Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

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
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)

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)
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.

KOHC School Based Work Group Mtg
2015-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Conference Call
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.

Kentucky Dental Association Legislative Day
2015-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentucky State Capitol, 700 Capital Avenue Bay, Frankfort , 40601, United States
The Kentucky Dental Association is holding a Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 24th in Room 131 of the Capitol Annex from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This will give oral health professionals and advocates an opportunity to engage with elected officials.

KOHC Medicaid Work Group Mtg
2015-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | TBD, Louisville, KY
Based on the doodle poll results, our next KOHC Medicaid work group meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10th at 10 a.m. in Louisville. We are finalizing the meeting location and will send out information ASAP. This will be an in-person meeting with a focus on advancing our initial conversation in December. Please contact Mahak Kalra at Mkalra@kyyouth.org if you are attending.

Children's Advocacy Day
2015-02-05 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentucky State Capitol, 700 Capital Avenue Bay, Frankfort , 40601, United States
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 over 50 counties now gather at the Capitol in Frankfort every year to ask legislators to invest in kids. The 11th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day will be Thursday, February 5, 2015. In 2014 more than 600 advocates attended the event in Frankfort! Elected officials, social workers, parents, teachers, judges, doctors, public health experts, therapists, members of the military, seniors, and kids came together to rally on children’s issues from Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children agenda.
Join us for 11th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day on Thursday, February 5, 2015!
Registration begins at 9:00 AM, followed by a rally at 10:00 AM, and Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children information mini-seminars at 11:30 AM. Just so we have an idea of how many people to expect, please RSVP for CAD here. (We would love for your group to join us! One person can RSVP for the entire group with an estimate of how many will attend.) And please plan to meet with your legislators to discuss how you want them to support Kentucky children. Steps to prepare to meet with legislators:

Check out the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children webpage to learn more about the issues facing Kentucky’s children during the 2015 legislative session.
Make an appointment to visit with your legislators. Please do not wait until the day you arrive to try to get an appointment. You may want to become familiar with your legislator’s picture so you can pick them out. Visit the Legislative Research Commission website to learn who represents you. Call 502-564-8100 to schedule an appointment.

Read the 2015 Children’s Advocacy Day resource booklet here.
Children’s Advocacy Day Agenda
9:00 AM Registration begins
10:00 AM Rally for Kentucky Kids
11:30 AM-1:30 PM Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children Mini-Seminars

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Require training for educators on the prevention and recognition of child abuse
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Extend protective orders to victims of dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Enact a statewide, comprehensive indoor smoke-free law
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Prioritize early learning to ensure a strong start in life

Until 2:30 PM View the “Kentucky Kids Need…” art and essay project in the tunnel
Sponsor Children’s Advocacy Day
Sponsoring organizations’ logos will appear on all printed materials and on our website. Your sponsorship of $250 or $500 helps cover the costs of educational materials for participants and allows youth and adults from across the state to become stronger advocates for children in Kentucky. Learn more and sign up here. Questions about sponsorships? Contact Jessie Whitish atjwhitish@kyyouth.org or 502-895-8167, x. 121.

KOHC Oral Health Literacy Work Group Meeting
2015-01-23 03:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Conference Call
KOHC Oral Health Literacy Work Group conference call will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 3 P.M. ET. The work group will discuss the fall 2015 oral health summit as well as the upcoming Children’s Advocacy day at the Capitol. 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.

KOHC Oral Health Literacy Work Group Meeting
2014-12-18 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Conference Call
KOHC Oral Health Literacy Workgroup Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 18th from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time. This will be a conference call. The call in number is 877-344-1520, Pin: [REDACTED]. We will discuss the outcomes of the Health Care Institute Training, plans for a 2015 Oral Health Summit, and details of Children’s Advocacy Day in February. If you have any questions, please contact Mkalra@kyyouth.org or Lacey McNary at lmcnary@kyyouth.org.

KOHC Medicaid Workgroup Meeting
2014-12-09 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
KOHC Medicaid Workgroup Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th at 10:00 am Eastern. This will be an in person meeting at the Kentucky Youth Advocates offices in Louisville. The agenda will include discussion on issues to address, potential solutions to propose, and next steps for the coalition.
Meeting Objectives:

Shared understanding of KOHC goals and desired results.
Shared understanding of current problems and need of the population.
Shared understanding of current efforts/ campaigns to improve outcomes.
Begin formulating policy agenda for work group.
Develop list of possible policies to put forth to the Coalition members.

If you would like to attend, please contact Mahak Kalra at Mkalra@kyyouth.org.

KOHC School Based Oral Health Workgroup Meeting
2014-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Conference Call
KOHC School Based Oral Health Workgroup Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3rd at 1:00 pm Eastern. The agenda will include a discussion on moving the kindergarten dental screening proposals forward and reviewing our workplan for the upcoming year. If you have any questions, please contact Mkalra@kyyouth.org, Lacey McNary at Lmcnary@kyyouth.org, or Linda Poynter at linda.poynter@nkyhealth.org.

Kentucky Board of Dentistry Meeting
2014-11-22 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Owl Creek Country Club, 12400 N Osage Rd , Louisville , 40223, United States
The Kentucky Board of Dentistry meets on the second Saturday of every odd month unless notice is provided indicating otherwise. Meeting times and places may be changed with advanced notification. All Board meetings are open to the public.

Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC)
2014-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | State Capitol Annex – Room 125, Frankfort, KY
The next meeting of the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC) will take place on Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 125 of the Capitol Annex. The MAC is a group composed of providers, members and health care advocates established by Kentucky state law to advise the Medicaid commissioner on administration and operation of the Medicaid program. Each of its meetings includes an overview of major issues and initiatives from Medicaid staff, as well as reports from Technical Advisory Committees, which represent most of the major provider groups which serve Medicaid members. These meetings provide a good opportunity to learn about current Medicaid issues and activities.

Kentucky Voices for Health Monthly Meeting
2014-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Catholic Conference, 1042 Burlington Lane, Frankfort, KY
If you are unable to attend in person, please call 1-877-366-0711 and use pass code [REDACTED].

KOHC Executive Committee Meeting
2014-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | TBD, Louisville, KY

Kentucky Voices for Health Children's Health Taskforce Meeting
2014-11-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)

KOHC Oral Health Literacy Workgroup Meeting
2014-10-30 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Conference Call
KOHC Oral Health Literacy Workgroup Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 30th from 3:00 P.M. Eastern. This will be a conference call. The call in number is 877-344-1520, Pin: [REDACTED]. We will review and update the coalition’s literacy workplan for the upcoming year, discuss the upcoming Health Care Institute Training, and discuss ideas for oral health literacy resources to share on website. If you have any questions, please contact Mkalra@kyyouth.org or Lacey McNary at lmcnary@kyyouth.org.

Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Annual Meeting
2014-07-25 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Training Room, 1640 Lyndon Farm Court, Suite 100, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
We need your input at the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition’s annual meeting. Join us on Friday, July 25, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. eastern time. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Training Room at 1640 Lyndon Farm Court, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223.
We will focus on developing KOHC’s policy agenda for the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly and discuss the next chapter of KOHC including its organizational structure. A detailed agenda will follow. Lunch will be free for coalition members. All coalition members, oral health stakeholders, health advocates, educators and parents are encouraged to attend. To register for the annual meeting, click here.
Not a member yet? Please join! Kentucky Oral Health Coalition’s mission is to improve the oral health of all Kentuckians so each and every resident of the Commonwealth can enjoy optimal oral health for life. To learn more follow us on Twitter @KyOralHealth and like us onFacebook.
