Event Recap — Kansas Health Matters in Action

A Multipurpose Tool for Health, Policy & Community Change

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Apr 21, 2025

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Kansas Health Institute

Webinar promotional graphic with a blue geometric background. The title reads, “Kansas Health Matters in Action: A Multipurpose Tool for Health, Policy & Community Change.” Logos at the bottom include Kansas Health Matters with a colorful gauge icon, and the Kansas Health Institute with their slogan “Informing Policy. Improving Health” and website, khi.org. The word "WEBINAR" is in the top-right corner.

On April 21, Kansas Health Matters (KHM), in collaboration with Kansas Health Institute, hosted a webinar showcasing KHM and the power of accessible data for effective planning, development and decision-making. Participants gained insights from KHM partners, including Elaine Johannes, Ph.D.; Sarah Irsik-Good, M.H.A. and Steven M. Corbett, Ph.D., about how data drives impactful decisions. Cindy Samuelson provided a hands-on walkthrough of the KHM website, and a panel featuring Charlie Hunt, M.P.H. and Erica Johnson shared real-world perspectives on using KHM to support public health efforts. 
 
Event recording posted below.

Promotional graphic for a Kansas Health Institute webinar titled “A Multipurpose Tool for Health, Policy & Community Change,” scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. Features six speakers with photos and titles, including professionals from state health departments, universities, and health organizations. Includes Kansas Health Matters and KHI logos.

Speakers

Powering Change Through Data: Insights from KHM Partners
  • Elaine Johannes, Ph.D., Associate Professor, K-State Research and Extension, Kansas State University 
  • Sarah Irsik-Good, M.H.A., President & CEO, KFMC Health Improvement Partners 
  • Steven M. Corbett, M.A., Ph.D., Senior Chronic Disease Epidemiologist, Kansas Department of Health and Environment 
Navigating the KHM Toolbox: A Hands-On Walkthrough
  • Cindy Samuelson, Senior Vice President, Kansas Hospital Association 
Real-World Perspectives: A Panel Discussion on KHM Impact
  • Charlie Hunt, M.P.H., Director, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment 
  • Erica Johnson, Director of Marketing, Wilson Medical Center 

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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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