Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2017-03-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Public Health Distance Learning Room A 3rd Floor, 275 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY, 40621, United States
The Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. There will be a meeting held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 8 a.m. Meeting location is at 275 E. Main St., Public Health Distance Learning Room A 3rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40621.

Join us for the 13th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol!
2017-02-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentucky State Capitol Building, 700 Capital Avenue Bay, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Nearly 1,000 youth and adults attended Children’s Advocacy Day in 2016, and we need you to help pack the rotunda and ask elected officials to prioritize kids in the 2017 legislative session. Join us on February 9, 2017.
Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol began in 2004 as an effort to unite advocates from across the state to raise their voices on behalf of children’s safety, health, education, and economic well-being. Hundreds of advocates from counties across Kentucky now gather at the Capitol in Frankfort every year to rally on behalf of children and to promote priorities on the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children agenda.
The Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children is a coalition of committed agencies that are working together to make Kentucky a place with thriving communities, strong families, and successful kids. Click here to become a Blueprint partner and a sponsor of the 2017 Children’s Advocacy Day.

Advocacy 101 and Prep for Children’s Advocacy Day Webinar
2017-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
What do I need to know to make the most out of Children’s Advocacy Day on February 9, 2017? How do I advocate for kids during the 2017 legislative session?
Answers to these questions and more will be addressed at the Advocacy 101 and CAD Prep webinar on January 26, 2017. You will learn how to be confident in attending Children’s Advocacy Day and advocating on behalf of children during the 2017 General Assembly.
Click here to register for the webinar on January 26th. A recording of the webinar will be available after the event.

Dental Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2017-01-25 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Public Health Building, DCLC Room B, 275 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. There will be a meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 8 a.m. Meeting location is 275 E. Main St., Public Health Building, DCLC Room B, Frankfort, KY 40601.

KOHC Annual Meeting
2016-12-16 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Ramada Plaza Louisville, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY, 40299, United States
The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition (KOHC) and its partners from across the state will convene for an annual meeting on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10 am in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition brings together a diverse and large number of leaders in the oral health community, including local policy makers, health advocates, health professionals, educators, and students, to increase dental awareness and develop strategies to improve oral health in Kentucky. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. The event is free! To register click here.
Below you will find a few of the agenda items that will be discussed at the KOHC annual meeting.

State of State by key oral health leaders
Advocacy workshop
Networking Lunch
Oral Health 2020 Network Overview
Health Equity Presentation
2016 KOHC accomplishments

Dental Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2016-12-07 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Transportation Building, 500 Mero St., Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. There will be a meeting held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 8 a.m. Meeting location is at the Transportation Building on 500 Mero St., Frankfort, Ky 40601.

Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2016-11-09 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, 40621
The Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. The Children’s TAC will take place on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 2:00pm- 3:30pm. Please see address below for location.
Children’s TAC location: 275 E. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621.

Dental Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2016-09-28 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Transportation Building, 500 Mero St., Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. There will be a meeting held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 8 a.m. Meeting location is at the Transportation Building on 500 Mero St., Frankfort, Ky 40601.

Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2016-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, 40621
The Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. The Children’s TAC will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 2:00pm- 3:30pm. Please see address below for location.
Children’s TAC location: 275 E. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621.

Kentucky Oral Health Hazard Regional Convening
2016-07-29 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition (KOHC) and its partners from across the state will host a regional oral health convening on Friday, July 29, 2016. This is the 3rd of 4 regional meetings of 2016. We need your participation!
The Kentucky Oral Health Regional convening will bring together a diverse and large number of leaders in the oral health community, including local policy makers, health advocates, health professionals, educators, and students, to increase the dental awareness among stakeholders and the public and to develop strategies to deal with the widespread dental access issues in Eastern Kentucky. The event is free!
Participants are encouraged to stay for the whole meeting and attend a site visit. The tentative agenda is below.

Welcome

State of the Eastern Kentucky Region – Dr. Nikki Stone

Networking Lunch

KOHC full group meeting focused on a collaborative policy agenda

Site visit

Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2016-07-13 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, 40621
The Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. The Children’s TAC will take place on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 2:00pm- 3:30pm. Please see address below for location.
Children’s TAC location: 275 E. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621.

Dental Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2016-06-22 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Transportation Building, 500 Mero St., Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. There will be a meeting held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 8 a.m. Meeting location is at the Transportation Building on 500 Mero St., Frankfort, Ky 40601.

Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2016-05-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, 40621
The Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. The Children’s TAC will take place on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 2:00pm- 3:30pm. Please see address below for location.
Children’s TAC location: 275 E. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621.

