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Kentucky Healthcare Strategy Forum May 2007 News Update _______________________________________
“Planning
for Community Benefits” Don’t
forget to register for the KHSF 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. Beth's presentation entitled, "Building Healthy Communities", may be found here (4 MB Powerpoint Presentation).
Membership
Renewal Time! Your membership in the KHSF affords you
the opportunity to participate in excellent professional learning and
networking opportunities close to home. Membership
renewals were mailed on March 9 but there is still time to register for
2007-2008 membership! The KHSF is a GREAT value ($60 annual
membership, $15 student membership). For
more information, visit our Web site at www.khsf.net
or contact Elizabeth Cobb, KHSF Membership Chair, at ecobb@kyha.com
or
Wade
Mountz Visionary Award In
1991, the Kentucky Healthcare Strategy Forum (formally the Kentucky Society
for Healthcare Planning and Marketing) sought to focus its attention on those
individuals who have distinguished themselves through their contribution to
the enhancement of the practices of healthcare planning and marketing. The
Forum honored Mr. Wade Mountz for his outstanding personal accomplishments
with the presentation of the first Annual award and by dedicating the award in
his name. This award is presented
at the Forum's Fall Meeting. The
nominations are open for the 2007 Wade Mountz Visionary Award.
The nomination form is attached and is due to Elizabeth Cobb (ecobb@kyha.com
or (f)
KHSF Academic Scholarship Available We’re pleased to announce that we are
once again offering a $1,000 scholarship to students interested in healthcare
planning and marketing. Students must be in a graduate program or have
completed at least two years of undergraduate studies. This is a great
opportunity for students and the funds may be used for tuition, books, or room
and board. Applications are due by May 15th and the decision
will be announced in the summer, in plenty of time for Fall tuition fees.
Please spread the word to all your colleagues and local universities. If
you have any questions or would like a packet, please contact Mary Jo Bean at
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