Entries by Michele Ganote
KHC Member Spotlight: Lori Caloia, MD
Lori Caloia, MD Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness Job Title: Medical Director Member of KHC for: Eight months KHC Committee Participation: Performance Measures Alignment Committee (PMAC) Dr. Caloia is responsible for overseeing clinical operations at the health department and also building community partnerships to better provide care to our community members. Share your […]
PRESS RELEASE: High School students examine mental health stigma in KY teens
Findings: Adult, peer views on mental health contribute to stigma Press Release by Hayley Kappes, University of Louisville LOUISVILLE, KY – September 6, 2018 – Parents who refuse to take their children to therapy because they don’t believe in mental health treatment. School counselors who have told students to stop crying because they’re “fine.” Teens further ashamed […]
KHC Member Spotlight: Kayla Rose
Kayla D. Rose, MA, RRT, PMP® Kentucky Primary Care Association Job Title: Director of Practice Improvement Programs Member of KHC for: Three + years KHC Committee Participation: Measurement Strategy Team, Performance Measures Alignment Committee (PMAC) Oversight Committee, and Chair of the PMAC Preventive Care Subcommittee Kayla leads a Quality Improvement Program to support practice transformation that controls […]
KHC Member Spotlight: Jamal Thruston
Jamal Thruston Profile by Sanford Job Title: Franchise Manager New Member of the KHC! Jamal is responsible for networking with like-minded partners to improve the health of our community, impact as many lives as possible, and lead a team of health coaches to provide unprecedented services to our members. What are you currently working on […]
KHC Update: New Event and Communication System
You may have already noticed that the KHC is using a new event registration platform, Constant Contact. The September Forum is the first event to take place on the new system. You should have already received a couple of emails about registration using Constant Contact. As before, you will still be able to find all […]
Movie Screening Illustrates Need for Mental Health Resources
I was recently touched by a story about a high school football player who struggled with mental illness and lost his way in life. KHC was honored to attend and be a part of a screening of the award-winning true story narrative feature Holden On. As the mom of a senior in high school, I […]
Community Event Focuses on Healthcare Measurement in Action
Next Tuesday, join the Kentuckiana Health Collaborative for an interactive Community Health Forum centered on healthcare measurement action and alignment. To kick off the event, Mylia Christensen, Executive Director, Oregon Health Care Quality Corporation (Q Corp), will provide an overview of Q Corp’s work to drive improvements through performance measurement of health plans and providers. […]
Employer Health Forum September 2017
The Kentuckiana Health Collaborative will host its second annual healthcare conference to help shape the future of health and healthcare value. Hear from national healthcare thought leaders on the latest measurement and payment reform updates, how each sector can drive more value, how patient outcomes can be optimized through medication adherence, and how communities can come together to catalyze these changes. Join a force of great minds that will inspire and challenge you on March 16, 2016, in Louisville, KY. This conference is more than a chance to network with key healthcare professionals; it’s also an opportunity to play a part in affecting real change in healthcare value.
Next KHC Employer Round Table to Address Employee Depression and Related Resources
Unbeknownst to many employers, the shocking ONE IN 10 Americans living with depression goes beyond the personal realm to significantly impact the bottom line of companies from every sector, ultimately costing employers BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ($102B) each year.