2024 KPHA Annual Conference
Reimagining the Public Health System for Kansas
The KPHA Annual Conference recently concluded, leaving us all inspired and motivated by the powerful conversations and meaningful takeaways! Over the course of two incredible days, public health experts and dedicated professionals from across Kansas came together to exchange insights, foster collaboration, and engage in discussions about shaping the future of public health in our state. The impactful connections made and the depth of the discussions have energized us for the work ahead.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and contributed to making this event such a success! A special shoutout to Ms. Ella Greene-Moton, APHA President, and Dr. Brian Castrucci, President and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, for spending two full days with our KPHA members, offering their invaluable advice and reflections that left a lasting impression.
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Learn & Share
Oral and Poster Presentations
Connect and Honor: Annual Membership Meeting & Awards
2024 KPHA Award Recipients
Emerging Leader Award: Erin Attebery & Wyatt Beckman
Virginia Lockhart Health Education Award: Oluoma Obi & Alma Lopez
Special Service Award: Heather Braum & Dr. Todd Moore
Dorothy Wooden Award: Lisa Moritz & Jenette Schuette
Corporate Public Health Award: The Voter Network
Policymaker of the Year Award: City of Olathe, KS
KPHA President’s Award: Shirley Orr
Samuel J. Crumbine Medal: Brandon Skidmore
Keynote Speakers
We have confirmed speakers from PHAB, ASTHO, NACCHO, NNPHI, and APHA, and more special guests from Missouri and Illinois. Click here to see the full list.
2024 KPHA Annual Conference
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Conference Rates:
Member rate | $325
Member discounted rate* | $200
(*annual income is $45k or less)
Student member rate | $150
Non-member rate| $400
Conference Location: KU Edwards Campus
12600 S. Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66213
Hotel Information: Embassy Suites by Hilton Overland Park
10601 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 649-7060
$129/night + tax (breakfast and parking is included)
Rate is available until 8/29/24 or until block is full
Book online: https://group.embassysuites.
To book over the phone, mention you would like to book in the 2024 KPHA Annual Conference block.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | KU Edwards Campus
- 8:00 am – Registration Open | Visit Exhibitors & Posters
- 8:30 am – Welcome
- 8:45 am – Reimagining the Public Health System: A National Perspective
- 10:00 am – Break, Visit Exhibitors & Posters
- 10:30 am – APHA President Address & Fireside Chat
- 11:45 am – Lunch & Awards Ceremony
- 1:00 pm – Breakout Sessions
- 2:00 pm – Break & Visit Exhibitors
- 2:15 pm – Breakout Sessions
- 3:15 pm – Break
- 3:30 pm – A Reimagined Public Health System in Missouri
- 4:45 pm – Closing Remarks
- 5:00 pm – Day 1 Adjourn
Friday, September 13, 2024 | KU Edwards Campus
- 8:00 am – Registration Open | Visit Exhibitors
- 8:30 am – Welcome
- 8:45 am – Lessons Learned from the Illinois Statewide Public Health Workforce Transformation Initiative
- 10:00 am – Break & Visit Exhibitors
- 10:30 am – KPHA Business Meeting
- 11:30 am – Lunch
- 12:30 pm – Reimagining the Public Health System for Kansas: A Call to Action
- 1:45 pm – Closing Remarks
- 2:30 pm – Conference Adjourn
Speakers & Breakout Sessions
Speaker Bios
Brian Castrucci
de Beaumont
Lindsey Myers
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
Peter Holtgrave
National Association of County and City Health Officials
Reena Chudgar
Public Health Accreditation Board
Ella Greene-Moton
American Public Health Association
Dena Fife
Midwestern Public Health Training Center
Kimberly Enard
Heartland Center for Population Health and Community Systems Development
Tiffany Bayer
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Marvia Jones
KCMO Health Department
Jaci McReynolds
Ozark Public Health Institute
Christina Welter
University of Illinois Chicago, School of Public Health
Kendra Baldridge
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Amanda Mehl
Boone County (Illinois) Health Department
Sponsorships & Exhibitors
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2024 Annual Conference? It’s not too late. Please see below for details.
2024 Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities
Sponsor Registration
Learn More About KPHA
Promoting & Improving Population Health in Kansas
KPHA has been influencing policies and setting priorities in public health for Kansas since 1920.
Throughout our history, we have been at the forefront of numerous efforts to prevent disease and promote health.
The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the state, representing more than 800 members from over 50 occupations and organizations.
The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) unites researchers, healthcare providers, administrators, educators, community organizers, and other health professionals in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment for professional exchange, learning, and collaboration.
KPHA is dedicated to promoting health equity and addressing a wide range of issues that impact personal and environmental health. These include advocating for federal and state funding for health programs, supporting pollution control initiatives, developing policies and programs to combat chronic and infectious diseases, promoting a smoke-free society, and advancing professional education in public health.