospitals marketing their efforts.  Additionally, he will highlight the American Hospital Association programs that can support hospitals on this initiative.  Next, Beth Llewellyn, Vice President for Mission Integration at Saint Joseph Healthcare will provide us with an excellent model and her expertise of how to collect and share information effectively.  Beth has a planning background prior to entering the mission arena, so she is well versed in all aspects of community benefit. 

Membership Renewal Time!

 Stay in the Loop !!  Your membership in the KHSF affords you the opportunity to participate in excellent professional learning and networking opportunities close to home.

 The KHSF is a GREAT value ($60 annual membership, $15 student membership).  So keep us in mind…..membership renewal notices will be mailed out March 9.

Chuck Warnick Receives
Wade Mountz Visionary Award  

Chuck Warnick was named the 2006 Wade Mountz Award recipient by the Kentucky Healtcare Strategy Forum.  Warnick was presented with the award at the Forum’s fall symposium in Lexington .  Since 1991, the KHSF has presented this honor to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their contribution to the enhancement of the practices of healthcare planning and marketing.  Warnick becomes the tenth recipient of the award.

 During the last two decades, Chuck has worked with several healthcare facilities throughout the state including serving as the director of planning for Baptist Hospital East and Baptist Hospital Northeast for 12 years.  Chuck has also been an active participant on many state, regional and national committees and societies and served on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Healthcare Strategy Forum from 1987 through 2001.  Chuck currently works with Thompson Medstat in Franklin , Tennessee as the MPP Product Manager, developing custom information products that support the planning and business development needs of customers across the country.

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