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Help us make a difference in public health in Kansas!
Get involved in one of our sections today! You can
be involved in any section you have interest in. You also can be
active in more than one section and/or committee. If you are interested
in becoming involved in one of our sections please e-mail
us your name, address, and phone number.
If you have NOT joined a section, you can join at ANY time! Just log-in to our Member Site, click the View Profile link, click the Edit Profile button, and scroll down to the Membership Questions section where you can choose the Section you want to join!
| Section |
Description |
Administrative
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This section is concerned with the management of facilities
and services, developing program policies, preparing for and
managing crisis, management of grant applications, finances,
and reporting, and educating and training staff. |
Child/Family and
Community Health
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This section focuses on public health issues that affect children,
families and the larger community. |
Elder Issues
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This section covers aging and public health, which includes
subjects such as the growing population of Kansans age 60 and
older, hoarding, caregiver, and mental health issues, prevention
services, health care and needs of older adults. |
Emergency Preparedness
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This section is focused on networking, sharing, and dispersing
information regarding preparedness issues and/or activities
across the state. |
Environmental
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This section concentrates on food safety, on-site wastewater,
recreational water, and environmental pollution control issues
in the air, water, and soil. |
Infectious Disease
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This section supports local public health staff by identifying
training needs and best practices in disease prevention and
identification, educating on emerging infections, and facilitating
collaboration between local and state health departments in
all areas of infectious disease. |
Oral Health
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This section is interested in the oral health of all Kansans,
including supporting legislation that will ultimately improve
the oral health of residents of all ages and social groups. |
| Policy |
This section works to shape public policy at the state/federal level, provides testimony, urges members to get involved in contacting elected officials, and develops the KPHA Policy Priorities each year. By sustaining a vocal and noticeable presence throughout the policy-making process, public health advocates can ensure that vital programs and services are protected and supported - both fiscally and politically. |
Research and Evaluation
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This section is concerned with being an advocate for public
health research and evaluation within the State of Kansas, encouraging
research and evaluation in Kansas public health programs, and
providing research and evaluation networking opportunities. |
Student
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This section is for student members who are enrolled at any
college or university and focuses on keeping them abreast of
health related issues in Kansas. |
Tobacco, Substance
Use, and Mental Health
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This section is concerned with tobacco issues, such as smoking
bans and reducing tobacco users, substance abuse issues and
accommodates mental health professionals. |
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