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20 December 2024
Member Spotlight - December, 2024
Fall '24 has been good to Western Kentucky University's KPHA chapter! We kicked off the fall semester with a breast cancer awareness event and facilitated volunteer opportunities within our local community. We are excited to continue growing our membership and coordinate with WKU Phi Mu Fraternity for our annual Holiday Toy Drive benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals this winter. A...
28 October 2024
Member Spotlight - October, 2024
Sara Robeson University of Kentucky (Part-time)
Introduction Members may not be aware that they can still be involved with KPHA after they retire. Sara began her KPHA involvement early in her career by presenting at KPHA conferences. She continued her involvement by participating in committees and was elected to the KPHA board in 2021. During her retirement she has been active as a board membe...
24 September 2024
Cast Your Vote on the KPHA Bylaw Revisions by October 15!
Dear KPHA Members,
The Governance Committee, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, has carefully reviewed and recommended updates to our bylaws to ensure they reflect our evolving needs and goals. Your vote is crucial in this process, as these revisions will help strengthen our foundation and guide us toward continued growth. Please take a moment to review the proposed changes and cast...
16 September 2024
Member Spotlight - September, 2024
Our KPHA Chapter at the University of Louisville has been extremely involved with our Louisville community and Cardinal community this past year. We have been able to hold events such as a QPR training for our students, partner with Kentucky Refugee Ministries at their Mobile Food Pantry, hold a 3 Minute Thesis Event, and a LinkedIn/Resume Workshop. We have held several social events partnering...
04 August 2024
Member Spotlight - August, 2024
Laura Riley Community Health Medical Assistant
Introduction I have been a registered medical assistant for Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness/WIC Department for 16 years. I just recently became a member of KPHA.
Professional Background I graduated from spencerian college in 2007 with a diploma in clinical medical assistant. In 2008 1 became a registered medical assistant through Amer...
18 July 2024
Member Spotlight - July, 2024
Jessica Austin Area Health Liaison
Introduction I currently serve as the KPHA Secretary as part of the KPHA Executive Committee.
Professional Background I earned my Master's of Public Health in 2011 and immediately joined the team at Green River District Health Department where I served as the Epidemiologist for more than 9 years. I spent some time at Owensboro Health as an Infection Preventi...
08 February 2024
Julie Brooks
My career in Public Health started 16 years ago in 2007 at the Kentucky Department for Public Health. My background is in social work. I became a member of KPHA due to KDPH providing a membership for staff. As a result of being a member of KPHA my knowledge of public health has broadened and helped me connect with staff from local health departments and universities.
In 2020, I accepted the ro...
19 December 2023
Student Public Health Association
Throughout this academic year, we've successfully organized a diverse range of events, with particular highlights being two engaging guest speaker sessions featuring Courtney Walker and Devin Parekh, as well as a naloxone training in collaboration with the Appalachian Health Initiative. Courtney Walker and Devin Parekh generously shared insights into their public health journeys and current car...