KOHC Owensboro Regional Convening
2016-04-29 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition (KOHC) and its partners from across the state, in collaboration with the Community Dental Clinic will host a regional oral health summit on April 29, 2016. This is the 2nd of 4 regional meetings of 2016. We need your participation!
The Kentucky Oral Health Regional Summit will bring together a diverse and large number of leaders in the oral health community, including local policy makers, health advocates, health professionals, educators, and students, to increase the dental awareness among stakeholders and the public and to develop strategies to deal with the widespread dental access issues in Western Kentucky. The event is free for KOHC and Health Horizon Coalition members. If you are not a member, the cost is $27.24 and this includes one year membership fees. Register here!
The Kentucky Oral Health Regional Summit will take place at Owensboro Health on Friday, April 29, 2016. Participants are encouraged to stay for the whole meeting and attend a site visit. The tentative agenda is below.

9:00 a.m. CT / 10:00 ET Registration

9:30 a.m. CT / 10:30 ET Welcome

Keynote on oral and medical collaboration

Lunch

KOHC full group meeting focused on Kentucky’s Oral Health “Bright Spots”

KOHC work group break outs (Access to Care, School Based Oral Health, and Oral Health Literacy)

2:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 ET – Site visit to Community Dental Clinic

Dental Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2016-03-23 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Transportation Building, 500 Mero St., Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 8 a.m. Meeting location is at the Transportation Building on 500 Mero St., Frankfort, Ky 40601.

Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2016-03-09 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, 40621
The Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. The Children’s TAC will take place on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 2:00pm- 3:30pm. Please see address below for location.
Children’s TAC location: 275 E. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621.

Louisville KOHC Quarterly Meeting
2016-02-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Training Room, 1640 Lyndon Farm Court, Suite 100, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
The KOHC executive committee would like to invite you to an in person meeting Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky office in Louisville at 10 a.m. EST. At this meeting we will simultaneously hold all three workgroups (Oral Health Literacy, School Based Oral Health & Access to Care) into ONE quarterly meeting. The meeting will be structured as follows:

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – KOHC Full Membership
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Breakouts for 3 Workgroups ( Oral Health Literacy, School Based Oral Health, & Access to Care)
12:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. – (Optional) Lunch and travel on your own and a tour of a local Bright Spot (We hope to start meeting in 5 different regions of the state annually and highlighting the good work going on across our state!)

Please take a few minutes to RSVP below for the upcoming KOHC meeting by clicking here.

Join us for the 2015 Kentucky Oral Health Summit
2015-11-20 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N 6th S, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Oral health remains one of the most pressing unmet healthcare needs in Kentucky. As part of its ongoing efforts to improve oral health care and access, the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition (KOHC), in collaboration with its partners from across the state, will host a statewide oral health summit on November 20, 2015. Please join us! This event is FREE for all. CEU’s will be available for dentists, dental hygienists and nurses.
The 2015 Kentucky Oral Health Summit will bring together hundreds of leaders from diverse fields in the oral health community, including state and local policy makers, health advocates, health professionals, educators, and students, to increase the dental awareness among stakeholders and the public and to develop strategies to deal with the widespread dental access issues in Kentucky.

Summit Agenda:
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome Message
Keynote – A Skeptic’s Guide to the Oral-Systemic Health Connection
Presentation: The State of Oral Health in Kentucky – Data, Programs and Future
12:00 p.m. Oral Health Champion Awards, Lunch and Networking
Panel Discussion: Envisioning Oral Health Beyond 2015
Public Policy Prioritization Conversations: Putting a Kentucky Road Map Together, Together
3:30 p.m. Closing remarks and Invitation to KOHC Annual Meeting
Click here for a detailed agenda.

By attending this event you will be a part of Kentucky’s effort to bring together oral health advocates across the state and maximize the event’s potential to increase access to oral health services in Kentucky. Together, we can move the needle forward for oral health in Kentucky.
To register for the 2015 Oral Health Summit please click here.

Thank you to our 2015 Kentucky Oral Health Summit Sponsors!
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Dental Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2015-09-23 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Transportation Building, 500 Mero St., Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 8 a.m. Meeting location is at the Transportation Building on 500 Mero St., Frankfort, Ky 40601.

