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KHI Celebrates Public Health Week - 2026
KHI Celebrates Public Health Week - 2026
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Apr 08, 2026
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Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Instituteis proud to participate in this year's National Public Health Week, taking place April 6-12, 2026, which highlights the theme "Ready. Set. Action!"
This year's theme calls on each of us to look back at the progress we've made and look forward to the steps needed for an even healthier future. Because one truth guides it all: Good health doesn't just happen. Learn more about National Public Health Week at https://www.apha.org/initiatives/national-public-health-week.
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KHI President & CEO, Kari Bruffett, introduces National Public Health Week 2026.
Ready. Set. Go!
Monday, April 6, 2025: Rural Health Transformation Program
KHI Senior Analyst and Strategy Team Leader, Sheena Schmidt, M.P.P., dives into the importance of government partners in our work with the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Tuesday, April 7, 2025: Governor's Conference on Aging
KHI Analyst, Emma Uridge, M.P.H., highlights the 2026 Governor's Conference on Aging and explains how integral government partnership is for this conference. Planning partners include the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, the Kansas Department for Children and Families, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the KU Area Health Education Center.
About Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.
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