KOHC School Based Work Group next conference call is scheduled for Tuesday February 24, 2015 from 3-4 p.m. ET. We will be sending out an agenda the beginning of February, but please mark your calendars in the meantime. If you plan to attend, please email Mahak Kalra at Mkalra@kyyouth.org or Linda Poynter at linda.poynter@nkyhealth.org. Conference call number: 877-344-1520 and use pin 12247 to attend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
