All-Staff Updates - March - June
- 212 Health
- Jun 6, 2023
- 6 min read
Updated: Jun 28, 2023
Administration Updates
Reminder: ISG Contact Information
Email: helpdesk@isgtech.com
Phone Numbers: 316.315.1198 and Toll-Free 866.915.1198
After Hours: (Billable hours) 866.654.7082
Caregiver Leave:
Learn More About the New Policy
Employees are eligible for five days of paid Caregiver Leave each calendar year.
Paid Caregiver Leave can be taken to allow for the care of a parent, spouse, domestic partner, child or other family member who is experiencing a serious health condition, defined as an illness, injury, impairment or physical or mental condition that involves
a. Inpatient care in hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility, including any period of incapacity or treatment following that inpatient care; or
b. Continuing treatment by a health care provider (which will be interpreted consistent with the Family and Medical Leave Act).
Check out the new policy at: G/Administration/policies/paid caregiver Leave Approved Jan. 2, 2023.
KHI Launches New Blog - Transforming Public Health for the 21st Century - Bridging Theory to Practice
We just launched a new blog in June! Transforming Public Health for the 21st Century: Bridging Theory to Practice offers monthly messages for those dedicated to supporting members of the public health community and their partners in reshaping the present and future of public health in Kansas and beyond. Hear more about the blog in the video below. Read the first blog post from Kevin:
Blanchard Talks with Brown About 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
As part of national Mental Health Awareness Month, Valentina sat down with Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health Services Commissioner Andy Brown to highlight the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Brown is also chair of the council. Click on the photo below to view the interview.
2023 KHI Board Meeting, in Wichita
On April 28, the KHI board of directors held its quarterly meeting in Wichita. Staff members shared the latest on new and ongoing initiatives, along with progress being made on the organization's strategic plan. The previous evening, as well as in the afternoon of April 28, the KHI board met with board members and staff from the Kansas Health Foundation and the Kansas Leadership Center for the first Triangle board convening since before the pandemic. It provided a great opportunity for the three organizations to think about how to collaborate and leverage our respective strengths to improve the health of Kansans.
All-Staff Breakfast
At the inaugural all-staff breakfast, on April 5, all enjoyed a wide range of cuisine. Wyatt served excellent coffee during the breakfast.
All-Staff Lunch June 7
On June 7, the team gathered on the first floor to enjoy a staff potluck that included sandwiches and lots of sides.
The next all staff lunch will be on July 5, with Emma taking charge grilling hamburgers and brats.
County Health Rankings Packet Pickup
On April 4, legislators were invited to KHI to pick up their County Health Rankings packets and enjoy breakfast. Wyatt had the opportunity to answer questions for Representative Lewis Bloom. Later that day, packets were delivered to legislators who did not attend the breakfast.
2023 KHI Celebrates Public Health Week with Staff Videos
During the week of April 3, the Kansas Health Institute promoted Public Health Week on its social media channels and website. Each day included a unique topic and message from different KHI team members. Topics included community, violence prevention, child health, mental health, rural health, accessibility and nutrition.
NPHW/KHI DAILY THEMES
Tatiana - Community (Monday)
Linda - Violence Prevention (Tuesday)
Ithar - Child Health (Wednesday)
Cynthia Mental Health (Thursday)
Wyatt - Rural Health (Friday)
Kari - Accessibility (Saturday)
Samiyah - Food and Nutrition (Sunday)
Click on video to play
MOCPHE Site Visit March 4
KHI received a special visit from our friends across the state line. The group included 32 members of the Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence. They spent the day learning about KHI's resources and programs. The visit included a tour from Wyatt of the KHI building.
Congratulations JoDonna and Family
Mom reports Olivia Jean Perry is perfect and is enjoying her snugs. She was born at 10:59 a.m., on May 16, and weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. (Lots of hair). Olivia was introduced to her KHI family on June 21 when they stopped by KHI to chat with the staff. Everyone was delighted at seeing Olivia for the first time.
Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels
KHI volunteers are still needed to deliver Meals on Wheels on the third and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Pick up begins at 11 a.m., at 1112 SW Sixth Ave. Go to the back of the building to pick up the coolers. The number of recipients varies but the bulk of deliveries are made in under an hour.
Did You Know: For each hour of personal time you spend on community volunteer service, KHI will allocate, on an hour-for-hour basis, up to a maximum of eight hours per six-month period to community volunteer service. Use of volunteer time must be approved by your supervisor in advance in the same way that other leave requests are processed.
Angela and Theresa delivering Meals on Wheels
Artist in Training - Jood Hasaballa
The Strategic Communication and Engagement room got a visit from Ithar's daughter who created some special artwork to enhance the space. We love it!
Recycle Guidelines
Please be mindful of what can go in the recycle bins. The service will not empty the bin if there are objects within that are not permitted. If you have questions on what can be put in the recycle bin, contact Nancy.
Open Positions
KHI is actively recruiting for the following positions through a variety of channels. If you know someone who qualifies for one or more of these positions, send them to our website to learn more.
Quantitative Research Analyst - Candidates for the Quantitative Research Analyst position should have a master’s degree in health services research, public health, statistics, biostatistics, economics, social science, or a relevant discipline, although comparable experience will be considered. Candidates should demonstrate experience in applied research and be familiar with a variety of research methods. Proficient skill in SAS or a comparable statistical programming language is required, and experience with data visualization is desirable. To apply, please submit a letter of application with curriculum vitae, names of three references and samples of written work.
Quantitative Research Assistant - Candidates for the Quantitative Research Assistant position should have a bachelor’s degree in health, public health, social sciences or a relevant discipline, although comparable experience will be considered. Candidates should demonstrate experience in acquiring data from public sources, organizing and preparing data for analysis and illustrating data with graphics. Proficient skill in Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with data analytics, data visualization and using statistical programming language, such as SAS and R, is desirable. Being detail-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented applied research setting is essential.
ELL Update
Thank you to all staff who participated in the first four sessions of our ELL Learning Series.
These discussions on racism and health equity have been valuable, and we look forward to continuing!
KHI in the News
The Wichita Eagle by Jonathan Shorman - June 8, 2023
Yahoo! News by Jonathan Shorman - June 8, 2023
The federal government pays 90% of the cost of expansion, while states pick up the rest, but in 2021 Congress included increased financial incentives to non-expansion states as part of a COVID-19 aid package. The Kansas Health Institute, a Topeka-based nonprofit focused on health policy and research, has estimated the new incentives would save about $200 million a year in costs.
Yahoo! News by Katie Bernard - June 9, 2023
“This is their first chance to make their mark in terms of incorporating any lessons learned or requirements into these new contracts,” said Sheena Schmidt an analyst at the Kansas Health Institute, a nonpartisan research organization.
KCTV by Jenna Barackman - June 12, 2023
The announcement comes after last year the Kansas Health Institute found the state had the tenth highest youth suicide rate for adolescents aged 15-24, and ranked 11th in youth suicide for those aged 10-14.
What's Happening in the Learning Center
July
July 14 - 988 Coordinating Council 9 a.m.-noon, SPW
July 17 - Kansas Health Matters - 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hayden
July 18 - Kansas Department of Commerce Budget and Legislative Retreat - 9 a.m.-3 p.m., CSP
July 25 - Greater Topeka Partnership/KHI Event - 5-7 p.m., Learning Center
August
Aug. 11 - Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center Leadership Cabinet - 10 to 11 a.m., SPW
Aug. 21 - Kansas Health Matters - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hayden
September
Sept. 8 - 988 Coordinating Council - 9 a.m.-noon, SPW
Sept. 13 - Kansas Maternal and Child Health Council - 9 a.m.-3 p.m., CSP
Sept. 15 - Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center Leadership Cabinet - 10-11 a.m., SPW
Sept. 16 - Kansas Health Matters - 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hayden
SPW - St. Peter West
SPE - St. Peter East
CSP - Combined St. Peter West and East
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