KOHC in Person Meeting
2015-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Training Room, 1640 Lyndon Farm Court, Suite 100, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
The KOHC executive committee would like to invite you to an in person meeting Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky office in Louisville at 10 a.m. EST. At this meeting we will simultaneously hold all three workgroups (Oral Health Literacy, School Based Oral Health & Access to Care) into ONE quarterly meeting. The meeting will be structured as follows:

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – KOHC Full Membership
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Breakouts for 3 Workgroups ( Oral Health Literacy, School Based Oral Health, & Access to Care)
12:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. – (Optional) Lunch and travel on your own and a tour of a local Bright Spot (We hope to start meeting in 5 different regions of the state annually and highlighting the good work going on across our state!)

Please take a few minutes to RSVP below for the upcoming KOHC meeting.

Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2015-09-09 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, 40621
The Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. The Children’s TAC will take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 2:00pm- 3:30pm. Please see address below for location.
Children’s TAC location: 275 E. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621.

KY Voices For Health Children's Health Task Force
2015-08-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY Youth Advocates, 11001 Bluegrass Parkway, Suite 100, Jeffersontown, 40299
The KY Voices For Health (KVH) Children’s Health Task Force is made up of individual and organizational members that are actively engaged in children’s health advocacy and policy. The Task Force works together to make recommendations to KVH Leadership regarding strategy and future directions focused on improving the health of Kentucky’s children.
If you would like to join the Children’s Health Task Force, please email Stephen Lin atSlin@kyyouth.org.

Comments Due On Medicaid Dental Regulations
2015-07-31 | KY
PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall, if requested, be held on July 21, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in Suite B of the Health Services Auditorium, Health Services Building, First Floor, 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40621. Individuals interested in attending this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by July 14, 2015 five (5) workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. The hearing is open to the public. Any person who attends will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulation. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to attend the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. You may submit written comments regarding this proposed administrative regulation until July 31, 2015.
Send written notification of intent to attend the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to: CONTACT PERSON: Tricia Orme, tricia.orme@ky.gov, Office of Legal Services, 275 East Main Street 5 W-B, Frankfort, KY 40601, Phone: (502) 564-7905, Fax: (502) 564-7573.”

KOHC School Based Oral Health Convening
2015-07-15 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Training Room, 1640 Lyndon Farm Court, Suite 100, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition would like to invite you to it’s school based oral health convening on Wednesday, July 15 at the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky office in Louisville. Kentucky Oral Health Coalition (KOHC) is comprised of members throughout the state representing public health dentistry, private practice dental, FRYSCs and school nurses, KY board of education, social service agencies and dental schools. The mission of the KOHC is to improve the oral health of all people in Kentucky.
Our focus is on bringing oral health services to the schools for those in need, assisting schools with the completion of the Kentucky Dental Screening form, and breaking down barriers to good oral health that our school communities may face. This summer our group is having a meeting to discuss these topics, and we would like to invite you, or a representative from your school district, to attend as an example of a district that either has high rates of return for your Dental Screening Form, or have worked to increase your numbers within the last few years. We want to hear what has worked for you, in order for us to assist those that may be struggling with returns.
We hope that you will be able to join us. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Poytner at linda.poynter@nkyhealth.org.
Please register by clicking here!

KY Gubernatorial Forum
2015-07-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY

KOHC School Based Work Group Mtg
2015-05-06 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Conference Call
We are scheduled to have our school based oral health work group call on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 3:00 pm ET. We have a lot to discuss; the results of the oral health screening survey that was sent to school nurses and FRYSCs, a possible focus on dental sealants in the schools, and ideas about holding an in person work group meeting this summer. Please contact me if you have any questions.

KOHC Oral Health Literacy Work Group
2015-03-25 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Conference Call
KOHC Oral Health Literacy Work Group conference call will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 3:30 P.M. ET. The work group will discuss the fall 2015 oral health summit as well as the upcoming oral health activities. If you plan on attending, please contact Mahak Kalra at Mkalra@kyyouth.org.
Conference line number: 877-344-1520 and use pin 12247 to attend.

Smiles Across America Webinar featuring The Drink Pyramid
2015-03-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Smiles Across America® (SAA) will feature a webinar on Wednesday, March 25th at 2:00 P.M. E.T.by KOHC Chair, Dr. Nikki Stone. Dr. Stone will unveil how you can use the Drink Pyramid to promote healthy drink choices with it’s fun new graphic. Click here to register.

Dental Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2015-03-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Transportation Building, 500 Mero St., Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. Next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25th at 8 a.m. Meeting location is at the Transportation Building on 500 Mero St., Frankfort, Ky.

Children's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2015-03-11 02:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40621, United States
The Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. The Children’s TAC will take place on March 11, 2015 at 2:00pm- 3:30pm. Please see address below for location.
Children’s TAC location: 275 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor James F. Thompson Conference Room Frankfort, KY 40621.
